Light House Road, Kovalam Beach, , 695521 Kovalam, India
#42 of 59 hotels in Kovalam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 227 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.3
Staff
7.9
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
3.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 August 2025
Babita
IndiaLocation is the best.. direct sea view from room balcony.. also their abhyanga massage was amazing.. one of the best massages i have ever had..
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Ratheesh
United Arab EmiratesThe room maintenance is very poor. Especially the bath rooms. The shower tub is broken in many placess, tiles are brokens, wash basins have more than 50 cracks, doors are very poor maintenance.
The pool facility , the private beach facility , Restaurant Facility and the aurvedic treatment.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Joseph
AustraliaBed was not very comfortable. Noise aircorn. Could be more cleaner. Access to the beach was restricted due to water logging.
Location, friendly staff. Reasonably good breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Pramod
IndiaCar parking is limited and not covered.
Great location, polite staff, good food and nice rooms with a view of the beautiful private beach.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Jeewan
IndiaEverything was perfect.
Beach is very good. Room is very good with facilities. breakfast is also very good. It was a very pleasant experience with Soma Palmshore.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Christoph
AustraliaElectricity was on and off
Staff, the ayurvedic massage was exceptional
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Helen
AustraliaSeaview cottage closest to the ocean
We had a few mishaps with our room. The hotel manager was very obliging to assist with our issues & compensated us by providing a complimentary lunch & dinner, in which we were very grateful. Highly recommended to eat in restaurant, as the food was absolutely delicious & the young waiter there provides 1st class service! Our stay ended up being pleasant. The gate to the private beach is closed, however, this is understandable as the majority of domestic visitors can't swim. We used the stairs on the side of the resort to access this clean beach for a swim. The resort has a lovely view of the ocean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Shashi
IndiaNo internet in the rooms😡 They provide a Wifi dongle which is not up to the expectation
Location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Johan
IndiaSlow room service... rooms were not clean before we arrive.. I could feel the sand on the floor in my room
Location is good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Andrew
Hong KongThey had overbooked & tried to move me to another hotel 10km away. I refused & eventually they found an available room
lovely location overlooking beach from headland
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Jon
United KingdomThe hotels a little bit old and tired and could do with a good clean, the balcony was also very unusable as the air conditioning made it far too hot and unusable but it wasn't a massive problem as we spent most of the time in the beach
Great location lovely private beach in the restaurant jolly was the best member of staff going and looked after our every need beyond belief, also at night keep an eye out for the flying fox bats they are amazing and if you get a chance go to the local fish market
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Wayne
United KingdomCleanliness of rooms. The light sockets were black not white with finger grease over the years. New linen didn’t smell fresh or even look clean (old linen with old stains). Moved into lovely hut at the front of hotel but the windows hadn’t been cleaned in about a year!!! When I asked for them to be cleaned so we could see the view the cleaner came and rubbed window with cloth. I’m had to clean them myself with water - it worked…… great view
Indian breakfast…… selection of local dishes. However very happy to cook eggs/ omelettes etc
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Beatrix
GermanyThe rooms and bathrooms cut do with a renovation but they are clean an functional
I love the location and the relaxing atmosphere
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Polly
United KingdomThe room was tatty and very basic. Overpriced and nasty. The shower room was smelly old and small. The balcony was unusable as the air con mechanism was noisy and pumped out hot air onto the already hot balcony ( no shade) The whole building is shabby tatty and uncared for. So disappointing given the location.
Location was great and access to a beautiful beach was fab. I was so disappointed with my room that I complained and was moved to a room called the cottages - one of 5 lovely room slightly separate from the building with a beautiful veranda and view of the beach. IF you are lucky enough to get one of these rooms it’s great, but if not don’t stay here.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Charles
United KingdomMy room was fine, but the bathroom was looking tired, though everything worked.
Location slightly away form the main beach, so peaceful and quiet. Semi private beach immediately below hotel.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Graeme
IndiaThe spa was fabulous. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Bhumika
IndiaThe room photos don't match with actual rooms. Room cleaning took place in our absence, the lady stole 500rs
The view is amazing, spotted 2 peacocks. Got an upgrade with was bonus.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Sudipto
IndiaNo maintenance... door bolts are not working,no charging points(We were provided with an extension cord),old AC not functioning properly.
Location, private beach & ambience.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Sunny
IndiaRestricted parking facilities and high time for painting and efforts for improving the ambience.
Safe for families
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Rav
AustraliaParking is not big enough for a busy day here! Maintenance department should check and make sure al the facility provided are in condition before the guests check in, like a/c, etc Wifi coverage was poor in room 211
Location and friendly staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Prince
IndiaBreakfast time little messy. we wait for our food long time. taste good.
beach
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Ansu
IndiaRestaurant staffs are very nice
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Rajkumar
IndiaLocation awesome Swimming pool neat and clean Complementary food is good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Jose
IndiaDifficulty in parking. Private beach small and you have to get down lot of steps to reach beach.
Good location. Parking ok but difficult. Pool and private beach. Ok. Over all value for money
Stayed in July 2023
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