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Ayurveda and panoramic views on the coast of Kovalam

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.

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel, is set on a picturesque cliff overlooking Kovalam Beach. This stylish resort combines luxurious comfort with an excellent Ayurveda centre, where authentic treatments use herbs grown on site. Unwind with wellness experiences and a varied culinary offering in a truly unique setting.

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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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Top offers matching your selection

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

31 verified reviews by travellersOnly customers who have travelled with us are allowed to leave a review

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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It was wonderful

Ghansham A.

September 2026

As a couple | 70–79 | 12–16 days

Everything was perfect

Everything was great.

M. L.

March 2026

As a couple | 50–59 | 12–16 days

The hotel, the Ayurveda treatment, the staff and the food were all great. The hotel is absolutely recommendable.

Beautiful hotel with fantastic views

Stefanie H.

February 2026

Travelling alone | 50–59 | 4–8 days

Setting Not an Ayurveda-only resort, but a large hotel with a wide range of dining options. Plenty of culinary temptations (buffets, bars and cafés) right on the grounds. There is a dedicated Ayurveda restaurant, but it is not completely separate in terms of location or atmosphere. What guests need A high level of discipline and self-motivation is needed to stick to the treatment programme. Practical adjustments are necessary (for example, suitable clothing for oil treatments and longer journeys to the spa by buggy). Nobody wears a bathrobe to lunch, so it is worth choosing your treatment times carefully, as the oils should be left on for at least two hours. Practical limitations The spa is some distance away, so you need to travel there by buggy. Low water pressure in the rooms makes it harder to wash off the oils after treatments. Overall assessment of Ayurveda The Ayurveda treatment programme is generally well organised, but is less strict and secluded than at specialist Ayurveda centres. It is therefore better suited to guests with strong self-discipline.

Hotel

At reception in the main building, guests are welcomed with a shell necklace and a drink from a freshly opened coconut. The staff are exceptionally helpful. When Indian food is too spicy for a European guest, they make a real effort to find a solution. The grounds are large and initially a little confusing to navigate. There are countless buildings, some of which look like they are still being extended. One area is called the guesthouse, another the palace – and it certainly looks the part – and there is also a club area with its own pool, where guests staying in the main building are not allowed to lie by the pool. Then, of course, there is the main building itself. Most of the other Ayurveda guests were staying in the “Club”, with its more attractive pool and perfect sea views. This option wasn’t offered to me when I booked. The room options should definitely be explained better. The spa is quite a long way from the main complex, so a buggy takes you there. You usually wait no more than five minutes for the next one. Overall, the hotel feels very well cared for and tidy. Every evening, the entire grounds are fumigated with smoke to keep pests away. Everywhere is constantly being swept, and the tiles are scrubbed too – cleanliness is clearly taken very seriously here.

Service

Treatments

During my week of Ayurveda treatments, there wasn’t much variety in the massages. They always followed the same pattern: first a head and neck massage, then a full-body oil massage, followed by dabbing or pouring water, milk or buttermilk over me. The doctors asked how I was feeling every day, and I had the same therapist for the whole week. I was generally happy with her. On the last day, I had a “beauty treatment with facial”. It wasn’t really that great; I’d have preferred a massage.

Food

Anyone wanting to follow an Ayurveda treatment programme here needs plenty of willpower and discipline. This beautiful hotel is not an Ayurveda-only property, and culinary temptations are everywhere, in the form of buffets, bars and little cafés serving freshly baked cakes – all within the hotel grounds. Ayurveda guests do have their own restaurant on a rock above the sea, where meals are prepared especially for them, but temptation is still all around.

Wellness area

The hotel has different room categories, each with access to designated pools. Not everyone is allowed to use every pool. Overall, there aren’t enough sun loungers by the pools. The treatment area is too far to walk to, so a buggy takes you there. The spa staff and doctors are well trained and friendly.

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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