The short answer
Palm Grove: what visitors should know first
Choose it for a polished but unhurried beach stay with an on-site sea-facing restaurant. It is at the upper end of Ashwem prices and books up early, so reserve well ahead for winter.
History and context
The story behind Palm Grove
NOD magazine says Palm Grove opened in 2009 in Ashwem, among the first tourist-focused properties in the area, co-founded by Eva Agardsdotter and Viraj Harmalkar.
Useful facts
Palm Grove facts at a glance
- Location
- Ashwem Beach
- Stay style
- Boutique beach bungalows
- Opened
- 2009, per NOD magazine
- Operator
- Founded by Eva Agardsdotter and Viraj Harmalkar
- Location trade-off
- Sand access, high price
- Best suited to
- Couples, yoga and slow-stay travellers
Why it matters
Why Palm Grove is worth your time
Palm Grove opened in 2009, which makes it one of the earliest tourist-focused properties on this stretch, according to NOD magazine. Its co-founders are Eva Agardsdotter, raised in Stockholm, and Viraj Harmalkar of Korgaon, and the resort has an eco-conscious, slow style that shaped what Ashwem is now.
For a visitor, it is a benchmark for how stays here differ from the resorts of the central coast: small scale, huts and bungalows, yoga and seafood. The trade-off is price and sand-level access, which suits couples more than travellers with limited mobility.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Sea-facing restaurant
Lunch and dinner are served facing the water, with a seafood thali at lunch.
- 02
Original boutique
One of the earliest tourist properties on Ashwem.
- 03
Little Palm Grove
A sister property of five mud houses lies about two shacks away.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Palm Grove is a small resort rather than a large complex. Hippie in Heels describes stone huts behind the beachfront restaurant, which book up quickly, and NOD magazine calls it an eco-conscious boutique resort with yoga retreats. Check the current room count and categories with the resort.
The restaurant faces the sea and is known for lunch, including a seafood thali and Aperol afternoons, according to a review in NOD magazine. Staying here suits those who want to eat on site and spend the day on the sand.
Little Palm Grove, the newer sister property, has five mud houses with private plunge pools and no restaurant of its own, so guests walk to Palm Grove for lunch and dinner. It is a different price point and style.
Plan with confidence
Before you book the room.
- Book early for November to February
- Confirm the room count and cooling
- Ask about access if mobility is limited
- Confirm the official site before booking
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Directly on Ashwem Beach; Little Palm Grove is about two shacks away
- Time needed
- 2 to 5 nights
- Best time
- November to February
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- Bungalows sit at ground level on the beach with sand and some steps between them. Ask about the room nearest the restaurant and check cooling and bathroom layout when booking.
- Tickets and access
- Book directly or via an agent, and confirm you have the resort's official site. Non-guests can ask about lunch at the restaurant.
Best for
Plan it with
Book with confidence
Check rates at Palm Grove
Compare room types, cancellation terms and breakfast before you book. Ask for a ground-floor or lift-access room if anyone finds stairs hard.
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Travelling with parents?
Bungalows sit at ground level on the beach with sand and some steps between them. Ask about the room nearest the restaurant and check cooling and bathroom layout when booking.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
When did Palm Grove open?
NOD magazine says 2009.
Is Little Palm Grove the same place?
No, it is a newer sister property a short way along the beach, with five rooms and no restaurant.
Does it have a pool?
Little Palm Grove has private plunge pools; for Palm Grove, check with the resort.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.