The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach

Built on a rock face and offering splendid views of the Kovalam coastline, this large beach resort in Kerala overlooks the blue Arabian sea and comprises a total of 186 guest rooms. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the beach, the sea and the sunset in this air-conditioned establishment, which has already become a well-known destination for travellers in India. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with a hotel safe and currency exchange facilities, and on-site facilities include a games room, a restaurant, room and laundry services and a car park.

The rooms are equipped with a direct dial telephone, cable/satellite TV, a radio, Internet access, an in-room safe, a minibar/fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron and ironing board and a kitchen with a microwave. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer.

The main restaurant is located just off the lobby next to the pool area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served here buffet-style and features a wood-fire pizza oven. A casual seafood speciality restaurant with an Oriental twist is located on the beach. The Sky Bar, one of three bars on-site, offers a fantastic view of the sunset and is transformed to a trendy lounge in the evening.

There is a health club with spa treatments, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and game rooms at the hotel.