A 2 star hotel 350 m from Kovalam, about 5 minutes on foot, with a pool, garden, terrace and restaurant on site. The 266 guest reviews average 3.8 out of 5. The beach nearby and the 24 hour front desk decide most bookings: this suits travellers who want the sea within a short walk and simple, well equipped rooms, and it does not suit anyone expecting polished luxury or a long, quiet retreat.
What Hotel Thushara provides
Hotel Thushara is a 2 star property with a broad list of facilities for its class. Every room has air conditioning and a balcony, many with a refrigerator, and the hotel runs a restaurant, room service, a breakfast service and special diet menus. A 24 hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange and laundry handle the practical side of a stay, while free WiFi and free parking remove two common costs. The outdoor pool, garden, terrace and massage service give you places to unwind without leaving the grounds.
Guest reviews average 3.8 out of 5 from 266 stays, which points to a property that meets expectations rather than exceeding them. The beach nearby is the main draw. Book here if you want a pool, a restaurant and a short walk to the sea without paying for a higher star rating.
Where the hotel sits
The hotel stands outside Neyyattinkara, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. Neyyattinkara is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, and the hotel is 9.6 km from the centre of Neyyattinkara. It is on the coast, by the sea, 350 m from Kovalam, about 5 minutes on foot. Kovalam is three coves under a headland and a lighthouse, fifteen kilometres from the state capital and its airport.
Kovalam is the beach that started Kerala tourism, and still the easiest sea in the state to reach from a plane. Thiruvananthapuram, its museums and Padmanabhaswamy temple are a half-hour away. The coves are separate beaches with separate characters, not one strip. It works as an arrival or a decompression stop rather than a two-week base.
Who should stay here
Hotel Thushara suits travellers who want the sea within a short walk, a pool and a restaurant on site, and a straightforward 2 star base. It also suits anyone arriving late or leaving early, because the front desk never closes. It does not suit guests who need a resort level of finish, a quiet location away from other visitors, or a hotel that will occupy a full fortnight. The 3.8 guest score reflects a dependable, mid range property, not a luxury one.
When to plan a stay
The season runs from November to March, when the sea is at its calmest and the weather is dry. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it. Plan a stay inside that window if you intend to swim. Outside it, the pool, garden and terrace still function, but the beach itself becomes a place to look at rather than enter. None of the guest reviews on file change with the season.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 9.6 km from the centre of neyyattinkara, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Hawa Beach P.O.
Questions people ask
How far is Hotel Thushara from Kovalam beach?
The hotel is 350 m from Kovalam, about 5 minutes on foot. That short walk puts the nearest cove within easy reach for a morning swim or an evening stroll. The property itself sits on the coast, by the sea, so the beach is a genuine neighbour rather than a day trip.
What facilities are available at Hotel Thushara?
The hotel lists an outdoor pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant, room service, breakfast and special diet menus, along with massage. Rooms have air conditioning, a balcony and often a refrigerator. A 24 hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, laundry, free WiFi and free parking cover the practical side.
Is Hotel Thushara good for families?
It can work for families who want a pool, a garden and a beach within a short walk, with a restaurant and room service on site. The 2 star rating means simple rooms rather than resort amenities. The 3.8 score from 266 reviews suggests most guests find it dependable for a short family stay.
When is the best time to stay at Hotel Thushara?
November to March is the season to aim for. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it, so anyone planning to swim should travel inside that window. Outside it, the pool and terrace remain usable, but the beach is for walking and looking.
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