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The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

5.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Exterior
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included

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

Room options

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Royal Suite (Club)

Royal Suite (Club)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, Sea View

Villa, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Club Room

  • Sleeps 2

Kovalam Palace Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Kovalam

Located in Neyyattinkara, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Kerala Arts & Crafts Village and Lighthouse Beach. .This beach resort is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Thiruvananthapuram Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Grow Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kovalam Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Samudra Beach Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Vellayani Lake - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Neyyattinkara Station - 20 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punjabi dhaba Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crab Club - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bait - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

Luxury resort on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
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.

A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club are featured at the resort. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 188 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at The Terrace, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Terrace - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
The Tides - This beachfront seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Café - This poolside café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Café
  • The Terrace
  • The Tides

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/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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 lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1972
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2950.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
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. 297 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 486 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mathews

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Balachander

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom exhaust doesn’t work in Premier sea view room. Old room and old tv remote Pillows are comfortable Food quality is average
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Balachander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food quality is average. Bombshell price for food which doesn’t deserve 2star
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEBASTIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anirudh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much better service than last time. Great place to stay if you wanna surf at the Kovalam surf school walkable from Leela.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anirudh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great property but untrained staff, exceptionally bad wait times and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remina

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

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was incredible.awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is excellent. You can sit in the balcony overlooking the sea and watch for hours waves hitting the beach. Rooms are spacious and clean. Food is good but the cuisine is rather limited. House keeping needs improvement. Very friendly staff who are very service oriented
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

darryl, Huddersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Could not sleep all night as there was an all night party and the management were in apologetic. Will never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
rooms & very old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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