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As the name suggests, Hotel Samudra has been
made to cater to the Kerala guests who come here to savor
the unperturbed sea and sylvan environs. After all samudra
means the sea. It invites the visitor to the enticing sea-front
view and palm-fringed cove. The Kerala Tourism Development
Corporation manages the hotel.
Location
Be it from the Thiruvananthapuram Airport or the Central Railway
Terminal, the 30-minute drive from either of them leads to
the beautiful sea resort that promises everything that defines
perfect beach holiday.
Character and Style
This three star hotel is luxury defined in nature's charm.
The palm trees border the beach and add their mesmerizing
aroma to the cool sea breeze that is available in plenty.
It has 62 rooms and 2 luxury suites. Each suite has a private
sea-facing balcony. The casual & comforting presence of
the hotel has won it the 'Best Property Award in South India'.
The manicured and thoughtfully landscaped gardens add their
charm to the hotel.
Facilities
Hotel Samudra seems like made to pamper you in every sense.
The rooms have 24-hour room service facility, satellite television,
laundry, doctor on call, travel assistance, car rentals, and
currency exchange.
Activities
Perhaps it is the luxury of a completely relaxing ayurvedic
massage while enjoying the natural aesthetics of the pristine
Kovalam Beach that draws visitors to Hotel Samudra in large
numbers. The Ayurvedic massage at Samudra is one of the best
in Kerala. The hotel has an extensive ayurvedic and herbal
body toning massage center. Once you've spent a scintillating
day at the beach and the massage parlor, you can take a quick
lap or two at the well-equipped swimming pool.
The hotel also organizes short distance tours to Kovalam
Beach, Vizhinjam Harbour, Thiruvananthapuram City-Napier Museum
& Zoological Park, Sree Chithra Art Gallery, Padmanabhaswamy
Temple, Veli-Akkulam Backwater Tourist Village, Shanghumugham
Beach, Neyyar Dam, Varkala Beach, Padmanabhapuram Palace and
Ponmudi Hill Resort. To wind up the tour you can stop by at
the hotel's exquisite handicrafts emporium to buy personalized
souvenirs for the loved ones and friends back home.
Drinks and Dining
The Hotel Samudra completes the awesome beach vacation experience
with its Poolside bar that gives a quick peek view of the
awe-inspiring sea and beach conjugation. You can have a great
evening at the beer parlor or the restaurant and coffee shop
to enjoy the gourmet delights offered by Hotel Samudra.
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