Kovalam Turtle Annexe is a three star property on Beach Road in Kovalam, South Kerala, well placed for the beach and well reviewed by past guests. It lists a pool, a restaurant, a library and a garden, among other things. The deciding factor is the sea itself: outside November to March, swimming is off the table.
What the property offers
Kovalam Turtle Annexe is a three star property with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 3738 reviews. The facilities it lists cover the useful basics: free WiFi, a concierge, laundry, luggage storage and wheelchair access. There is an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a garden and a library.
That mix suits a holiday where the day happens outside and the evenings are quiet: a swim, a meal without leaving, somewhere to read, and a garden to sit in. The library and garden in particular shape the feel of the place. No other facilities are listed.
Where the property sits
Kovalam Turtle Annexe stands outside Neyyattinkara, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. Neyyattinkara is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, and the property is 9.8 km from the centre of Neyyattinkara. It sits on the coast, by the sea.
The destination is Kovalam, a Coast setting at 0 to 20 m, and the property is 250 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. It is the beach that started Kerala tourism, and still the easiest sea in the state to reach from a plane.
Who this property suits
Kovalam Turtle Annexe suits travellers who want the sea within a 5 minute walk and a calm base with a pool, a garden and a library for the hours around it. It does not suit anyone set on a large resort with extensive grounds, because the listed facilities stop at the pool, restaurant, garden and library. It also does not suit a two week stay; use it as an arrival or a decompression stop.
Planning a stay
Come between November and March. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it. In season, Kovalam offers three separate coves with separate characters, not one strip. Thiruvananthapuram, its museums and Padmanabhaswamy temple are a half-hour away. The distance from the centre of Neyyattinkara is 9.8 km, so the coast, not the town, is the reason to be here.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 9.8 km from the centre of neyyattinkara, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Tc 63 523 1 Beach Road Kovalam.
Questions people ask
How far is Kovalam Turtle Annexe from the beach?
The property is 250 m from Kovalam, about 5 minutes on foot, on Beach Road. That puts the sea within a short walk without the noise of the front line. The setting is on the coast, by the sea, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district of South Kerala.
What is the guest score for Kovalam Turtle Annexe?
The guest score is 4.3 out of 5 from 3738 reviews, which is high for a three star property. The score reflects a large number of past stays. No rating is on file for any individual facility, only the overall guest score.
Does Kovalam Turtle Annexe have a pool and a restaurant?
Yes. The listed facilities include an outdoor pool and a restaurant, along with a garden and a library. Free WiFi, a concierge, laundry, luggage storage and wheelchair access are also listed. No other facilities are listed beyond these.
When is the best time to stay at Kovalam Turtle Annexe?
The season is November to March. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it, so the winter months are the ones that work for swimming. Outside that window, Kovalam is a place to look at the water rather than get into it.
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