Trident, CochinvsThe Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
Both The Leela Kovalam Beach and Trident, Cochin are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Trident, Cochin ranks slightly better than The Leela Kovalam Beach. Trident, Cochin ranks #19 in Kerala with positive reviews from 2 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's.
Trident, Cochin
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
Bristow Road, Willingdon Island, Kochi 682003, India
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "This tasteful and stylish hotel, outfitted for both business and leisure travelers, is a low-rise, tile-roof building that wraps around a central courtyard." Full review
 "This dignified business hotel is quiet, tasteful, and replete with modern conveniences plus Kochi's most polished service." Full review
The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel
 Fodor's
 Hideaway Report
 Travel + Leisure
 Travel + Leisure
 Travel + Leisure
Kovalam Beach Road, Kovalam 695527, India
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The best-sited property in Kovalam is one of the most luxurious and the largest, too." Full review
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Golf carts take you around the property and there is a selection of four restaurants and bars to choose from.
93.0
 "Spectacular resort set on a bluff overlooking the Arabian Sea." Full review
 "The 188-key hotel has its own helipad, a world-class Ayurveda wellness center, three pools, several restaurants, and a Sky Bar with stunning sunset views." 
 "A luxury clifftop hideaway...with 188 guest rooms, the property has everything from garden-view rooms to cliffside villas with ocean views. There are even two presidential suites " 
 "Sitting on the banks of the serene Ashtamudi Lake, the 60-acre resort has beautifully designed guest rooms with custom-made toiletries that use natural essential oils and spacious balconies"