Have just returned from a months stay a Sandy Beach Resort. Very clean and basic, breakfast was always enough. The whole area of Kovalam beach was compact and as the other reviewers say, the crows in the morning allways beat the alarm clock by at least 2 hours. Most of the food places were very good, but the same item... more

Having been to Goa several times I expected Kerala accomodation to be even more basic but I was pleasantly surprised. Tha Sandy Beach is small but very well run. The rooms are basic but clean and there is a ceiling fan which keeps you cool at night. The shower was one of the better showers I have experienced in India.... more

A clean, no-frills budget place very conveniently located just behind the centre of Lighthouse Beach. Fan only, no a/c, but I didn't feel it was needed. Hot water in theory only at certain times, but obliging staff turned it on when requested. Rooms have their own little sit-out area, plus there's a shady garden and a rooftop patio area. No... more

I found this basic but simple, clean and very close to the beach - staff were friendly and helpful. Might be cheaper booking yourself - there are web and email addresses if you google. but I got a good package deail last year - 3 weeks for £600 and no single supplement! Things I wish I'd known: I took a... more