UDAY SUITES - THE GARDEN HOTEL

Surrounded by trees, this informal hotel is 8 minutes' walk from Shankumugham Beach, 4.5 km from Trivandrum International Airport and 8 km from 18th-century Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Featuring tiled floors and wood furnishings, the straightforward rooms come with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Most have balconies; some add cushioned headboards. A breakfast buffet is served in a casual open-sided restaurant that features seating next to an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a fitness room, Ayurvedic treatments and a garden.