The Raviz Kovalam

What a most Beautiful Hotel "The Raviz Kovalam" with a perfect Location and incredibly nice staff!!! Mr. Anil George, Gen. Man. together with Ms Rekha, Guest Relat. Man., arranged a Wonderful Birthday Party for my 75th Birthday on Feb. 12, 2020! Dr. Vidya, Ayurveda "boss" at the Spa, very competent and professional and Ms Hema, guest Relat. Executive, always there to help, whenever she saw me! My very nice room with balcony on the top Floor made me feel very happy! And furthermore: my "clean" chambermaid Viji V and the Boy Aun, very professional and super Ayurveda therapist Brilliyada, receptionist at the Spa Emi and Ru??! "The Cafe", super good Food! The staff: Sous-Chef Jayaraj KV and his Team, Always very Kind and friendly; as well Always very Kind and friendly/helpful waiters Rahul, Retheesh, Vishnu, Tonato and Young Girl Chananda! "The Tides" on the beach: super sea-food and friendly staff! Security Jayan and Sateesh, "waiting for me" and getting a Buggy or car to bring me to the Spa! "My" Driver Mr. Sunil, who took me to the Village on Feb. 2nd and to Trivandrum on Feb.8th! VERY Kind, helpful and patient with me; unfortunately I had "to use him as my walking stick"! Poor Sunil! My whole stay was most enjoyable, thanks to the staff and not to forget this most Beautiful Hotel "The Raviz Kovalam Resort and Spa", Kovalam, Trivandrum / Kerala - 695527, India My Austrian Travel Agent in Wien/Vienna: EMI.CONCEPT, Mrs. Andrea Popp and her Co Ms Claudia Herzner

This was our second stay at this property the last one being in 2011 when the hotel was under the Leela Management. It is now under the Raviz Group. This time, just like our last visit, the treatment that we received from the staff at the hotel was commendable and the most impressive part of our play. We stayed at the Garden Rooms and during monsoons, the rooms gave breathtaking views of the sea. The Garden Rooms we felt need a makeover now as they look a bit dated now. That didn't affect the comfort of our stay though. The food as always was great and the hospitality makes you feel like coming back again. Love this place.

Located on a hillside with views over the sea, this beautiful hotel is built on levels mirroring the hillside. It is a short walk down to the beach where the hotel has its own area with a restaurant. A short walk in the opposite direction takes you to a small town with a beach and cafes, restaurants and shops. This area attracts fewer Europeans than say Goa and so you get more local food. The seafood being relatively cheap and excellent. The hotel was clean, well run with an infinity pool, several restaurant,s and bars.

The main problem is noise. On three of the four nights we stayed, we heard VERY LOUD heavy bass/techno music. We asked at reception after the first incident and they said it was just the local temple; it was clearly a regular occurrence. This was in the middle of the night so it kept us awake. On one of the days, they had an anniversary party at the hotel. We could not use the restaurant near the beach and they played VERY LOUD music all afternoon, so nobody could relax. The second problem was the seafood restaurant next to the beach (part of the hotel and one of the places you can have your lunch or evening meal if half board). Despite only being there for an hour, we were covered in sand fly bites. I strongly recommend avoiding this hotel.

Following a 7 day tour of Kerala we had a relaxing 6 day stay at the Leela in The Club. This really is the best part of a fantastic hotel with many extra benefits. All the staff in any part of the hotel can't do enough to help and will always make your stay a pleasurable experience. They will go above and beyond to look after you and would have no hesitation in returning. In particular special thanks to a lady called Aswathy who helped make our stay extra special and is a true credit to the hotel.