Vizhinjam Rock-Cut Cave, located near the coastal town of Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram district( Near to vizhinjam police station ) This small yet significant cave is renowned for its ancient rock-cut sculptures and inscriptions, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts, archaeologists, and tourists.The Vizhinjam Rock-Cut Cave dates back to the 8th century AD and is believed to have been built during the reign of the Ay dynasty, a prominent ruling dynasty in southern Kerala. The cave temple reflects the early phase of Dravidian architecture and serves as an important relic of the region's ancient history. The sculptures and inscriptions found within the cave provide valuable insights into the religious practices, artistic styles, and cultural influences of that era.

A very interesting and peaceful ancient site near Kovalam. The Rock-Cut Shiva Temple in Vizhinjam is small but full of history and spiritual energy. Beautiful carvings of Shiva, Parvati, and Nandi inside the cave. Worth visiting if you love ancient Indian art and calm places.

The Rock-Cut Cave Shiva Temple is a very ancient and unique place carved entirely out of a single rock. Though the temple is quite small and there’s not much else around, its historical and spiritual significance makes it worth a quick visit. The peaceful surroundings and the divine presence of Lord Shiva add a special charm to this simple yet sacred site. 🙏🕉️

Easy accessibility,virtually no visitor, this ancient rock cut temple is a testament into history that Tamil architecture was prevalent in Kerala as well.

This place is One of most protected and valuable heritage to archeological department . This temple shows how people used to live and worship gods. Check out this heritage if you are passing through this area. No Entry Fee Wheelchair accessible entrance ♿✅ Waste bin ✅

The temple is believed to date back to the 8th century, constructed by carving into a single rock. Visitors are required to fill out an entry book before entering, with no additional formalities. It is noteworthy that this historical site falls under the purview of the Archaeological Department of India.

The Rock Cut Cave Shiva Temple is an architectural marvel nestled in the heart of a rocky landscape, providing a unique and spiritually enriching experience. Carved into the natural rock formations in 8th century, the temple's intricate design and historical significance make it a captivating destination for devotees and history enthusiasts alike. The temple's location amidst the serene surroundings adds to its charm, offering a peaceful retreat for meditation and worship. The cool, dimly lit interiors create an atmospheric and contemplative space, enhancing the spiritual ambiance. The ancient carvings depicting various deities and mythological scenes showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era, adding an element of cultural richness to the temple. The well-preserved nature of the rock-cut architecture speaks to the enduring legacy of this sacred site. Despite its historical value, the temple's accessibility may pose a challenge for some visitors due to its remote location. However, for those willing to make the journey, the Rock Cut Cave Shiva Temple offers a unique and rewarding experience, blending spirituality with architectural excellence in a setting that resonates with tranquility and historical significance. When I visited around 1 PM, I was the 3rd person on the day to visit it. People who know about it only visit there.

Hawa Beach in Kovalam is a perfect spot to chill with friends and family. The views are stunning and the atmosphere is so peaceful. Loved spending time here — it's clean, calm, and ideal for relaxing. The para sailing experience was the best! 😍 Definitely a must-visit if you're in the area.

Such a calm and refreshing place to just breathe and be. Hawa Beach felt like a hidden escape — less crowded, more peaceful, and full of natural beauty. I loved walking barefoot on the soft sand, listening to the waves, and watching the fishermen at work in the distance. The breeze was so soothing, and the whole vibe was unhurried and peaceful. If you’re someone who loves quiet moments by the sea, this place will stay in your heart.😇😍

The is the top ten beaches in kerala having moderatly flat seashore with blacksand backing up with lots of worldclass restorents. The kovalam beach has his iconic lighthouse which makes this beach more beautiful .The evening are more beautiful with breathtaking view .

One of the best beach ever saw in my life. The colour of the sunset from the beach will make you feel like god created that with help of AI. Also the view from the Lighthouse near the beach is extraordinary.

A great beach to watch the beautiful sunset. We’ve also witnessed fishermen’s catch using dragnets in the morning. That was awesome!

Hawa Beach really good you have lots of shops in the side of the shore where you can get fresh fish and enjoy the view of sea This place is so recommended for family and kids to enjoy their vacation or weekend

Lots of shops , a lovely Kashmiri jewellery shop on this stretch. Beach was high tide and you couldn’t even go on the beach. Rough waters. Many seafood restaurants

Worth to visit to explore the art from the heart of Indians (MAKE IN INDIA PRODUCTS)

Popular for their seafood speciality in Kovalam. The restaurant is housed under Taj Resort and is open to both residents & non-residents. Perched between the sea and the lagoon, it offers a fabulous view and ambience of dining by the sea. There is a private beach access from the restaurant too, but it's usually advised not to venture in as the tide can be strong. The food is delicious, we ordered grilled sea crabs in a traditional kerala style preparation. The service was a bit slow but the overall experience is worth the while. Prior reservation recommended.

Bait is hands down one of the best beachside dining experiences in Trivandrum. We ordered the Seafood Sampler, Lamb Pepperoni Pizza, and Classic Crème Brûlée—and every single dish was superb. The seafood was incredibly fresh and full of flavor, the Lamb Pepperoni Pizza had a delicious twist that made it stand out, and the Crème Brûlée was the perfect, indulgent finish to the meal. The ambience by the beach is unbeatable—relaxing waves, breezy vibes, and a beautifully set shack that makes you want to sit back and enjoy for hours. It’s the perfect spot to unwind with friends, family, or even for a cozy dinner by the sea. The service was just as impressive. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Overall, Bait offers the complete beach shack experience—great food, stunning ambience, and wonderful hospitality. A must-visit if you want to enjoy the best of seafood and good vibes right by the ocean.

As the other reviews say… a tranquil evening spent while watching the sunset and enjoying the sound of waves splashing among the well maintained lawns. The service was top notch, a special thanks to Mr Jyoti and Mr Suman for making sure we were well taken care of. Food was scrumptious, we are vegetarians and although it says famous for sea food… we had more than plenty of options to choose from and worth the price. Last but not the least- shout out to their celebratory chocolate cake- we had to eat inspite of being full. Amazing

Beautiful! Scenic! Brilliant food! We had a wholesome experience at this seafood restaurant of the Taj Kovalam which is very picturesque and calming. On arrival through the narrow lanes overlooking the backwater’s, You are greeted by the wonderful team, Mr. Clifton was very kind and made sure we were seated comfortably, he went out of the way to serve us the most delectable food and even surprised us with a personalised birthday cake. Love the place, food and service. Brilliant!

Just go for it blindly. You won’t regret. Everything is 10/10 / be it service/food/staff/view/ ambience/ gentry - 10/10 Staff - speak to anyone before hand if it’s anniversary / birthday / couple time - they will take care of the rest - Abhin, Sujit, Dheeraj - 10/10 - superb staff Thank you for everything. We will come again as often as it can be. Better than any place. Everything as compare to any place - quantity quality is top notch

Great dining experience that combines a fantastic location, good food and great service. Went for a dinner with family, we felt like we understood what we were paying for. (Clifton and Manas provided excellent service) We had the sea food sampler, french fries and the seafood nachos, all were really good. Even though they officially open for dinner at 7, they accommodated us from 6 15 itself. The views in the walk from the parking to the restaurant were stunning.

Went there for dinner and had the really good seafood plater (for one but enough for two). Sat in front of the ocean, good service. Nice experience.

Great spot for coffee and work/read with a view. The food is a hit or miss depends on the COOK! Small dishes for the price, but the problem is not the price, it is the service and kitchen! I ordered scrambled eggs with cheese. I repeated many times and with hand gestures to have the cheese IN the eggs. You don’t need me to end the story… you get it. The rest of our food came out wrong or overcooked. I just try not to send food back in kitchens I don’t know. We voiced our issues to the server who brought the manager. We asked for a salad (how wrong can you go with a salad) that is in the launch menu and were told that the cook don’t know how to make it as he is the morning cook (10:30am) and launch is at 11am. I will come back for coffee and work on the computer with a view. You won’t see me eating here. Go to German Bakery, Prawns Nest or Banana Leaf. Better service and quality food.

Had hot water lemon ginger honey - enjoyed it. Service is top notch. The location is the best in Kovalam.

The food is still amazing here with choices from the East, the West .. and Fusion. The view is nice on the beach and it’s a bit more chilled air than right at the beach. Compared to six years ago the service sucks. There is just one, nice waitress working there. The rest are grim looking men with belly and beard not being welcoming at all.

Excellent Place to Eat with a view. Very close to light house & beach

One of the loveliest restaurants on Kovalam Beach. The view is splendid especially for Sunset. The Budda bowl is absolutely delicious. The staff is very welcoming and pleasant. The prices are reasonable, and the restaurant offers traditional, fusion, and some western dishes as well. It’s my favourite restaurant on the beachfront.

Very good restaurant. People are nice and it's just good to be seated there in front of the oceans. Good cocktails and good fish !

We were a group of 13 ladies staying at this hotel for to weeks. Doing yoga on the roof terrace every morning. The staff were very friendly, helpful, service oriented and always had a smile on their face😊 We had a great waiter: Àjiťh Kàbådďi, he was there for us from breakfast to dinner. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with the best view to the beach. I really enjoyed staying there.

Absolutely bang on the beach with a stunning lighthouse view! We tried the English breakfast and it was really good. Loved it so much that we came back the next day for dinner and had butter chicken, which was delicious. Pineapple juice was too good .Great food and a fantastic location make it a must-visit!

Nice ambience, it’s right in front of the beach. The food was good, both the home made potato wedges/fries and the grilled king fish were great. The person at reception was not that polite. The place could have been cleaner.

Beatles Café in Kovalam is an absolute gem! I stopped by for a quick bite and ended up having one of the best experiences. Their coffee is rich, smooth, and brewed to perfection—exactly what you need with the sea breeze around you. The dark chocolate selections were equally impressive, with a deep, indulgent flavor that melts perfectly and leaves a beautiful bittersweet finish. The highlight for me was the pizza—freshly baked with a thin, crispy base and loaded with quality toppings. Every bite felt wholesome and full of flavor. It’s the kind of pizza you’d happily come back for! With great taste, good ambiance, and friendly service, Beatles Café is a must-visit spot in Kovalam. Perfect for anyone looking to relax with excellent food and a great cup of coffee.

I don't recommend the beef. I got food poisoning from a burger I ate there 2 weeks ago. That was my second visit since the first time I had butter chicken and that was delicious. The burger was also overpriced for the very small size. It was in between the size of an appetizer slider and regular burger. The menu said it comes with fries. They served 4 small potato wedges. Service is slow. There are young servers who barely speak English. One young boy who works there is shy and doesn't come by to check on you. I really like the restaurants layout and decor. The vibe is good. The food and service needs improvement. If it wasnt for the butter chicken I would've given 2 stars overall.

We were here a good time, the ambience is good and peaceful, beer is bad and and we have ordered a chicken fried rice that was also bad. I expected a little more food quality here. The price that we payed for beer here was 350 rupees and we are asked to put the beer bottles down on floor and not on the table

Beatles Café sits right on the seaside pathway at Kovalam Beach, offering a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea and the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. From the outside, it looks inviting—the whole café is designed with wooden interiors, giving it a rustic feel, and the seating arrangement is comfortable enough to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sea breeze. On ambience and location, the café scores well. Now, coming to the food—this is where things fell apart for me. We were two people, and we ordered: • Margherita Pizza (₹600) – Honestly, a big disappointment. The flavor was flat, the texture was off, and it didn’t taste like something worth even ₹200. If I had to rate it, it would be a minus one out of five. • Vegetable Sandwich (₹300) – Decent, I’d give it a three out of five. The sandwich itself was average, but the potato wedges served alongside were actually the star of the meal—crispy, seasoned well, and easily a five on five. The major downside? The pricing. We ended up paying around ₹1,100 for just these two items and left neither full nor satisfied. For that cost, the food should’ve been far more flavorful and substantial. What I did like, though, was the service. The staff were polite, attentive, and kept checking if we needed anything else. Service was quick, and that’s probably the one saving grace here. 🌟 Pros: • Lovely seaside location with views of the lighthouse. • Wooden, rustic seating that feels cozy. • Attentive and quick service. ⚠️ Cons: • Overpriced food with very poor flavor. • Quantity too small for the cost. • Ambience nice, but honestly, the vibe didn’t feel very “Beatles” or special—it felt like just another café. Rating: 2/5 – Go for the view and maybe a drink or some light snacks, but if you’re looking for a good meal, this might not be the place.

The place is wonderfully decorated and the menu very inviting. Food was great we had the veggie burger, we would’ve given this place 5 stars however, the male manager shouted at young female staff member a lot around the customers which made us feel very uncomfortable and ruined the atmosphere. From other reviews, I can see there has been comments about the attitude of the manager before..if this was fixed and manager conducted themselves in a professional manner they would have more positive reviews. Place could be great.

This restaurant is located on first floor on Light house beach Road. They have a vast range of menu items, that's why we chose it. The vegetarian food was not great but it was not too bad either. They have books placed right at the entrance to pick and read while eating. The restaurant is open with ocean breeze and fans helping you cool down after your walk. We stopped here for dinner. I liked the tandoori butter roti. The sea food was a bit better than the vegetarian items.

Great View, very close to beach! Average food, not worth the cost! Poor service and most of the items in the menu wasn’t available

The restaurant is located on the first floor and offers a spectacular view of the beach while having food. The food is decent. We ordered masala tea and ginger lemon honey tea , both were not so good. We also ordered omelette which was decent.

Really good restaurant facing the beach. Food is good and lots of options for coffee, juices and energizer drinks. I only had breakfast and it was good. In general the restaurants in this area are pricey.

Really nice cafe on the first floor with a sea view, away from the hussle and sellers whilst eating, great friendly staff, food all fresh and over 2 days we had various food from sandwiches to fries to pizza to rice to vegetables all very nice, we also recommend the filter coffee the best I've had since being in South India. The prices very good also.

Ideal for brunch. You’d come to this cafe specifically for European and American style specialties, including real brewed coffee, fresh juices, proper salads, and their famous rosti which is like a plate-size latke. I recommend all of these particularly the delicious Energizer juice which I had as a variation with carrot, ginger, and parsley. It’s second storey with a great view of the beach. The staff were very nice and super helpful at accommodating my restricted diet - and when I returned they remembered all the things I couldn’t eat. There’s free wifi and you can sit watch the waves and chill….

Right on the light house beach, kovalam, this is a pretty nice set up. Great ambience nice view of the sea, ocean breeze, friendly staff..in short a great place to hangout. But the food is not up to the mark. Its not that it tastes bad or something, but for the price its not worth. If they could just improve the food it would be one the best places to hangout at the beach.

I just wanted to take a moment to share my wonderful experience at your beachside dining restaurant. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere that immediately set the mood for a fantastic evening. I am truly grateful to Ms. Sashi for her exceptional service; she truly went above and beyond to ensure that my dine-in experience was both enjoyable and memorable. It’s not often that you come across such attentive and courteous staff who genuinely care about their guests' satisfaction. The atmosphere at your restaurant was incredibly uplifting and created the perfect backdrop for dining. The decor, the sound of the waves, and the gentle breeze all contributed to a memorable evening. It was absolutely worth every penny spent! Additionally, the live music from Sam was truly the cherry on top of a perfect evening! His talent and the personally curated playlist added an enchanting ambiance that complemented the experience beautifully. Kudos to the entire team for your hard work and dedication. It’s clear that you all put a lot of effort into creating a wonderful dining experience. I'm a very happy customer and can't wait to return! I will surely recommend your restaurant to my friends and family. Thank you once again for a delightful evening!

Had dinner at Tides and was amazing. The food was delicious and being out on the beach with the breeze was spectacular. It’s a must go if you’re in the area!

Went there for a wedding. The ambience and decorations were good but the food and service was just okay, nothing special. Maybe my expectations were too high because it's The Tides.

Went there with colleagues for company get together and dinner with our CEO. It was a very beautiful place and nice atmosphere and experience. Very calm. But I won't say the food was exceptional. It wasn't that kind of a 5 star experience. Just some fine dining experience. But still I liked it.

Beautiful setting at the sea shore with private beach . The staff was friendly though the cost of food and beverage is on the higher side is a place to visit . We enjoyed the view and the bite . The beer was chilled and awesome but the experience was impacted as the quality of wine was awful. Sediments in the bottle and after the staff saw that they gave us a bad wine to charge us for it was not acceptable so I would say that was disappointing. To all wine drinkers avoid this restaurant rather have a beer .

This is a lovely place for you if you want to have a lunch facing the pristine Kovalam beach …ideal for romantic couples, quiet family lunch …the sea definitely calms things down for you …the cuisine is pan Asian which includes Chinese Thai and Japanese …I would say Thai dominated the options …ordered fried rice , jasmine rice and Thai red curry in addition to Tom Yam soup …all the preparation did justice to the Thai cuisine …Hospitality shown by Mr Sujit is really praise worthy…Mr Pascal who is the chef of the cuisine paid a visit to ensure he gets a first hand feedback of the awesomeness he gives to the plate …overall a must visit if you’re on for a luxurious date in Trivandrum

The view is just breathtaking facing the Arabian Sea with an amazing menu.