The hotel is about a 12-minute walk from the beach, and the way there leads through narrow streets. Also, there is quite a bit of litter in the area (though not in the house itself). However, this seems to be common throughout the state and is considered normal here.

I really liked the hotel and the hospitable hosts. It’s a great place where I was able to relax. There is hot water, and everything is very clean. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for an affordable weekend stay. The people in the area are very friendly. Plus, there are beautiful cliffs and a park nearby, which make for a lovely atmosphere.

Stayed in February 2025

Staff not always available for assistance. Extra charge necessary for airconditioning

Clean comfortable room. Nice place, very convenient yet away from busy Lighthouse beach. Friendly staff

Stayed in February 2025

Hot water for shower was a problem. The owner told us that there were some issues with the geyser/solar and he had to get it fixed. Especially when you are back from a swim/play at the beach or a good massage, you would need a good hot water shower which was missing.

very near to the beach but quiet enough for a stay with family. The host was good and the house was maintained well with clean beds/rooms/common places. The place also has a spa/massage centre which makes it complete

Stayed in December 2024

Clean upstairs room with AC. Beach is a short walk away. Not in the crowded area by lighthouse beach (I consider this a plus).

Stayed in November 2024

A little refurbishment, and new lightbulbs would be a recommendation.

Impeccably clean, comfortable, and local. Guesthouse set in a forest of palms a short walk from the beaches and rocks of the nearby bay. Manoj was very helpful, and his family served simple, delicious, and very welcome Keralan breakfasts. Comfortable bed, nice linens, small and basic bathroom but fine. A lovely choice if you want a quieter stay in the area.

Stayed in August 2024

The location, the Garden, the room

Stayed in July 2024

Really nice family homestay, clean and quiet. It is located 5 minutes walk from a very nice beach.

Stayed in February 2024

Lack of private sitting out area, but this was ok as we knew what to expect.

Location was perfect as we have stopped here before when in the area.

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful property in the best part of Kovalam! 5 min walk to an amazing, not busy beach. Very clean and quiet rooms. Fantastic, traditional breakfast! Super friendly, helpful host. Highly recommend!

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing we didn't like, but just as an idea for the host - an outdoor shower / hose would be good so that you could wash all the sand off your body before entering the property.

Really friendly, helpful host. Beautiful property with a big bedroom, option of A/C for a small extra fee per day, laundry at a reasonable price. The property was impeccably clean and in a super location, only 5 minutes walk away from Grove beach (once you know the shortcut through Ali's restaurant).

Stayed in December 2023

It was in a peaceful rural location which was absolutely perfect. A shirt 5 minute walk to the beach, take the shirt cut through Ali’s kitchen! The room was comfy and clean, we stayed three nights. There is a little shop around the corner and she sold everything! We are at Curry Leaf on the beach which was excellent.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Spacious, clean bedroom and bathroom. Beautiful heritage house with use of a kitchen, large fridge and dining area. Set away from busy area of Kovalam. Manoj and his mother were lovely. Excellent Wi-Fi.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing , as I think this property provides a great value accommodation:- great price and good energy!

Lovely homestay in an authentic part of Kovalam. I originally wanted to stay at the Lighthouse beach but due to the lack of choice, opted for this property. I am so glad that I did! A lot more authentic and next to a very quiet and beautiful beach. However if you would like to walk to the Lighthouse beach it only takes 15 minutes. Ganesh homestay is run by lovely English speaking young gentleman and his mother. They were very welcoming and accommodating. He also arranged a taxi pick up for me at a very reasonable rate. The property has a nice balcony surrounded my tropical trees. I am also grateful that they allowed me to check-in early, which meant a lot after a long flight. Do not hesitate to book. I did not try, some very happy guests stayed there specifically for the Ayurvedic treatments and yoga that Ganesh homestay offers. As a solo traveler I felt very safe to stay there. Tip: ask the host for the adaptor straightaway as his electric sockets don’t hold western adaptors. Once I asked, a different more suitable adaptor was provided within a minute. Host’s mum makes delicious breakfast at the very reasonable price!

Stayed in March 2023

when we were there no breakfast was available but there is a kitchen so you can make your own

nice location away from the hustle and bustle

Stayed in February 2023

Owner was really friendly. The house was neat and clean. This house had nice surrounding.

Stayed in October 2022

advertised as Ayurvedic and yoga homestay but there is nothing Ayurvedic or yoga about the house - just a few mats rolled up. Owner signed us in and then left - did not mention anything about the communal kitchen / how to get a drink / anything about local area / where restaurants are / breakfast - they don’t do but says if we want he can make Kerala breakfast . House clean and functional for a couple of nights stay . Area Bit too quiet / residential for us .

Lovely house . Quiet location - few mins walk to a beach . Away from main tourist beach . Access to 3 local restaurants with a bit of a walk . House was clean and comfortable

Stayed in December 2024

The room had issues, I understand you get what you pay for but this was lacking. We had various issues and we talked to the owner at the end but he didn’t seem interested. We have been away for over a month staying in simple accommodation and this is the worst experience. By the way we were downstairs (to the front) - maybe upstairs is better. But this isn’t a Homestay - there is no homeliness. There is no Ayurvedic. It’s a basic room.

I like that you can walk within a few minutes to a lovely chilled beach and restaurants. I would stay this end of Kovalam but not here.

Stayed in January 2024

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