The Travancore Palace Beach Resort

Hotels
5.6 (65 reviews)
Light House Road , Kovalam , Kovalam , in

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanness issues
Maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
3.88
Average cleanliness as mentioned in the review.
Service
6.35
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
7.89
Location near the lighthouse is a significant advantage.
Room Quality
4.84
Room quality was not specifically mentioned, but maintenance issues suggest a below-average experience.
Amenities
5.47
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
5.43
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
5.48
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.45
Overall mixed experience, with positives in location but negatives in cleanliness and room conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 15:40

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The Travancore Palace Beach Resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace for guests to relax and unwind during their stay.

Gourmet Dining Options
Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast with Asian and vegetarian options available daily. Indulge in a variety of cuisines such as Chinese, Indian, and Italian at the on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location
Situated just 400 metres from Light House Beach, this resort is close to popular attractions like Hawa Beach and Kovalam Beach. With Thiruvananthapuram International Airport only 12 km away, the convenience of travel is at your fingertips.

To book your stay at The Travancore Palace Beach Resort, visit our website now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

5.6
Based on 65 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.88
Service: 6.35
Location: 7.89
Room Quality: 4.84
Amenities: 5.47
Value for Money: 5.43
Food and Beverage: 5.48
Overall Experience: 5.45
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sharma • family_with_children • in
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Lanny • family_with_children • in
4
Not suitable for large families. Booking.com should have option to examine the property in direct
Pros:

Walkable distance to light house beach. Fair pool

Cons:

Renovation's was on going and disturbance of sound, Foul smell in the provided rooms, Unclean, Hot water access is limited as per time 6am-6pm, Hotel pictures uploaded in Booking.com is fraudulent content/misleading, WiFi access was very very limited, in 2 nights stay -Room services only provided when required, complimentary Buffet breakfast is not so catchy,

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Ganesan • extended_group • au
7
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Kumar • couple • in
3
We were denied rooms in the hotel. We were asked to stay in an adjacent small hotel. No breakfast, N
Pros:

We were denied rooms in the hotel. We were asked to stay in an adjacent small hotel. No breakfast, No swimming pool. I was asked to cancel the reservation at Travancore palace and to take room in the small hotel. Took Rs 1500 from me . No bills given

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Hotel Sunrise Vista Inn • solo_traveller • in
1
Cons:

Very bad hotel experience. There was no hot water during my stay. The breakfast was extremely poor, with only one item available. The front desk staff was very rude and seemed interested only in collecting money rather than providing customer service.

Basic amenities were missing, including toilet paper, dental kits, and shaving kits. There were lizards roaming inside the room, a large number of mosquitoes, and even bed bugs. After complaining three times, my room was finally changed, but the new room was also in poor condition. The door mat was so dirty that it looked as if it had been taken from a public dustbin.

The hotel advertises a restaurant, but after check-in I discovered that no restaurant was actually operational. Security is another major concern. There are no cameras in the guest areas, and the hotel takes no responsibility if guests’ belongings go missing.

Despite all these issues, when I requested just a one-hour late checkout, it was immediately refused. The staff is highly unprofessional and lacks basic hospitality knowledge.

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. If you are traveling with family, avoid staying here. If you are visiting for official or business purposes, do not choose this property. I booked a 3-day stay through Booking.com, and many of the facilities and services mentioned online were misleading or completely unavailable.

Overall, one of the worst hotel experiences I have had.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
J
Jisna • solo_traveller • in
7
Pros:

Pool

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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SAJIL • family_with_children • in
7
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Manoj Joseph • family_with_children • in
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Karthik • family_with_children • in
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jobis • family_with_children • in
1
Should be more
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Because of everything

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Vijosh • family_with_children • ae
5
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Mariappan • family_with_children • in
5
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Parvaz • solo_traveller • in
5
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Anil • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Enosh Alosious • solo_traveller • in
1
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • in
3
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Sai ganesh • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Vishnu • family_with_children • in
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Rakesh • family_with_children • in
9
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Ekande • extended_group • in
6
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee