Famous Infinity Pools in Kerala

An Infinity Pool seems to have no edges. It gives a virtual effect of water extending to horizon. The reflecting edges are so devised that an impression is created about the water reaching up to an infinity. In simple words, an infinity swimming pool is so constructed that the person using it will have the feeling of water extending and vanishing up to the horizon. That is why such pools are also called zero edge pools. These pools create visual effects. These may be made by the side of a hill and give the effect of the pool merging with the sky. These can be made to give a virtual vanishing reality into a lake or an ocean. It has become almost a necessary amenity in resorts and high class hotels. The 5 such infinity pools of Kerala are given below.

The Leela Kovalam Beach Hotel

The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach Hotel is one of the most prestigious hotels at the Kovalam beach. It is built on a rock face. The best part of the resort is that it has two infinity pools to serve the guests. It is Kerala’s largest resort with 194 rooms. There are two wonderful beaches flanking the Hotel. The flawless view of the long swathe of the coastline is a treat to the eyes. The resort has 2 wings called Beach-View and the Sea-View Wing called the club house also. Both wings have Infinity Pools. The Leela Kovalam is known for its wonderful restaurants offering delicious buffets. It offers private sundecks on all the Beach-View rooms and lounges in the club hose wing. The luxury of the two wonderful pools of this 5 star resort is spectacular. This is a unique feature of the amenities offered by the hotel. These stunning pools look over the pristine visual of the blue waters of the Arabian Sea. The main pool is located in the central activity area of the Beach-View wing surrounded by lounges and covered by a series of coconut groves. The club house infinity pool in the sea-view wing is similarly spectacular for the sun-set views offered from the perch in the soothing waters of the pool.

The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort: Kovalam Beach Road, Kovalam-695527
Ph-0471-3051234

Kumarakom Lake Resort

This is one of the most famous luxury-resorts of Kerala. It has bagged the prestigious World Travel Award four times as the ‘leading resorts of India’. The resort is considered to be a heritage place with its serene atmosphere and world-class modern amenities. The wonderful pool has the scenic beauty of the Vembanad Lake as the mesmerizing backdrop from its edges. The Vembanad Lake is 95.6 km in length and 14 km in width and considered to be the longest lake in India and the largest in Kerala. It has a surface area of 2033 km².The view of the lake from the pool is superb. The shimmering sweep of the lake water seems to be stretching beyond the pool provide the luxurious experience of the infinity pool. The underwater jets of the Jacuzzi impart the refreshing massage to the tired body of a harried traveller. The pool pavilion by the side is an added amenity that offers the unforgettable experience of being able to order and have some of the tastiest dishes surrounded by beautiful scenes of the lake.

Kumarakom Lake Resort: Kumarakom North, Kottayam-686566
Ph-0481-2524900

Taj Malabar Kochi

The Vivanta by Taj Malabar is situated on Wellington Island that stares directly at the Harbour and the wondrous backwaters of Kochi. The Infinity Pool of the hotel is called Aquarius. It is a highly striking pool with a view. The waters of the pool seem to merge with the spectacular waters of the Kochi harbour. The magnificent illusion created by the Aquarius is something that seems to be one of a lifetime experiences. The view in the evening is stunning. The provision of providing a pool side table on request by the management to have a romantic dinner adds tremendously to the splendid feel of the Aquarius.

Vivanta by Taj-Malabar: Wellington Island, Kochi-682009
Ph-0484-6643000

Rainforest Boutique Resort Athirapally

One of the greatest infinity pools in Kerala is situated in the pristine Sholayar reserve forest. This is a tropical rain forest reserve. An important feature of the forest is its breathtaking sites, magnificent animals and birds, dense forest cover with spectacular waterfalls. The Rainforest Boutique Resort is situated in the glorious neighbourhood of Athirapally waterfall. The resort considers conservation to be its prime concern. It encourages a lot of conservation induced activities. The infinity pool at the resort is a wonderful place to relax and see the virtual world of the waterfall in all its glory. It is surrounded by a thick forest cover that gives one a private waterfall of one’s own. This is the place where a person wakes up to a spectacular view of clear waters of the fall gushing over the rocks, the soothing chatter of jungle sounds in his ears and lolls around in the tranquil waters of the infinity pool draped over one’s relaxed form in the pool after returning tired from a jungle safari. The poolside is perfect to enjoy with family and play some water games with kids.

Athirapally Forest reserve: P VI / 93A, Kannamkuzhy, Athirapally-680721
Ph-91-9539058888

Spice Tree Munnar

The Spice Tree Munnar resort is another famous nature retreat of Kerala with an infinity pool. Nestled between the Kannan Devan Hills to the north and the Bison Valley to the east the spice tree reserve is a wonderful hill resort of Kerala. Besides being famous for its refreshing atmosphere, modern amenities and healing mountain bliss, the Spice tree is famous for its infinity pool also. One of the major qualities of the pool is that it is the only infinity pool in Kerala which is solar heated to provide a comfortable and invigorating splash in the pool all the year round. It is filled with pure mountain spring water. The no-edge pool of this resort slowly edges into a mesmerising view of the Bison Valley Mountain ranges. The pool built on a hill side has not been made deep and it makes even the kids take a splashing bout into it. They can sputter around the pool with least danger. The wooden deck at the side of the pool is really a well thought out structure. It offers a moment of quiet lolling around the pool looking at all the enchanting spectacles of the hillside flora and fauna within the view.

The Spice Tree Resort: Muttukad-Periakanal Road, Chinnakkanal, Idukki-685618
Ph-91-9446003466