We had a couple of problems when we arrived but the staff sorted them very quickly. The food is very good and reasonable in the restaurant. The room was clean and right by the pool / restaurant. The only downside is the pool surround is waiting for new tiles so it was a bit concrète and dusty. The staff makes this place and special mention to the concierge who took our cases both ways in a wheelbarrow. The position is great, 5 mins from restaurants and shops and only 15 mi s walk from the beer shop.

Lovely little hotel only 2 mins walk to the beach yet set back and beautifully quiet. Good food available all day in the restaurant and plenty of other restaurants nearby along the seafront and in the back streets. The pool is a welcome delight for a cool down, as swimming at the beach is not necessarily the safest. The staff were kind and helpful at all time. There's a Ayurvedic place 30 seconds away on the walk to the beach: no need to venture further than that for an excellent massage.

The closeness to the beach and nice restaurant/cafe .The staff are the best as if you come across a problem it is immediately dealt with ,which I haven't had in a 4 star hotel. The hotel is only a 2 star, so don't expect luxury .It's basic with a decent WiFi, which you have to reconnect to when you've been out, but it works .Basic british news on the TV and a reasonably kitted bathroom .Some are old, and some are refurbished, but they are usable .The pool is warm and in 37.temp you need it The food isn't overpriced, and it's tasty .There are 2 small cats which are allowed if you want to see them ...I requested to see them and they are lovely .With the views and the sea just 2 minutes walk away and the cheap price what's not to like .We have rebooked for Christmas as the staff are faultless, and nothing is ever too much trouble.

The floor area around the pool is dirty, and the pool itself has a few tiles missing, so it looks rather shabby but usable. The curtains are thin in the room, and the hotel is well lit outside room 104 , so we put bath sheets over the curtains so we could sleep.The fridge wasn't working but within 10 minutes another one was in the room.

Kovalam is only 30 minutes from the International Airport in Trivandrum. Hotel Thushara is a perfect place for relax. Silence, good food, clean water in the swimming pool. Short walking distance to the main beach. People from Thushara hotel can organize trips around, They organized for us a boat trip from Alleppey to backwaters cannals. Hotel staff is very helpful

It is not possible to reach the gate of hotel by a car. You must come by walk. Hotel staff helpt us to bring luggage

Wonderful people, nice room above the pool with balcony which was perfect for drying swim wear. The pool itself was amazing, towels always available and very quiet now we are towards the end of the season and being behind the beach front buildings. The beach itself was only a minute or so walk. Excellent value and we would definitely book again.

Any criticism seems unfair given the value.

Wonderful pool, a life saver in the March hot weather. Really helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable beds, great shower, clean all round. What more do you need? And value for money is second to none.

As others have pointed out, the direct route to the beach is only a couple of minutes, but isn't very nice (narrow, dark, water sometimes dripping on you), but there are other routes which don't take much longer. The direct route to the excellent Lonely Planet veggie restaurant also has its problems, mainly with smelly rubbish, but again there are other routes there. It wasn't clear what options there might be for lunch or dinner. It would be nice if there was information provided as to what times, and how to book this. But of course the beach side options aren't far away.

I had a great stay here. The hotel is a short walk from the beach and shopping/restaurant area. All staff took pride in maintaining the outside area including the pool and the room was spacious and clean. The man on reception was friendly and helpful. The wifi worked perfectly. I was so content that I extended my stay.

the welcome, the staff, the location tucked in a quiet place behind the (Hawa)beach, with all its amenities, cafes and shops. The clean pool, our room with its balcony, twin comfortable beds, wardrobe, ample storage for luggage, two chairs and occasional table.The extremely helpful staff go the extra mile. It was secure and safe, with a strongbox at front desk for valuables. Would stay there again.

Secluded, quiet and friendly. Restaurant serves a good and healthy variety of breakfast . They don’t participate in the Ayurveda “craze” of Kovalam.

First time difficult to find. Typical reasonable Indian hotel. When all or most rooms are occupied I don’t see how they are going to cope with the pool and the restaurant.

Simple clean good rooms. Lovely pool. Close to beach and shops and restaurants but quiet and calm . Great stripy swimming towels , very friendly staff. Handy restaurant in pool area. Definitely recommend.

Some more plants around pool and better freestanding parasols and more sun loungers. That’s just a niggle.