The dramatic cliffside location of the Leela Kempinski Kovalam is the first thing visitors will notice about Kerala’s largest beachside resort; the panoramic view of the Keralan shoreline is the second. Located between two beaches, the Leela promises an unparalleled experience in a region that calls itself God’s Own Country.

Guest rooms, dotted with traditional Keralan touches, continue the Leela’s riff on “contemporary Indian”, but ocean views and sunsets are supposed to supply the real adornment. Sun decks or private pools make sun worshipping even easier. And like other Leela Kempinskis, the Kovalam property includes “The Club”: a hotel within a hotel for guests in search of that something extra.

Dining options are extensive. The Terrace is a fantasty for the gluttonous, a 24-hour buffet restaurant; the clifftop Sky Bar includes tapas and “fusion snacks”.  Finally, activities like snooker, tennis, jogging and badminton compete with health spa Divya for guests’ attention.

Location & How to get there

Hotel
The Terrace, The Sky Bar, The Bar, The Cafe at The Club, The Living Room at The Club, The Library at The Club, An exclusive beach, Ayurveda and Wellness Spa, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Car parking and valet services, Currency exchange, Excursions and day picnics, Fitness centre, Florist , Gift shop, Jogging track, Library, News stand, Non Smoking rooms, Snooker, Table Tennis, Tennis, Yoga lessons

Rooms
Bath with walk-in showers, Tea/Coffee making facilities, Hair dryer and full length mirror, In-room electronic safe, Mini bar, International direct dial telephone, Satellite television, Smoke detectors and sprinkler system, Internet access, 24 hours in-room dining, Laundry and dry cleaning, Concierge services, Wake up call service, Doctor/Nurse on call

Additional Information

STYLE

Contemporary Indian

SETTING

Kovalam Shoreline

ROOM RATES

From US$ 0/Night

YEAR OPENED

Built 1972 Remodeled 2006

ENVIRONMENT RATING

SIZE

182 Rooms & Suites

ARCHITECT

Carl Ettensperger

GREAT FOR

Beach, Spa, Culture

BEST ROOM

Club Suite
Extravagant bathroom, extended work desk and private sundeck which has its own sun bed, the hardest part would be to step down to reality when you check out.

PAMPER

Divya - The Health Spa

Where else would you find the best Ayurveda treatments than in Kerala’s finest beachside luxury resort

CHILL

Beach Bum

Just spend your days relaxing on the great beaches of Kerala.

EXPLORE

Backwater Cruise

Cruise along the waterways, spotting wildlife, and locals going about their daily lives, very atmospheric, very quiet and still, as the punt floats along darkening waterways.

DRINK

Sunset Cocktails

The Skybar, perched on the cliff-top, offers an unmatched view of the sun setting over the Arabian Sea.

WIND DOWN

The Library at The Club

A residential library lounge for guests of The Club, the Library invites you just walk in and take in the atmosphere, one drink at a time.