The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay, Varkala

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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 2 beds.

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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 2 beds.

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, Shower chair, Entire unit located on ground floor, Walk-in shower.
Bathroom	Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Body soap, Toilet, Shower cap.
Exclusive services	Private check-in and check-out in the executive lounge, Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge, Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge.
Room Amenities	Trash cans, Soundproofing, Tile/marble floor, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, 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, Wine glasses, Restaurant, Kid-friendly buffet, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Bottle of water, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher.
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, Bicycle rental, 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.

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

15 Nearby Attractions

Varkala Lighthouse

0.1 km

Janardhanaswamy Temple

1.0 km

Asparagus

1.1 km

Water Sports in Varkala

1.4 km

Varkala Cliff

1.4 km

Varkala Tunnel

1.5 km

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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 with a patio.

Guest Ratings For This Property

9.4

Based on 36 Reviews

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Comfort

9.7

Cleanliness

9.7

Value For Money

9.0

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

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

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

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