Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa

This my views for last year and this year and hopefully next year We went this year for a month and found there was a Festival in the village that played very loud music for most of the time. This was not in the Hotel, but ***** side it. The hotel is very popular with weddings and Meetings. We found the weddings really good fun, as if you get close to them, they invite you in, even to the meals and wedding. We found this very enjoyable indeed. The sea view from the hotel was very, very good, but the beach we feel is not that suitable for young children. In the reception, there is a manager, Renjini, who looks after guests with her team very well and is always available for advice if needed. It is so nice when you go into the main breakfast restaurant, to be greeted by a really big smile and handshake. Prasathuth.T.S (Photo 1) did this every morning and made us very welcome ***** with his colleague Blesson(Photo 2), who was so helpful. The staff(Photo 3) generally in this restaurant, were all very helpful with advice if you needed it. In the main swimming pool, there was a gentleman called Ganesan.P(Photo4) he is such an asset to the hotel as he is always there to help and adjust beds and shades all the time. The room service was very good and were a good team. The Laundry service, was very good, and were very good at ironing. Dr Raja Gopaaliyer is a very helpful and hands on CEO of the chain of Hotels. I quite often noticed him doing any job that he felt needed to be done, even to arranging flowers in reception. In the area around the hotel, there are quite a few restaurants and I feel I tried them all at least once. The best of these we felt was Ali’s Kitchen. It comes second to none for meals, especially Snapper and King Prawns. If you ever get a problem or need Travel advice or Tours or Money exchange, the shop and *** to go too is Young India. His shop is just next door to the hotel and is run by a *** called Raj(Photo 5 & 6). Raj is a *** of his word and does what he says he will do and knows all the good hotels and trips in and around India. He is very reasonable with any trips he books for you and offers great rates on money exchange. When I left, I felt I had made a good friend in Raj ***** with the Tu Tu driver Sam A month I will never forget, a fantastic experience and so many nice people.

We've just yesterday returned from a 3 night stay at the UDS, it being our final location on our tour of amazing Kerala (organised with Iris holidays). When we arrived in our spacious sea view room we discovered there was an issue with the AC unit leaking on my suitcase - thankfully I hadn't opened it at this point. Harish from reception swiftly got it sorted and as we wanted to extend our stay by some 6 hours he also arranged for that to happen at a reduced rate. So the situation was all happily resolved. We found the breakfasts to be varied, and that the breakfast restaurant staff were very courteous & efficient on the 3 days that we stayed. I feel previous visitors who've commented on the behaviour of the staff have been unnecessarily harsh. The staff we encountered were motivated & engrossed in their allocated duties and would still happily engage when I addressed them with 'namaste' and any other Malayalam I could remember!! The faces of the general cleaning staff would literally light up when you spoke to them. I do have one gripe however. On our final, extended day we opted to have a 'quick' lunch at the 'Pool side' bar & café. The 4 of us ordered a meal each, but the service was pitifully slow with each of our meals arriving individually, one at a time after the previous person had finished eating!!! I questioned the waitress about my order (cottage cheese wraps) & specifically asked that it wouldn't be spicy. Unfortunately it still was, and so accordingly I ordered some mayonnaise to calm it down. Again she moved at a snails pace & got preoccupied with serving drinks to another couple. When I saw the pot of mayonnaise left on the side by the pool side kitchen - which had been ignored by the waitress - I got up & went & retrieved it! Because of the delay with the food, I didn't have chance to check the bill at the time....the 4 alcoholic drinks for 3 offer also hadn't been honoured. On leaving the hotel & handing our key in, I did mention to Reception about the exceedingly slow service at the Pool side bar; which he said would be taken on board. Despite our experience with the Pool side bar (which had sufficient staff on duty, & the other couple ordering drinks were the only others present) we enjoyed an overall relaxing and pleasant stay at the UDS Hotel, Kovalam :)

As we conclude our 29-day stay at Uday Samudra Hotel in Kovalam, our second visit, we're once again impressed by the spacious, well-equipped rooms and amenities that met all our needs. The attentive and warm staff made our stay special. Adesh, our room attendant, greeted us with a bright smile and showed dedication to his work. Under Arun's supervision, he kept our room spotless. In the restaurant, Manager Mr. Prashanth and his team welcomed us each day. Team members like Devi, Sibu, Sahir, Kanchan, Supriya, Shirika, Athiru, and Feba provided attentive service, enhancing our dining experience. At breakfast, Sri Murugan's coffee was delightfully delicious. At the front desk, Mr. Subesh, the Front Office Manager, was cheerful and ensured our needs were met promptly. The entire team's efforts have made our stay enjoyable. We plan to return to Uday Samudra Hotel next January.

Beautiful sea view rooms, clean beach, Ayurveda massage, tasty nutritious breakfast, beautiful property, many restaurants-. I loved the experience, watched a beautiful sunset from the legendary Kovalam beach. Many swimming pools but people getting into them in track pants and t shirts!

We visited Kovalam as a family of four to attend a wedding at a nearby KTDC unit and decided to extend our stay for an extra day to relax, enjoy some family time, and indulge in the beautiful sea views and Kerala cuisine. Overall, I would rate this experience 5/5, but due to a few minor issues, I’m giving it 4.5 (but not possible so 4). What We Loved: Prime Location: The hotel is right by the beach, perfect for those looking to enjoy the sea. Thoughtful touches like brushes and water to clean off sand when returning indoors made our stay more comfortable. Dining Experience: The all-day restaurant, with a view of the sea and the refreshing breeze, was a highlight. We enjoyed tea, fresh lime, and onion pakoras—delicious snacks by the ocean. Smooth Check-in: Check-in was efficient, and despite our late arrival, the rooms were ready. We enjoyed a traditional Kerala meal at the Courtyard, and the staff was attentive and helpful. Room Comfort and Cleanliness: We booked two standard rooms with balconies facing the sea. Both rooms were neat, clean, and comfortable, with cane chairs on the balcony for relaxing. The bathrooms were well-maintained, and housekeeping was friendly and efficient. Breakfast: The breakfast at Grasshopper was fantastic, with live tea preparation and a large buffet featuring at least four traditional Kerala dishes. The staff was cheerful, attentive, and non-intrusive, making for a pleasant dining experience. Minor Issues: Bathroom Odor: One of our rooms had an unpleasant odor in the bathroom. However, the staff quickly moved us to a different room, which we appreciated. Renovation Noise: There was some disruptive noise from ongoing repairs in one of the rooms, which was bothersome as we intended to relax indoors. After raising the issue, we were moved to a third room, which was quiet and comfortable. The housekeeping staff was prompt and helpful in assisting with the move. Weather Disappointment: Although our room had a sunset view, the weather didn’t cooperate, and clouds blocked the full sunset. Conclusion: Despite a few minor setbacks, the hotel’s excellent location, attentive staff, and overall comfort made for a wonderful stay. I would definitely visit again and look forward to experiencing more of Kovalam’s beauty!

Week stay at Uday Samudra following a week completing the Golden Triangle. Needed this break to relax, enjoy the Kerala experience and beautiful surroundings. Excellent service from all the staff in the hotel and especially the housekeeping team including Cyril