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The Best Beach Hotels in Kerala

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Kerala

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Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Kerala? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Kerala for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Kerala based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Kerala's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Leela Kovalam

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Kempinski Kovalam Beach, The Leela Kovalam has great rooms from $192 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 186 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services at this beach hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Reds Residency - Homestay

Kochi, Kerala
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $13 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Reds Residency - Homestay which has nice rooms starting at $13. Offering a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 11/372, Beach Road, Near Dronacharya Main Gate, Fortcochin. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and city views which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 28.8 km from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Blue Waters Cherai

Kochi, Kerala
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Blue Waters Cherai to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $55. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Beach Road, Cherai. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 37.7 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Kerala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $239, Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam, at G.V Raja Vattapara Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 184.9 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
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Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Varkala, Kerala
4-star Resort with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $101 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Janardhanapuram Kerala. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just 142.5 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Gokulam Turtle On The Beach

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Gokulam Turtle On The Beach is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $97, and it's located at VPI/439, ITDC Road Kovalam. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services which are great for travelers. And since it's just 186.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Abad Harmonia Ayurvedic Beach Resort

Trivandrum, Kerala
3-star Resort with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Abad Harmonia Ayurvedic Beach Resort because it has great rooms that start at $38. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Chowara P.O. South Kovalam Kerala. Only 185.1 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this fun hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Magnolia Guesthouse Varkala

Varkala, Kerala
Guest House with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Magnolia Guesthouse Varkala offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $41 (before taxes). It's located at Odayam Beach Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.40/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and cooking classes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 140.6 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Malabar House

Kochi, Kerala
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 1/268 – 1/269 Parade Road, Malabar House has great rooms from $238 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, city views, cooking classes, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 28.8 km from the center of town.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Old Light House Bristow

Kochi, Kerala
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Kerala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Old Light House Bristow which has nice rooms starting at $57. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Beach Road. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool. It's located just 29 km from the city center, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Kochi and Mararikulam.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kerala, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kerala, Best Cheap Hotels in Kerala, Best Luxury Hotels in Kerala, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kerala, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kerala, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kerala, Best Hotels for One Week in Kerala, Best Hotels for One Night in Kerala, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kerala, or Best Business Hotels in Kerala.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Kerala?

Kerala Average Beach Hotel Price
$55

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Kerala. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Kerala based on data from 54 hotels is an affordable $55. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kerala.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $171
  • 4-star hotels: $116
  • 3-star hotels: $45
  • 2-star hotels: $24


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