Kovalam has an abundance of places to stay, ranging from
cheap comfortable lodges to five star resorts, and there is an equally
wide range of restaurants. ITDC-run Ashoka (Phone: 0471-2480101,Fax: 0471-2481522)
and the Kerala tourism department's 'Samudra' at the Kovalam beach provide
five-star accommodation. The area behind the light house has a good range
of hotels, cottages and lodges. Achutha, Dwaraka Lodge (Phone : 2480411),
Paradise Rock (Phone:2480658), Shangrila House, Wilson Tourist home (Phone:2480051)
etc are some of them. It is also possible to rent rooms in private houses,
near the Samudra beach and G.V Raja rd.
Keralas largest resort spread over 44 acres, The Leela Kempinski Kovalam beach is built on a rock-face, cradled between two wide sweeping beaches and has a panoramic view of the famous Kovalam coastline. This 5 star deluxe resort, with an array of superlative restaurants and lounges, also specializes in traditional ayurveda treatment. All beach-view guestrooms have private sundecks. Two stunning infinity pools overlook the Arabian sea. Very close to the waterline / beach, extensive gardens, exclusive beachside restaurant, fleet of luxury cars, butler service, extensive meeting and convention facilities, wi-fi internet, tennis and badminton courts, state of the art gymnasium, bar with the coastline view, multicusine restaurant with special emphasis on local kerala cuisine, golf course in vicinity.
Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa - A Taj Leisure Hotel, is located close to Kovalam Beach and spread across 15 acres of land. The hillside and the floating cottages overlook the backwaters and the blue sea. Situated 16km south of Trivandrum and 215km from Kochi, Kovalam offers breathtaking backwaters, lush landscapes, coconut palms and pristine beaches.
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