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title: "Coco Beach Resort vs KTDC Samudra Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Coco Beach Resort or KTDC Samudra Resort in Kovalam? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/coco-beach-resort-kovalam-vs-ktdc-samudra-resort-kovalam/
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retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Coco Beach Resort vs KTDC Samudra Resort

Both are in Kovalam, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★
## [Coco Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/coco-beach-resort-kovalam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1297427/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★
## [KTDC Samudra Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ktdc-samudra-resort-kovalam/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1735781/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 450 m apart.

### Choose KTDC Samudra Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.0)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (13 / 6)

### Why is Coco Beach Resort better than KTDC Samudra Resort?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is KTDC Samudra Resort better than Coco Beach Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (213 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×21)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 37 vs 27) (+10)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Coco Beach Resort | KTDC Samudra Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Location | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 6.2  (+0.4) | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.2  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.3  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 213  (+203) |
| Rank in Kovalam | top 37% | top 11%  (+26%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.0 km  (−380 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 80 m | 110 m |
| To public transport | 850 m  (−80 m) | 940 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 13  (+7) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km  (−340 m) | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 64 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 21  (+11) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

450 m apart

Coco Beach Resort: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Thiruvananthapuram Train Station: 850 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 11 km, beach: 80 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

KTDC Samudra Resort: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Thiruvananthapuram Train Station: 940 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 11 km, beach: 110 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kovalam

[Kovalam weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/kerala/kovalam/weather)

## Coco Beach Resort or KTDC Samudra Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Coco Beach Resort or KTDC Samudra Resort?

They are evenly matched. Coco Beach Resort is stronger in public transport; KTDC Samudra Resort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Coco Beach Resort or KTDC Samudra Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Coco Beach Resort is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for KTDC Samudra Resort.

### How far apart are Coco Beach Resort and KTDC Samudra Resort?

The two hotels are 450 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/coco-beach-resort-kovalam-vs-ktdc-samudra-resort-kovalam/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/