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Soma Palmshore Beach Resort

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

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Light House Road, Kovalam Beach, Neyyattinkara, Kerala, 695521
  • Vizhinjam Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lighthouse Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kovalam Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Sea Facing A/C (Single)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Sea Facing AC (Single)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Sea Facing A/C Cottage (Single)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Neyyattinkara

When you stay at Soma Palmshore Beach Resort in Neyyattinkara, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Kovalam Beach and Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. .This beach resort is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Vizhinjam Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lighthouse Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Vizhinjam Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hawah Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kovalam Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Samudra Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Dhanuvachapuram Station - 22 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Afsal Fastfood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Santana Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ustad Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Soma Palmshore Beach Resort

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Kovalam Beach
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Somatheeram. Services include facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Satellite programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, supervised childcare, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Palma, a beachfront restaurant which features a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Palma - This beachfront family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Palmshore Cafeteria - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Palma
  • Palmshore Cafeteria

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2500 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 3500.00
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 3500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2000 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Palmshore
Palmshore Beach Resort
Soma Beach Resort
Soma Palmshore
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort Neyyattinkara
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort
Soma Palmshore Resort
Soma Resort
Soma Palmshore Beach Neyyattinkara
Soma Palmshore Neyyattinkara
Soma Palmshore Beach
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort Resort
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort Neyyattinkara
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort Resort Neyyattinkara

Soma Palmshore Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved it here!

The hotel is really lovely - we had a huge sea view room with balcony - toiletries & hairdryer provided and an enormous fridge. The hotel is immaculate and the garden & pool are beautiful. The staff are so welcoming and friendly but professional and the breakfast & meals are delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

harshit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was really beautiful,.light house and sea was clearly visible from the balcony, two downsides were that there was crack in the bathrooms door and the telephone for the room service, restaurant eas not working properly

6/10 Okay

Tarun

Disliked: Amenities
Ok for a day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Neetu

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Satish

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Unsatisfied for cost paid.

Recently stayed at Soma Palmshore, Light house Road, Trivandrum from 23 Dec 2019 to 26 Dec 2019 and my overall experience was unsatisfactory considering I paid Rs.6000/- per unit per night. Had booked 2 standard sea facing AC units 115 & 116 and the rooms were quite shabby to begin with. The pictures put up at hotels.com are quite misleading to begin with. The hotel is pretty old and is in need of some serious maintenance. To begin with there is no lift to reach the rooms. So if you have old parents with you, the stay is going to become horrible as they have to climb up stairs. The door lock of one of the unit was troublesome, one room had a chain type flush system, both rooms had no Wi-Fi and service is just OK. The hotel does not have a stretcher and wheel chair and one of the cleaning staff collapsed in one of my room and evacuating her took some serious effort and involved calling about 6-7 people from the hotel staff. Restaurant food is decent and some dishes like Chole Batoore, Puri Bhaji etc were good for complimentary breakfast. The staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful but that did not cover up for their unprofessionalism. Will rate the overall experience as 4 on a scale of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The bedroom was fine. There was a balcony and near to the beach. The bath room was in a state of disrepair and needing a deep clean with bleach. Tiles in bathroom really needed to be cleaned. Linnen and towels could have bèn cleaned better. The dining room was basic however the food was a good quality.after we got to know the staff they were friendly and helpful. Food in dining room was good and reasonably priced. We had a massage organised by the hotel, this was good value. I had a yoga class which was great. We would return here.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Loved the gardens, the view and the temperature of the swimming pool, it was a good stay for the price we paid. The hotel is slightly dated but would only need a few changes to make it stunning as the location, a few minutes walk from lighthouse beach and you have your own Private beach is a plus. We felt there’s lots of staff around the hotel which could be updating things when they seem to have very little to do at times. The hotel is very clean which is the main thing, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable stay

Rooms comfortable, however the A/C was very noisy but we couldnt live without it. There is a kettle in the room which is totally unnecessary as there are no mugs or tea making equipment - we were told to just order room service which is very reasonable price. Food in the restaurant was good and the staff very helpful and attentive. Reception staff also very helpful - quickly changed our room in the middle of the night when we had a problem with the local wildlife. There is no hairdrier in the room but one was quickly available when I asked Reception. There is a super swimming pool with sunbeds and towels available and a willing pool boy to help put up umbrellas. The location is great with a beach on the doorstep down steps and a short walk to Lighthouse beach with all the shops and restaurants. It is a steep hill back to the hotel but a local tuc-tuc costs a very reasonable 100R. Overall it was good - I particularly enjoyed the yoga - but it is all a bit shabby and with some decoration and upgrade it could be 5*
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Anjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautifully located Hotel .

Great hotel with incredible views. The rooms are comfortable with a large balcony . However the bathrooms need a complete overhaul . The decor needs upgrading . However the location with private beach beautiful gardens and pool with walking distance to local restaurants public beach and tourist shops makes up for the dated decor . The massage spa gives fantastic value for money with wonderful services. The food was varied , very tasty and also good value. The staff could not do enough to help you. Checkin was quick and simple. Minor downside no safe in room nor fridge. However fridge was quickly supplied when requested for storage of medication. Overall we would recommend this hotel as good value and would stay there again. Would also consider booking the cottage if available .

4/10 Poor

Carol, New Zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired Bathroom and Room Functional

The bathroom was small and tired and not clean i.e. stained shower tray and hair in plug hole. Room itself was ok but didn't have anywhere to put suitcase, no wardrobe, not tea/coffee facilities. The room had a balcony overlooking the beach which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

lucia, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful beach view

Tucked out of the way in a beautiful beachside location, this fairly informal hotel with helpful staff is off the beaten track and an oasis if you want peaceful relaxation. Pleasantly weather-beaten with an airy spa on the top floor offering Ayurvedic treatments and yoga. Lovely garden and pool just above the beach. Pleasant balcony restaurant - just don't expect haute cuisine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

denise, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

don,t expect to much and you will be ok

what expected in need of a refurbishment room nice cleaned every day noise from generator kept awake at night breakfast very good
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Lohit

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Travel Freak, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent hotel in a vantage location near lighthouse

Hotel is in vantage location close to Kovalam beach, light house and beach. The Ayurveda facilities, pool, private beach, sea facing balcony, cooperative and helpful staff made our stay memorable.

8/10 Good

TANYA, ENGLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVELY HOTEL AND VERY NICE HOLIDAY

WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR HOLIDAY .VERY GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY .ALL THE STAFF WERE DELIGHTFUL COULD NOT DO ENOUGH FOR US .ESPECIALLY MR DHANEESH ,R SIVARAJ AND RESHMA.WE WOULD RECOMMEND TO OUR FRIENDS .

8/10 Good

Jane, UK Worthing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location with private beach.

We enjoyed our stay here relaxing in the pleasant warm pool and on the private beach, although the waves are huge so swimming is not recommended. The cottages are very sweet and worth paying more for as they are larger and have a fridge, mosquito nets and a sitting area inside as well as out. The restaurant had a lovely setting overlooking the sea and the breakfasts and snacks were very nice though there is no pool service. The pool is very pleasant but could do with more sunbeds and sunshades. There were shaded areas in the garden though. The hotel is up a steep hill on the edge of the town and there are many steps down to the pool and beach. It is very close to Lighthouse beach with all its shops and excellent restaurants. Not really suitable for children as sea not safe and pool is small and has many rules.

8/10 Good

guerbac, moscow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay!

Pros - Great front of house staff; room clean and large with a great view; restaurant food is 5*; great pool and private beach. Cons - A/C was intermittent (although I never ask for it to be looked at and fixed) and the sun beds could do with updating.

10/10 Excellent

Sunil , New Delhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I can rebook

A Very Good experience while staying in this resort. Be it stay, staff or food, everything was nice

6/10 Okay

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Kishore Kanna, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for relaxation but little far from city

It is a nice comfortable place to stay. But if you are interested in visiting places like zoo, temple and place you have to travel. But if it is for relaxation it is a best place to stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible managerial show

We thought nice to start with then found we never got what we ordered electricity in room was sub standard and dangerous the massage packages were cut short and not really proper massages on leaving we were detained having to pay for meals we didn't get massages that were short and not fulfilled after manager had told us we would only pay what we received then causing a scene as we had our taxi waiting he locked the gate forcing us to pay unsigned bills otherwise would have lost our flight

10/10 Excellent

mahesh, new york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Excellent villas, nice beach view, walking distance to beach, shopping. Very helpful staff, tasty food. Hope the hotel includes local items during breakfast. Overall great place to stay..

8/10 Good

Michelle, Schaumburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and helpful

I chose this hotel because it had a pool and "private" beach that I thought might be more comfortable for sunbathing. (Turns out I would have preferred to stay at the main beach as tourists were quite comfortable there.) Pluses: The room was very large, the ac always cold, good hot water in the shower. Drinking water provided as well as a water dispenser in the lobby where I filled my water bottle and saved some plastic. Excellent service at breakfast and they would make me masala dosa or banana pancakes at no extra charge. Staff was always helpful and friendly. Not so great: bathroom is tight, older, and some of my shower tiles were corroded so water from the shower leaked into the bathroom floor. Nice balcony facing the ocean but as the ac unit blows out hot air out there you never want to sit there unless you turn your ac off. Pool water was hot and not refreshing. Steep 5-10 min walk up from the main beach and at night has some dark spots. As I was alone I was a bit concerned but was never bothered.