Would you like to enjoy your holidays lying on the beach? Kovalam offers this opportunity, so stay at the Kovalam Beach Retreat, which is a 4-minute walk from the beachfront and includes free Wi-Fi, a minibar and some rooms even have kitchenettes. The Kovalam Beach Hotel is even closer, with only a 1-minute walk from the beach and comes with a spa area and a free parking lot.

Visit Halcyon Castle to see a truly impressive piece of architecture. The castle was built in the 1930s but could come straight out of a fairy tale movie. To be close by, stay at The Leela Kovalam, which is only a 1-minute walk from the attraction and offers everything you would expect from a 5-star hotel, from a swimming pool to a private beach area.

If you want to take breath-taking pictures, visit the Kovalam View Point at Beach Road. The View Heights Resort is just across the street, about 1 minute by foot. The resort is a 3-star option with a pool, family rooms and a restaurant. La Promenade is another option just a 4-minute walk away.

Embrace the Indian culture and visit the many Hindu temples dotting the area, such as the Kovalam Avaduthura Devi Temple. If you stay at the Green Palm Resorts And Hotels, you can not only enjoy a pool, free parking and breakfast, but you will also be only 3 minutes away from the temple on foot. Another great temple to visit is the Vellar Mahadeva Temple Kovalam, which is a 9-minute walk from the Namasthethu Solitude Hotel.

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The Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam is a 5-star hotel that offers facilities for disabled people on their premises with bathrooms equipped with emergency cords. They also offer 3 restaurants on site, Yoga classes and accessible parking, among many other features. A cheaper option would be the Moon Valley Cottage, which also offers rooms for disabled people.

The Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa does not only offer an impressive spa and wellness area, but also a swimming pool and fitness centre, so you can entirely unwind and relax during your holiday – and it is only 600 metres from the centre. The Kovalam Beach Hotel is about 1 kilometre from the centre and also offers a spa area among free parking and complimentary breakfast.

If you want to reside with luxury, consider the Turtle on the Beach, a 5-star hotel where you can enjoy the sun on the terrace, take a dip in the pool or enjoy a drink on the hotel-owned bar while taking advantage of the hotel’s babysitting services. The Niraamaya Retreats, Surya Samudra offers equally enticing facilities and comes with its own private beach area. It is about 5 kilometres from Kovalam’s centre.

If you want to watch your money, consider the Beach Florra Inn, a budget-friendly hotel with an on-site restaurant and beach access. The Hotel Sea View Palace is another cheaper option that is also close to the beach and hosts a restaurant and bar on site.