Light House Road, Kovalam Beach, Neyyattinkara, Kerala, 695521
What's nearby
Vizhinjam Beach - 19 min walk
Kovalam Beach - 5 min drive
Lighthouse Beach - 10 min drive
Hawah Beach - 11 min drive
Samudra Beach Park - 21 min drive
Getting around
Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 42 min drive
Dhanuvachapuram Station - 22 min drive
Kazhakuttam Station - 28 min drive
Parassala Station - 28 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort is a great choice for your beach stay in Neyyattinkara, putting you near activities such as scuba-diving, parasailing and windsurfing. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and body treatments. Offering a beachfront location, Palma serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a rooftop terrace, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
42 units
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Supervised childcare
Pets
Pets allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
WiFi and wired internet access in rooms*
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Supervised childcare
Children's menu
What to do
Yoga classes
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Shopping
Fishing
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Working away
Conference centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1995
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Library
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Double sofa bed
Premium bedding
Selected Comfort mattress
Free cot/infant bed
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
WiFi and wired internet for a surcharge
Phone
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Palma – This beachfront family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Palmshore Cafeteria – Overlooking the ocean, this café only serves light fare.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 2500
Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: INR 2500 (from 5 to 12 years old)
Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 3500.00
Christmas Day (25 December) gala dinner per child: INR 3500.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 3500
New Year's Eve (31 December) gala dinner per child: INR 3500 (from 5 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guest rooms for an extra charge
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2000 per vehicle (one way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Soma Palmshore Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Soma Palmshore Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Soma Palmshore Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Soma Palmshore Beach Resort?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Soma Palmshore Beach Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Soma Palmshore Beach Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Soma Palmshore Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Soma Palmshore Beach Resort and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Soma Palmshore Beach Resort also has a fitness centre and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Soma Palmshore Beach Resort?
Yes, Palma offers beachfront dining and garden views.
Does Soma Palmshore Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Soma Palmshore Beach Resort like?
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort is located a short 19-minute walk from Vizhinjam Beach.
Soma Palmshore Beach Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
4 Mar 2024
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
harshit
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 Aug 2023
Ok for a day stay
Tarun
Tarun, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
9 May 2023
Neetu
Neetu, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
26 Dec 2019
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.
Satish
Satish, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 Dec 2019
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.
Verified traveller
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Apr 2019
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.
stuart
stuart, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2019
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*
Patricia
Patricia, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Aug 2018
Anjana
Anjana, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2018
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 .
Paula
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
7 Apr 2018
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.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2018
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.
lucia
lucia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 Nov 2017
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
denise
denise, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 July 2017
Lohit
Lohit, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 May 2017
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.
Travel Freak
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Mar 2017
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 .
TANYA
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Feb 2017
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.
Jane
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Dec 2016
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.
guerbac
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2016
I can rebook
A Very Good experience while staying in this resort. Be it stay, staff or food, everything was nice
Sunil
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 Aug 2016
Harpreet
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Aug 2016
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.
Kishore Kanna
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 Aug 2016
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
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2016
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..
mahesh
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Apr 2016
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.