Situated 16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram is a popular city called Kovalam. The meaning of the word Kovalam is groove of coconut trees. This spectacular beach is the most magnificent tourist attraction in India. The four beaches are are a rare sight to behold; all the four bays are separated by rocks.
The Samudra Beach, Kovalam Beach, Hawa Beach and the light house beach are the major attractions in Kovalam. Kovalam is also famous for its Ayurvedic massages and yoga resorts. Meditation and herbal treatments are some of the factors which travelers are treated to for a healing experience.
Kovalam is a beautiful tourist centre and tourists flock all year long but would advise not to visit during the Monsoon which starts from June to October. The tides are high and the shores will not be not safe for travelers.
Being one of the best beaches in the world, Kovalam has an international attraction of tourists. Several hotel in Kovalam that have been come up here. The Kovalam hotel provides several facilities to the visitors. To note a few hotels in Kovalam : Hotel Sea Face Kovalam, Uday Samudra Beach Hotel Kovalam, Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village Kovalam, Hotel Seaweed Kovalam, Hotel Rockholm Kovalam, The Leela Kempinski, Beach Castle, Bethsaida Hermitage, Greenland Hotel, Harmonia Ayurveda Beach Garden, Hotel Country Club Treasure Cove, Hotel Marine Palace, Hotel Puja Mahal, Hotel Sea Face, Hotel Thushara Vivanta by Taj etc. are some of the top hotels in Kovalam.
Here is a list of some of the major hotels in Kovalam.
Vivanta (Taj)
Greenshore Apartments
Bethsaida Hermitage
The Leela Kovalam Beach
Thapovan Heritage Home
Turtle on The Beach
Abad Harmonia
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort
Hotel Jasmine Palace
Jeevan Beach Resort
Aparna Guest House
Hill & Sea View Beach Resort
Moonlight Tourist Home
Maharaju Palace
Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort
Sea Flower Beach Resort
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort
Golden Sands
Nikki's Nest
Sagara Beach Resort
Sree Visakh
Thushara Hotel
Hotel Sea View Palace
Hotel Sea Face
Beach & Lake Resort
Wilson Aruyvedic Beach Resort
Pappukutty Beach Resort
Whitehouse Beach Resort
Blue Mango Resort
Kovalam Beach Retreat