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The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Lighthouse Beach

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included

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Kovalam Beach Road, Kovalam, Neyyattinkara, Kerala, 695527
  • Place, Kovalam Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Vizhinjam Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Royal Suite (Club)

Royal Suite (Club)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Royal Room (Club)

Royal Room (Club)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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43-inch TV with cable channels, books

Royal Suite (Club Duplex)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, Garden View

Villa, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, Sea View

Villa, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (Kovalam Palace)

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Sea View

Premier Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa with Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

Royal Club Duplex Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Royal Club Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Royal Club Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

Villa with Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Suite with Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Kovalam Palace Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Kovalam

On the beach.You'll find Lighthouse Beach and Kerala Arts & Crafts Village within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • Kovalam Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Samudra Beach Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Vizhinjam Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Dhanuvachapuram Station - 23 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punjabi dhaba Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rock Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪3rd Rock - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tides - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

5-star beachfront resort near Lighthouse Beach
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel was completed in May 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Neyyattinkara resort.

  • 188 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1972
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel offers 188 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Favourite Kerala has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2950.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 12980
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 6490 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 14160
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 7080 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2950.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month or Sundays.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kovalam Beach Leela
Leela Hotel Kovalam Beach
Leela Kovalam Beach
Leela Kovalam Beach Hotel
Leela Kovalam Beach Resort Thiruvananthapuram
Leela Kovalam Beach Thiruvananthapuram

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 455 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asish

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Panoramic View Property

Beautiful sunset 180 degree views from both - top of the hill and from ground beach levels. Amazing Pan Asian restaurant - Tide on the beach front with live music is not to be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira, Princeton JCT

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very upscale, excellent and attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubhendu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was nothing short of fabulous. Ms. Sushmita at the front desk assisted us with a seamless checkin experience and explained about the facilities of the property along with the benefits of Leela DISCOVERY / GHA DISCOVERY membership. She also assisted in early checkin as we reached the property quite early and with extra time during checkout. She took care of my special request arranging for a small cake as it was my wife's birthday. The presentation of the cake was fabulous when it was delivered to our room. During our stay we tried the food (in room and dine in) from The Terrace restaurant and that too was fantastic. Interaction with Mr. Raj who assisted us with his excellent serving capabilities at the restaurant, is highly appreciated. Furthermore the interaction with Sous Chef Mr. Debnath was equally amazing and insightful to the say the least. Golf carts had lesser than 5 minutes waiting time throughout the property, which adds to the brilliant experience. The overall experience at The Leela Kovalam was fantastic and we'd love to revisit the property during our upcoming travel plans to Kovalam & Thiruvananthapuram. Kudos to the entire team at the property for showcasing hospitality that sets new standards for the industry to follow. Thank you very much for making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anu

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

naveen, palos verdes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view delicious food excellent service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Venkateswaran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very nice property by location but experience coul

The stay was good in generL but there were a few irritants For the prices charged the rooms specially bThrooms did not look good nenough The showers were ancient No hooks to hang dresses The wood work was also not upto statndards With a nights rain there were lot of leaks here and there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay , from A to Z perfect, the on duty Manager Krishnadas is a great guy thank you for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harshi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at the Leela and would recommend this wonderful hotel to anyone considering it for the future. It is one of very few if not the only, cliff side hotel in India overlooking the beach. Special shoutout to Neethu and Krishnadas at the front desk - for always having a smiling face and ensuring we were always comfortable. Any issues we had were swiftly resolved by the team. The hospitality was amazing and every need was catered to. Truly a 5* experience. The Leela had exceeded our expectations and we have not had the same level of care at any other hotel we had stayed at before and even afterwards. Spa services were very clean and massages were excellent. The team were patient with us when coordinating 5 synchronised sessions. Finally to the chefs; the care taken of thinking about so many dishes and lives stations throughout each and every day was very evident. We even saw the head chef teaching the group of younger chefs how to make specific dishes. We can’t wait to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swaroop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vinit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here!! Pros- Service was top notch. Very clean. Staff was exceptionally polite and helpful. Cons- They need to have a few more dining options. The restaurants at the property are really good for breakfast/lunch/dinner but there are no great options for a quick snack. The property hosts events on the beachfront which can get pretty loud and limit the dining experience at the beach front restaurant/ nighttime walk on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

yehuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaswinder Sonia, Brampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Hotel tired Staff in large dining area very inexperienced and quality poor cold and not very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

STANISLAUS

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
As good as it gets! Leela Kovalam is an amazing property with lush grounds, award-winning spa, private beach, excellent good, and an amazingly helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay at a very relaxing and welcoming property. The staff epitomized the gracious Keralan culture, attending to our every need. Don’t miss the spa (Favorite Kerala) on the property, and we also recommend arranging for the Poovar Backwater cruise through the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, friendly and helpful staff, well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gopi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025