Itsy Hotels The Waters Edge Beach Resort is a 3 star property on the coast at Vellar Kovalam, outside Thiruvananthapuram in South Kerala. It sits 1.5 km from Kovalam, about 20 minutes on foot, and 9.9 km from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram. The guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 83 reviews. The deciding factor is whether you want a quieter coast with the city reachable, rather than a stay in the middle of Kovalam.
What you get at The Waters Edge
Itsy Hotels The Waters Edge Beach Resort is rated 3 star and holds a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 83 reviews. Air conditioning and balconies are standard, and there are non smoking rooms and family rooms. A kitchen and laundry help longer stays, and luggage storage covers late departures. The 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security mean arrivals at any hour are straightforward.
Food and drink are covered by a bar and room service, and free WiFi keeps you connected. Beauty salon, car hire and taxi service sit among the listed facilities for errands and trips out. Free parking is available if you drive here. The list stops there, so check anything else you need before booking.
On the coast outside the city
The property is outside Thiruvananthapuram, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram is the headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram district, a municipal corporation. The setting is on the coast, by the sea, at Vellar Kovalam. It is 1.5 km from Kovalam, about 20 minutes on foot, and 9.9 km from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram.
Kovalam itself is three coves under a headland and a lighthouse, fifteen kilometres from the state capital and its airport. The beach that started Kerala tourism, and still the easiest sea in the state to reach from a plane. The coves are separate beaches with separate characters, not one strip.
Who it suits and who it does not
It suits travellers who want the coast without being in the middle of Kovalam, and who value a quiet base with the city reachable. It also suits families and anyone staying several days who needs a kitchen and laundry. It does not suit anyone who wants to step straight onto the main beach or be surrounded by the busiest part of Kovalam. The 20 minute walk to Kovalam is the deciding point.
When to plan your stay
Come between November and March. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it. The location works best as an arrival or decompression stop rather than a two week base. Thiruvananthapuram, its museums and Padmanabhaswamy temple are a half hour away.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 9.9 km from the centre of thiruvananthapuram, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Vellar Kovalam.
Questions people ask
How far is the hotel from Kovalam beach?
The property is 1.5 km from Kovalam, about 20 minutes on foot. That puts the coves within walking distance but not at the doorstep. If you want to step out onto the sand immediately, this is not the right base. If you prefer a quieter position, the walk is the trade.
What facilities does Itsy Hotels The Waters Edge Beach Resort have?
The listed facilities include air conditioning, balconies, family rooms and non smoking rooms. There is a bar, room service and a kitchen. A 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, luggage storage and laundry cover practical needs. Free WiFi, free parking, car hire and taxi service are also listed.
Is it close to Thiruvananthapuram city centre?
It is 9.9 km from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram. The property sits outside the city, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district. You need transport for city sights and the airport. Car hire and taxi service are listed, so you can arrange both from the property rather than relying on passing traffic.
When is the best time to stay here?
November to March is the season. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it. Outside those months, expect rough water and restricted swimming. The coast is at its most usable in the winter window, which is also when Kovalam is busiest.
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