Turtle on The Beach (Kovalam, Kerala): See 238 Hotel Reviews and 166 Photos

Address: VPI/439, ITDC Road, Kovalam 695527, India

Region: India > Kerala > Kovalam

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#2 On the Beach Hotels in Kovalam

#4 Family Hotels in Kovalam

#4 Business Hotels in Kovalam

#4 Luxury Hotels in Kovalam

#7 Romantic Hotels in Kovalam

Price range (per night): $91 - $280

Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: By blending the finest of art with the most sophisticated luxury, Turtle on the beach brings about a new grammar in holidaying in this part of the world. You will find it unique in every way you look at it, either as a whole or in parts that make it a whole. And that makes Turtle on the beach a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Turtle On The Beach Hotel Kovalam; Turtle On The Beach Hotel; Turtle On The Beach Kovalam, Kerala

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Hari_KC

kerala, india

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“enjoyable stay at kovalam”

Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

was on a business trip to Kovalam from 07-10 JUN and stayed at the Turtle on the Beach for 03 nights. Was truly an enjoyable stay though most of the time we were out on work. we reached around 6 pm and were given a very warm welcome in the traditional way, cold towels and a refreshing welcome drink followed,... More

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Dear Guest, Many thanks for giving us an opportunity to host you at Turtle on the Beach. We are a sought after resort in Kerala and your testimony is an acknowledgment of our reputation. Turtle on the Beach is perfect to enjoy the bounty of nature as well as a galore of world-class amenities. From spacious rooms with sea view... More

Jozeff96

Kochi (Cochin), India

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4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Wonderful, Pleasant, Charming...”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

The Turtle is a wonderful hotel to stay in... The staff were extremely courteous and helpful throughout the stay... They were always cheerful despite the number of times I had troubled them on various occasions... The Turtle, though is situated a short walk away from the beach, it's not exactly a beach resort, but more of a Sea facing hotel...... More

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Dear Guest, Many thanks for choosing to say with us. We are pleased to have your review and learn about your satisfying stay at our resort. It was indeed a pleasure to host you and the fact that you enjoyed our service has made us all the more delighted. Turtle on the Beach is a sought after resort in Kovalam... More

Chandresan G

Johannesburg, South Africa

5 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Wonderful Location”

Reviewed 6 June 2013

The hotel is excellently located with a short walk to the beach. The seaview room we recieved was very spacious and had a huge balcony. We were on honeymoon and the staff sent us a special honeymoon cake which was a nice touch. The main restuarant was very nice and the staff there were exceptionally friendly. Live classical indian music... More

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at our luxury beach resort & spa in Kovalam on the occasion of your honeymoon and for sharing your kind review here on TripAdvisor. We are pleased to know that you were impressed by our resort’s location, the spacious room and the huge balcony along with it. We are glad that you... More

Neil M

1 review

“Great Experience!!”

Reviewed 1 June 2013

Our stay at the Sky suite was fantastic. It was literally a suite in the sky since it was covered in blue, both from the sky and the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea, which the suite overlooked. To top it all, the Jacuzzi experience on the open terrace was a once in a lifetime thrill. The service at the... More

Dear Guest Many thanks for staying at our resort and rewarding us with your humbling review. We are delighted to note that you were impressed by our detailed room, immaculate service, top-class amenities and assortment of delicacies. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay at our spacious room and found its amenities up to the mark. Our... More

Andydey

Kolkata

7 reviews

“Fantastic place”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

We stayed in July 2012 at Turte on the Beach. It was fantastic. The Room was big and well appointed. So was the bathroom. The room had an attached balcony which was almost equally big. Guest relation executives were great in service. They were polite, courteous and professional in their conduct.

Dear Guest, We thank you for staying at Turtle on the Beach. We are delighted to note that you fondly remember your sojourn at our resort. We are glad to note that you found our rooms up to the mark. We also strive to provide bespoke service to our patrons and your appreciation has motivated us to take the bar... More

Tirumala Rau K

Mumbai

“good”

Reviewed 27 May 2013

house keeping is very bad. even restaurent people are very bad in behaviour. front office staff are good. but not having own beach. food is too costly . not suitable for who eats north indian food. but still is too costly

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Dear Guest, We thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent trip and for sharing your experience with us here on Trip Advisor. We strive to offer comfort and luxury to our esteemed patrons through spacious rooms that come equipped with modern amenities. We are disappointed to know that you had a less than satisfying experience at... More

Anita M

Bangalore, India

2 reviews

“Excellent holiday”

Reviewed 25 May 2013

Turtle on the beach is a lovely place. Beautiful rooms and very spacious... The view from its suite 615 is amazing though we stayed in a floor below... the staff were kind enough to show us the room which we could book for our future stay...We had a great time...its close to the side of the beach that has a... More

Dear Guest, We thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent trip and for sharing your kind review with us on this public platform. We are delighted to know that we were able to leave a positive impact on you during your stay and that our services were at par with your expectations. Turtle on the Beach... More

anonymous782

London, United Kingdom

Reviews in 3 cities

“Nice hotel, helpful staff”

Reviewed 24 May 2013

We stayed here for 6 days at the end of a 6 week trip to Nepal and India - It was nice, the rooms were spacious. The pool is warm and a reasonable size. The food in the restaurant was mediocre - which slightly let the hotel down and the only place the air conditioning was really powerful was in... More

Dear Guest, We thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent trip to India and we take this opportunity to inform that it was a pleasure serving you with our services. Turtle on the Beach is a popular getaway destination that provides a stunning view of Kerala’s beaches and surrounding greenery. We are delighted to know that... More

JayandSuz

Portsmouth

Senior Contributor

24 reviews

21 hotel reviews

Reviews in 22 cities

20 helpful votes

“Coastal gem”

Reviewed 23 May 2013

Stayed here for 6 days after a 2 week jaunt through India's Golden triangle including the sights of Kerala. We enjoyed the pleasant ambiance and relative seclusion from the hussel and bussel of the outside world, which is a short walk down the (very steep) (tuk tuk back up steep) hill to the beach with its selection of shops and... More

Dear Guest, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to write a review on TripAdvisor further to your experience at Turtle on the Beach. The entire team is delighted to learn that your overall stay with us was enjoyable. Your encouraging feedback about food will be shared with the kitchen team who works... More

RCB28

3 reviews

“relaxing holiday”

Reviewed 21 May 2013

We stayed at this property for 3 days in May, this year. Initially we were sceptical as neither of us had heard about it but from the moment we stepped into the hotel, all our worries were set aside by the courteous and ever smiling staff members. The room, Arabian sea facing room, was spacious with a huge balcony that... More

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Dear Guest, We take this opportunity to thank you for choosing to stay at our resort and sharing your experience on this prestigious forum. We are ecstatic to know that the picturesque setting, immaculate service, spacious rooms and gourmet fare of our resort created a memorable sojourn for you and your family. Your special appreciation about our staff has made... More

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