Kovalam · India
Where to Stay in Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam
The main tourist strip in Kovalam, centred around the iconic lighthouse and a busy crescent beach.
✦ The vibe
Bustling, touristy, lively with restaurants and shops
👤 Best for
First-time visitors, couples, nightlife seekers
🏨 Where to stay
Mid-range hotels and guesthouses; Rs 2000-5000 per night
🚇 Getting around
Walkable along the beachfront; 15 km from Trivandrum airport (auto-rickshaw or taxi, Rs 400-600)
📍 Nearby
Vizhinjam Lighthouse (tallest in Kerala), Kovalam Art Gallery
Best hotels in Lighthouse Beach
8 hotels ranked by how close they are to Lighthouse Beach
Kovalam Beach
1.2 km from Lighthouse Beach
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1.2 km from Lighthouse Beach
View intelligence briefing →Swagath Holiday Resort
1.2 km from Lighthouse Beach
View intelligence briefing →Linchu Ayurvedic Beach Resort
1.4 km from Lighthouse Beach
View intelligence briefing →Sea Rock
1.4 km from Lighthouse Beach
View intelligence briefing →Cosmic Leisure Resort
1.5 km from Lighthouse Beach
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Sumangali
1.6 km from Lighthouse Beach
View intelligence briefing →Dolphin
2.0 km from Lighthouse Beach
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