Kovilakam Heritage Resort

It’s an honest review while staying at this property. It’s Kochi’s worst property ever. The food sucks big time. The ***agement has absolutely no clue of what they are doing. There is absolutely no ***agement whatsoever. It may attract a lot of people for the price but trust me, be mentally prepared that you will not get the service of a hotel. The funniest part is that the staff is drunk on duty and the most common excuse is this is what it is. They are ready with the excuses and this is the most annoying part about it. We have gone hungry and the joke is it includes breakfast. God alone knows what breakfast will the serve. Pathetic third grade property and they should just shut shop. Shame on them.

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this stunningly beautiful location on a visit to Kerala during weekend of Feb 12/13. The staff was especially helpful and kindly allowed us to check-in early and get refreshed in the morning. The resort is an amazing mixture of Kerala's feudal heritage blended well with modern amenities. Check their website for more details on the architectural and historical details. The rooms were well furnished with both AC and fan. The bathroom was spacious and well equipped with all the necessities. The mattress proved very comfortable and I had a great night's rest. The resort overlooks the Periyar river(also known as the Aluva river) and is a couple of steps from a bridge that takes you over to the other bank. I took the opportunity to do a few quick runs across and back over the bridge in the early morning hour and it was quite a visual treat. Views are breathtakingly beautiful from the bridge as well as from within the resort. During my stay, I also happened to watch an engagement ceremony being performed at the resort. That also provided a good deal of entertainment. Watching the ceremony from the terrace, it looked like the staff and folks in the engagement party worked hard to put together a beautiful setting. Although, I didn't get to enjoy the food at this place, I happened to have tea twice during my stay in the courtyard and that was quite good too. Overall, I would highly recommend this location for travelers looking for an authentic taste of life in Kerala.