goKalki City Report · Kottayam · October 2026
Best salons and spas in Kottayam (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated salons and spas in Kottayam on Google are Signature makeover studio & family saloon in Nagampadam (5.0 from 432 reviews), Rhine Beauty Salon (5.0 from 285 reviews) and Luxura Makeup Studio in Kalathipady (4.9 from 1,113 reviews). goKalki ranked 89 Google-rated salons, spas and beauty studios in Kottayam by rating and number of reviews. The top 25 average 4.87. The full list is below, followed by what the numbers mean for an owner.
Key findings
- 64% of salons in Kottayam are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 9% are below 4.0.
- The median salon in Kottayam has 69 Google reviews. The top 10% have 666 or more.
- The top 25 salons in Kottayam have a median of 285 reviews, 4.1 times that of a typical salon.
- Kanjikuzhi has the most salons on Google Maps in Kottayam, followed by Kumaranalloor and Nagampadam.
- Kanjikuzhi has the highest average rating of any area of Kottayam with 8 or more rated salons: 4.56.
Source: goKalki analysis of 89 Google Maps listings of salons, spas and beauty studios in Kottayam, October 2026.
Which are the best salons in Kottayam?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Signature makeover studio & family saloonNagampadam · 5.0 ★ · 432 reviews
- Rhine Beauty Salon5.0 ★ · 285 reviews
- Luxura Makeup Studio - Best Unisex Salon in KottayamKalathipady · 4.9 ★ · 1,113 reviews
- Simi's Bridal Studio & Academy | Celebrity Wedding Makeup Artist & Beautician Course in Kottayam,KeralaRailway Station Rd · 4.9 ★ · 981 reviews
- Janvi Makeovers -Makeup Artist In KottayamThazhathangadi · 4.9 ★ · 870 reviews
- Unique Beauty SolutionsKodimatha · 4.9 ★ · 597 reviews
- Alkemie Signature Family Salon, Kanjikuzhi, KottayamKanjikuzhi · 4.9 ★ · 377 reviews
- Naturals SalonChalukunnu · 4.9 ★ · 300 reviews
- Paradise ladies and gents hair beauty salonKanjikuzhi · 4.9 ★ · 219 reviews
- Iona Makeovers & Beauty CareThirunakara · 4.9 ★ · 138 reviews
- Impresso SalonNagampadam · 5.0 ★ · 69 reviews
- Glow Family Beauty ClinicTemple Rd · 4.8 ★ · 1,294 reviews
- Men Space Gents & Ladies Hair Beauty Salon4.8 ★ · 1,087 reviews
- Naturals Salon KanjikuzhiKanjikuzhi · 4.8 ★ · 894 reviews
- Bliss Beauty salonGood Shepherd St · 4.8 ★ · 487 reviews
- Tangles Hair and Beauty Shop4.8 ★ · 345 reviews
- Stachis Beauty & Fashion HubGood Shepherd St · 4.8 ★ · 278 reviews
- Kelaya Hair & Beauty Family SalonKalathipady · 4.8 ★ · 267 reviews
- MITHRA THE RITUALKalathipady · 4.8 ★ · 264 reviews
- LUXARC FAMILY SALON & MAKEUP STUDIO4.9 ★ · 80 reviews
- Hey Lady Beauty ParlourBaker Hill · 4.8 ★ · 163 reviews
- Trendylook family saloonChalukunnu · 5.0 ★ · 39 reviews
- sjs ole unisex salon4.9 ★ · 60 reviews
- Stylin' Ladies SalonNagampadam · 4.8 ★ · 137 reviews
- Acua Salon & Makeup Studio4.8 ★ · 130 reviews
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How do salons in Kottayam compare?
| Salons with a Google rating | 89 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.52 (median 4.6) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 64% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 9% |
| Median number of reviews | 69 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 45% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 666 |
| Areas with the most salons | Kanjikuzhi (15), Kumaranalloor (6), Nagampadam (5), Kalathipady (5), Eerayil Kadavu (5), Good Shepherd St (4) |
| Highest-rated area | Kanjikuzhi, 4.56 on average across 15 salons |
What does it take to be a top salon in Kottayam?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
64% of salons in Kottayam are already rated 4.5 or higher, so a good rating alone rarely stands out. The number of reviews does: the top 25 have a median of 285, against 69 for a typical salon. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 55% of salons in Kottayam. 666 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 9% of salons in Kottayam sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Kanjikuzhi and Kumaranalloor have the most salons in our data, 15 and 6. A customer there sees many options on one map, and often messages more than one. Answering first matters.
Good reviews follow good service
Customers review the places that looked after them: answered quickly, booked without back and forth, reminded before the day. That is the work Kalki does on WhatsApp for salons.
How was this list made?
We looked at the Google Maps listings shown for searches for salons, spas and beauty studios in Kottayam in October 2026. That covers most of them, but not necessarily every salon in the city.
Each salon is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Kottayam average) ÷ (reviews + 50).
To be listed, a salon needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews.
In Kottayam, 69 salons qualified. goKalki is not paid by anyone on this list, and nobody can pay to be on it. Ratings change every day, so each name links to its live listing. If something here is wrong, or you would rather your business were not listed, write to hello@gokalki.com and we will correct or remove it. More on the method: goKalki City Reports.
To cite this page: goKalki, “Best salons and spas in Kottayam (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/salons/kottayam/
More questions
What are the best salons in Kottayam?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated salons in Kottayam are Signature makeover studio & family saloon in Nagampadam (5.0 from 432 reviews), Rhine Beauty Salon (5.0 from 285 reviews) and Luxura Makeup Studio in Kalathipady (4.9 from 1,113 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/salons/kottayam/.
What is a good Google rating for a salon in Kottayam?
The average salon in Kottayam is rated 4.52 and the median 4.6, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 64% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 9% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a salon in Kottayam usually have?
The median salon in Kottayam has 69 reviews. 45% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 666, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Kottayam have the most salons?
Kanjikuzhi, Kumaranalloor and Nagampadam have the most salons listed on Google Maps in Kottayam, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of salons in Kottayam made?
Each salon is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Kottayam average) ÷ (reviews + 50). To be listed, a salon needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews. 69 salons in Kottayam qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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