Kovalam Hotel Guide - Adventure Sport Hotels in Kovalam, India

My partner and myself attended a private yoga class every morning conducted by the fabulous Mr Vishnu Prasad and then we would go for our Ayurvedic consultation with Dr James and then massage treatment with his amazing team . The hotel staff were also wonderful and supportive including reception. Housekeeping and catering and not forgetting the Gardner.

My family really enjoyed our 12 hour stay at the hotel. The beach was awesome, maybe next we should come during the calm season of the sea. The sea was rough, but the hotel staff was there at the beach protecting us and guiding us from danger. The food in the restaurant was great. the hotel rooms were comfortable and the services were great. People were available at your need. The hammock was great and so was the pool. Our family really relaxed at this place. We also got an amazing massage at a reasonable price.

Basically the hotel is geared to Indian tourists, so the food is only Indian and, while satisfactory, is not really great value. The staff were all delightful but not really trained well. The pool was inviting but there were no lounge chairs or sunbeds available. It was near enough to a great beach but Kovalam itself was a rickshaw ride home at night......not expensive but some would prefer to be right in Kovalam I am sure.

Lovely place, very reasonable price. Staff very keen to be helpful, but did not always stick to their word. Not much to do in vicinity but great to hide away read, chill out, go on backwater trips. I'd recommend but staying for more than a week could be too much

Overall, it was a pleasant experience with good ambience but with minimum formality. The spread for the buffet was decent. After a good meal, it was possible to walk away the calories on the driveway and spacious grounds. The restaurant staff was very courteous - In fact, the room service and the restaurant staff enhances the experience.

Nice relaxing stay. We booked a garden villa and arrived on a taxi prebookked with the hotel. Room was spacious (though probably our cabin was larger than usual as it had an adjacent sitting lounge) although a bit dark. Large bathroom with toiletries and basic hairdryer. Premises are nice including gardens, swimming pool and a few hammocks. Note that garden cabins don't have hammocks. Tv and Internet connection worked fine. Electricity was interrupted occasionally by no more than 5 min. A fan in the room was enough to keep us cool -no need for A/C. The entertainment programme (each night at 7:30) was quite pleasant. Food was very good (both buffet and a la carte) but mainly vegetarian. Staff were quite attentive and plenty seating spaces both facing garden and sea views. Location is right by the beach (which had a rough sea so don't expect to swim there). Free sun beds and towels provided. Other than that there's not much around, though I would recommend the music shop out of the hotel ( top of the steep hill) Overall a relaxing stay.

Very quiet and decent place to stay. Hotel staffs are very nice and rooms are neat and clean, which is why it attracts more foreigners than Indian tourists. Also, it is only 10 walk away from Chowara beach though it is not as clean compared to nearby Hava, Samudra and Lighthouse beach. The only drawback is rooms don't have television sets and the food is unimaginably expensive. You will not get anything to eat close by and you will have to go to Kovalam, which is 6-7 KM, but you get frequent buses till 11pm night.

This is a very special place, tranquil, clean and safe. But don't go expecting Western standards of luxury -- what you are paying for is an unrivalled position overlooking the Arabian Sea, the lush and well-kept grounds, authentic Keralan architecture, and a friendly staff. Do book one of the Heritage premium cottages as near to the sea as possible, and immerse yourself in this green paradise. A week-long stay taking advantage of the (rather expensive) Ayurvedic therapies would be an ideal way to unwind after a wider-ranging tour of India, or for a self-indulgent break. You have everything you need on-site, so you don't have to brave Trivandrum or Kovalam (neither worth it). The Indian dishes in the cafe are delicious and good value; the boutique has some nice things, well priced especially with the generous discount offered. Enjoy!