Samudra - the beach garden hotel

The name of this beach resort itself means "the ocean" and it is an ideal place to enjoy the fullness of the beauty of Kovalam, the enchanting beach destination. Set in inspiring environs, every room of the hotel overlooks the sea and the sprawling lawn stretches upto the beach. In its very design, location and ambience, it captures the essence of the sun, the sand and the sea. Visitors can surf on the waves, taste some of the best seafood delicacies or simply let the calm of the deep blue overwhelm you.

Samudra is a KTDC Enterprise and is a 3-star resort located at world renowned Kovalam Beach (Kerala, India). Samudra is located right on the beach and it combines refined simplicity and careful attention to detail.

Its wide gamut of complimentary amenities and perfect holiday ambience has won Hotel Samudra the national award for the best property in its category in South India.

Samudra is your perfect seaside getaway. The hotel lies sprawled languidly in la luxuriant landscaped garden that won acclaim as the best in the State at the annual International Flower Show held at Thiruvananthapuram.

Samudra also is a perfect getaway to start Kerala tour with its accessibility to the Thiruvananthapuram, the State Capital. Samundra has all the facilities of a typical holiday retreat with Ayurveda Centre in addition.

Attractions

Samudra Beach: This beach is very close to the Samudra Hotel and borders it. It provides a calm and serene beach atmosphere.




Kovalam Beach: Fringed by headlands that rise steeply above the shore, Kovalam is almost completely covered by coconut palms. Of the three small bays separated by rocky outcrops, the southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. The lovely old lighthouse that gives the beach its name is the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. Edakallu, a rocky headland separates Eve’s or Howah Beach from the Lighthouse Beach. The hill that separates Howah Beach from the third of Kovalam’s celebrated beaches houses the Government Guest House and the Halcyon Castle, a palace.

Lighthouse: The 35-m lighthouse is perched atop the palm-covered Kurumkal Hill jutting out on to the sea. Visitors can climb the spiraling staircase inside to the top of the red and white tower and enjoy a spectacular view of the surroundings.