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Reviews of Bethsaida Hermitage 3 stars

Pulinkudy, Mulloor,, 695521 Kovalam, India

#10 of 59 hotels in Kovalam

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 134 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything about the place. No complaints. There's a shipyard a little ways away from the property, for us it just added to the uniqueness of the place.

    Excellent location, ambience and staff. Very scenic and beautiful place, well maintained. The food was creatively curated. The staff is very courteous and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant. Lovely and peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walkways are not very easy. Tiresome and difficult for challenged/older people. No alternatives available. Taxis won't come inside the property. so have to walk quite a bit /climb multiple stairs. Put in an alternative and it should work

    staff..very courteous and accommodating. Very peaceful. The squeaky clean beach is just 1 stair below the property

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    10
    good hotel and staffs service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service is good from the entrance security to front desk, housekeeping and f&b staffs. Nice place to relax, food is good

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very well kept facility and clean & spacious rooms.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bar

    Lovely place with fantastic staff and food.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place to rewind and relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Check-in process could be better and efficient with the paperwork and pictures and all. They could also share more details on amenities available at the time of check-in. Food options at the restaurant are limited, especially if you have food allergies and you prefer dairy-free or gluten-free. And the restaurant hours and menu is limited and there aren't many places nearby where you can grab a quick bite.

    Gorgeous place, exceeded my expectations - ocean view, ocean access, greenery, privacy. Staff were accommodating and usually stays out of your way unless you request something. Pools were great as well. Overall, a great place to relax in Kovalam.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    A haven of Tranquility and calm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattresses were very firm.

    Beautiful, tranquil gardens and beach. Very friendly, efficient and obliging staff. Good quality, vegetarian, buffet. All treatments carried out by highly trained professional therapists.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing . Everything was exceptional.

    The place is just awesome. I enjoyed my stay very much .I would definitely stay there again and recommend it . It was a great and relaxing experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough info on facilities such as a la carte menu

    Location and gardens

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable, clean and spacious hotel that leaves you with feelings of well-being
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a shame the hotel only caters for vegetarians - the a la carte menu looked really good but wasn’t available. The eco-friendly ethos of the resort is really nice, but having some cold drinking water available would have been nice. Staff, apart from pool attendant, weren’t that helpful or friendly which might be nice if you want to be left alone for your retreat but we felt a bit ignored at times

    Beautiful, large hotel in idyllic setting. The rooms were lovely and clean and very big with all the facilities you could need. The swimming pools and grounds are well maintained and it’s in a great location on the beach and quiet away from all the hustle and bustle of Lighthouse beach which is a 15 minute drive away.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel taxi rates were too high

    Scenic property, good food; friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about this hotel is excellent. The ambience, and facilities make it perfect for a leisure trip.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Exotic stay at a serene location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to mention

    Location and Facilities

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Good stay if you choose to eat outside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No room service, food very bad, bland,sweetish ,made for foreigners.No bar.but foreigners were smoking in the garden. breakfast no live counters, no expresso machine.

    Location,Property,Beach,staff polite.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is the rehabilitation place for overseas visitors, so food is just like medicine. very very poor food.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    North Indian food

    Property is excellent with beautiful views, all things good expect food...

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, great pool, great garden. Good food, especially fresh fruit, very friendly and helpful staff. Late check out without charge.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    10
    Bethsaida Retreat Heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could fault nothing.

    I loved everything about this retreat. The setting was incredibly relaxing, with stunning gardens, two pools, a private beach, and a wonderful room. The staff were always smiling apart from the reception staff. Excellent laundry service at a reasonable price was offered. Restaurant meals and the dining room setting were fabulous. Massage services out of this world.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Staff in general and Frederick Thomas in particular make you feel at home. Will come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a good 4 Star hotel feel. May be my expectation…. I thought I was in for a 5 Star hotel experience

    Beautiful landscape. Very friendly staff. Nice touches galore. Easy access to lovely beach.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet can be faster.

    Great place. Feels peaceful to mind. I would come back. Again Thoroughly enjoyed

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    It was all fine……. Some of the food items were not as per our taste
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing specific……

    Location and infrastructure

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    i will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    really, not a thing. my only regret is not having been able to stay longer and take advantage of the ayurvedic treatments

    food was soooooo good and nourishing. all organic and grown on site, including the eggs. delish! being by the ocean and soothing sound of surf also fabulous. and the staff to extra good care of me as i had brochitis.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't find anything missing.

    Great location & great property. Great hospitality is the hallmark of this resort. A great place for retreat, indeed. Kudos to Dr.Fredrick & Mr.Jose for making a memorable experience.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    The people of Bethsaida are fabulous human beings and they should never change.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think it’s part recovering from the Covid lockdown that were nearly for 2 years. We saw some ants that was not very good. I also feel that it’s a bit over-priced. Finally, the taxi stand in front of the property has a few idiots specially the guy named Shiju. He took us to Kanyakumari and it was such a frustrating experience as he was rude and uncouth.

    The people - starting from Frederict (Freddie) and it flows from the top. We could not engage with him but he came across as an exceptional human being. Krishna in the kitchen and the others too also took incredible care of our family. The house keeping ladies entertained my mother with local stories and blended with us. For my mother it was a refreshing change.

    Stayed in August 2023

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