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The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

Name: The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel
Price range: from 604.00
Rating: 4.5

India · South-West India / Kerala · Kovalam

No. 3 Hotel

in India

4.5 / 5.0 Marvelous

27 ratings

96% Recommendation

Luxury resort with top-notch service

Wide range of spa and Ayurveda treatments

Exclusive hillside location with views of the beach and sea

To the offers

Luxury and Ayurveda on the Beaches of Kovalam

Experience Ayurvedic therapy with a breathtaking panoramic view over the famous coastline of Kovalam. Stylish and luxurious resort, Ayurveda center with Green Leaf certification, specialists in Marma massage technique, healing herbs from our own garden.

Most popular facilities

Free Wifi

Air-conditioned

Swimming pool

Seaside

Best Spa

Ayurveda doctor

Ayurvedic Cuisine - Dosha-balanced

Sauna

Gym

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Luxurious Relaxation

5 nights, double room, breakfast

from $604

from$604

Classic Ayurveda Therapy

7 nights, double room, full-board

from $1,048

from$1,048

#1 Best Seller

The Classic Rejuvenation, De-Stress, Detox, Beauty and Skin Care, Geriatric & Adolescent Care Programmes (from 7 Nights) are Ideal to Relax and Energise the Body. Herbal Oils, Massages, Therapeutic Yoga, and Other Treatments Will Relieve Stress, Clear Your Mind, Stimulate Digestion, Revitalise Physical and Cognitive Abilities, and Purify Your Body. Ideally Paired with a Special Detox Diet Prescribed by the Doctor.

The Ayurvedic Treatments Panchakarma and Rasayana Aim to Slow Down the Ageing Process, Reduce Cell Degeneration, and Strengthen the Immune System. Anti-Aging Programmes (from 14 Nights) Include Detoxification and Beautification Therapies that Promote Inner Peace and Outer Beauty. The Weight Loss Programme (from 14 Nights) Focuses on Balancing Fat Metabolism with Customised Therapies Such as Herbal Massages, Ayurvedic Medicines, Steam Baths, Herbal Medicines, and Special Diets.

Ayurvedic Full Board
Health and Lifestyle Initial Consultation with an Ayurveda Doctor and Yoga Expert, Including a Personalised Nutrition and Treatment Plan, with Optional Online Consultation for up to 3 Months Post-Therapy
Daily Ayurvedic Treatments (Approx. 1.5 Hours, 2 Hours for Stays of 3 Weeks or More) Tailored to Individual Needs and Prescribed by the Ayurveda Doctor, e.g., Udvartana Powder Massage, Pina Sveda Herbal Compress, Abhyanga Oil Massage, Pizhichil Oil Bath, Shirodhara Forehead Oil Flow, Mukhalepam Facial Care, Njavarakizhi Rice Bundle Massage, Netra Sekam Eye Treatment, or Acupuncture
Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine as Part of the Therapy
Daily Yoga and Meditation (60'-90')
Discussion Rounds with Ayurveda Doctors
Half-Day Tour of Trivandrum for Stays of 14 Nights or More
Water and/or Tea According to Dosha in the Room
Transfers from/to Trivandrum Airport (Pre-booking Required)

Additionally included for SpaDreams guests

Access to pools and gym
Participation in daily activities such as Yoga, tennis, archery
Club guests have exclusive access to butler service, lounge, library lounge, club infinity pool, and café
All suite rates include transfers to Trivandrum International Airport
Exclusive check-in and check-out for club guests in the Royal Club Lounge

Booking information

Please note the contraindications for an Ayurveda therapy.

The surcharges for the mandatory Gala Dinners on Christmas and New Year's Eve are already included in the displayed price.

Ideal for the following indications

Back pain, High blood pressure, Locomotor system, Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines, Migraine, Overweight / obesity, Respiratory system / Asthma, Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis, Skin / Allergies, Spine / Discs, Stress / Exhaustion

Ayurveda Healing Therapy

14 nights, double room, full-board

from $2,469

from$2,469

The intensive therapy (from 14 nights) is suitable for treating conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, spondylitis, migraine, and back pain, as well as other issues like stress, depression, insomnia, and migraine. Depending on the focus, it aims to strengthen the immune system, enhance neurological well-being, and boost vitality and strength. A treatment duration of at least 21 days is recommended.

Ayurvedic full board
Traditional welcome including a welcome drink
Health and lifestyle initial consultation with an Ayurveda doctor and yoga expert, including the establishment of a personalised nutrition and treatment plan, with an option for online consultation up to 6 months after your Ayurveda therapy
Daily Ayurveda treatments (approx. 1.5 hours, approx. 2 hours from 3 weeks) as prescribed by the Ayurveda doctor, e.g., Udvartana powder massage, Pinda Sveda herbal compress massage, Abhyanga oil massage, Pizhichil oil bath, Shirodhara forehead oil flow, Mukhalepam facial care, Njavarakizhi rice bundle massage, Netra Sekam eye treatment, or acupuncture
Ayurvedic herbal medicine as part of the Ayurveda therapy
Daily yoga and meditation (60'-90')
Discussion sessions with Ayurveda doctors
Half-day tour of Trivandrum for stays of 14 nights or more
Water and/or tea according to Dosha in the room
Transfers from/to Trivandrum Airport (pre-booking required)

Additionally included for SpaDreams guests

Access to pools and gym
Participation in daily activities such as Yoga, tennis, archery
Club guests have exclusive access to butler service, lounge, library lounge, club infinity pool, and café
All suite rates include transfers to Trivandrum International Airport
Exclusive check-in and check-out for club guests in the Royal Club Lounge

Booking information

Please note the contraindications for an Ayurveda therapy.

The surcharges for the mandatory Gala Dinners on Christmas and New Year's Eve are already included in the displayed price.

Ideal for the following indications

Back pain, Locomotor system, Long Covid / Post Covid, Migraine, Respiratory system / Asthma, Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis, Spine / Discs, Stress / Exhaustion

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel in Detail

Your Ayurveda Hotel

Perched on a cliff, the historic 5-star luxury hotel of the Raviz Group, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel, is located on the rocky promontories of the coastal town of Kovalam, in the southern state of Kerala. It features white walls, red tiled roofs, and expansive sun decks with stunning panoramic views over Kovalam Beach and the sea. The 67-hectare resort also includes the historic Halcyon Castle, now Kovalam Palace, once the summer residence of the royal family of Travancore and now the official guesthouse of the Government of Kerala for state visits.

Dining & Leisure

"The Terrace" (open 24 hours) offers the best of Asian, European, or Indian cuisine (buffet) with a unique sea view. For Ayurveda guests, meals are individually prepared according to Ayurvedic principles based on their dosha. At the open beach restaurant "The Tides", fresh seafood specialties are grilled to perfection. Additionally, "The Sky Bar" and "The Bar" provide relaxing spaces to linger.

Ayurveda Center

The approximately 700 sqm Favorite Kerala Ayurveda & Spa is managed by several doctors (including Ayurveda), supported by a professional team of therapists. It is awarded the Green Leaf Award by the Department of Tourism of Kerala, the highest accolade for authentic Ayurveda. Treatments are prescribed by the Ayurveda doctor based on focus and constitution, such as Udvartana powder massage, Pinda Sveda herbal poultice massage, Shirodhara oil forehead flow, Abhyanga or Pizhichil massage, Mukhalepam facial care, and Njavarakizhi rice bag massage. The herbs are sourced from the hotel's own organic greenhouse, and treatments are conducted in renovated and newly equipped consultation and treatment rooms (indoor and outdoor). Furthermore, a fitness studio, yoga and meditation centre with various yoga platforms and rooms, and a beauty salon are available.

Free Time

Two infinity pools with breathtaking sea views. On-site activities include archery, badminton, tennis, table tennis, and billiards. Additionally, cooking classes and yoga sessions are available. Explore the organic farm on the premises, enjoy leisurely walks along the beach, or engage in the numerous water sports available. For those wishing to explore the surroundings, a variety of excursion options are available in and around Kovalam.

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Hotel rooms at a glance

The hotel offers 187 spacious, elegant rooms with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. There are premium sea view rooms (approx. 46 sqm) with balconies on the cliffs or with beach views, club rooms (recommended for Ayurveda guests) and suites on the cliff edge with sea views in the exclusive club wing. These rooms feature butler service, a separate lounge, club spa and pool, "The Café", and a library. The garden view and sea view rooms (approx. 44 sqm) are located a bit away from the main building near a mosque and a temple. Single rooms are double rooms for single use.

DBL garden view

approx. 44 sqm · garden view · terrace

SGL=DB Royal Club room

sea view · balcony

DBL Royal Club room

sea view · balcony

SGL=DB sea view

approx. 44 sqm · sea view · terrace

DBL sea view

approx. 44 sqm · sea view · terrace

DBL Premium sea view

approx. 46 sqm · sea view · balcony

SGL=DB garden view

approx. 44 sqm · garden view · terrace

SGL=DB Premium sea view

approx. 46 sqm · sea view · balcony

Club Suite

Customer ratings for The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

27 verified reviews by travelersOnly customers who have traveled with us are allowed to leave a review

4.5 Outstanding

96% recommend the hotel to others

4.5

Hotel

4.8

Service

4.8

Treatments

4.4

Board type

4.7

Wellness area

'Ayurveda retreat'
'seafront location'
'well-maintained'
'excellent cuisine'
'superb spa'
'tranquil atmosphere'
'friendly staff'
'luxurious rooms'
'professional massages'
'comprehensive service'

27 Results

Highly recommended hotel!

Bettina N.

March 2025

as a couple | 60 to 69 years | 12 - 16 days

Our first Ayurveda retreat was a complete success! The hotel is right by the sea and is very well maintained. The cuisine and the spa are great! We felt completely at ease and recovered very well.

Hotel

We had a very nice room in the Club House, which is highly recommended if you are doing an Ayurveda retreat. It is much quieter than in the main building. The daily menu is served here in the café, so you don't have to go past the excellent buffet set up in the main building... From the very first day, we had a butler who took great care of us and was never intrusive. He gave us good tips if we wanted to see something outside the hotel, then organized the driver (from the hotel in fancy, air-conditioned limousines) organized our laundry (everything came back like new!) and whatever we wanted. Our room had a balcony overlooking the sea and was very clean and comfortable. Beautiful marble bathroom with shower (great shower spray!!), enough space and hangers for our clothes, a very comfortable bed and the room was always at a pleasant temperature thanks to the AC. Outside it was approx. 31*. Our housekeepers were excellent and also came back in the evening when we were at dinner to change our towels, etc. The kitchen had implemented our Ayurveda plan, which she received from the local doctor (after the initial consultation), in an excellent manner. Everything was freshly prepared for us and the chef came to us almost every day to check that everything was ok. There was fresh fruit, delicious salads and Ayurvedic curries with some rice or millet, sometimes gluten-free, thin ciabatta with dip. Water and tea. Every morning we were driven in a kind of golf caddy to the spa area (within the hotel grounds), where we received our Ayurvedic oil massages for 90 minutes from very good physio-therapists. Afterwards we were wrapped up in fluffy bathrobes and picked up again. Wonderful!!! The pool in front of the club house is at least 20 meters long. There are lovely loungers and you can spend time there in a very pleasant, quiet atmosphere. The beaches are very nice, but not really inviting for swimming. You don't lie down on the beach with a towel either. Nobody does that there. All in all, it was an extremely relaxing vacation in a very nice atmosphere and both my husband and I lost 4 kilos in 12 days and never felt hungry! Of course, there were also daily yoga and meditation classes, a gym, table tennis, archery and tennis courts (although it was too hot for that). We can highly recommend a stay at the Keela Lovaram Hotel!

Service

All, really all employees are extremely friendly, helpful and unobtrusive

Treatments

The Ayurveda oil takes some getting used to at first because it smells very intense. It is obviously very good for detoxifying, but after three days I chose a slightly different smelling oil. My husband didn't mind it that much. Tastes are different! On the last day we treated ourselves to a Sweedish massage with aroma lotion. Super!

Board type

Everything excellent

Wellness area

Very nice spa area, great therapists

It was simply fantastic.

Tessa F.

December 2024

as a couple | 50 to 59 years | 12 - 16 days

It was an unforgettably beautiful trip, everything was perfect and better than I could have hoped for, we came back deeply relaxed and it will have an effect for a long time to come, the hotel is breathtakingly beautiful, the people so loving, friendly and helpful and the treatments a dream.