This heritage hotel, India’s only clifftop 5-star luxury resort and the Best Resort in Kovalam Kerala, was designed by architect Charles Correa. It stands on the rocky promontories of the seaside town of Kovalam. The exterior features pristine white walls and red-tiled roofs, with expansive sundecks offering panoramic views of the seascape. The 67-acre resort includes the historic Halcyon Castle, now called The Kovalam Palace, the erstwhile summer retreat of the Travancore royal family.