Sun Tara Beach Resort is a 4 star property on Azhimala Temple Road, on the coast by the sea, 5.7 km from Kovalam in Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala. It lists an indoor pool, spa, massage, restaurant and bar among its facilities. Its guest score, 3.8 out of 5 from 484 reviews, suggests solid rather than exceptional satisfaction. What decides whether it suits you is whether you want a full resort base near Kovalam, or a simpler place closer to the town of Neyyattinkara.
What the resort provides
Sun Tara Beach Resort is a 4 star property with a broad list of facilities. For meals and drinks there is a restaurant, a bar and room service. For relaxation, an indoor pool, hot tub, spa and massage. Practical needs are covered by 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, air conditioning, free WiFi, free parking, laundry, luggage storage, currency exchange, car hire, taxi service and a shuttle service. Families have babysitting and family rooms.
The guest score is 3.8 out of 5 from 484 reviews, so the property is well used and generally rated. The lift, non smoking rooms and express check in smooth arrival. A banquet hall and kitchen extend what groups can do. Express check in helps if you arrive late. The range points to a resort that expects guests to spend time on site rather than treat it only as a bed.
Where it sits
Sun Tara Beach Resort stands outside Neyyattinkara, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. Neyyattinkara is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, and the resort is 6.2 km from the centre of Neyyattinkara. It is on the coast, by the sea.
The destination is Kovalam, which is 5.7 km from the resort. Kovalam is a coast destination at 0 to 20 m altitude. 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 resort is close enough to Kovalam for the beach to be the main draw.
Who it suits
It suits travellers who want a resort with a pool, spa and restaurant, and who are happy to be 5.7 km from Kovalam. It also suits families needing babysitting and family rooms, and anyone who values a 24 hour front desk. It does not suit those who want to be in the centre of Neyyattinkara, or who prefer a small guesthouse. If you want to be in the middle of Kovalam, look elsewhere.
Planning a stay
Plan around the season: November to March. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it. Outside those months, the indoor pool, hot tub and spa still function. The resort is 5.7 km from Kovalam and 6.2 km from the centre of Neyyattinkara, so decide how you will cover those short distances before you book.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 6.2 km from the centre of neyyattinkara, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Azhimala Temple Road.
Questions people ask
Is Sun Tara Beach Resort good for families?
Yes, the resort lists family rooms and babysitting among its facilities, which helps parents. An indoor pool, kitchen and restaurant are also available. With a guest score of 3.8 out of 5 from 484 reviews, it is a well used property. The 24 hour front desk and security add reassurance.
Does the resort have a pool?
An indoor pool is listed, along with a hot tub. That matters because the sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon, so the indoor pool gives you a swimming option outside the November to March season. The spa and massage facilities are also listed.
How far is Sun Tara Beach Resort from Kovalam?
The resort is 5.7 km from Kovalam. It is also 6.2 km from the centre of Neyyattinkara, which is a town in Thiruvananthapuram district. Car hire, taxi service and a shuttle service are listed, which helps you cover those distances. Being outside Kovalam means a quieter setting.
When is the best time to stay near Kovalam?
The season runs from November to March. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it, so swimming in the sea is for the main season. Outside it, the indoor pool and spa at the resort still give you water and relaxation options.
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