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The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

India · Southwest India / Kerala · Kovalam

No. 3

Wellness & Beauty · India

4.6 / 5.0 Excellent

31 reviews

97% would recommend

Perfection!

Mansukh V.

Ayurvedic treatment programmes with breathtaking panoramic views of Kovalam’s famous coastline. A stylish, luxurious resort with an Ayurveda centre holding Green Leaf certification and specialists in Marma massage techniques, using medicinal herbs grown in the resort’s own garden.

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Pool

By the sea

Ayurveda doctor

Ayurvedic cuisine – dosha-appropriate

Ayurvedic cuisine

Sauna

Wi-Fi

Fitness room

Cure treatments on site

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Luxurious Relaxation

5 nights, Double Room with Garden View, Breakfast

from $533

from$533

Classic Ayurveda Treatment Programme

7 nights, Double Room with Garden View, full board

from $1,099

from$1,099

Lifestyle programmes (from 7 nights)

These Ayurvedic lifestyle programmes combine traditional treatments with focused relaxation and regeneration. Whether you are looking for classic rejuvenation, stress relief, beauty and skincare, or a programme tailored specifically to younger or older guests, the focus is on personal wellbeing, renewed energy and supporting physical and mental balance.

Wellness programmes (from 14 nights)

These more intensive Ayurveda wellness programmes focus on detoxification (Detox), weight loss and healthy ageing (Longevity). Special programmes for men's health and the needs of women aged 40 and over are also available: “Wealthy Health” and “Blossom @ 40”. Depending on the programme, individually tailored Ayurvedic treatments and dietary plans support regeneration, inner balance and lasting vitality.

Ayurvedic full board
Initial health and lifestyle consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor and yoga expert, including the creation of an individual dietary and treatment plan; an online consultation is available on request for up to 3 months after your Ayurvedic treatment programme
Daily Ayurvedic treatments (approx. 1.5 hours, or approx. 2 hours from 3 weeks), selected according to your focus and prescribed by the Ayurvedic doctor, such as Udvartana powder treatment, Pinda Sveda herbal compress treatment, Abhyanga oil massage or Pizhichil oil bath, Shirodhara oil treatment, Mukhalepam facial treatment, Njavarakizhi rice pouch massage, Netra Sekam eye treatment or acupuncture
Ayurvedic herbal medicine as part of the Ayurvedic treatment programme
Daily yoga and meditation (60'-90')
Discussion sessions with Ayurvedic doctors
Half-day tour of Trivandrum from 14 nights
Water and/or tea according to your dosha in the room
Transfers to and from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) (by prior arrangement)

Included in every package

Use of the pools and fitness studio
Participation in daily activities such as yoga, tennis and archery
All suite rates include transfers to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV).
Exclusive Club benefits when booking a Royal Club Room or suite: Club guests enjoy exclusive access to butler service, the living room, the library lounge, the Club infinity pool and café, as well as separate check-in and check-out in the Royal Club Lounge.

Booking information

Please note the contraindications for an Ayurvedic treatment programme.

The supplements for the compulsory Christmas and New Year’s Eve gala dinners are already included in the price shown.

Companions not having treatments are welcome and can be booked via Fit. You can also book additional days without a treatment programme.

Recommended for these health concerns

Back pain, High blood pressure, Intervertebral discs / spine, Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines, Migraine, Musculoskeletal system, Overweight / Obesity, Respiratory tract / Asthma, Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis, Skin / Allergies, Stress / Exhaustion

Ayurveda Healing Treatment Programme

14 nights, Double Room with Garden View, full board

from $2,729

from$2,729

The intensive Ayurveda treatment programme (from 14 nights) is designed specifically for guests with health concerns. It focuses on inflammatory and degenerative conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, spondylitis and spondylosis, as well as back, neck and joint pain. Traditional Marma and Kalari treatments support a holistic approach to pain management. Other areas of focus include mental recovery from stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep disorders and migraines, as well as recovery after COVID-19, with an emphasis on the immune system, respiratory health, neurological wellbeing and renewed vitality. Treatments are tailored to individual needs. A treatment programme of at least 21 nights is recommended for lasting regeneration.

Ayurvedic full board
Traditional welcome, including a welcome drink
Initial health and lifestyle consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor and yoga expert, including the creation of an individual dietary and treatment plan; an online consultation is available on request for up to 6 months after your Ayurvedic treatment programme
Daily Ayurvedic treatments (approx. 1.5 hours, or approx. 2 hours from 3 weeks), selected according to your focus and prescribed by the Ayurvedic doctor, such as Udvartana powder treatment, Pinda Sveda herbal compress treatment, Abhyanga oil massage or Pizhichil oil bath, Shirodhara oil treatment, Mukhalepam facial treatment, Njavarakizhi rice pouch massage, Netra Sekam eye treatment or acupuncture
Ayurvedic herbal medicine as part of the Ayurvedic treatment programme
Daily yoga and meditation (60'-90')
Discussion sessions with Ayurvedic doctors
Half-day tour of Trivandrum from 14 nights
Water and/or tea according to your dosha in the room
Transfers to and from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) (by prior arrangement)

Included in every package

Use of the pools and fitness studio
Participation in daily activities such as yoga, tennis and archery
All suite rates include transfers to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV).
Exclusive Club benefits when booking a Royal Club Room or suite: Club guests enjoy exclusive access to butler service, the living room, the library lounge, the Club infinity pool and café, as well as separate check-in and check-out in the Royal Club Lounge.

Booking information

Please note the contraindications for an Ayurvedic treatment programme.

The supplements for the compulsory Christmas and New Year’s Eve gala dinners are already included in the price shown.

Companions not having treatments are welcome and can be booked via Fit. You can also book additional days without a treatment programme.

Recommended for these health concerns

Back pain, Intervertebral discs / spine, Long Covid / Post Covid, Migraine, Musculoskeletal system, Respiratory tract / Asthma, Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis, Stress / Exhaustion

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel in detail

Hotel

Perched dramatically on a cliff, the historic five-star luxury hotel from the Raviz Group, The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel, stands on the rocky headlands of Kovalam, a coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Its white walls, red-tiled roofs and expansive sun decks offer magnificent panoramic views over Kovalam Beach and the sea. The 67-hectare resort is also home to historic Halcyon Castle, now Kovalam Palace, once the summer residence of the royal family of Travancore and now the official guest house of the Government of Kerala for state visits.

Food & Drink

Open 24 hours, The Terrace serves the best of Asian, European and Indian cuisine at its buffet, with exceptional views of the sea. Ayurvedic guests are served international dishes prepared according to Ayurvedic principles, individually tailored to their dosha. The open-air beach restaurant The Tides offers freshly grilled seafood specialities. The Sky Bar and The Bar provide inviting places to relax.

Wellness & Spa

The approximately 700 m² Favorite Kerala Ayurveda & Spa is led by several doctors, including Ayurvedic doctors, and supported by a professional team of therapists. It has received the Green Leaf Award from the Department of Tourism of Kerala, the highest award for authentic Ayurveda. Treatments are prescribed by the Ayurvedic doctor according to each guest’s needs and constitution. These may include Udvartana powder massage, Pinda Sveda herbal compress massage, Shirodhara oil pouring, Abhyanga or Pizhichil massage, Mukhalepam facial treatment and Njavarakizhi rice bundle massage. The herbs come from the hotel’s own organic greenhouse, and treatments take place in renovated, newly equipped consultation rooms and treatment rooms, both indoors and outdoors. A fitness studio, a yoga and meditation centre with a choice of yoga platforms and rooms, and a beauty salon are also available.

Leisure

Two infinity pools with breathtaking sea views. Activities on the resort grounds include archery, badminton, tennis, table tennis and billiards. Cookery classes and yoga sessions are also available. Explore the resort’s organic farm, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach or make the most of the many watersports on offer. For those wishing to explore the area, a wide range of excursions are available in and around Kovalam.

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Hotel rooms at a glance

The hotel has 187 spacious, elegant rooms with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Choose from rooms with Premium Sea View (approx. 46 m²), with a balcony on the cliffs or overlooking the beach; Club Suites, recommended for guests on an Ayurvedic treatment programme; and suites on the cliff edge, with sea views, in the exclusive Club Wing. These rooms offer butler service, a separate lounge, a Club Spa and pool, The Café and a library. The Garden View and Sea View rooms (approx. 44 m²) are set a little apart from the main building, close to a mosque and a temple. Single rooms are double rooms for single use.

Double Room with Garden View
44 m² · Garden View · Terrace
Double Room with Sea View
44 m² · Sea View · Terrace
Double Room with Premium Sea View
46 m² · Sea View · Balcony
Royal Club Room
Sea View · Balcony
Double Room with Garden View for Single Use
44 m² · Garden View · Terrace
Double Room with Sea View for Single Use
44 m² · Sea View · Terrace
Double Room with Premium Sea View for Single Use
46 m² · Sea View · Balcony
Royal Club Room for Single Use
Sea View · Balcony
Club Suite

Customer reviews for The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

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4.6 Excellent

97% recommend this hotel

4.7

Hotel

4.8

Service

4.8

Treatments

4.4

Food

4.7

Wellness area

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Es war wunderschön

Ghansham A.

September 2026

As a couple | 70–79 | 12–16 days

Alles war perfect

Alles war super.

M. L.

March 2026

As a couple | 50–59 | 12–16 days

Das Hotel, die Ayurveda Anwendung, das Personal und das Essen, alles war super. Das Hotel ist absolut empfehlenswert.

Wunderschönes Hotel mit fantastischem Ausblick

Stefanie H.

February 2026

Travelling alone | 50–59 | 4–8 days

Rahmenbedingungen Kein reines Ayurveda-Resort, sondern ein großes Hotel mit vielfältigem gastronomischem Angebot. Viele kulinarische Versuchungen (Buffets, Bars, Cafés) direkt auf dem Gelände. Eigenes Ayurveda-Restaurant vorhanden, aber räumlich und atmosphärisch nicht vollständig abgeschottet. Anforderungen an Gäste Hohe Disziplin und Eigenmotivation erforderlich, um die Kur konsequent einzuhalten. Praktische Anpassungen nötig (z. B. geeignete Kleidung wegen Ölbehandlungen, längere Wege zum Spa mit Buggy). Niemand trägt einen Bademantel zum Mittagessen, man sollte also seine Behandlungstageszeit mit Bedacht auswählen, da man die Ölkuren ja noch mindestens 2 Stunden einwirken lassen sollte. Praktische Einschränkungen Spa-Bereich liegt abseits, Transfer per Buggy notwendig. Niedriger Wasserdruck auf den Zimmern erschwert das Auswaschen der Öle nach Behandlungen. Gesamtbewertung Ayurveda Ayurveda-Kur grundsätzlich gut organisiert, aber weniger strikt und abgeschirmt als in spezialisierten Ayurveda-Zentren; daher eher geeignet für Gäste mit starker Eigendisziplin.

Hotel

Der Empfang an der Rezeption des Haupthauses erfolgt mit Muschelkette und einem Drink aus einer frisch geöffneten Kokosnuss. Das Personal ist ausgesprochen hilfsbereit. Wenn dem Europäer das indische Essen zu scharf ist, suchen sie engagiert nach Lösungen. Die Anlage ist groß und zunächst etwas unübersichtlich. Es gibt unzählige Gebäude, teilweise auch Baustellen, die nach weiteren Anbauten aussehen. Ein Bereich nennt sich Gästehaus, ein anderer Palast – und sieht auch genauso aus –, dazu kommt ein Clubbereich mit eigenem Pool, an dem Gäste aus dem Haupthaus nicht liegen dürfen. Außerdem gibt es natürlich das Haupthaus selbst. Die meisten anderen Ayurveda-Gäste waren im "Club" untergebracht, mit dem schöneren Pool und der perfekten Aussicht aufs Meer. Das wurde mir bei Buchung nicht angeboten. Das Zimmersystem sollte definitiv besser erläutert werden. Der Spa-Bereich liegt relativ weit vom Hauptkomplex entfernt, sodass man mit einem Buggy dorthin gefahren wird. Meistens wartet man nicht länger als fünf Minuten auf das nächste Fahrzeug. Insgesamt macht das Hotel einen sehr gepflegten und aufgeräumten Eindruck. Jeden Abend wird die gesamte Anlage mit Rauch gegen Ungeziefer ausgeräuchert. Ständig wird überall nicht nur gefegt, sondern auch werden die Fliesen geschrubbt – Sauberkeit wird hier wirklich großgeschrieben.

Service

Treatments

Ich hatte in meiner einen Ayurvedawoche relativ wenig Abwechslung bei den Massagen. Sie folgten immer dem Muster: erst Kopf-Nacken-Massage, danach Körper-Ölmassage, dann mit Wasser, Milch oder Buttermilch abgetupft oder übergossen. Die Ärzte haben sich jeden Tag nach meinem Befinden erkundigt und ich hatte eine Woche lang die gleiche Therapeutin, mit der ich im Wesentlichen zufrieden war. Am letzten Tag gab es ein "Beauty Treatment mit Facial". Das war irgendwie nicht so der Knaller, da wäre mir eine Massage lieber gewesen.

Food

Wer hier eine Ayurveda-Kur machen möchte, muss sehr willensstark und diszipliniert sein. Dieses wunderschöne Hotel ist kein reines Ayurveda-Haus, und überall locken kulinarische Versuchungen in Form von Buffets, Bars und kleinen Cafés mit frisch gebackenem Kuchen – alles direkt auf dem Hotelgelände. Für Ayurveda-Gäste gibt es zwar ein eigenes Restaurant auf einem Felsen über dem Meer, in dem speziell für sie gekocht wird, aber die Versuchung bleibt allgegenwärtig.

Wellness area

Das Haus hat verschiedene Zimmerkategorien und zugeordnete Pools. Nicht jeder darf an jeden Pool. Es gibt insgesamt zu wenig Liegen an den Pools. Die Kurabteilung ist zu Fuß zu weit weg, es fährt ein Buggy dorthin. Die Mitarbeiter und Ärzte im Spa sind gut ausgebildet und freundlich.

Location

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

India, Southwest India / Kerala, Kovalam

Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)

approx. 14 km / 25 min

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The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

Most popular facilities

Top offers matching your selection

Luxurious Relaxation

Included in every package

Booking information

Classic Ayurveda Treatment Programme

Included in every package

Booking information

Ayurveda Healing Treatment Programme

Included in every package

Booking information

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel in detail

Hotel

Food & Drink

Wellness & Spa

Leisure

Arrival

Good to know

Leela for Love

Additional information

Hotel rooms at a glance

Double Room with Garden View

Double Room with Sea View

Double Room with Premium Sea View

Royal Club Room

Double Room with Garden View for Single Use

Double Room with Sea View for Single Use

Double Room with Premium Sea View for Single Use

Royal Club Room for Single Use

Club Suite

Customer reviews for The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

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