Kovalam Beach, 695527 Kovalam, India
#8 of 53 hotels in Kovalam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 662 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 May 2024
Sudhish
IndiaNo privacy in the sea view villas plus a little too noisy. The air-conditioning wasn't that great surprisingly in our beach view room. Also the fact that the washbasin is outside the washroom area is inconvenient. Some of the staff were more interested in us giving our review of our stay then and there and subtly suggesting that we should mention their names while their knowledge of the property was questionable (answers to simple questions were wrong). Also sensed a lack of coordination. One example being that despite having made payment I continued to get a msg that my authorised card has been declined. Multiple calls for same issue from multiple persons in the same department was another issue.
The views the spa the pool and the breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Ajayakumar
United KingdomRoom service ( like not changing the pillow case and using the same bed sheets)
Less choice of items (western) continental breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Abhinav
Indiathe ventilation in the lobby. it gets supremely uncomfortable.
food was fabulous and the staff, chef willing to help! the rooms and facilities were all top notch
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Fathimunissa
IndiaThe staff were really not up to the mark. You pay so much and get a poor service, it’s not pardonable. No complimentaries (cookies etc ) which are meant to be kept were there in our room, and the staff didn’t bother about it for the entire stay. We did not even know that they were to be served,until the service manager asked us at the time of checkout ..if they were refilled on a timely basis ? The minibar was locked with a key and nobody bothered to open it for the entire 4 days stay. The restaurant staff were the worst. Everyday we would ask for tea or coffee to be served at the table and it won’t arrive until 45 mins to an hour despite repeated asking. There was a day when it never arrived and we just got up and left. We were informed that the lunch buffet closes at 3.30 pm which apparently was wrong information… my husband arrived at 3 pm after finishing the check in process and all the food counters were removed by 3.05 pm. He couldn’t eat anything but had to pay the amount though. We had to literally rush to fill our plates. After paying so much, we don’t expect this kind of service from a brand like Leela.
Excellent location. Impeccable view.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Ana
AustraliaWaking up from noise from the mosque and the temple (both next door), and this noise was on for the entire day - admittedly we were there during some festivals.
The interiors of the room, lobby fit out and the ocean view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Anand
United Arab EmiratesLocation, Service, Food, Concierge. Exceptional service. Ms. Sheetal (assigned personnel) ensured our stay was well taken care of. The staff were exceptional in their service. Overall Delightful experience.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Amar
United KingdomService levels in main terrace restaurant.
Location, cleanliness of the facility, curious staff in club area, clean beaches and privacy. Good spa facilities and ease of check out. The butler service was good. High tea was also nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Alexander
IndiaStaff of the main restaurant must be better instructed according to The Leela standards. Excluding hostess and chief manager (lady from Bhutan), whose are perfect.
Staff of pool area. Tide's restaurant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Anne
United KingdomSometimes staff in restaurants were too overly attentive constantly interrupting meals to check everything was okay
Great location, lovely rooms, beautiful views, relaxing pool area, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Thakur
IndiaFood in restaurant is not 5 star hotel grade, the entire food in restaurants or room service is just very average. We went to few restaurants in city and food was great, only hotel food was average - not sure why
Its location and beach access
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Seline
United Arab EmiratesBreakfast was good but was not happy with our dinner order. Chef messed it up
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Harshvardhan
IndiaThought about it, nothing really.
Beachfront, staff, cleanliness, location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Claire
United StatesBuffet food and entertainment night for Valentines- my son just wanted a pizza but we were told there was no a la carte option- v expensive, noisy music, people milling around everywhere and not told the price beforehand . We should have gone for room service instead. Hotel was a bit tired non club side - Indian food much better than international food. Otherwise we had a lovey stay and staff were very nice.
Club side of hotel is very nicely done. Butler was nice. Club pool very breezy. Sky bar lovely sunset drinks. Good location - enjoyed walking along beach path for lunch at Taj Green Cove, and also to lighthouse beach.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Pradip
IndiaBeach front
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
George
IndiaOne order for a dosa got lost. More coffee choices? Or maybe I just didn’t see them.
The food selection was excellent. The hours for breakfast were from 7:30 to 10:30 giving guests a lot of flexibility. One order for a masala dosa inexplicably took 30 minute. This was an exception. Plenty of staff to serve diners with personalized attention. there was more food than one could hope to sample Staff are hospitable. Private beach and lovely views. Nice pool
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Sally
IndiaJoji and Hema were very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Celia
United KingdomThe infinity pool is overlooked by reception and the dining room. Hotel generally needs an upgrade in places. Places they think people don’t notice, but they do. It’s not a 5 star but a very good 4.
Location. The infinity pool and the view from my room, the room generally
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Asokakumar
United KingdomGood
Very good location and ambiance
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Yogesh
AustraliaBreakfast needs to improve Checkin wait - maybe this is one off as there was another private event happening on the day
Location of the property was the highlight - facing beach Rooms were nice & property maintained well Staff were courteous - the buggy driver who gave a tour of the property explained the facilities very well
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Jemshid
IndiaRooms could have been bigger for the premium club area. Wifi was a bit slow during our stay.
Breathtaking view from the club rooms. Nice courteous staff. Beautiful property. Good food at the cafe restaurant with exceptional staff who take very good care. Exclusive pool, gym, breakfast area for club members.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Keith
United KingdomThe breakfast choice and restaurant food and the service of the staff was superb. A special mention to some of the team, who deserve praise for the quality of their service which goes a long way to enhance the Hotel's reputation. They are Ambuj , Manju , Sumodh, Hussain, Kumar, Bhawana were very attentive and always ensured we were served punctually and with a a smile, making us feel most welcome at all times. They are a great Asset to the Hotel , perhaps other team members can use them as an example for training.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Vodhisatta
IndiaNothing whatsoever
Great property with awesome views
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Fabrice
United KingdomSoundproofing between rooms should be improved
Superb location, private beach, great staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Radhikamenon2205
IndiaThe food and cocktails were good, but could have been better for a Leela hotel.
Stunning location, amazing views of the coastline. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Cab drivers Saneesh & Manoj treated us to some local experiences. Infinity pool was beautiful and evening cultural programs were lovely.
Stayed in December 2023
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