Title: Visit Kovalam: Best of Kovalam Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Kovalam](https://expedia.ca/Kovalam-Hotels.d6049874.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kovalam](https://expedia.ca/Kovalam-Vacation-Rentals.d6049874.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Kovalam](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kovalam.d6049874.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kovalam Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kovalam.d6049874.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kovalam Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kovalam.d6049874.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kovalam ## Travel Guide ![Lighthouse Beach which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104774/481d71cc-67ee-4ed5-a322-0ff068ef13b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vizhinjam Beach featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104780/93a23731-2791-4e0d-aa01-2ba01e98bcb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kovalam Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049874/f639e79e-e3e3-4845-be66-c5ed7d46b173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kovalam Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053347/f8e6a60b-d636-45f9-af05-ebab49596c61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hawah Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104776/2af348dd-d220-4f8b-979d-dd381eca83c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kovalam Things to do #### Stay in a coastal resort by the Arabian Sea that offers plenty of opportunities to relax or get active on a beach. The former fishing village of Kovalam is now one of Kerala’s most popular beach resorts. Swim, surf and sunbathe on attractive beaches where traditional fishing methods can still be seen. Kovalam’s shoreline stretches for approximately 10 miles (16 kilometres) along the Arabian Sea and comprises three adjacent crescent-shaped beaches that are fringed by palm trees. With clear waters and clean sands, the beaches host a variety of leisure activities for all the family including swimming, sunbathing, surfing, massages and catamaran cruises. Lighthouse Beach is the largest of the three beaches and is situated at the southernmost tip of the town. This part of the coastline is popular with surfers. If you want to ride the waves, but haven’t done so before, go to the nearby surf school for tuition and board rentals. When you come off the beach, walk along promenades lined with souvenir shops, restaurants and ayurvedic centres. Pay a visit to the Vizhinjam Lighthouse that gives the beach its name. Climb the spiral staircase to the top of the 115-feet (35-metre) structure for superb views of the area. Go for an early morning stroll on Hawah Beach and watch the fishermen heading out to sea.Locals will sometimes refer to the beach as Eve’s Beach because it was one of the first topless beaches in India, a practice that is now banned. Samudra Beach is separated from the other two beaches by a large promontory. Along with sunbathing and swimming, you can see fisherman hauling in their nets and the day’s catch. Some of the local restaurants and hotels buy their fish from here. Kovalam is served by an international airport and railway station that are located in Trivandrum, approximately 9 miles (14.5 kilometres) away. With good roads and frequent bus services, the town’s attractive stretches of beach are easy to get to. - Kovalam Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Kovalam ![The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/850000/848900/848868/a9426661_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel Kovalam Beach Road, Kovalam Neyyattinkara Kerala CA $259 CA $309 total Apr 27 - Apr 28 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Neyyattinkara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (503 reviews) It’s probably used to be 5 star but not anymore. Need some remodeling. 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We would highly recommend others also Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=2939556&PinnedHotelID=2939556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049874) ![Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1170100/1170004/5e08ff8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam G V Raja Vattapara Road Thiruvananthapuram Kerala CA $273 CA $322 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Thiruvananthapuram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kovalam Beach and Samudra ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews) It was off season and there was some annual maintenance going on - it has to happen sometime - but the hotel manager and staff had made every effort to minimize this and to more than compensate. If you wanted a fully equipped gym you might have been disappointed but if you wanted to stay in a simply ... Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=1170004&PinnedHotelID=1170004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049874) [See all 342 properties in Kovalam](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6049874) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kesaviyam Luxury Suites /bedrooms with ocean view! 5 min walk Lighthouse beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42680000/42670900/42670858/2a0ab9ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kesaviyam Luxury Suites /bedrooms with ocean view! 5 min walk Lighthouse beach Trivandrum Kerala Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Neyyattinkara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kovalam ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) We came for 4 days, stayed a week and wish we could have stayed longer. Shadhya was a fantastic host and our view from the balcony was wonderful. Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Neyyattinkara-Hotels-Kesaviyam-Luxury-Suites-Rooms-Wow-Ocean-View-Walk-To-Kovalam-Lighthouse-Beach.h42670858.Hotel-Information) ![Down Town holidays ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121910000/121907900/121907867/21d22163_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Down Town holidays Beach road kovalam junction Thiruvananthapuram KL Stay at this apartment in Thiruvananthapuram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kovalam Beach and Grow Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Thiruvananthapuram-Hotels-Down-Town-Holidays.h121907867.Hotel-Information) ![Beechwood holiday homes,Perfect Self Catering facilities In Kovalam](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34730000/34727900/34727861/a109cc07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beechwood holiday homes,Perfect Self Catering facilities In Kovalam Kovalam Kerala Stay at this apartment in Thiruvananthapuram. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kovalam Beach and Samudra Beach Park ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) Not the same place! Completely different property than advertised. None of things listed were available or working. Stove not working, washer broken for many years. No safe rooftop. One a/c in one bedroom, that was not disclosed in ad.Big flight of stairs to enter, not disclosed.. Would be really horrible for very senior ... 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