The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kovalam

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kovalam

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Kovalam, India? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Kovalam, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Kovalam to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Kovalam, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Kovalam for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Kovalam for first time visitors.

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

Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam

5-star Resort with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at G V Raja Vattapara Road, Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam has great rooms from $153 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, a child pool, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


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Vijaya Varma Beach Resort

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $19 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kovalam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A great place to stay is Vijaya Varma Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $19. Offering room service, a restaurant, laundry services, a spa, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Light House Road,Vizhinjam,Kovalam. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.4 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Bethsaida Hermitage

3-star Resort with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Bethsaida Hermitage to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $103. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Pulinkudi , Mulloor P O. You'll also find a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and a sauna which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 km from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Ganesh Ayurveda Holiday Home

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kovalam
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $27, Ganesh Ayurveda Holiday Home, at Kadavinmoola, Muttakadu provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a spa, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers family rooms, a private pool, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 4.9 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Thushara

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $19 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

Hotel Thushara has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $19 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Hawa Beach Kovalam P.O. Thiruvananthapuram-695 527. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, shuttle services, and massages, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Molly's Retreat

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Molly's Retreat is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $44, and it's located at Samudra Beach Road, Kovalam, Kerala, India. We also love the air-conditioning, a refrigerator, an airport shuttle, balconies, and outdoor dining areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala, Kollam, and Kovalam.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kovalam, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kovalam, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kovalam, Best Hotels for One Week in Kovalam, Best Hotels for One Night in Kovalam, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kovalam.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kovalam?

Kovalam Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$61

Travelers to Kovalam, India will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $61. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kovalam.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $153
  • 3-star hotels: $58
  • 2-star hotels: $19


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