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Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. The accommodation is non-smoking.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the homestay.

Great place. Our room (large) was perfect. It had two parts - in one there was a large bed and in front of the door there were nice, heavy wooden Indian furniture that added charm to the whole. Abha's Cafe, immersed in greenery, is perfect for a longer stay. We have to go back there. About 10 minutes to the sea along a green road. Very good price in relation to the quality. We highly recommend it. The owner, speaking very good English, is very nice and helpful.

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9
Superb
45 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located within 300 metres of Light House Beach and 400 metres of Hawa Beach in Kovalam, Moon Valley Cottage features accommodation with seating area. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

1. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful 2. The location is extremely close to the beach and is very accessible 3. The rooms are well ventilated and maintained well. It was very clean.

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8.7
Fabulous
114 reviews

Boasting a balcony with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, PALAZHI can be found in Kovalam, close to Light House Beach and 700 metres from Hawa Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

Awesome friendly family of hosts. The best place in Kovalam

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8.9
Fabulous
12 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

500 metres from Samudra Beach in Kovalam, Ganesh House Ayurveda Homestay offers accommodation with access to spa facilities, wellness packages and beauty services. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

Really friendly, helpful host. Beautiful property with a big bedroom, option of A/C for a small extra fee per day, laundry at a reasonable price. The property was impeccably clean and in a super location, only 5 minutes walk away from Grove beach (once you know the shortcut through Ali's restaurant).

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8.7
Fabulous
36 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Situated in Kovalam and only 200 metres from Light House Beach, The Ayur Villa features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 500 metres from Hawa Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and organising tours for guests.

The staff were very friendly, specially Vishnu. The massage was fantastic and traditional Kerala breakfast was just impeccable. And the bathroom in our room was huge.

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8.7
Fabulous
64 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

Set in Kovalam, a few steps from Light House Beach and 400 metres from Hawa Beach, Marina guest house offers a restaurant and sea views. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The guest house features family rooms.

Ive been to Kovalam few times.But this stay was definetely the best.Extremely nice room-spascious, large bed,,AC, seaview.Staff went out of their way to help me-Akhil, Sanjeep, Nisha,Gita-many thanks for making my stay so comfortable🙏I felt like home.Beautiful friendly helpful people. Akhil got me new cooker&kettle.Helped me to book train tickets.Always very attentive to any needs. Big bonus-minimarket just round the corner, all necessary items were found there. Will definetely return again!!!!

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8
Very good
92 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Set in Kovalam Lighthouse beach, 14 km from Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) airport and central railway station, Vedic Heritage Boutique Hotel features a yoga hall, high speed internet access 24/7, free drinking water and views of the sea as well as the green landscape behind the beach front.

Really good owner Charles, very helpful and kind. He cooked amazing breakfasts and very nice person to talk to. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. Very high security, totally safe for a stay. Location is not reachable by car, but you can order porters to carry baggage. Very close to the beach, around 5 min walk, yet very calm and quite place with lots of greenery. I totally recommend this place for a stay

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8.4
Very good
66 reviews

Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, wardrobe and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with sea or garden views. At the homestay, every unit has bed linen and towels.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Set in Kovalam, within 100 metres of Grove Beach and 300 metres of Samudra Beach, Beach Villa Kovalam offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 13 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 16 km from Napier Museum and 2.6 km from Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium. Vellayani Lake is 7.7 km away and Sree Parasurama Temple is 8.1 km from the homestay.

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6
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Situated near the beachfront in Kovalam and boasting a garden, Zen House has free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

Amazing Vibes here. Right from the moment I stepped in the house, it was all very well managed by the staff. Place is clean and the location is just perfect. Get out of the gate and you are on the beach. Very welcoming people and had a good time celebrating the New Year. Definitely a place to be if you are in Kovalam.

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7.2
Good
67 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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  • The Ayur Villa
    Breakfast options
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 64 reviews

    Situated in Kovalam and only 200 metres from Light House Beach, The Ayur Villa features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Cleanliness, breakfast and air conditioning and pool

  • Neela House
    Breakfast options

    Located in Kovalam, 500 metres from Samudra Beach and less than 1 km from Grove Beach, Neela House provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Beach Villa Kovalam
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1 review

    Set in Kovalam, within 100 metres of Grove Beach and 300 metres of Samudra Beach, Beach Villa Kovalam offers accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Abhi's cafe avaduthura kovalam
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews

    Boasting quiet street views, Abhi's cafe avaduthura kovalam features accommodation with a terrace, around 700 metres from Kovalam Beach.

    Very good location is kovalam beach near me I like chai and coffee ☕

  • Moon Valley Cottage
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 114 reviews

    Located within 300 metres of Light House Beach and 400 metres of Hawa Beach in Kovalam, Moon Valley Cottage features accommodation with seating area.

    All good and clean. Very helpful staff. Most recommended

  • Ganesh House Ayurveda Homestay
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews

    500 metres from Samudra Beach in Kovalam, Ganesh House Ayurveda Homestay offers accommodation with access to spa facilities, wellness packages and beauty services.

    Location was perfect as we have stopped here before when in the area.

  • Vedic Heritage Boutique Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews

    Set in Kovalam Lighthouse beach, 14 km from Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) airport and central railway station, Vedic Heritage Boutique Hotel features a yoga hall, high speed internet access 24/7,...

    Very good place to stay and Charles was a great host

  • Ocean Villa Kovalam
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located just 200 metres from Grove Beach, Ocean Villa Kovalam offers accommodation in Kovalam with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Kovalam

  • PALAZHI
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 reviews

    Boasting a balcony with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, PALAZHI can be found in Kovalam, close to Light House Beach and 700 metres from Hawa Beach.

    Awesome friendly family of hosts. The best place in Kovalam

  • Marina guest house
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 92 reviews

    Set in Kovalam, a few steps from Light House Beach and 400 metres from Hawa Beach, Marina guest house offers a restaurant and sea views.

    Location was amazing. beautifully maintained. budget hotel. owner also helpful.

  • Ganesh Ayurveda Holiday Home Apartment
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Located in Kovalam, Ganesh Ayurveda Holiday Home apartment offers an outdoor pool and spa centre. Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kovalam is 1.6 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered .

  • Zen House
    Central location
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 67 reviews

    Situated near the beachfront in Kovalam and boasting a garden, Zen House has free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

    Close to the beach and owners helpful and friendly.

  • Gokulam Homestay
    Central location

    Gokulam Homestay in Kovalam Beach is located in Trivandrum. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this holiday home. The property is a 3-minute walk from Light House Beach.

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Homestays that guests love in Kovalam

  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    Really nice family homestay, clean and quiet. It is located 5 minutes walk from a very nice beach.
    Céline
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Great little place and exceptional clean & tidy. Charles is a great host and makes sure you have the best stay.
    Stefan
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 96 reviews
    Shida was a lovely hostess - communication was excellent, and she was very helpful - We enjoyed some interesting conversations. Shida told us about local events , such as the festival in the nearby temple. She helped us and other guests with travel arrangements. Her staff were also kind and helpful. The location was good - slightly away from the busy seafront which I liked. We felt very safe and that our room was secure. It was a relaxing and happy stay.
    Ian BURGESS
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Very good place to stay and Charles was a great host
    O'Neill
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.78
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews
    The location of the homestay and the quality was at par with any other hotel. Maybe even better.
    Dayanand
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Charles is a great host. Very welcoming, makes delicious breakfast and is always ready to give good advice. I loved my stay there, away from the noise.
    Lilian
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Communication with Charles was great from the moment I booked. He is a very good host. I loved my room overlooking the sea and a 5 minute walk to the beach
    Jacqui
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.78
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews
    Jinu was very kind and his Homestay is wonderful. It was the best stay we had in Kerala, clean and very organized beautiful garden.
    Caterina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.78
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 73 reviews
    We stayed in the cottage room.That place was amazing very neat and clean.well mentened surroundings. We loved the place .homestay owner was very co operative and also suggest a good resturant for dinner that resturant food was really wow.Overall I suggest this homestay for everyone .Must Recommend homestay near Azhimala temple .
    Sipra
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Firstly the ambience of the property was very soothing and relaxing.Host(Charles) is a amazing guy.Its like a homestay so don’t expect hotel kind of services but host will make sure that your stay is comfortable.They provided some amazing breakfast too.Will love to visit kovalam again and this property again
    Agarwal
    Young couple
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