Kovalam Beach

Kovalam Beach, an internationally renowned tourist destination and seaside resort with three adjacent crescent beaches, is around 15 kms from Thiruvananthapuram. It is undoubtedly the most popular beach hangouts in India today. The beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. On the southern side is the most popular one - the Lighthouse Beach. The central beach and the northern beach are called Hawah and Samudra respectively.

Kovalam Beach, a favorite haunt of foreign tourists, has crystal clear blue waters, rocky promontories and miles of white sands. The leisure activities at the beach include sunbathing, swimming and herbal body toning massages. Shops dealing in handicrafts, jewellery and clothes are situated along the beachfront. Delectable sea-food such as lobsters and king prawns are available at the beachside restaurants. Ayurvedic massage parlours, yoga centers and water sport facilities make Kovalam Beach a paradise for tourists from all over the globe.

There are a variety of lodging options near the beach, which range from luxurious resorts, five star hotels and affordable budget class hotels.
Location
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
How to get there
Nearest Bus Station:Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station
Nearest Railway Station:Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station
Nearest Airport:Trivandrum International Airport

Hotel Blue Sea

Situated at Kovalam, a 75 year old typical colonial house forms the nucleus of Hotel Blue Sea. It is a large colonial Kerala home with a typical central courtyard. All the rooms are equipped with modern toilets and are air-conditioned. The restaurant serves multi-cuisine delicacies to suit your taste. The food is usually served at the lawns around the garden and also in the cottages. There are facilities to learn Yoga and to have ayurvedic massages and Reiki treatments.
Beach Road, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Hotel High Palace
Hotel High Palace is a 2-star hotel located in Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram. It offers modern facilities and friendly atmosphere under one roof. The hotel has 10 comfortable rooms. Its restaurant serves delicious regional and international cuisines. Business center, health club, beauty parlor, shopping arcade, swimming pool, discotheque, front desk, free parking, safe deposit box, lounge, coffee shop and conference facilities are the added features. Trivandrum International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station are the nearest airport and railway station respectively.
G V Raja Road, Vellar, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Hotel Marine Palace

Hotel Marine Palace is situated close to the Kovalam beach. The hotel offers deluxe completely furnished AC and non AC rooms with telephone, room service, CCTV, refrigerator and hot water. The hotel has a multi-cuisine restaurant which serves buffet and a-la-carte menu. The other facilities include laundry, ayurvedic, allopathic and homeopathic treatment, travel assistance, car hire and doctor on call.
NUP Beach Road, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2481428

Hotel Neelakanta

Hotel Neelakanta is situated in Kovalam, 13 km from the Trivandrum International Airport. The hotel offers air conditioned and non air conditioned rooms and suites; all with balconies facing towards sea. All rooms are equipped with attached bath, hot and cold water and telephone. The Swiss Cafe, a sea side restaurant offers Indian, Chinese, continental and south Indian dishes. The ayurvedic centre offers age old curing and rejuvenating methods to ensure you good health, under the guidance of registered and expert practitioners. The other facilities include 24 hour coffee shop, doctor on call, safe deposit lockers, foreign exchange, and sight seeing tours.
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2480321

Hotel Park Inn

Hotel Park Inn is situated on the Light House Road at Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram District. The hotel provides 10 well-furnished air-conditioned deluxe guest rooms. The rooms feature satellite TV, refrigerator, direct dial telephone and round the clock room service. Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine are served at the restaurant. Guests can also savor delicious Kerala dishes, seafood and tandoori specialties. Ayurvedic body treatments, laundry and dry cleaning, swimming pool, cultural programs (on request) and coffee shop are the added features. Hotel Park Inn is 10 km from Trivandrum International Airport.
Light House Road, Vizhinjam P O, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2482803

Hotel Raja

Hotel Raja offers well appointed AC and non AC sea facing rooms and a deluxe suite room with the most modern state of the art facilities. The hotel has a 24-hour multi cuisine restaurant which serves an array of Indian, continental and Chinese dishes. The guests can enjoy some of the finest beverages at the exclusive bar. An ayurvedic therapy centre is available where you can experience the magic of ayurveda and rejuvenate your body and soul. The other facilities include a swimming pool, safe deposit, souvenir shop and currency exchange.
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2480355

Hotel Sea Face

Hotel Sea Face offers 20 rooms which includes AC, non AC rooms and a deluxe suite. All rooms face the sea, with individual sun-decks and bay-watch balconies. The rooms are tastefully decorated and furnished and features mini-fridge, CTV, and telephone. The restaurant serves north Indian, south Indian, Chinese and continental dishes. The other facilities are coffee shop, swimming pool, health club, massage parlour, and doctor on call. The Trivandrum International Airport is 15 km away from the hotel.
NUP Beach Road, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2481835

Hotel Seaweed

Hotel Seaweed located on a small hillock, overlooking the Light House beach in Thiruvananthapuram, offers a choice of AC and non AC rooms. The hotel offers 40 double rooms, mostly sea facing with en-suite facilities. The roof top restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and continental dishes. Ayurvedic body treatments, a conference hall, cultural programs, currency exchange and doctor on call are the added features.
Light House Road, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2480391
Hotel Silver Star
Hotel Silver Star, an ayurvedic beach resort, offers 20 comfortably furnished rooms with a balcony and attached bath with hot water. The hotel also arranges yoga classes. The nearest airport from Hotel Silver Star is Trivandrum International Airport, around 10 km.
Behind German Bakery, Light House Beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2482983

Hotel Volga Palace

Hotel Volga Palace is situated in the middle of Light House Beach in Kovalam. The accommodations include 15 deluxe AC and non AC well appointed rooms with refrigerator, television and private balcony. A unique traditional palace room relocated from an old palace of Kerala is also available. The hotel also makes arrangements for tours ranging from 3 to 4 days. Hotel Volga Palace is 13 km from Trivandrum International Airport and 10 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
Light House Beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2483286

Jasmine Palace Hotel

Jasmine Palace Hotel is situated near the Hawa Beach at Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram District. Accommodation features spacious well-furnished rooms equipped with modern amenities including fridge. All rooms have balconies and are bath attached with modern accessories. The hotel houses a multi cuisine restaurant, an outdoor pool and a library. Some of the other facilities and services include room service, laundry, doctor on call, currency change and travel desk. The ayurvedic center offers various treatments and massages for rejuvenation of the body and mind. Jasmine Palace Hotel is about 10 km from Trivandrum International Airport and 16 km away from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2481475

Maharaju Palace

Maharaju Palace, Kovalam, is conveniently located near the Kovalam Beach. The hotel offers accommodation in double rooms, complete with balcony and attached bath. The roof garden, with a majestic view of the sea, is a perfect place for relaxation. Trivandrum International Airport is approximately 15 km from the hotel. The nearest railhead is at Thiruvananthapuram.
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Uday Samudra Beach Hotel

Uday Samudra is a leisure beach hotel situated near Kovalam, the internationally famous tourist spot. The resort is located by the side of the Samudra beach, which is a part of the renowned Kovalam beach. Uday Samudra offers 93 rooms which are individually air-conditioned and have balcony/sit-out over looking the swimming pools and the beach beyond. All rooms are furnished to international standards with direct- dial-telephone service, mini-fridge, cable TV, shower and running hot and cold water.

The Oottupura multi-cuisine restaurant serves an exotic blend of Chinese, Continental, Italian, Mughlai and Kerala cuisines in a traditional ambience. Aquamarine, the coffee shop by the sea, is a perfect place to enjoy light but delicious eatables. The roof top hall, Mattupavu, is an ideal venue to conduct private parties.

Uday Samudra Beach Hotel has a well-maintained and full fledged ayurvedic health centre built in Kerala’s traditional architectural style. The hotel boasts two magnificent swimming pools. Two air-conditioned conference halls capable of accommodating up to 100 persons in theatre style is available for conducting conferences as well as parties. Cultural programmes like Kathakali, Bharatanatyam, ghazzals and live bands are organized during dinner time. Travel desk, safe deposit lockers, laundry and doctor on call are the added conveniences.

Location
G V Raja Road, Samudra Beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471-2481654
Fax:0471-2481578
Email :udaykov@sancharnet.in
Website:www.udaysamudra.com

Bakers Resort

Located near Kovalam beach, Bakers Resort is a harmonious combination of nature where you can enjoy lush greeneries, whispering sea breeze and the murmuring surf. It has seven suites with 2 bath attached double bedrooms, living room and fully equipped kitchen, and there are eight independent double bedrooms with separate balcony and independent room entry. All rooms have fridge, satellite TV and balcony. A roof top garden restaurant with sea-view is present. Other amenities include safe deposit lockers, swimming pool, doctor on call and internet cafe.
Baker Bhavan, Kovalam Beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2480165

Best Western Swagath Holiday Resorts

The Best Western Swagath Holiday Resorts is situated 14 km from the Trivandrum International Airport. The resort offers 20 rooms which include a/c and non a/c regular double rooms, deluxe rooms, suite rooms, row houses and villas. The hotel rooms feature cable television, free local calls, refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. The villas which are independent cottages, accommodate 2 adults only and feature a typical Kerala style roof and a large court yard in the front having a separate fencing and gate. The centrally air-conditioned multi cuisine restaurant serves authentic Kerala, north Indian, Chinese, Italian and continental food. Complimentary continental breakfast is served. A business hall which can accommodate up to 150 people is available for meetings and conferences. The other facilities include outdoor pool, ayurvedic massage/treatment parlor, guest laundry, safe deposit box, doctor on-call and currency exchange.
Near Upasana Hospital, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2481148

Gopal's Ayurvedic Beach Resort

Gopal's Ayurvedic Beach Resort is situated on a hillside overlooking the beach, in Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram. It is an ayurvedic treatment and research center, offering traditional ayurvedic treatments.

Accommodation is available in well-appointed guest rooms. The rooms are fully furnished with modern amenities. Kerala home style meals are served in the casual dining area or at the rooftop restaurant.

The resort also specializes in treatments for chronic ailments such as asthma, back pain, heart problems, depression, diabetes, migraine and insomnia. Panchakarma, rasayana therapy, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, dhara, vasthi, udvarthanam, nasyam, snehapanam and elakizhi are the main treatments performed.

Trivandrum International Airport is about 10 km from Kovalam. Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station are the nearest railhead and major bus station respectively.
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2480833

Green Cove Resort and Spa

Taj Green Cove Resort is located near one of India’s most popular beaches, Kovalam. The property which is spread across 10 acres of land, offers a breathtaking view of the backwaters, lush landscapes, coconut palms, and unspoiled beaches. The guest rooms and suites, with a refreshing mix of style and spacious elegance, offer peace and tranquility as well as the comforts of modern day living.

The cottages are made from granite stone with elephant grass thatched rooftops and have a private balcony. Each granite stone cottage featuring wooden or tiled floors is equipped with modern amenities such as a walk-in wardrobe, colour television with satellite programmes, 2-line speaker phone with international direct dial and wireless internet. Located on the beachfront and overlooking the backwaters, the floating cottages have a private sun deck with spectacular views of lush landscapes and the sea. The Presidential Villa, in addition to the basic amenities, has two bedrooms, two spacious sitting rooms, a pantry, a private pool and sun deck.

Guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks at the Taj Green Cove Resort. The Ayurveda centre, with two massage rooms, offers traditional rejuvenating ayurvedic treatments. The Tropical Spa offers a range of holistic massages. The 2000 sq ft meeting room can accommodate up to 150 guests in theatre style. Babysitting, beauty parlour/hair salon, car hire service, currency exchange, doctor-on-call, express laundry/dry cleaning, florist and travel assistance are the added conveniences.
Location
G V Raja Vattapara Road, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471-2487733
Email :greencove.kovalam@tajhotels.com

Kadaloram Beach Resort

Kadaloram is an exclusive government approved resort by the Arabian Sea, near the world famous beaches of Kovalam. The resort offers 21 air conditioned luxury rooms to choose from. Each room is beautifully appointed with double bed, refrigerator, telephone and TV. The Spice Trail Restaurant is a fine example of temple architecture and features Kerala cuisine. The other facilities include safe deposit locker, ayurvedic centre, swimming pool, currency exchange, laundry, and live cultural performances on request.
G V Raja Road, Kovalam,
Phone: 0471-2481116

Linchu Holiday Resort

Situated near the Lighthouse Beach in Kovalam, Linchu Holiday Resort offers accommodation in well-furnished rooms with latest amenities. Each room is twin bedded with a ceiling fan, shower and a balcony or terrace. A lounge and a swimming pool add to the conveniences. Linchu Holiday Resort is around 10 km from Trivandrum International Airport and 15 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2481010

Orion Beach Resort

Orion Beach Resort, ideally located near the light house in Kovalam, is at a distance of about 15 km from Trivandrum International Airport. It offers 12 beautifully appointed rooms. multi cuisine restaurant, 24 hrs coffee shop and services such as laundry, doctor on call and safe deposit lockers are provided for a cozy stay. Lighthouse Beach, on the Malabar Coast, is the southern most beach in Kovalam. Regular and direct bus services are available from Thiruvananthapuram.
Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2480999

Pappukutty Beach Resort

Located near the fabulous Kovalam Beach, Pappukutty Beach Resort is a perfect hangout for beach lovers. It features comfortable accommodation in fully-furnished cottages with private balconies. Mouthwatering north Indian, south Indian, Chinese, continental and Tandoori dishes are served at the restaurant. Fresh seafood is also available. The resort offers various health packages and ayurvedic treatments.
Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Sagara Beach Resort

Sagara Beach Resort is located opposite to the Lighthouse Beach, the southernmost part of the Kovalam Beach. With majestic views of the Arabian sea, there are 12 air-conditioned rooms with twin beds and en-suite bath and shower with running hot and cold water. The tranquil ambience of the resort is ideal for performing yoga and meditation. Traditional ayurvedic treatments and massages are offered. Various cultural performances and boating facilities are also organized. Swimming pool, rooftop restaurant, cloakroom, internet cafe and tailoring shop are the added conveniences. Other facilities and services include laundry, currency exchange, doctor on call, safe deposit locker, airport transfer and travel assistance. Kovalam, 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Light House Beach, Vizhinjam P O, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2481995

Sandy Beach Resort

Situated at Kovalam Light House Beach area, Sandy Beach Resort offers 12 well-furnished rooms with attached bathrooms. All rooms have independent balconies, en-suite bathroom, hot and cold water supply, lockable cupboards and mosquito sealed windows. Breakfast is served at the garden. Yoga and meditation center, doctor on call, laundry and internet cafe are the added features. Ayurvedic health and massage center is also available.
Light House Beach, Vizhinjam P O, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2480012

Santha Theeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort

Santha Theeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort, situated around 15 km away from Thiruvananthapuram city, features a group of cottage condominiums. The design of the cottages at Santha Theeram is evocative of the traditional Kerala style of architecture. The interiors are spacious and equipped with all modern amenities, to make your stay comfortable. The rooms feature air conditioner, cable television, refrigerator, intercom, kitchenette and round the clock supply of hot/ cold water. Apart from these, there is 24 hour room service and a full fledged kitchen which serves Indian and Continental cuisines. Santha Theeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort also offers various ayurvedic treatments.
Location
Beach Road, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471-2481972
Fax:0471-2481972
Email :sntheram@md4.vsnl.net.in
Website:www.santhatheeram.com

Surya Nivas Ayurvedic Beach Resort

Surya Nivas Ayurvedic Beach Resort is situated at Light House Beach in Kovalam. Well-furnished AC and non-AC rooms are offered for a comfortable stay at the resort. The rooftop restaurant serves Continental, Chinese and regional cuisines. Italian and traditional Kerala dishes and seafood specialties can also be savored. The Ayurvedic center offers various ayurvedic treatment packages including massages. Swimming pool, laundry and internet browsing center are the other facilities and services. The resort arranges backwater cruises and sightseeing trips.
Light House Beach, Vizhinjam P O, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Treasure Cove Resort

Treasure Cove is an enchanting sea-side resort located along the Kovalam Beach. It boasts comfortable accommodation in four types of cottages, traditionally built with carved teak wood floorings. All the cottages are equipped with CCTV, telephone and refrigerator. The Hermitage ayurvedic center offers an array of ayurvedic treatments and rejuvenation packages. The resort also features outstanding conference and banquet facilities. Classical and folk dance performances, musical concerts and other traditional art forms of south India are organized in an open-air auditorium. Every year from December to February, the resort also conducts a mega cultural event. The rooftop restaurant, overlooking the sea, serves delicious international cuisines. Yoga center, coffee shop, mini bar, pool side snack bar, swimming pool, antique shop and library are the added features. Other services include doctor on call, safe deposit lockers, car rental, currency exchange and travel desk.
Ashok Beach, Kovalam,
Phone: 0471-2481190