Vellar Service Road, 695527 Kovalam, India
#9 of 59 hotels in Kovalam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 102 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 15, 2025
Narayanan
Indiagood
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 13, 2025
Sivakumar
IndiaThe room was fairly good, but the complementary breakfast was horrible
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Ekata
IndiaValue for money hotel in a quiet place. Away from the touristy area but not very remote.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 18, 2025
Pooja
IndiaNothing
Clean and big room Nice location service is also good and the owner is very friendly 😊
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Uma
United KingdomGood location, close to the beach, clean rooms, friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 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: February 10, 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: January 29, 2025
Subhash
IndiaLocation is nearest to Samudra beach but far from Kobalam beach, at least to sr citizens
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 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: January 11, 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: January 9, 2025
Barnita
IndiaLocation Service Food View Rooms
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 5, 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: December 28, 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: December 19, 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: November 27, 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
Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Arun
IndiaCleaning. Toiletries on demand.
Owner's behavior is nice.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 23, 2024
Sangeetha
IndiaThere was no room for complaint.
The owner Dhanya Nair was very friendly and helpful.We had access to kitchen where induction stove and tea/coffee packages were provided and there was a sea facing balcony in our AC family room.Staff were good and complimentary hot breakfast was provided.The property is situated right next to a private beach area,and a temple,beside KTDC Samudra hotel.It was walkable from Uday Samudra resort where we had a function.Best facility in kovalam at economical price.Thank you for the hospitality!!Will definitely recommend and come back soon😊
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 21, 2024
Suresh
IndiaFood at Restaurant and the stairs to climb up are too narrow
Location and the Personalised efforts by the Property owner
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 4, 2024
Modi
IndiaThis review is hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Shaileshkumar
IndiaIt was amazing trip and hotel is near sea we can see sea in our room balcony and window also
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 19, 2024
Banerjee
IndiaHotel doesn't have any elevator...and stairs are very narrow
It's location is very good
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Ramesh
IndiaNothing to pen. Good that's all
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 8, 2024
Aslam
SwitzerlandFamily room is at 3rd floor (no lift), so with luggage it might be difficult but host has moved the luggage himself, so we doesn't need to move luggage at 3rd floor.
Location was very good, familiy room is well spacious with 4 beds, was clean.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 28, 2024
Ajith
SwedenNothing as such.
Excellent location, very close to everything and room was very clean. Owner and staff were very helpful. Nice breakfast and food as well.
Stayed in June 2024
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