Kovalam, Kerala
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Key Facts
- Hotels: 11
- Approximate Transfer Time: 30 Minutes
- Beaches lined with palm trees
- Suited for snorkelling and diving
Kovalam Holidays are situated on one of the best known beach resorts in Kerala. Translated Kovalam means grove of coconut trees and this couldn't be a better description for this former fishing town due to the palm covered headlands which separate the three main sandy beaches in Kovalam. Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the beaches in Kovalam offer safe bathing and are the major attraction of this resort.
Kovalam beach holidays
Kovalam holidays are best known for the quality of its golden sandy beaches. To the north the quieter beaches are used by the fishermen who pull their nets directly on to the beach. Due to the quality of the local fish and the history of Kovalam as a fishing town most of the local restaurants specialise in seafood and fish dishes which are excellent. To the south of the Kovalam beach the bays are more populated with holiday makers. The safe waters at Kovalam also offer great opportunities for snorkelling and you can try scuba diving, or if you don't want to get you feet wet, why not book a boat trip from the beach along the coast?
Kovalam holidays - great facilities available
There are a number of sites and places of interest in Kovalam and the surrounding area, to the south is the port of Vizhinjam, famous for its temples and mosque as well as the high quality of its local fish. The town of Kovalam has a number of shops offering a range of souvenirs while hotels and salons in Kovalam also offer Ayurvedic massage, ideal for rejuvenating and relaxing whilst on holiday in Kerala.

Soma Palmshore
Offering stunning views of the ocean, the Soma Palmshore enjoys a perfect location 50 metres from the famous Light House Beach at Kovalam, the perfect place for those wanting a ...

Sagara Beach Resort
The Sagara Beach Resort enjoys an enviable location close to the beach at Kovalam. Guest facilities include an Ayurveda centre - clients can book treatments and yoga locally. ...

Uday Samudra Beach Hotel
Overlooking the sea and only a short walk to Kovalam's popular beaches, this hotel provides comfortable accommodation with excellent guest facilities. Samudra Beach itself offers a ...

Abad Harmonia
Set within lush tropical gardens this hotel offers a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere to enjoy a wonderful holiday in Kerala. Spend your day relaxing by the pool, taking ...

Samudra Kovalam
Samudra when translated into English means 'the ocean' and the Samudra Kovalam resort certainly lives up to this name offering a calm and serene atmosphere and bordering a ...

Travancore Heritage
The Travancore Heritage occupies a 10-acre site on a 120ft high clifftop overlooking the beach and sea below. Once the setting for a royal palace - the ruins are still visible in ...

Bethsaida Hermitage
Situated on the beach in Kovalam, this eco-friendly hotel has an excellent Ayurvedic Centre offering a range of programmes along with a beautiful infinity pool to relax by. The ...

Turtle on the Beach
This luxury 5 star boutique hotel is located in the fabulous beach resort of Kovalam. Eves Beach is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. The Kovalam area is stunning and almost ...

Vivanta By Taj
Located on one of the most popular beach resorts, Kovalam, this impressive property is spread across 14 acres of lush tropical landscape, offering a breathtaking view of the ...

Niraamaya Retreats - Surya Samudra
The Heritage Classic Cottages are elegantly furnished and enjoy high ceilings which give a spacious atmosphere. All ...

The Leela Kovalam
Crowning a spectacular headland between two sandy bays, the The Leela Kovalam is the leading resort hotel in the Kovalam area of Southern Kerala. This impressive hotel caters for ...
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Uday Samudra Beach Hotel ,Kovalam
Just a note to say thank you for arranging our brilliant holiday. Everything flights transfers hotels were fantastic - We had a great time. We were given upgrade at Uday Samudra to suite ( don't know why but was great ). Your team of reps are great nothing was too much trouble. To finish off with 3 days in Dubai after the chaos of India was great. We will definitely be travelling with your company again. BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Mr and Mrs Goodwin, ManchesterTravancore Heritage ,Kovalam
We would just like to say that my husband and I have recently returned from a holiday to Kerala during March. This would be the fifth time we have travelled with Mercury Direct to this resort and hotel. As usual Travencore Heritage Hotel and its staff did not disappoint. We had a wonderful holiday and are looking forward to our return. Also Mr Babu from Jayasree Travel did his best to ensure we were looked after.
Mrs Lachmansingh, UKUday Samudra Beach Hotel ,Kovalam
Thanks for forwarding Holiday details. I would like to say how wonderful India was and our guide at Kerala Experience Uday was fantastic. Please compliment the company if you are able. We went 16th January. Thanks.
Valerie Lees,Uday Samudra Beach Hotel ,Kovalam
I returned last Wednesday evening from a holiday in Kerala and would like to say it was extremely enjoyable. The guide on the six day tour, Azhar, was really helpful and went out of his way to show us everything possible and the driver steered us safely through some really hairy traffic. The house boat accommodation exceeded expectations and the experience was truly memorable! The boutique hotel in Cochin was very welcoming and well presented as was the beautiful home stay and the wildlife...
Eliane Davie,
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I am just writing to thank you all for the amazing holiday we have just had in Kerala. We did the tour & it was a fantastic experience with a lovely selection of hotels - We cannot recommend Mercury highly enough & are already looking to do Sri Lanka (complete with tour) next year. Huge thanks to Jai who was our driver throughout the tour from Jayasree Travels, he was great company, very knowledgeable & a fantastic driver. Nothing was too much trouble for him & we enjoyed conversation with...
Wayne & Alison Cox,
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