We have just returned from a great two week holiday in India. The hotel is basic but very clean and the staff are very helpful and friendly, always smiling! A tip about the beaches is to go to the little beach that is on the other side of the lighthouse. Only one fruit seller and one beach chair seller. If... more

We have just returned from 15 nights at the Sandy Beach Resort in Lighthouse Beach Kovalam Kerala. This hotel is in an excellent location(just behind the German Bakery/Lighthouse Restaurant) and is small, friendly, clean and has very helpful and friendly staff. On first arrival to Lighthouse Beach we were slightly confused as the Taxi driver seemed to just be taking... more

the hotel is basic but very clean. everything works , good shower (hot water) staff are very friendly and helpful it`s well worth the money and kerala is a great place to explore more

Hotel you get what you pay for,the friendly staff and 1st class service come free. haveing had breakfast on two occassions I will leave it to the crows you can eat in any other place(JUST AROUND THE CORNER)for about 100rups(£1.30) for full english,poetic license given.the beach is ok apart from the hawkers they became a problem after the 100th time... more

Flight The flight there was good. The flight back was a nightmare mainly because of the endless queues in the airport, you wont believe it until you see it, chaos. Hotel Although this is just a one star hotel, this is purely down to the lack of facilities, ie no pool etc. The hotel is located more or less on... more

We have just returned from a fortnights holiday at the Sandy Beach Resort Hotel in Kovalam. Although the hotel is very basic it is very clean and the staff are great. We had a fantastic time and can't wait to return. The rooms are basic but are kept very clean and the staff clean and change sheets and towels daily.... more

The hotel is small and basic but is very well kept. The staff are lovely. No pool but there is a lovely garden in which to eat breakfast. Superb position, only a few yards from Lighthouse beach, the restaurants, bars and shops. I stayed here with adults this year and it was perfect. I am going back this year as... more

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