Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel is a five star property on the coast outside Thiruvananthapuram, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district of South Kerala. It sits 1.5 km from Kovalam, about 20 minutes on foot, and 10 km from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram. The guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 9160 reviews decides it: this is a large, full facility hotel for travellers who want the sea and the city within reach, not a small, quiet retreat.
What the hotel offers
Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel is a five star property with a wide list of facilities. Rooms have air conditioning, a balcony, a minibar and a refrigerator, and some are set aside as non smoking rooms. The outdoor pool and children's pool sit alongside a pool bar, while the spa, sauna, steam room and massage cover the slower end of a day. A fitness centre, tennis court, badminton court, table tennis and a games room keep active guests occupied.
For eating and drinking there is a restaurant, a cafe and a bar, with breakfast, special diet menus and room service. Practical matters are covered by a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, express check in, concierge, currency exchange, luggage storage, laundry, a lift and wheelchair access. There is free WiFi and free parking with valet parking. A beauty salon, banquet hall, business centre, garden, terrace, patio and picnic area round out the list, and a shuttle service is available. The guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 9160 reviews gives a clear picture of scale and demand.
Where it sits
The hotel is outside Thiruvananthapuram, in the wider Thiruvananthapuram district, on the coast by the sea. It is 10 km from the centre of Thiruvananthapuram, the headquarters of the district and a municipal corporation. This puts the state capital, its museums and Padmanabhaswamy temple within a half-hour, and it is 1.5 km from Kovalam, about 20 minutes on foot.
Kovalam 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. Staying here places you between the coves and the city rather than inside either.
Who it suits
This property suits travellers who want a full facility hotel on the coast with the capital within easy reach, and who value the beach and the city equally. It also suits families, given the children's pool, games room, badminton court and family rooms. It does not suit anyone looking for a small, low key guesthouse or a secluded hideaway, because the scale is large and the setting is shared.
Planning a stay
The season to come is November to March. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it. Outside those months the beach is for looking at rather than swimming, so plan accordingly if the sea is the main reason for the trip.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 10.0 km from the centre of thiruvananthapuram, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Gv Raja Road Samudra Beach.
Questions people ask
How far is the hotel from Kovalam?
The hotel is 1.5 km from Kovalam, about 20 minutes on foot. That is close enough to walk to the coves, though the return is uphill in places. The three coves have separate characters, so the walk is worth making more than once during a stay.
What is the guest score?
The guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 9160 reviews. That is a large number of reviews, which says as much about the size of the property as it does about satisfaction. No other rating is on file.
When is the best time to visit?
November to March is the season. The sea is not swimmable in the southwest monsoon and the flags mean it, so travellers who want to swim should avoid those months. The rest of the year suits sightseeing in Thiruvananthapuram rather than beach time.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Yes. Family rooms, a children's pool, a games room, table tennis, a badminton court and a tennis court all appear in the facilities. A restaurant, cafe and special diet menus make meals straightforward, and the shuttle service helps with getting around the area.
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