The hotel is located only a short distance from the black sands on Kovalam Beach. Guests at this Trivandrum hotel will be only a quick walk from the beach as well as a nearby lighthouse. While staying at Leela Kovalam Beach, visitors will be able to visit the town and find places to shop, dine, and experience local culture. Guest of the resort will find that they have an easy walk to the beach. To reach other areas that are not as close to Leela Kovalam Beach, guests can use a rental car or public transportation.

The hotel offers 194 rooms. Many of the rooms have views of the sea and the beach. The guestrooms at Leela Kovalam Beach offer satellite TV, wireless Internet access, sundecks, mini bars, and coffeemakers.

The resort is set amidst 65 acres of tropical gardens. Guests will find several onsite dining options including The Green Leaf, which serves local and international fare, and Osheen, a 24-hr establishment that offers barbecue. Leela Kovalam Beach also offers an onsite bar, a private beach, and three outdoor pools.