Both buildings of Cholai Resort at night, seen from the swimming pool

Karungal and the Arabian Sea

Pool cottages in Karungal · Whole-house stays near the Arabian Sea

Cottages on the lawn, a pool under the palms, and two Guest houses a short drive from the sea.

Cottages and pool under the coconut palms

Karungal

A quiet stay in Karungal and two Guest houses a short drive from the sea.

Free parking. Pool and indoor games. A short drive south, Cholai Guesthouse and Zenhouse sit in Madanvilai / Alanji, on a lane that leads out to the Arabian Sea. Meals will be provided on request for an additional cost. Padmanabhapuram Palace is about 14 km from the resort.

Karungal

Cholai resort rooms

A quiet stay on Perumankuzhi Road. Free parking, a swimming pool, and indoor games. Padmanabhapuram Palace is about 14 km away. Meals on request — never included in the room rate.

AC suite with a wooden bed

AC Suite

Air-conditioned room with a balcony, a private bathroom, and a double bed for two.

₹2,500 / night · 2 people · 4 rooms

Deluxe room with a wide bed

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Deluxe Room

The larger room: a sitting area, a balcony, and space for a family of three or four.

₹3,500 / night · 3–4 people · 2 rooms

Madanvilai / Alanji

Houses by the sea

Rent the whole house. Each has its own pool. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be cooked here, as at the resort — extra, and only if you ask.

Cholai Guesthouse from the lane

The sea · Madanvilai / Alanji

Cholai Guesthouse

A short drive from the resort, the guesthouse sits in Madanvilai / Alanji. Three rooms, a hall, a kitchen, and a swimming pool — rented only as a whole house, so the beach day belongs to your group.

₹10,000 / night · 3 rooms · up to 8 people

Zenhouse from the garden

The larger house · Madanvilai / Alanji

Cholai Zenhouse

Next to the guesthouse, Zenhouse is the quieter, roomier home — a hall, dining table, kitchen, four bedrooms, and a swimming pool. Book it as a whole house when the group is larger.

₹12,000 / night · 4 rooms · up to 12 people

The south

The resort is in Karungal, on Perumankuzhi Road. Cholai Guesthouse and Zenhouse are together in Madanvilai / Alanji, on the water.

  • Padmanabhapuram Palace

    The wooden palace of Travancore, about 14 km from Karungal

  • Thengapattanam Beach

    Estuary and fishing harbour, a short drive from Karungal

  • Colachel

    Harbour town on the Arabian Sea, close to Alanji

  • Kanyakumari

    A longer drive — land’s end, Vivekananda Rock, sunrise over the sea

Padmanabhapuram PalaceThengapattanam beachColachel harbourKanyakumari

Book a stay

Fill the form and we open WhatsApp with your request already written. Send it, and we confirm the stay. Check-in is 12:00 PM; check-out is 11:00 AM.

Meals

Charged per guest, per night.

Price estimate

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Rooms plus any meals you tick above.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 12:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM.
Where is Cholai Resorts?
Cholai Resort is on Perumankuzhi Rd, Karungal, Tamil Nadu 629157. Cholai Guesthouse and Cholai Zenhouse are in Madanvilai / Alanji.
What are the rates?
AC Suite ₹2,500. Deluxe ₹3,500. Zenhouse ₹12,000 for the whole house. Guesthouse whole-house price on request.
Are meals included?
Meals are on request. Breakfast ₹100, lunch ₹200, dinner ₹200 per person.
What is the difference between Karungal and the sea houses?
Karungal has pool cottages you book by the room. Guesthouse and Zenhouse are whole-house stays near the Arabian Sea at Madanvilai / Alanji.
Can I book a single room at the Guesthouse or Zenhouse?
No. Guesthouse and Zenhouse are whole-house only.
How far is Padmanabhapuram Palace?
Padmanabhapuram Palace is about 14 km from the resort.
Is there parking and a swimming pool?
Yes. Free parking and a swimming pool.
How many people can stay?
AC Suite 2 people. Deluxe 3–4 people. Zenhouse up to 12, whole house. Guesthouse is whole-house.
How do I book?
WhatsApp +91 94000 05033.
Is Colachel nearby?
Colachel is a harbour town on the Arabian Sea, close to Alanji.
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