Vellar Service Road, 695527 Kovalam, India
#9 of 57 hotels in Kovalam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 99 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 March 2025
Ekata
IndiaValue for money hotel in a quiet place. Away from the touristy area but not very remote.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Mishra
IndiaJust that ola Uber is not available due to auto union just outside the property but one can easily avail their service.
One of the best property for veg food. We had all meals in house no where else. Perfect location to have stroll near by.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Pooja
IndiaNothing
Clean and big room Nice location service is also good and the owner is very friendly 😊
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Anami
IndiaThe hospitality & the behaviour of the hotel staff. Above all, the owner Ms.Dhanya Nair is excellent. She is very helpful, proactive & supportive. Further there is a pure vegetarian restaurant on the 1st floor of the hotel which prepares delicious food.
The location is good. It's on the Samudra Beach of Kovation which is just 2 min walk. Infant of the hotel there where the Cab & Auto stand is there which is very helpful for local movements.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 2 March 2025
Datta
India"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, the staff was incredibly hospitable, and the food was excellent. What stood out the most was the hotel owner's warm and friendly nature, making the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend this hotel to everyone—you're sure to enjoy your stay!"
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 February 2025
G
IndiaBreakfast was made fresh for us on arrival. Location was kick ass, convenient with an awesome view and spacious room with everything. Awesome staff, really friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Uma
United KingdomGood location, close to the beach, clean rooms, friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Pravin
United KingdomLocation was excellent Clean room
Lovely clean room and hospitable staff. Catered for our special request, thank you
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Mairead
United KingdomThe barking dogs no fault of the hotel. I
This hotel is in a lovely spot. The food in the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous and the staff are very friendly. The lady who owns the place is very accommodating and nothing is too much trouble she is very very kind and considerate.and we can't thank her and the staff enough.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Zahid
IndiaLift should be an option in future because you gotta keep coming and going if you’re on vacation and you see stairs and get weary
The hospitality and service was very good, ease of access to the beach and wonderful view of the sea
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Komalam
MalaysiaNo elevators available
Close walking to distance to beach and beautiful View at sunrise time. Staff was very polite and helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Shreya
IndiaI highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay. I would definitely stay here again and look forward to my next visit!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Subhash
IndiaLocation is nearest to Samudra beach but far from Kobalam beach, at least to sr citizens
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 16 January 2025
Nawaz
IndiaThere is nothing which I dislike either in the hotel or in the surroundings. The staff were humble and polite and served us delicious breakfast and dinner.
Breakfast was delicious, and dinner was awesome. This hotel was very close to the beach, less crowded, and had a beautiful view of the mountains and beach. If wish to visit that same place again and stay a few nights in the Samudra Hotel.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Wolfgang
Austria--
Perfect location, the staff is excellent, very friendly and helpful, also the boss is very nice, we traveled now 2 month in India, this was one of our best places, l highly to recommend this place!!!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 11 January 2025
Madhu
IndiaNo elevator at this place, could be bit difficult to climb stairs for old aged people as the stairs are narrow
Everything about the property was good Room-Neat and Tidy Food(NorthIndian) - simple and delicious
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 January 2025
Barnita
IndiaLocation Service Food View Rooms
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Kristian
SwitzerlandThe staircase up to the rooms is not the best hygienic experience but once you get to your room it’s clean and has everything you need! 🙏 This has nothing to do about the property but to walk to the main beach (Lighthouse Beach) you have to go through the trees and forest which can feel quite a bit sketchy at night
Very friendly staff, clean room, everything supplied (water, tea, etc), good wifi, great breakfast. Definitely worth the cost for the area. Thank you!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Amal
IndiaNothing at all
The service were really good and it was worth the rate. The room was very spacious and clean. And the breakfast was really delicious that made our day.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Jim
IndiaClose to Samudra beach. Calm and quiet location. Just 3 kms to Lighthouse. Very near and clean. Friendly staff. Decent breakfast.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Chandan
IndiaTwo completely different stairs for 2 different type rooms , as I had booked both double room and a family room for ourselves as we were group of 8 family members It was inconvenient while going from one room to another
Location , right in front of the beach Pure Vegetarian North Indian restaurant Courteous and customer friendly of hotel owner Dhanya who was very helpful and also guided us about the Kovalam
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 19 December 2024
Nitin
IndiaThe access to the family room is via separate staircase and there is no elevator . Hence one has to climb down and up the stairs to go to the restaurant or main hotel /lobby. While I am sure that they would have provided room service for breakfast and lunch or dinner, I would recommend to make suitable arrangements whereby climbing up and down, couple of floors can be avoided, especially for senior citizens The complimentary breakfast served although very tasty and adequate, consisted only of north Indian items. People who are not from South, are interested in having a south Indian or local breakfast and lunch / dinner. Ms Nair not only graciously accepted this feedback but arranged for a South Indian breakfast one day.
Excellent location, walking distance from the beach. Family room was spacious with attached kitchen. The room including the bathroom was maintained neat and clean. Bath towels and bedsheets too were clean and replaced when required. The hotel has an in house vegetarian restaurant which serves good north Indian food. The USP of this hotel is the personal attention given to each and every customer by the owner, Ms Dhanya Nair. She ensured that our request as well as any queries related to the stay and transport to the nearby attractions were attended promptly. The staff too is very friendly and provides assistance whenever required
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Mason
KenyaLoved the restaurant! Delicious food! It was also fun being able to go and use the pool at the sister property a 5 minute drive away. Lovely lovely staff thank you so much! We also loved our samosas for our train ride delicious!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Liz
United KingdomLovely hotel with helpful, friendly staff and good food. We loved the location - very near to the sea and a pleasant walk to the next beach.
Stayed in November 2024
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