The best spa hotels in Kovalam

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Kovalam easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. The luxurious Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam is located along Kovalam Beach offering a backdrop of natural surroundings. It features a traditional Indian spa providing rejuvenation therapies and a private plunge pool and dining nook. An infninity pool and fitness centre are also available. Free WiFi is available. Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam is situated 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport. Trivandrum Railway Station is 14 km away. Rooms and suites have a balcony and large French windows overlooking the resort’s Balinese-style landscaped garden or Arabian Sea. A flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. Some suites offer a private infinity pool. Guests can enjoy a leisurely boat ride in the resort’s lagoon or head for a game of beach volleyball or cricket. Cocktail-making classes are held for guests. The resort also has a golf putting green and 9-hole pitch. The kids activity room has carom and other board games, books, toys along with a full-time care-taker and baby-sitting services on request. The Seaside Specialty Restaurant “Bait” is uniquely located with the tranquil backwaters to one side and the roaring Arabian Sea with sandy dining as its facade. The world-renowned “Bait” is also frequented for its exhaustive variety of vegetarian platters and wood-fired marinades give plenty of options for every palate. An all day-Diner “Jasmine Bay” offers poolside dining with Asian and Continental menus. A daily wellness routine can be curated on request. Curries serves typical Kerala & other Indian specialties while Neera Bar serves signature cocktails and zesty bar-snacks. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 21500 INR.

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• 2 Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxurious 5-star property located on the popular Kovalam Beach, 13 km from Trivandrum Junction Railway Station. It offers an outdoor pool, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi access in public areas. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a personal safe, tea/coffee making facilities and cable television. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and shower. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Guests can request for an Ayurvedic massage at a charge. Grass Hoper Restaurant serves a variety of Chinese, continental and local dishes. The 24-hour Cafe Charlie specialises in European cuisine. Live cultural programmes can be enjoyed during dinner time. Hotel Uday Samudra Leisure Beach is 15 km from Trivandrum International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 11500 INR.

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• 3 AMARA AYURVEDA RETREAT- Overlooking Evergreen Western Ghats an ecologically sustainable living space in Kovalam Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. AMARA AYURVEDA RETREAT- Overlooking Evergreen Western Ghats an ecologically sustainable living space in Kovalam has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Kovalam. This 4-star resort offers a range of water sports facilities and a business centre. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a garden view. AMARA AYURVEDA RETREAT- Overlooking Evergreen Western Ghats an ecologically sustainable living space in Kovalam offers some rooms with mountain views, and every room includes a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Samudra Beach is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Grove Beach is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 12 km from AMARA AYURVEDA RETREAT- Overlooking Evergreen Western Ghats an ecologically sustainable living space in Kovalam. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 5500 INR.

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• 4 Niraamaya Retreats, Surya Samudra, Kovalam Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Niraamaya Retreats, Surya Samudra, Kovalam presents romantic seaside getaways in Trivandrum, with its private beach and beautiful sea-facing infinity pool. Pampering spa treatments can be enjoyed at the Niramaya Spa while soothing yoga session can be experienced on a platform overlooking the sea. Spacious rooms are fitted with terracotta roofs, wooden pillars and tiled floors, invoking a dreamy luxurious feel. Overlooking the sea or gardens, air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV and minibar. Niraamaya Retreats is a 20-minute drive from Vizhinjam Beach and 40-minute drive from Trivandrum International Airport. It is an hour's drive from Technopark. Guests can arrange day trips at the tour desk. There is also a gift shop and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can head to Cafe Samsara, an all-day dining restaurant, to relish multi-cuisine delights. Gourmet seafood grills can be enjoyed at Essence, the specialty restaurant. they can also enjoy the beautiful sunsets at Madira Bar while sipping on sundowners. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 21000 INR.

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• 5 Soma Manaltheeram Ayurveda BeachVillage Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Centre enjoys beautiful natural scenery in Southern India's Kerala, famously known as "God's own country". Resting on a hillside facing famous Kovalam Beach, it has an Ayurvedic spa and an outdoor pool. Housed in circular cottages, rooms are fully ventilated and come with a fan. Each has a mosquito net. Attached bathrooms come with shower facilities. Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Centre is 21 km Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. It is 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram City. Free parking is available. Ayurveda Spa features private treatment rooms with 5 professional Ayurvedic doctors and over 50 therapists. It provides relaxing massage therapies, oil treatments and beauty services. Guests can also take part in yoga lessons or arrange day trips at the tour desk. The open-air garden restaurant serves a wide selection of vegetarian and international dishes. It also provides regular cultural performances and entertainment programmes. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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• 6 The Travancore Heritage Beach Resort Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Located right on the Chowara beach, Travancore Heritage is a sea side resort features accommodations in a traditional architecture with smooth interior lighting and spacious bathrooms. Guests can relax with traditional Indian Ayurveda treatments and massages or enjoy swimming at the 2 outdoor pools. Trivandum International Airport is a 40-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature wooden floors, a satellite TV, a minibar and a coffee maker. The spacious bathroom includes a garden bath and showers. The property features a small library and a common area with a satellite TV, card games, and a computer with internet connection. Guests can purchase cosmetics and beachwear at the small shop, and request for car rentals and information at the tour desk. A fitness centre and laundry services are also available. Open House overlooks the pool, serving seafood and local ethnic cuisines. The Ocean Grill is situated by the beach and offers seafood dishes as well. Heritage Travancore is a 45-minute drive from Trivandum Railway Station, and a 40-minute drive from Shangumugham Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 8500 INR.

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• 7 The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. The Raviz Kovalam sits on a cliff, offering panoramic views of the Kovalam shoreline and the Arabian Sea. It is steps away from a private access to beach, and features a spa. Rooms at The Raviz Kovalam Beach combine wooden décor with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room provides views of the garden or the sea. The outdoor pool and the fitness centre both overlook the sea. The Raviz Kovalam also has a game room and tennis court. Travel services include tour and ticketing arrangements and car rental. Located on the beach, The Tides Restaurant serves Asian specialities and grilled seafood dishes. The Terrace is a 24-hour buffet restaurant offering indoor, outdoor, and poolside seating. Cocktails can be enjoyed at rooftop The Sky Bar while watching the sunset. The Raviz Kovalam Beach is 14 km away from Trivandrum City and the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Trivandrum International Airport is a 40-minute drive away. Activities in the property include Table Tennis, Tennis, Badminton, Cricket, Archery, Beach Volleyball, Handball, Tug of War and Indoor Games such as Billiards, Chess, Board Games, Cards, Caroms and video games on Play station. We also provide classes on swimming (for kids), cooking classes, cocktail/mocktail classes and yoga sessions. Popular Facilities – 3 pools, yoga center, kids play room & library Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 16000 INR.

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• 8 Somatheeram Ayurveda village Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Somatheeram Research Institute And Ayurveda Hospital lies along a private beach area on Chowara Beach. It features a herbal garden, Ayurveda academy specialising in ancient Indian medical therapies and cultural programmes like henna-tattoo design workshops. Surrounded by 15 acres of tropical greenery, Somatheeram Research Institute And Ayurveda Hospital is situated 24.4 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport and 9 km from Kovalam Beach. Rooms are housed in little wooden huts and come with a balcony overlooking the garden or sea. Bathroom toiletries are included. Guests can enjoy the peaceful surroundings with a quiet Yoga session or take a canoe ride to explore the area. An outdoor pool, gym and library provide other recreation options. Traditional Kerala favourites, Ayurvedic vegetarian dishes and healthy food choices are featured. 24-hour room service is also available. Guest review score 7.8

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• 9 Ideal Ayurvedic Resort Kovalam Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Only a 5-minute walk from Chowara Beach, Ideal Ayurvedic Resort features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers ayurvedic spa treatments and yoga classes. Rooms feature a balcony and a ceiling fan. Bathrooms have a shower, toilet and bathroom amenities. Some rooms come with a refrigerator. Guests can unwind with an ayurvedic massage, or relax on the rooftop terrace or in the garden. Resort Ayurvedic Ideal offers tour arrangements and shuttle services at a surcharge. The resort’s restaurant serves local cuisine, as well as European and Chinese dishes. A vegetarian menu and room service are available. Ideal Ayurvedic Resort is 20 km away from Trivandrum International Airport and Trivandrum Central Station. Shri Padmanabhasamy Temple and Puthen Malika Palace are 25 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 1650 INR.

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• 10 Gokulam Grand Turtle On The Beach Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Located 3 km from Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Gokulam Grand Turtle On The Beach offers rooms overlooking the Arabian Sea. An Ayurvedic spa and pool are provided. Modern rooms feature wooden accents with traditional Indian touches. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from the balcony, fitted with an outdoor seating area. A DVD player and flat-screen TV are provided in each room. Guests can pamper themselves with a traditional Indian beauty treatment or get a tan at the sun terrace. The hotel’s tour desk assists with sightseeing arrangements. Watersports facilities are available at the beach. Four eateries await guests of the hotel including Rumours Coffee Shop and Centre Point café. The poolside Catamaram restaurant offers international cuisine. The hotel is within 18 km from Poovar Market and Thiruvananthapuram Airport. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 11999 INR.

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• 11 Soma Palmshore Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Soma Palmshore offers a seaside retreat by a private beach, located at Kovalam Light House Beach. It has a traditional Ayurveda Spa and outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided. Soma Palmshore resort is situated less than 1 km from nightlife options in Kovalam. Trivandrum City is 15 km away. Rooms each have a balcony overlooking the sea. Colourfully decorated, each is fitted with a TV. 24-hour room service is provided. Guests can enjoy yoga sessions by the beach or request to watch a cultural show. A beauty shop and a range of natural wellness therapies are available in the spa. Palma Multi Cuisine Restaurant serves a variety of Indian, European and Chinese dishes. Sea views can be enjoyed at Palmshore Cafeteria, which offers light bites and drinks. Show full description Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 4350 INR.

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• 12 Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort Kovalam, India

  

  Resort. Located next to Pozhhikkra Beach in Trivandrum, Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort provides an outdoor pool, relaxing spa treatments and free Wi-Fi. Yoga classes, Kalaripayattu martial arts lessons and backwater cruises are available. Fitted with air conditioning, all rooms come with a cable TV and personal safe. Some rooms have a private balcony and a minibar. En suite bathrooms have 24-hour hot-water showers. Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort is 4 km from Kovalam and Kovalam Beach. It is 8 km from Trivandrum International Airport. Trivandrum Central Railway Station and Bus Station are 10 km away. Parking is free. Guests can arrange canoeing and bird watching day trips at the tour desk. Astrology readings are also available. The outdoor pool is lined with sun loungers and umbrellas. Regional and international cuisines are served at the on-site restaurant. In-room dining is possible with room service. Show full description Guest review score 6.6, rooms from around 5199 INR.

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