Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort (5 Star) Kovalam

The Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort is one of India's finest holiday destinations, set at southern-most tip of the fabled Malabar Coast, fanned by balmy breezes, its golden beaches washed by the Arabian Sea. Further down the beach, a cluster of 40 kudils or beach cottages hug the shoreline, creating the village-like Kovalam Grove. Each cottage has two studio bedrooms with private sundecks, which offer all the luxuries of the resort with a taste of cottage living.

The cuisine at Kovalam combines the familiar with the exotic. Fresh seafood naturally takes pride of place at The Shells Restaurant, served in the Continental style or in some of the many delicious ways typical of this coastal region. The Coffee Shop is always open for light meals and snacks. And the Admiral Bar, overlooking the rooftop swimming pool, serves your favorite drink as you watch the sun set over the Arabian Sea. For Regional, Indian and Continental delicacies, there is Grove Restaurant. Grove Bar is an ideal place to meet over exotic soft drinks; Beach Center Restaurant serves Regional dishes and snacks.

For Recreation at the Resort, you can swim, sunbathe, ride the local catamarans, and learn Yoga and meditation, watch the exotic dance performance of Kathakali, or stretch out for the ancient Keral herbal oil bath and massage which is the ultimate in relaxation. Or take time off to visit the Elephant Sanctuary at Periyar, the wooden palace of Padmanabhapuram, or enjoy a Backwater Cruise, which is unique in Kerala.

Manaltheeram Beach Resort, Kovalam

Silvery surf washing silvery sands all merging, the gift of nature in abundance, wake into the realities of natural pleasantries at "Manaltheeram". The thatched roof cottages built and maintained in the traditional Kerala style to the last details.

The Restaurant serves Indian, Chinese, Continental, Regional Cuisines and tasty seafood. At the Ayurvedic rejuvenation center in Manaltheeram, the exclusive program is based on the Vedic Science Ayurveda and is directed towards strengthening your immune system and preventing disease. The Ayurvedic physician draws out the rejuvenation program for each individual after a thorough evaluation.

Somatheeram Beach Resort, Kovalam

Somatheeram Beach Resort is rich with tradition, culture and overwhelming natural splendor, traditionally styled bungalows, built in wood and sporting antique carved doors and pillars, each building is a unique piece of Kerala and architecture.

Somatheeram has traditional wooden houses, stone bungalows and cottages consisting of 50 spacious rooms en suite bath. Sidhartha is a granite built palace like house with a spacious octagon shaped living room, a gorgeously decorated bedroom with king size bed, overlooking an inexplicable panorama. Steps leading to a terrace with an eye-catching view, an open courtyard with a palm tree and an open roof bath are added attractions.

Illam (Deluxe & Ordinary) is a traditional Kerala houses mostly wooden built with antique doors and furniture. Each house has 2 bedrooms, one being deluxe with a living room and the other an ordinary room rented separately. Taken together you own an exclusive compound with greeneries and the ocean for sight.

Arappura (Deluxe / Ordinary) is a traditional Kerala house with one deluxe and one ordinary accommodation. The wood based house. Jeeva & Jyothi is a Kerala house with two bedrooms rented separately situated on the slopes to the beach amidst verdant coconut grooves. Other traditional Kerala house Nalukettu offers four bedrooms, rented separately, mostly wooden built surrounded by a verandah with an inner open courtyard with antique doors and pillars overlooking the ocean.