We travelled from Varakal to Kanayakumari by taxi,stayed there overnight and next morning to Vinjhim Coconutbay-resort.Coconutbay's rooms were clean,well maintained and location was great.But the resort is more of like Ayurvedic treatment center and not much option for people who come for vacation.They don't serve alcohol in resort,neither they arrange for you.So that was disappointing.But we found out our way to enjoy the trip.There is a small restaurant outside the resort and the person who handles the place is Hari.He is a nice person and a great cook.We had delicious prons,chicken curry and fresh pineapple juice.The great thing is he arranged beer and it made the staying enjoyable.Christmas night we had dinner at Malatheeram a near by restaurant and it was nice.After staying 3 days we moved to Kovalam and stayed in Marine Palace.Room was clean.Kovalam beach is the best of all beaches in India.Most of the time we spent was near the sea beach .There are a lot of options for shopping.But you can ask for Indian price and bargain.

Coconut Bay- beautiful place, rooms are fine (India standard) but not fantastic or anything given the price we are paying (100 euro) Would expect a lot better at home. THE BIG WATCH OUT is that they do not serve alcohol. It is not written on the website etc and not that you would be skuling drinks or anything- just nice to have a glass with dinner! You can order wine at reception but you have to drink it in your room- feel a bit like a bold school child drinking wine from a mug! Anyway anyone that would like a glass of wine with dinner- unfortunately this is not the hotel for you, there are loads of beautiful resorts in this area and I would not recommend this place to anyone. (P.S food only ok and restaurant service extreamely slow)

Coconut Bay Resort was really a great experience and it was the first time I did Ayurveda and I must say: I will for sure do it again. Hotel was very nice and clean, surrounding was like paradise and the treatments have been very professional. Entire staff was really friendly and helpful and for the fact that the resort is small, we were treated like family members. For sure a place to recommend and price/service wise a more than good deal.

I paid over 1000 Euros for 9 day stay.
If the price is European standard, then of course I expect to be satisfied at European standards. Was I? No way.

Negative points
1) The whole place was full of bugs, especially flies. Not acceptable.
2) The restaurant forgot my orders a few times.
3) The female receptionist told me that I misheard my taxi charge as 500 rupees when
she claims she said 550 rupees. I can't possibly mishear FIVE HUNDRED and FIVE HUNDRED and FIFTY, later she even said I was asking for a discount. That was totally
annoying. I did not for a discount!

Positive points
1) Prepared me sandwich for free for my very early morning flight so that I can have it
on the way.
2) No room service charge (the restaurant was full of bugs so I had to stay home)]
3)Lovely flowers on the bed.