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4- and 5-star hotels in Kollam
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Kollam, from a 5-star houseboat on Ashtamudi Lake to 4-star resorts and homestays on Munroe Island. It is for couples, families and business travellers choosing where to base a backwater or coast stay.
Staying in Kollam
Kollam's identity is tied to Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar wetland whose eight arms shape the landscape, and the city's skyline mixes old churches, temples and mosques with modern buildings. The Thangassery lighthouse looks over the Arabian Sea, while the Tangasseri area keeps traces of its Portuguese and Dutch past. The listed hotels sit out in the backwater and coastal belt rather than in the commercial heart: addresses gather on Munroe Island, along Ashtamudi Lake, and at Karunagappalli, South Paravoor, Chavara, Thevally, Karicode and Uliyakovil, between 3.7 km and 31 km from the centre.
That spread shapes who each place suits. Couples and short-break travellers gravitate to the lake and island stays, where houseboats, canoes, gardens and water views set the tone. Families do well where family rooms, babysitting service, playgrounds, kids pools and swimming pools appear, and business travellers are better served by properties with business centres, express check-in and restaurants. For a city-centred trip, the closer addresses around Karicode and Uliyakovil put you within a few kilometres of the centre, while the Munroe Island cluster trades convenience for canal-side quiet.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats
Thevally Mathilil P.O. Kollam, Kollam, India
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star houseboat stay on the water outside Kollam, with a terrace, a library and a minibar on board. Couples and small groups who want a quiet, slow-paced base for the backwaters fit best here, and the free wifi and luggage storage keep a short stay simple. The property sits 5.5 km from the centre.
See Raviz Mahayana Premium HouseboatsVenice of Munroe
Panambu Manakkada Road Mundro Garden Road, Kollam, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet 6.1 km from Kollam, this 5-star property gives guests a garden, a fireplace and a canoe, with fishing on hand for slow afternoons. Air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking cover the practical side. Best suited to travellers who want a calm, outdoor-oriented stay and are happy to be outside the city core.
See Venice of MunroeLeela's Arcade
Karunagappalli, Kollam, India
Why stay hereLeela's Arcade is a 5-star address in Karunagappalli, 15.6 km from Kollam centre, which makes it a practical choice for guests whose plans lie in that direction rather than in the city itself. Those wanting a straightforward upscale stopover in the area will find the class rating the main draw.
See Leela's ArcadeAquaserenne
South Paravoor Post Office Kollam 691301 Kerala, Kollam, India
Best for: Drivers
- Car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star property 13.7 km from central Kollam, with a restaurant on site and room service, plus bicycle hire for getting around at your own pace. Laundry service and a safe add convenience.
See AquaserenneJeena Motel
Below Karicode Overbridge Opposite To Kairal Ford Car Station, Kollam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereClosest to the centre of the hotels here at 3.7 km, Jeena Motel runs a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, so late arrivals and odd hours are easy. Air conditioning and free wifi cover the basics, and the long facility list includes a business centre and family rooms. A sensible pick for travellers who want to be near town and keep things practical.
See Jeena MotelHotel Hillway Park
State Highway 1, Kollam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn State Highway 1 but 31 km from Kollam centre, Hotel Hillway Park is for travellers whose plans lie along that road rather than in town. A restaurant, a bar, a pool bar and a picnic area give the day some shape, with air conditioning and free wifi throughout. Lifts, family rooms and free car parking make it workable for groups arriving by car.
See Hotel Hillway ParkMariyalayam Munroe Island Residency
Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency, Kollam, India
Best for: Business trips
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Munroe Island 4.8 km from Kollam, this 4-star residency pairs a library and a game room with canoeing, boating and water sports on the water around it. A restaurant and room service mean meals are handled. Families and active guests who want the island's waterways as the main event will get the most from it, with a playground for younger children.
See Mariyalayam Munroe Island ResidencyMunroe Meadows
Munroeisland Chittumala Road Munroeisland Nenmeni, Kollam, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereMunroe Meadows is a 4-star island base 6.3 km from the centre, with canoeing, fishing and diving on the doorstep and a garden for the quieter hours. Pets are allowed, there is free car parking and free wifi, and rooms have air conditioning. Suited to outdoorsy travellers and guests bringing a pet along.
See Munroe MeadowsBliss Homestay Munroe Island
Aleena Manzil Nenmeni Munroe Island Kollam Aleena Manzil, Kollam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star homestay on Munroe Island, 5.8 km from Kollam, with a swimming pool and a terrace among its facilities. Air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking make it easy to settle in, and family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available. Good for families and couples who want a pool and a homely setting on the island.
See Bliss Homestay Munroe IslandMunroe Heritage Inn
Pullanthara Villimangalam West Mundro Island, Kollam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereThis 4-star inn on Mundro Island, 6.5 km from Kollam centre, brings a jacuzzi, a fireplace and a lake setting together, with canoeing, fishing and diving also listed. A bar, breakfast and room service cover the day, and free wifi and free car parking are included. It suits guests who want comfort and water-based activities in one island stay.
See Munroe Heritage InnQuite and peaceful
Kaithakody Big Banyan Tree, Kollam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereNamed for its quiet, this 4-star property 5.7 km from Kollam has a garden, a terrace and a fireplace, with a kitchen and a washing machine for longer stays. A swimming pool and views of lake and river are part of the setting. It fits families and self-catering travellers who want space and calm outside the city.
See Quite and peacefulTraditional Kerala Home
Uliyakovil Uliyakovil Road Punthalavila Tharavadu, Kollam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star traditional Kerala home 4.1 km from Kollam centre, with a garden and a kitchen among its facilities. Air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking are provided, and pets are allowed. Guests who want a homely, heritage-style base close to town, and who may be travelling with a pet, are the natural fit.
See Traditional Kerala HomeViraj Retreat
Hotel Viraj Retreat, Kollam, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereViraj Retreat is a 4-star hotel 7.9 km from central Kollam with a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar, so exercise and meals are both covered on site. Air conditioning, room service and free car parking round it out. It suits guests who want a workout and an evening drink without leaving the property.
See Viraj RetreatLavilla Lake Resort And Restaurant
Thekkumbhagam Madathil Junction Chavara, Kollam, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star lake resort 6.1 km from Kollam, with an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a spa, plus a restaurant and a cafe. Shuttle service and free car parking help with getting there, and wedding services and a banquet space are available. Families and guests combining a pool-and-spa break with a lake setting are the best fit.
See Lavilla Lake Resort And RestaurantGolden Star
6 Chamkkada Golden Star, Kollam, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGolden Star is a 4-star hotel 6.3 km from Kollam centre with a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking keep the stay easy, and a business centre and banquet space serve working travellers. A solid choice for guests who want dining and services under one roof near town.
See Golden Star
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 5.5 km |
| Venice of Munroe | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.1 km |
| Leela's Arcade | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 15.6 km |
| Aquaserenne | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 13.7 km |
| Jeena Motel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.7 km |
| Hotel Hillway Park | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 31.0 km |
| Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency | ★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 4.8 km |
| Munroe Meadows | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 6.3 km |
| Bliss Homestay Munroe Island | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 5.8 km |
| Munroe Heritage Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 6.5 km |
| Quite and peaceful | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 5.7 km |
| Traditional Kerala Home | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 4.1 km |
| Viraj Retreat | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 7.9 km |
| Lavilla Lake Resort And Restaurant | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 6.1 km |
| Golden Star | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 6.3 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Bliss Homestay Munroe Island lists family rooms and a swimming pool, and Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency adds a playground, game room and babysitting service. Jeena Motel offers family rooms, a cot, high chairs and babysitting service, while Lavilla Lake Resort And Restaurant has a kids pool, outdoor pool and spa.
Bliss Homestay Munroe Island · Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency · Jeena Motel · Lavilla Lake Resort And Restaurant
On the water
Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats is a 5-star base on the water 5.5 km from the centre. Munroe Meadows, Munroe Heritage Inn and Bliss Homestay Munroe Island all name Munroe Island in their addresses, with canoeing, fishing and lake or river settings among their facilities.
Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats · Munroe Meadows · Munroe Heritage Inn · Bliss Homestay Munroe Island
For business
Hotel Hillway Park pairs a business centre with banquet and conference facilities, restaurants, a lounge and lifts. Viraj Retreat and Golden Star add business centres, express check-in and room service, and Jeena Motel has a business centre, banquet space and currency exchange.
Hotel Hillway Park · Viraj Retreat · Golden Star · Jeena Motel
Closest to the centre
Jeena Motel sits 3.7 km from the centre below Karicode Overbridge, and Traditional Kerala Home on Uliyakovil Road is 4.1 km out. Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency is 4.8 km away and Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats 5.5 km, so these four keep you nearest the city.
Jeena Motel · Traditional Kerala Home · Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency · Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kollam is well connected by rail, with Kollam Junction railway station served by trains from major Indian cities including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Chennai. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, about 70 km south; from Gurugram there are direct flights to Trivandrum, from where you continue by road or rail, or you can fly to Kochi and travel on. By road, Kollam lies on National Highway 66 with regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. Within the city, auto-rickshaws and local buses are the main modes of transport, and ferries across Ashtamudi Lake connect to parts of the backwater region.
When to go
The best time to visit Kollam is between October and March, when the weather is pleasant for exploring the backwaters and the coast. The monsoon months from June to September bring heavy rainfall, which can disrupt travel but also makes the landscape lush. The Ashtamudi Lake and Munroe Island are particularly beautiful during the post-monsoon season, which suits the island and houseboat stays on this shortlist.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Kollam centre?
Jeena Motel is closest, 3.7 km from the centre, below Karicode Overbridge opposite the Kairal Ford car station. Traditional Kerala Home on Uliyakovil Road follows at 4.1 km, then Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency at 4.8 km and Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats at 5.5 km.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Venice of Munroe, Jeena Motel, Hotel Hillway Park, Munroe Meadows, Bliss Homestay Munroe Island, Munroe Heritage Inn, Quite and peaceful, Traditional Kerala Home and Viraj Retreat. Aquaserenne and Golden Star also list car parking among their facilities.
Which hotels allow pets?
Munroe Meadows and Traditional Kerala Home both list pets allowed among their facilities. Both are 4-star properties on Munroe Island or at Uliyakovil, and each also offers family rooms and free car parking.
Where can I swim or use a pool?
Bliss Homestay Munroe Island and Quite and peaceful each list a swimming pool, and Lavilla Lake Resort And Restaurant has an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a spa, plus a fitness centre-free setup for families. Viraj Retreat lists a fitness centre instead.
Which is the top-rated pick on this shortlist?
The shortlist covers 4- and 5-star properties, so the top class is 5-star: Raviz Mahayana Premium Houseboats on the Ashtamudi Lake waterfront at Thevally Mathilil, Venice of Munroe on Munroe Island and Leela's Arcade at Karunagappalli.
Which hotels suit families best?
Bliss Homestay Munroe Island has family rooms and a swimming pool; Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency adds a playground, game room and babysitting service; Jeena Motel offers family rooms, a cot and high chairs; and Lavilla Lake Resort And Restaurant has a kids pool.
How do I get to these hotels from outside Kollam?
Trains from Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Chennai serve Kollam Junction railway station, and Trivandrum International Airport is about 70 km south. National Highway 66 carries regular buses from Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, and local auto-rickshaws, buses and lake ferries cover the last stretch.
Do the hotels have restaurants on site?
Several do: Aquaserenne, Hotel Hillway Park, Viraj Retreat, Lavilla Lake Resort And Restaurant, Golden Star and Mariyalayam Munroe Island Residency all list restaurants, and hotel Hillway Park and Golden Star also list bars.