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Reviews of Banyan Tree Samudra

Vellar Service Road, 695527 Kovalam, India

#9 of 59 hotels in Kovalam

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Review Score

Based on 102 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was fairly good, but the complementary breakfast was horrible

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Value for money hotel in a quiet place. Away from the touristy area but not very remote.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Clean and big room Nice location service is also good and the owner is very friendly 😊

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, close to the beach, clean rooms, friendly staff. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    8.0
    1night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No 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

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is nearest to Samudra beach but far from Kobalam beach, at least to sr citizens

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No 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

    9.0
    Happy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location Service Food View Rooms

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    9.0
    Nice 1 night stay slightly off the main beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close 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

    9.0
    Excellent stay, exceeding our expectations. Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaning. Toiletries on demand.

    Owner's behavior is nice.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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

    7.0
    Fabulous location, Friendly staff and Super VFM
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food 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

    7.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: November 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It 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

    8.0
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel doesn't have any elevator...and stairs are very narrow

    It's location is very good

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to pen. Good that's all

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2024

    8.0
    Overall a good experience, better than what we expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Family 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing 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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