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The units at the guest house feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Units are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain units at the guest house also offer a balcony. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

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

Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. For guests with children, PALAZHI provides a baby safety gate. The accommodation has an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area.

Awesome friendly family of hosts. The best place in Kovalam

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8.9
Fabulous
12 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom and kettle, while certain rooms come with a terrace and others also boast garden views. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and high tea and specialises in Asian cuisine.

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
£65
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.

We had a lovely stay at Marina guest house, it is so close to the beach and promenade with all of the cafes and restaurants within a minutes walking distance.

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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

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.

At the guest house rooms are equipped with a private bathroom.

closeness to beach and good rooms

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7.2
Good
67 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Located in Trivandrum, 8 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Belhaven Home Stay provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Napier Museum.

At the guest house, each room includes a desk. All units include a wardrobe.

The place is awesome so is the Host

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8.8
Fabulous
15 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Texas guest house 4 bed Rooms features a balcony and is situated in Chalai, within just 1.1 km of Kuthiramalika Palace and 1.3 km of Pazhavangadi Ganapthy Temple. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Set in Trivandrum, less than 1 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 5 km from Napier Museum, Texas Guest house offers a shared lounge and air conditioning. The property has garden views and is 1.1 km from Kuthiramalika Palace and 1.3 km from Pazhavangadi Ganapthy Temple. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

Hesitant before booking , as kind of new place.. but my family had good time and they felt like home. owner assistance is appreciated.. Call before you visit the property and get them informed.

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8.7
Fabulous
32 reviews
Price from
£59
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 66 reviews
    Charles was the perfect host. The breakfasts are the best we have so far in our 5 week trip in India. Just wonderful- typical keralan breakfasts and so healthy. Easy access to the beach and restaurants along little alleyways so quiet and away from cars. I liked that we could help ourselves to tea and coffee and fresh water.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • 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
  • 8.4
    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
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    Beautiful property in the best part of Kovalam! 5 min walk to an amazing, not busy beach. Very clean and quiet rooms. Fantastic, traditional breakfast! Super friendly, helpful host. Highly recommend!
    agnieszka
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 162 reviews
    Beautiful, large hotel in idyllic setting. The rooms were lovely and clean and very big with all the facilities you could need. The swimming pools and grounds are well maintained and it’s in a great location on the beach and quiet away from all the hustle and bustle of Lighthouse beach which is a 15 minute drive away.
    Laura
    Group
  • 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
  • Avg. price/night: £122.88
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 85 reviews
    Great location in Chowara Beach … a lot quieter than Kovalam itself. Super comfortable connected rooms with balconies … perfect for a family. Big pool … which they are re-fitting. Lovely service and restaurant. We got a good deal on this hotel and loved it!!
    Benjamin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £84.38
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 23 reviews
    Great Host
    Ameerudeen Muhammad Ali
    Family with young children
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    great location great host lovely property Johny made our stay everything perfect
    Lorraine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £15.81
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 375 reviews
    Great host, very welcoming and supportive. Great location
    Polina
    Family with young children