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Where to Stay & Eat in Kovalam

Hotels, restaurants, and local food across all budgets. Trip Planning dining and accommodation guide.

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Where to Stay

Best Neighborhoods

Lighthouse Beach Area

Lively area with many restaurants, shops, and hotels. It's a good choice for those who want to be close to the action, but can be crowded.

Best For: First-time visitors, party-goers

Hawa Beach Area

More relaxed than Lighthouse Beach, with a quieter atmosphere. Good for families and couples who want a more peaceful experience.

Best For: Families, couples

Samudra Beach Area

Secluded and peaceful, with fewer tourist facilities. Ideal for those who want to escape the crowds and enjoy nature.

Best For: Nature lovers, solo travelers

Accommodation Options

Budget

$

₹800-1500/night

Hotel Sea Face

Lighthouse Beach

Simple rooms with sea views. A good budget option close to the action.

₹800-1500/night

Orion Hotel

Near Hawa Beach

Clean and comfortable rooms with basic amenities. A good value for money.

₹700-1200/night

Mid-Range

$$

₹3000-6000/night

The Leela Kovalam

On a cliff overlooking the sea

Offers comfortable rooms with good sea views and a pool. It provides value and amenities.

₹3000-6000/night

Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel

Near Samudra Beach

A stylish hotel with a pool and Ayurvedic spa. A great option for families and couples.

₹2500-5000/night

Luxury

$$$

₹8000+/night

Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam

On a secluded cove

Offers luxurious villas with private pools and stunning sea views. It features world-class amenities and service.

₹8000+/night

Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra

On a cliff overlooking the sea

A luxurious retreat with traditional Kerala architecture and Ayurvedic spa. Offers a serene and rejuvenating experience.

₹10000+/night

Where to Eat

Must-Try Dishes

Fish Molee
Fish Molee

A creamy coconut milk-based fish curry (try at German Bakery)

Karimeen Pollichathu
Karimeen Pollichathu

Pearl spot fish marinated in spices and grilled in banana leaf

Prawn Curry
Prawn Curry

Spicy prawn curry with coconut milk and local spices

Appam with Stew
Appam with Stew

Soft, lacy pancakes served with vegetable or meat stew

Best Restaurants

German Bakery

German Bakery

₹₹

Continental, Indian

Lighthouse Beach

Popular beachfront restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and good food. Known for its fresh seafood and delicious pastries. A popular spot for breakfast.

SeafoodGerman pastries

₹800-1200 for two

The Tides

The Tides

₹₹₹

Seafood, Indian

Leela Kovalam

Upscale restaurant with a beautiful ocean view. Offers a wide range of seafood dishes and Kerala specialties. Great for a special occasion.

Grilled seafoodKerala cuisine

₹1200-1800 for two

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Siva Garden

Siva Garden

₹₹

Indian, Chinese

Near Hawa Beach

Casual restaurant with a garden setting. Offers a variety of Indian and Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. A good option for families.

Tandoori dishesseafood

₹600-1000 for two

Fusion Restaurant

Fusion Restaurant

₹₹

Multi-cuisine

Lighthouse Beach

Offers a mix of international and Indian dishes. Known for its seafood platter and lively atmosphere. Has live music on some nights.

Seafood platter

₹700-1100 for two

Street Food Spots

Lighthouse Beach Road

Lighthouse Beach Road

Budget: ₹50-100 per person

Tips: Be careful about hygiene. Choose stalls that look clean and have fresh ingredients.

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