Santa Maria Hostel Kovalam

I had a wonderful stay at Santa Maria Hostel, Kovalam. The ambience was calm and relaxing, perfect for a peaceful getaway near the beach. The rooms were clean and comfortable, making the stay very pleasant. The food was delicious and felt homely, which added to the overall experience. A special mention to Kamal, who was extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The staff’s hospitality truly made us feel welcome. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kovalam!

Sreejith k Rajan

The hostel is located 1 minute from the beach, which means all entertainment, food and facilities. Thanks to this, I saved a lot of time. I also visited the lighthouse and adored the view. I stayed in this hostel twice on different dates, first in the dorm, the second time in a private room. I was satisfied with everything, the staff is very attentive to the guests, no matter what I asked, it was fulfilled or decided. It was ideal on a budget because it included breakfast, mostly Indian cuisine, like dosa and chapati, on a festive day there were dishes with eggs, drinks included coffee and masala tea, as well as fruits, mostly bananas. They always helped me with local guidance and luggage. I recommend Santa Mari hostel with pleasure🙂.

Gauhar Assylbekkyzy

Stayed at Santa Maria Hostel, Kovalam in a Non-AC private room with balcony for 4 nights. The stay was average overall. The bed was comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is good, and having an open kitchen is useful. However, room maintenance and water quality are major concerns. There was no wardrobe and no proper facility to keep clothes in the room. The table and drawer were dusty and not well maintained. The bathroom was manageable, but bathing water often contained sand and dirt, making it very difficult to use. There appears to be no proper water filter, and we had to wait for the water to clear before bathing. This was the main issue during the stay. Hot water was said to be available, but the tap in my room was faulty and was not fixed despite informing the staff. At check-in, no amenities were kept in the room, including a blanket; items had to be requested one by one. Breakfast options were very limited—only bread, omelette, and jam. If milk was available, tea was served with milk; otherwise, only black tea was provided. Overall, it’s a basic stay with friendly staff, but water cleanliness, room maintenance, and better breakfast standards need urgent improvement.

Tobin Roy

This place is a scam! The room was dirty, there were stains on the bed sheets. The view that they showed in photos is actually from the beach, its not visible from the hotel. Bathroom was dirty. There was no geyser and water was brown with lot of sand. It is a very shady place. There are so many good budget stays available in Kovalam that we realised later. Please save yourself from infections later on. We checked out from the place though we had to pay for the room.

Charu Lata

The manager and staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. My flight arrived in the middle of the night, and the manager quickly arranged a taxi, which I really appreciated. The overall vibe was laid-back and relaxing, making for a comfortable stay. I also loved the simple, healthy breakfast. A small upgrade to the bed sheets would further enhance the experience.

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