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Ideal Ayurvedic Resort
Standard Non AC Room, Ideal Ayurvedic Resort in Kovalam
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Ideal Ayurvedic Resort
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

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7.8

Very good

314 reviews

314 reviews

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6.7

Good

Location rating score

Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
St. Jacob Forane Church 3.0 km
St.Mary's Community Hall 3.1 km
Saint Mary Church Vizhinjam 3.2 km
Pulluvila Primary Health Centre 3.2 km
Vizhinjam Juma Masjid 3.8 km
Supplyco Supermarket 3.8 km
Melankode Devi Temple 3.8 km
B.R Auditorium 3.9 km
Vizhinjam Beach 4.1 km
Government Hospital Vizhinjam 4.4 km

Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

Chowara.PO South Kovalam Trivandrum, Adimalathura, Kovalam, India, 695501 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Adimalathura part of Kovalam, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Massage, restaurant and indoor pool are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Currency exchange

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Airport transfer

Valet parking

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Swimming pool [indoor]

Spa

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Kovalam every 31 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money6.9
Distance to city center20 km
Location rating6.7
Nearest airportTrivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Distance to airport17.4 km

Rooms available at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

Standard Non AC Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Garden view
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Pool View Double Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Outdoor view
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Pool View
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed or 2 single be...
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Standard Double Room
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool View
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  • 2 single beds
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Pool View Room with Non A/C
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
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Water View
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    Single Room
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      Pool Side Non A/C (1 Double Bed)
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        Standard Double Non Ac Room (Hourly)
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          Frequently asked questions

          Does Ideal Ayurvedic Resort provide airport transfer?

          Ideal Ayurvedic Resort offers airport transfer service upon request with an additional charge of 1200 INR in local currency. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

          Does Ideal Ayurvedic Resort have a swimming pool?

          While staying at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort, you can take pleasure in the swimming pool facility to get your day started the right way with a splash for a refreshing morning or evening.

          Does Ideal Ayurvedic Resort provide laundry services?

          Yes! Ideal Ayurvedic Resort provides laundry service at your fingertips and even hot water linen and laundry washing for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your vacation. Please contact the property for more information.

          Is car parking available at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?

          Ideal Ayurvedic Resort features car park free of charge for all guest visitors traveling with a automobile. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

          How many floors does Ideal Ayurvedic Resort have?

          Ideal Ayurvedic Resort has a total of 2 floors.

          At what time of the year is Ideal Ayurvedic Resort most popular?

          Ideal Ayurvedic Resort's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in October.

          What do travelers like most about Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?

          Verified guests that stayed at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort have given this property a rating of 7.471 for its excellent service as the main highlight for their stay.

          What is the typical rating that past Business travelers' have given to Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?

          Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Ideal Ayurvedic Resort an average rating of 8.7. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

          What is the average rating that past Couples' have given to Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?

          Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Ideal Ayurvedic Resort an average rating of 7.8. You can look up on more specific customer testimonials, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

          What is the typical rating that past Families with young children have given to Ideal Ayurvedic Resort?

          Verified families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Ideal Ayurvedic Resort an average rating of 7.7. You can look up more specific customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

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          What people love about Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

          • 10

            Exceptional

            "Great stay"

            Ahmed

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            June 27, 2023

          • 7.6

            Very good

            "Nice ayurvedic centre"

            sarun

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            December 25, 2022

          Property ranking|Compared to 149 Kovalam properties
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          Cheapest price score
          Room comfort score
          6/10
          Service score
          7.5/10
          Cleanliness score
          7/10
          Better than
          96
          %
          of Kovalam properties
          Better than
          82
          %
          of Kovalam properties
          Better than
          80
          %
          of Kovalam properties
          Better than
          78
          %
          of Kovalam properties
          Overall rating:

          7.8

          Very good
          314 reviews
          Cleanliness
          7.0
          Facilities
          6.4
          Location
          6.7
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          More about Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

          More about Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

          Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

          Ideal Ayurvedic Resort offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the resort can arrange it before your check-in date. Taxi and car hire services provided by the resort make it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Kovalam.
          If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the resort's free parking, right on-site. The resort provides front desk services such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the resort will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
          For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the resort to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
          Each guestroom at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort is furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Some rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. Some rooms at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort include special design features like a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment such as daily newspaper, is provided for guests in select rooms.
          The resort also offers bottled water in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


          Dining and things to do

          Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort. Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the resort. A night in at the resort's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
          Ideal Ayurvedic Resort offers wonderful recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the massage, steam room and spa. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool. Have fun without traveling far, by taking advantage of the yoga room and hiking trails at Ideal Ayurvedic Resort.
          Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library and shared lounge and TV area.


          Reasons to stay here

          Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 95% of the city's accommodation.
          Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 87% of the city's accommodation.
          It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 81% of other accommodations in Kovalam.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Good
          Facilities

          6.4

          Languages spoken
          • English
          • Hindi
          • Russian
          • Tamil
          Accessibility
          • Wheelchair accessible
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet
          • Internet services
          • Wi-Fi [portable rental]
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Fitness center
          • Garden
          • Hammam
          • Hiking
          • Massage
          • Sauna
          • Spa
          • Spa/sauna
          • Steamroom
          • Swimming pool [indoor]
          • Swimming pool [outdoor]
          • Ticket services
          • Tours
          • Yoga room
          Cleanliness and safety
          • Anti-viral cleaning products
          • Breakfast in room
          • Cashless payment service
          • Daily disinfection in all rooms
          • Daily disinfection in common areas
          • Doctor/nurse on call
          • Face coverings on staff
          • First aid kit
          • Free face masks
          • Hand sanitizer
          • Hot water linen and laundry washing
          • Hygiene certification
          • Individually-wrapped food options
          • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
          • Professional-grade sanitizing services
          • Protective screens in common areas
          • Room sanitization opt-out available
          • Rooms sanitized between stays
          • Safe dining setup
          • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
          • Shared stationery removed
          • Staff trained in safety protocol
          • Temperature check for guests and staff
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • Alternative meal arrangement
          • Bar
          • Breakfast [buffet]
          • Breakfast [continental]
          • Coffee shop
          • Grocery delivery
          • Happy hour
          • Restaurants
          • Room service
          • Snack bar
          Services and conveniences
          • Air conditioning in public area
          • Concierge
          • Contactless check-in/out
          • Currency exchange
          • Daily housekeeping
          • Dry cleaning
          • Elevator
          • Facilities for disabled guests
          • Food delivery
          • Grooming service
          • Ironing service
          • Laundry service
          • Library
          • Luggage storage
          • Postal service
          • Safety deposit boxes
          • Salon
          • Smoke-free property
          • Smoking area
          • Terrace
          • Xerox/fax in business center
          For the kids
          • Family room
          • Kids meal
          • Kids safety features
          Access
          • CCTV in common areas
          • CCTV outside property
          • Check-in/out [express]
          • Check-in/out [private]
          • Check-in [24-hour]
          • Fire extinguisher
          • Front desk [24-hour]
          • Non-smoking rooms
          • Pets allowed
          • Safety/security feature
          • Security [24-hour]
          Getting around
          • Airport transfer
          • Car park [free of charge]
          • Rental car
          • Taxi service
          • Valet parking
          Available in all rooms
          • Fan
          • Free bottled water
          • Hair dryer
          • Non-smoking
          • Shower
          • Toiletries
          • Wi-Fi [free]

          Food and dining

          Breakfast options
          • American
          • Asian
          • Continental
          • Vegetarian
          • Buffet
          Restaurants on site
          Restaurant
          • Cuisine: Chinese, European, Local
          • Menu: Buffet

          Location

          Chowara.PO South Kovalam Trivandrum, Adimalathura, Kovalam, India, 695501
          Good
          Location

          6.7

          Airports
          • Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
            17.4 km
          • Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
            118.5 km
          Public transportation
          • Kovalam Bus Station
            5.8 km
          Hospital or clinic
          • Pulluvila Primary Health Centre
            3.2 km
          Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

          Property policies

          Children and extra beds

          Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

          All children are welcome.

          Infant 0-2 year(s)
          Stay for free if using existing bedding.
          Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
          Children 3-5 year(s)
          Must use an extra bed
          If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
          Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults
          Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
          Others
          • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

          Some helpful facts

          Check-in/Check-out
          • Check-in from12:00
          • Check-out from12:00
          • Check-out until12:00
          Getting around
          • Airport transfer fee1200 INR
          • Distance from city center20 km
          • Travel time to airport (minutes)30
          The property
          • Number of floors2
          • Number of rooms 20
          • Year property opened1997
          • Most recent renovation2010

          Property announcements

          Please note that any changes in tax structure due to government policies will result in revised taxes, which will be applicable to all reservations and will be charged additionally during check out.

          Reviews of Ideal Ayurvedic Resort from real guests

          Provided by verified guests of Agoda
          6.9
          Good
          Cleanliness7.0
          Facilities6.4
          Location6.7
          Room comfort and quality6.0
          Service7.5
          Value for money6.9
          High score for Kovalam
          Rating
          9+ Exceptional (4)
          8-9 Excellent (3)
          7-8 Very Good (4)
          6-7 Good (2)
          <6 Below Expectation (6)
          Time of the year
          Mar - May (0)
          Jun - Aug (3)
          Sep - Nov (4)
          Dec - Feb (12)

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Krishna from India
          Couple
          Standard Non AC Room
          Stayed 1 night in February 2023

          Exceptional”

          Peace and Good. Couple friendly.

          Reviewed February 06, 2023

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          7.6
          Very good
          sarun from India
          Family with young children
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 1 night in December 2022

          Good”

          Nice ayurvedic centre

          Reviewed December 25, 2022

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          8.8
          Excellent
          John from United Kingdom
          Solo traveler
          Standard Non AC Room
          Stayed 6 nights in November 2016

          Peaceful Retreat”

          A few km away from the bustling Kovalam resort lies the Chowara beach - almost deserted and a wonderfully peaceful area. The Ideal Ayurvedic Resort is here with its simple rooms, lovely swimming pool and wonderful environment. Have your general health checked out by the Ayurvedic Doctor in residence and be treated by his capable team. For those not planning on treatments then this hotel will provide an oasis of tranquillity. Book a massage, have a swim or wander down to the almost deserted Chowara beach. There are plenty of tourist shops en route. Or take a trip to one of the many temples in the area, including the temples and museums in Trivandrum. Poovar and it's lush backwaters are available closeby for a boating trip. The Ideal Ayurvedic Resort with its simple rooms and swimming pool has a wonderful restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and European dishes, well cooked and seasoned and nicely presented. It also caters for the needs of those on the Ayurvedic treatment plan. I spent a wonderful and relaxing weekend here and it is to be highly recommended.

          Reviewed November 21, 2016

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          7.0
          Very good
          Barbara from Australia
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 6 nights in November 2014

          Best Budget Gust House in Chowara Area”

          Close to the magnificent resorts of Somatheeram and Manaltheeram and the beach; lots of great little shops; ayurvedic services

          Comfortable in the pool-side room which is better than the road side block. It has an excellent Panchakarma reputation. It does not offer Yoga and meditation as does Dr Franklin's and the big beach side resorts. It does not smell of mildew as I found when checking out the resort over the road - awful place! This is a quaint family concern and is in a village setting thus not overly quiet. Staff are accomodating. Breakfast was good and plentiful though service a bit Fawlty Towers-ish. I would return to Chowara but not any other place near Trivandrum - Varkala has negotiable Ayurvedic services and thus more affordable and cheap beach side accomodation. Not here in Chowara.

          Reviewed December 09, 2014

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          7.7
          Very good
          Lorraine from Spain
          Couple
          Stayed 7 nights in January 2014

          Clean and cheap”

          Swimming pool, reasonable prices, friendly receptionists

          We booked this at short notice because we really wanted a pool to cool off in, having found the nearby shadeless beaches and huge waves too much for us! The price was great, so can't complain too much, room and bathroom nice, very clean, but the bed was really hard, and that always causes us problems! However, the real let down was the food, as there was so little available, which I can't understand, because there were quite a lot of people there, and most seemed to want to eat, but I imagine that they, like us, ended up getting rickshaws to other places (there was NOWHERE else to eat within walking distance!). A lot of the people there seemed to be on special diets, but we found the food pretty tasteless, the omelettes for breakfast were dried out and tiny, toast wasn't toasted, practically no Indian breakfasts, portions in general were small, and choice was so limited... maybe fine if you don't like spicy food and want to lose weight, but neither of those applied to us, and I just can't believe that in a town (Chowara) with no restaurant, this hotel doesn't employ a decent chef and offer a decent menu, not just for its customers, but also for others! We had a massage, which was fine, but have had better.

          Reviewed February 19, 2014

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          6.4
          Good
          dttatray from India
          Family with teens
          Pool View Double Room
          Stayed 2 nights in December 2017

          Decent family resort for relaxing”

          This one's specially for people interested in kerala Ayurvedic treatments and those who want to relax in a peaceful and quite place. You'll mainly find foreigners here. In house restaurant is good. Breakfast is a disappointment here though. For rest of the meals it's good. No TV sets in any of the rooms. Swimming pool well maintained. A bit too far from the beach. Parking available. Excellent Staff is the plus point here. They'll make sure you are having a good time. Very cooperative and friendly esp. Mr. Shameir.

          Reviewed December 31, 2017

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          8.3
          Excellent
          Ahmed from Maldives
          Couple
          Stayed 1 night in February 2015

          Had a good time there”

          location , staffs, price

          Very ideal place and the facilities are very good when compare to the price

          Reviewed April 03, 2015

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          9.6
          Exceptional
          Nicholas from United Kingdom
          Couple
          Pool View Double Room
          Stayed 21 nights in January 2017

          Chill out hotel”

          The management team could not do enough to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The rooms were spotless. Vegetarian food good and inexpensive

          Reviewed February 09, 2017

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          5.7
          philip from United Kingdom
          Couple
          Stayed 7 nights in January 2013

          moore of a hospital with swimmimg pool ”

          nice staff

          this is primarily for people having ayurverdic treatment and not really a holiday resort , very limited food options , decent rooms but no ambience to place . attentetive staff very obliging

          Reviewed February 10, 2013

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          2.3
          peter from United Kingdom
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 6 nights in January 2013

          Pleasant staff”

          The deluxe room that I booked was at best a basic standard for which as a seasoned India traveller I would not normally pay more than £ 5.00 per day . While the staff in general were pleasant the manager was at best disinterested . The photographs showing the resort were a misrepresentation , there were no gardens nor was there a coffee shop or room service . While the menu was small half the items listed were never available and my only regret was that I never saw the kitchen until my last evening nor took a picture of it as it was absolutely filthy, there were actually dirty dishes stacked on the floor after the kitchen was closed for the night . While the masseur knew his profession I was astounded to be given a previously used unwashed loin cloth to put on , needless to say I declined .I was originally booked in for a month but checked out after six days . I STRONGLY suggest that the onsite doctor take drastic action regarding the general hygiene of the establishment

          Reviewed February 12, 2013

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Ahmed from India
          Couple
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 1 night in June 2023

          Excellent ”

          Great stay

          Reviewed June 28, 2023

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          4.7
          David from France
          Couple
          Stayed 2 nights in December 2015

          décevant pour un séjour de Noël ”

          le cadre,

          Mauvaise connexion Wi-Fi, pas de douche chaude même après avoir signaler le pb. Une carte menu de 3 pages avec seulement 2 choix de plat possible, impossible d'avoir une bouteille d'eau fraîche, 3 jours pour récupérer nos quelques vêtements déposés au service laverie. Seul le repas du 25 soir était correct moyennant 1500 roupies par personne.

          Reviewed December 31, 2015

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          7.3
          Very good
          dominique from France
          Couple
          Stayed 3 nights in February 2013

          Hôtel bien situé et agréable”

          Tres agréable et convivial. Les repas pris autour de la piscine favorisent la rencontre d'autres voyageurs.

          Les chambres situées du côté piscine sont calmes et spacieuses. Il faut donner sa clé le matin pour le nettoyage des chambres et les changements de serviettes, sinon, pas de nettoyage... Le personnel est agréable. Petits déjeuners délicieux, beaucoup de choix.

          Reviewed February 22, 2013

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          7.3
          Very good
          guillaume from France
          Couple
          Stayed 2 nights in November 2012

          Très sympa mais un peu éloigné”

          calme, piscine

          Nous sommes resté 3 jours dans cet hôtel et c'était très bien. Le personnel est très aimable et serviable. Le cadre est sympa avec une plage tranquille juste à côté. La piscine est un petit plus agréable pour se rafraîchir avant le petit déjeuné. Le seul inconvénient est la longue distance pour aller au centre.

          Reviewed November 20, 2012

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          3.6
          Gerhard from Germany
          Solo traveler
          Standard Non AC Room
          Stayed 11 nights in December 2016

          keine gute Küche,Personal langsam”

          Shuttelservice o.k.

          Reviewed January 07, 2017

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          IWONA from Poland
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 11 nights in January 2015

          eccelente”

          molto economico,pulito,personale cortese,offre tanti servizi

          ottimo

          Reviewed January 20, 2015

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          8.8
          Excellent
          YUKO from Japan
          Family with young children
          Pool View Double Room
          Stayed 3 nights in July 2016

          Kindly staff”

          とにかく、親切でフレンドリーなスタッフ、ごはんはハズレなし、なんでもおいしくて、とてもよかった。ゆったりジャングルをながめながらすごせて楽しかったです。マッサージトリートメントも気に入ったのでリピートしました。近くにちいさなビーチがあり、きれいでたのしいです。 家族でビーチまでのみちのりを散歩がてらたのしみました。 また、keralaにきたらここにできれば長く滞在したいです*^^*

          Reviewed August 02, 2016

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          2.7
          magnus from Sweden
          Couple
          Stayed 3 nights in November 2011

          värdelöst läge kass restaurang”

          -

          restaurangens meny var på säkert 5-6 olika sidor men det fanns kanske 8 rätter att välja mellan resten hade de inte ingredienser till. skulle beställa en pepsi men fick en fanta uppälld då det inte fanns pepsi. det fanns inga andra restauranger de närmsta 7 km då detta ligger 8 km ifrån kovalams stränder! vattnet funkade inte på rummet de första 2 dagarna och inga andra rum fanns tillgängliga enligt hotellet, trots att det fanns flera rum som ingen bodde i!!!!

          Reviewed November 08, 2011

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          2.0
          Nitish from India
          Family with teens
          Standard Double Room
          Stayed 1 night in June 2022

          Acceptable”

          Verry bad

          Reviewed July 01, 2022

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