We have created a list with the best newly opened hotels in Kovalam, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Jens Bengtsson. Updated February 2024.
Newly opened, November 2023. Located in Kovalam, The Banyan Tree Samudra features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 13 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 16 km from Napier Museum and less than 1 km from Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kovalam. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Samudra Beach, Grove Beach and Kovalam Beach. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 12 km from The Banyan Tree Samudra.Show full description
Opened March 2023. Superb guest reviews. Located in Kovalam, 100 metres from Light House Beach, Buddha Beach Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking and a terrace. The property is around 14 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 17 km from Napier Museum and 700 metres from Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Buddha Beach Hotel also offer free WiFi. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hawa Beach, Kovalam Beach and Vizhinjam Lighthouse. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International, 12 km from Buddha Beach Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened December 2019. Popular among solo travellers. Swapnatheeram Beach Resort is set on the beachfront in Kovalam, 300 metres from Light House Beach and less than 1 km from Hawa Beach. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a terrace. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and organising tours for guests. All guest rooms come with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The hotel offers some units with garden views, and each room comes with a balcony. At Swapnatheeram Beach Resort all rooms have a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kovalam Beach, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium and Vizhinjam Lighthouse. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 12 km from Swapnatheeram Beach Resort.Show full description
Opened November 2019. Boutique hotel. Hip. Set in Kovalam, 200 metres from Light House Beach, Rockholm at the Light House Beach offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The accommodation features a business centre, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the resort the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Rockholm at the Light House Beach each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Hawa Beach, Kovalam Beach and Vizhinjam Lighthouse. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 12 km from Rockholm at the Light House Beach.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the coolest and most STYLISH resorts in Kovalam.
Opened February 2018. Charming. Friendly staff. Located in Kovalam and with Light House Beach reachable within 400 metres, Hotel Peacock provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Hawa Beach, Kovalam Beach and Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 12 km from Hotel Peacock.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Lively. Maharaju Palace is located in Trivandrum. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. The accommodation will provide you with a balcony. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include a safety deposit box, bed linen and a fan. At Maharaju Palace you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and snorkelling. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Padmanabhaswamy Temple (11.7 km) and Napier Museum (14.1 km). This resort is 13 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ROMANTIC newly opened hotel in Kovalam.
Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Providing stunning beach views, Little Elephant Beach Resort is located in Kovalam, just 20 metres from the idyllic Lighthouse Beach in Vizhinjam. Free WiFi is provided throughout. The rooms each provide a balcony as well as an en suite bathroom with shower. Guests are welcome to enjoy room service. Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange and laundry. Massages can also be booked on request. Guests are welcome to join yoga classes during their stay at Little Elephant Beach Resort and Kovalem Reef is just a 5-minute walk from the accommodation. Trivandrum bus and train station as well as Tricandrum International Airport are all just 13 km away from the property. Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Napier Museum are both a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
Lovely property. Popular among families. The 16 acre Taj Green Cove, our resort in Kovalam, has a kilometre of coastline, Balinese style villas nestled on a hillock overlooking the Ocean with a lagoon in between. Ayurveda and J Wellness Circle (spa) lead by a Naturopathy Doctor. Hospitality at the Taj Green Cove Kovalam is unparalleled in its personalized touch & exclusive five-star luxury generosity! . Wellness Spa therapies as well as A holistic Wellness Routine is crafted on request by our Wellness Doctor. The Sea view villas & suites, exclusive Pool Villas as well as Tropical Garden view rooms are all architected in a Balinese Style with exquisite wooden furnishing, 24 hour in-room dining. All Villas have been particularly designed to blend into the tropical gardens around, the bathrooms embodying a unique stone sculpture garden. Sprawling lawns and wooden walkways along the coastline, jogging trails allow guests to run along different terrains, down the hillock from their rooms, along the lagoon and seaside. Sunsets are photographed along with high tea and typical Kerala snacks hosted by the Taj Green Cove every evening. Children and adults enjoy a tranquil evening country boat ride along the lagoon. If tranquillity is what you are looking for, the seaside evening experience along the coastline will have you asking for more! The Infinity Pool and Fitness centre at our seaside resort in Kovalam overlook the lagoon & the ocean, the Ayurveda Spa room has a private plunge pool and dining nook. All J Wellness circle treatment rooms have a private stone sculpture garden view. The kid’s activity has carom and other board games, books. The Seaside Specialty Restaurant “Bait” is uniquely located with the tranquil backwaters to one side and the roaring Arabian Sea with sandy dining as its facade. The world-renowned “Bait” is also frequented for its exhaustive variety of vegetarian platters and wood-fired marinades give plenty of options for every palate. An all-day Diner “Jasmine Bay” offers poolside dining with Asian and Continental menus. A daily Wellness routine can be curated on request. ”Curries” an A/C Restaurant serves typical Kerala & other Indian specialties. “Neera Bar” serves signature cocktails and zesty bar-snacks. Our Kovalam seaside resort is a 30 minute drive from the Trivandrum International airport. Trivandrum city is a 40 minute drive with Kuthira Malika Palace & Napier Museum, the Zoo, the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kanakakkunnu Palace, numerous churches & other city sites on offer along with the central shopping district. Travel services include airport transfers, Kovalam sightseeing, leisure activity organizing like Scuba-diving, para-gliding, beach & other ocean sports, backwater boating, bird-watching and more. Beach at the resort is seasonal and becomes accessible only during November till Mid-March subject to permissible weather conditions. Show full description
Highly elegant. Great views. The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel sits on a cliff, offering panoramic views of the Kovalam shoreline and the Arabian Sea. It is steps away from a private access to beach, and features a spa. Rooms at The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel combine wooden décor with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room provides views of the garden or the sea. The outdoor pool and the fitness centre both overlook the sea. The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel also has a game room and tennis court. Travel services include tour and ticketing arrangements and car rental. Located on the beach, The Tides Restaurant serves Asian specialities and grilled seafood dishes. The Terrace is a 24-hour buffet restaurant offering indoor, outdoor, and poolside seating. Cocktails can be enjoyed at rooftop The Sky Bar while watching the sunset. The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel is 14 km away from Trivandrum City and the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Trivandrum International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Activities in the property include Table Tennis, Tennis, Badminton, Cricket, Archery, Beach Volleyball, Handball, Tug of War and Indoor Games such as Billiards, Chess, Board Games, Cards, Caroms and video games on Play station. We also provide classes on swimming (for kids), cooking classes, cocktail/mocktail classes and yoga sessions. Popular Facilities – 3 pools, yoga center, kids play room & library . Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT newly opened hotel in Kovalam.
Located 200 metres from Kovalam Beach, Packbag Comfort Bed & Breakfast offers 2-star accommodation in Kovalam and features a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 13 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 16 km from Napier Museum and 1.2 km from Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room has a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Packbag Comfort Bed & Breakfast also offer pool view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast. Popular points of interest near Packbag Comfort Bed & Breakfast include Hawa Beach, Light House Beach and Vizhinjam Lighthouse. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
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