By Akash Sharma Kollam’s Arabian Sea coastline is its most precious asset — the same coast that made this city one of the most active spice trading ports in medieval India, drawing Arab, Chinese, and later Portuguese merchants to its beaches for centuries. The Quilon Beach Hotel and Convention Centre at Pallithottam-Beach Road, Pallithottam, Thamarakulam, Kollam — Kerala 691006, has taken this coastline and built Kollam’s finest 5-star property directly on it, offering every guest — whether a wedding reception audience of 1,250 or a honeymoon couple in the suite — an unobstructed view of the Arabian Sea from their accommodation or event space.
Managed by Quilon Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. — the locally anchored hospitality group whose Quilon brand has been the benchmark for premium hospitality in Kollam district — the property is a 5-Star Classified Hotel with a dedicated Convention Centre. It carries 94 to 95 guest rooms and suites, all facing the Arabian Sea, fitted with satellite flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom with grooming kits and bathrobes, and the full amenity complement of a five-star property.
The convention centre side offers multiple venue configurations: the main hall accommodates 1,250 seated with floating capacity of 1,500. The Orchid Convention Centre 2 in Mundakkal provides an air-conditioned hall seating 350 with floating capacity of 450 and dining for 85. Combined, the property serves events ranging from corporate board meetings to 1,500-person celebrity weddings. Five dining outlets operate within the property: Black Gold Café (Indian cuisine, ground floor), Kuttanadan (Kerala cuisine restaurant-bar, ground floor), Marco Polo (multi-cuisine restaurant-bar, 1st floor), Café Lounge, and The Cashew. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, sauna, and massage services. Car parking is provided free of charge. The hotel is 1.5 kilometres from Kollam Junction Railway Station — one of the closest railway-adjacent 5-star hotel properties in Kerala.
The Quilon Beach Hotel & Convention Centre Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | The Quilon Beach Hotel & Convention Centre |
| Managed By | Quilon Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. |
| Star Rating | 5-Star Classified |
| Address | Pallithottam-Beach Road, Pallithottam, Thamarakulam, Kollam — Kerala 691006 |
| Setting | Directly on Kollam Beach — Arabian Sea frontage |
| Hotel Rooms | 94–95 rooms and suites — all with Arabian Sea views |
| Check-in / Check-out | 14:00 / 12:00 |
| Convention Hall (Main) | 1,250 seated; 1,500 floating |
| Mini Conference Hall | Ground floor — 250 seated |
| Conference Hall (1st Floor) | 1,250 seated |
| Orchid Convention Centre 2 | 350 seated; 450 floating; 85 dining capacity; Mundakkal |
| Car Parking | 100 cars; free of charge |
| Bike Parking | 150 bikes |
| Valet Parking | Available |
| Dining Outlets | 5 — Black Gold Café, Kuttanadan, Marco Polo, Café Lounge, The Cashew |
| Pool | Swimming pool |
| Spa | Yes — Ayurvedic and international spa |
| Fitness/Leisure | Fitness centre, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage, volleyball |
| WiFi | Free throughout property |
| Airport Transfer | Available |
| Distance from Kollam Junction | 1.5 km |
| Distance from Trivandrum Airport | 63.5 km |
| Distance from Cochin Airport | 166 km |
| Distance from KSRTC Bus Stand | 2.5 km |
Location
The hotel is on Pallithottam-Beach Road in Thamarakulam — the beachfront zone immediately south of Kollam town center. The Kollam beach, lighthouse, fishing harbour, and Ashramam Ground are all visible from the property. The hotel is in Kollam Port Town — the heritage maritime zone that gives the city its historical identity.
Directions
From Kollam Junction Railway Station: Travel approximately 1.5 kilometres southwestward toward Pallithottam Beach Road, 5 to 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw. From Kollam KSRTC Bus Stand: Travel approximately 2.5 kilometres, 10 minutes. From Trivandrum International Airport: Travel approximately 63.5 kilometres northward via NH-66, 75 to 90 minutes. From Ernakulam: Travel approximately 160 kilometres southward via NH-66, approximately 3 hours.
Connectivity
Kollam Junction Railway Station — 1.5 kilometres — handles trains on the Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam mainline including intercity expresses, Vande Bharat services, and long-distance trains to Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai. Kollam KSRTC Bus Stand is 2.5 kilometres. The Kollam-Alappuzha backwater ferry (one of Kerala’s most celebrated boat journeys, covering 96 km through backwaters in 8 hours) starts from Kollam Boat Jetty approximately 3 kilometres from the hotel.
Nearby Areas
Kollam Beach and Lighthouse — within the hotel’s direct view — are the primary leisure destinations for hotel guests. Bishop Benziger Hospital, one of Kollam’s leading multispeciality hospitals, is 0.75 kilometres from the property. Munroe Island — Kerala’s most celebrated river delta eco-tourism destination — is approximately 15 kilometres away. Ashtamudi Lake begins from Kollam, and the legendary Kollam-Alappuzha backwater cruise sets off from the city’s boat jetty.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is The Quilon Beach Hotel & Convention Centre?
A: Pallithottam-Beach Road, Pallithottam, Thamarakulam, Kollam — Kerala 691006. A 5-star hotel directly on Kollam Beach with Arabian Sea frontage. Managed by Quilon Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Q2. What is the convention capacity at Quilon Beach Hotel?
A: Main hall 1,250 seated, 1,500 floating. Ground floor mini conference hall 250. Plus Orchid Convention Centre 2 in Mundakkal (350 seated). Parking 100 cars free.
Q3. How far is Quilon Beach Hotel from Kollam Railway Station?
A: 1.5 km — one of the closest 5-star hotel-to-railway-station distances in Kerala. Approximately 5 to 10 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Q4. What dining options does Quilon Beach Hotel offer?
A: Five outlets — Black Gold Café (Indian), Kuttanadan (Kerala cuisine bar), Marco Polo (multi-cuisine bar), Café Lounge, and The Cashew. Seafood specialities including lobster and crab.
Q5. What leisure facilities are at Quilon Beach Hotel?
A: Swimming pool, Ayurvedic and international spa, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage therapies, volleyball — plus direct beach access and Arabian Sea views from all 94 rooms.