Tailor-made for enjoyment
Seduced by the pristine nature of beaches and stunning attractions on offer millions throng to Kovalam. Situated in the southern part of Kerala, this idyllic beach location was discovered by Travancore Kings for its potential and is one of the oldest known tourist spots in India. Kovalam sprang into limelight when in ninety seventies hippies swarmed to this place. From then on its fame shot up. Now, it has found a place in global tourism map and scores visit Kovalam.
Catering to this inflow of tourists, many hotels and resorts have come up in Kovalam. Kovalam Hotels and Resorts offer world class accommodation facilities which make the stay of tourists cozy and luxurious. The rooms come with all amenities with modern décor. The warmth and hospitality exhibited by the staff is endearing. They always approach you with a smile. Round the clock high quality service is also available in Hotels in Kovalam.
Majority of Kovalam Hotels and resorts is situated in the vicinity of the beach and this lets tourists savor the ambience throughout the stay. The hotels are attached with multi cuisine restaurants which serve sumptuous delicacies to the fulfillment of hearts of tourists.
Hotels in Kovalam are adjoined with Ayurvedic Parlours and Yoga centres to cater to the demands from tourists for Ayurvedic treatment and healthy living.
Other facilities offered by Kovalam hotels and resorts are conference hall, Banquet hall, doctor on call, travel desk services, outdoor and indoor activities, wireless internet services, spacious parking facilities, round the clock security etc.
The hotels cater to the business sect making arrangements for conferences, meetings and training programmes. The participants are sure to find the ambience inspiring.
Kovalam beach resorts are special in that they are located in the vicinity of beaches and this let tourists savor the eerie ambience of the place throughout the stay.
Budget Hotels in Kovalam cater to the middle end tourists who search for economical options. They provide a service no less inferior in lesser charges.
The meaning of the word “Kovalam” is grove of coconut trees and true to its name the beach have lot of coconut trees swaying its heads in sunny weather along its shores. The crescent shaped beach have three parts. The larger southern part known as Light house beach with a thirty five meter high light house standing on top of Kurumkal hill. The middle part is named Hawah Beach (meaning Eve’s Beach) and once known for roaming topless western women, a practice now banned. The northern part is known as Samudra Beach.
The Kovalam sea is shallow and you can go into the sea up to hundred meters. This makes it safe for swimming. You may also feel tempted by the sandy beaches for sunbathing. The Beach Hotels in Kovalam provide arrangements for a safe and enjoyable sunbath. Many coastal places have endearing patches of coral reefs and there is facility to go snorkeling underwater. One can go surfing- facilities for which is available on rent and also take a ride in ancient catamarans, local boats rowed by expert local fishermen.
The sea port of Vizhinjam is nearby. Vizhinjam is renowned for its special varieties of fish, big churches, old Hindu temples and a mosque.
The singlemost attraction of Kovalam is that it has not lost its innocence despite being highly commercialized and crowded.