It was constructed by M.R.Ry Sri Rama Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran, the consort of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, as a retreat for their family.
[1] In 1964 Valiya Koil Thampuran sold the entire property to the Government of India; since then it has been a luxury hotel.
It is a heritage palace that has been completely refurbished to maintain its original charm and is now available for guests.
The four uber luxurious suites are coloured red, rusty orange, blue and green with a view of The Arabian sea from each of the rooms.
The renovated palace has Murano Chandeliers and Mantellassi furnishings and has state of the art automation.