The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay

Ixora - A Homestay, Varkala VMC 26/12 (3) Mundayil - Janardhana Temple Road Varkala PO Thiruvananthapuram - 695141
9.4
37 reviews

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Deluxe King Room
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    The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed and 1 futon.

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    Superior King Room
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    The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed and 1 futon.

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    About This Property

    Situated 1.7 km from Varkala Beach, The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as an open-air bath and a garden. The property was built in 2021 and has accommodation (Read More) with a patio. The homestay also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Accessible via private entrance, all units have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. At the homestay, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the homestay. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Indian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. For guests with children, The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay provides outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay include Aaliyirakkm Beach, Janardhanaswamy Temple and Varkala Cliff. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International, 39 km from the homestay, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    9.4
    Based on 37 Reviews
    100% verified reviews

    Comfort

    9.73

    Cleanliness

    9.66

    Value For Money

    8.99

    Facilities

    9.1

    Guest Reviews

    Vidhya
    family with young children
    9.0
    Superb
    The stay was comfortable and peaceful. Loved the atmosphere in which the property is located.
    The owner of the property Mr. Lal attended us for all the concerns we had and even arranged an auto driver for us to commute within the city. Also he made us bookings for the boating and kayaking at the Shiva Kayaking located around 8 kms away from the property.
    Its better to check if all the facilities promised are in good condition prior to the arrival of the guests as we spent a noon sleeping without AC in the scorching heat. Also, an arrangement for food parceling could have been started on payment basis for people returning by train as it also would benefit them.

    Published on 29 Dec 2023

    Bibish
    family with young children
    9.0
    Superb
    Fantastic stay with even better host
    Peaceful ambience, fantastic host, homely quality food.
    Nothing as such.

    Published on 25 Dec 2023

    Seran
    family with young children
    9.0
    Superb
    fabulous, felt like staying at my home. justification given for "homestay". thanks.
    ambience, hosting, serenity, garden, cleanliness, fresh food, security. My kids and family have thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Somehow when we visited it was raining, we managed to get the hot water from the kitchen to serve the kids bathing. Adults have managed to take bath in the cold water on the rainy day. I enjoyed that too. Thanks Mr.Lal for hosting our stay.
    almost nothing. surprisingly the sea food is very expensive at varkala though it is on the seashore side.

    Published on 24 Dec 2023

    Manikandan
    family with young children
    3.0
    Poor
    Poor
    Room neat and clean.
    Breakfast below average like normal roadside tea shop. We got only Readymade chapati with Gravy and tea. We paid 7500 INR for one night stay which is Equivalent to 4 Star hotel pay. No welcome Drink,no drinking water provided. Stayed with family (2 kids), when we asked for hot water for bath in the morning, they said hot water connected with solar system. In hill station if the hot water source connected with Solar system what is the use? They should not charge more than 2500 INR for this property for one night stay. How booking .com recommending this property with this huge amount in their website? we are believing booking.com only, not with property. Really, we need to think to book the rooms through this website (booking.com) in future. Totally it's not worth for money.
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    Published on 28 Oct 2023

    Resmi
    family with young children
    9.0
    Superb
    A peaceful and pleasant stay
    A place of serenity....amazing hospitality, good food, and, I must say one of the best vanilla cakes we had...all this was possible because of Mr. Lal - A man who runs this entire show single-handedly yet welcomes all his guests with a warm big smile. His suggestions are great starting from driver Deepu, who was not only excellent at his job but also a great guide, auto driver Rony who was always available on a call, and mostly the Cafe trip is life which was just awesome...He always makes you feel comfortable and at home with his conversations. Heartfelt thanks for these 4 days at Ixora and for taking care of us.
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    Published on 22 Oct 2023

    Rajakrishnan
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Great place and wonderful place and we would love to visit again
    We loved the dinner at Ixora. Mr. Lal was very helpful and friendly.

    Published on 08 Oct 2023

    Keerthy
    family with young children
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Food, place and the stay was exquisite and memorable.
    We had a wonderful stay at Ixora. The rooms were very clean and nicely maintained, it had all the facilities that are required for a Vacation. Not having a TV inside the room was a blessing since we were able to spend a lot of time outside the rooms in the verandah. The bed was comfortable and easily accommodated the 2 of us with a 5 year old kid. The food offered was tasty and home cooked, our daughter enjoyed thoroughly having food in the dining place. Mr Lal our host helped us fully with planning our days in Varkala and was a wonderful person to have around.

    Published on 08 Sep 2023

    Shanin
    family with young children
    7.0
    Good
    Good
    Rooms are clean
    - AC doesnt work properly. - Expensive for the service provided

    Published on 03 Sep 2023

    Flavio
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Quiet haven with perfect host to explore Varkala
    What can be said about our stay at the Ixora that hasnt been said about staying with a good friend for a few days? We have never felt more welcome and at home during a vacation anywhere. Lets start with the basics - the rooms are brand new, spacious and spotless, water pressure is excellent. The location is the perfect distance from the hustle and bustle of the beach to be a quiet, peaceful retreat. A 15 minute walk will have you right by the water. But there is so much more. I recommend you opt for the dinner at least once during your stay because it is excellent! Fresh and authentic Indian food served by a passionate professional. We had dinner every night for 5 nights and it was always a great joy. Which brings us to our host. Now here is someone who clearly loves what he is doing and does it so extremely well. Lal is the most hospitable, courteous, generous host. We talked for hours about everything and anything. He took care of us in a way that makes us in equal parts sad we had to leave and excited to come back very soon. I have only praise for this location and its host. Be prepared to be wowed and to fall in love with it. Our first visit to Kerala was enjoyable in every way and that is in large part due to stays in excellent places such as this one. Easy 10/10.
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    Published on 10 May 2023

    Anonymous
    with friends
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Fabulous stay with such a welcoming host. We stayed here for a couple of nights and were blown away with Lal and his hospitality. Lal was so helpful with all our questions and ordering taxis/tuk tuks when needed. The rooms were immaculate with a very spacious comfortable bed and lovely private bathroom! As a group of 3 we sometimes struggle to find a room that fits us all but that was not an issue here. Breakfast was delicious with eggs, toast and hash browns and some tradition Indian breakfasts. Throughly enjoyed our time here and would rush back if in the area again! Thank you Lal :)

    Published on 02 Feb 2023

    Location & Nearby Places

    Near Helipad (0.5 Km from city center)

    Ixora - A Homestay, Varkala VMC 26/12 (3) Mundayil - Janardhana Temple Road Varkala PO Thiruvananthapuram - 695141

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    All Facilities for The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay

    Category Facilities
    Activities Badminton equipment, Windsurfing, Cycling, Beach, Cooking class, Canoeing, Tour or class about local culture.
    Business facilities Fax/photocopying.
    Others parking, bar, wifi, food.
    Cleanliness & disinfecting Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
    Miscellaneous Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms.
    Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Access to health care professionals.
    Accessibility Hearing accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor.
    Bathroom Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet.
    Room Amenities Soundproofing, Tile/marble floor, Drying rack for clothing, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room, Clothes rack, Desk, Private entrance, Socket near the bed, Seating Area, Iron, Mosquito net, Fan.
    Food & Drink Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, BBQ facilities, Restaurant, Kid-friendly buffet, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Coffee house on site.
    Safety & security Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property.
    Cleaning services Ironing service, Laundry.
    Services & Extras Wake-up service, Towels, Executive lounge access, Key access, Linen.
    Common areas Sun terrace, Shared lounge/TV area, Games room, Garden.
    Food & drink safety All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
    Reception services Express check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out.
    Physical distancing Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
    General Pets allowed.
    Entertainment and family services Books, DVDs, or music for children, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Children's playground, Baby safety gates, Board games/puzzles.
    Transport Airport shuttle, Car hire, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport drop off, Public transport tickets, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport pick up.
    Pool and wellness Public Bath, Fitness, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
    Outdoor & View Terrace, Patio, Balcony, Garden view, View.
    Bath/Hot spring Open-air bath.

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