Nutshell-Airport Retreat by the Sea

I cant recommend this place, firstly the photos advertised were so far from the reality, it was not the glowing colourful seaside guest house, in fact it was a shabby and uncared for place, at the end of a mud track....in a terrible area. It was horrible. What more the owners were rude and unfriendly, giving you a grim face welcome as if they didn't want you staying. To top it all, their WiFi was not working, coming up with a message that THE BILL HAD NOT BEEN PAID. After one night I had enough, so left a day earlier....

Everything

The proximity is close to the airport, but still close to the sea. One may explore nearby locations on foot. Good local breakfast and friendly owner.

A bit of a foul smell in the bathroom.

Nothing

Location

Interiors are tastefully appointed. The staff are friendly and warm. The location is great in terms of proximity to the airport .

The final stretch leading to the hotel along the coastline needs to be cleaned and beautified ..right now it is strewn with garbage...and dampens the initial impact...!! I wanted a room with a view....but didn't get one...!! (I was told it's booked) Breakfast was too basic...!!

Scary area. No good Road to reach the facility

Location near by and airport free drop

Proximity to airport

Hairs on the pillow Too expensive

値段の割に、広くステキなお部屋でした。また帰りに空港まで送っていただき、助かりました。

私の勘違いかも知れませんが、ブッキングコムには書いてあったと思うのですが、朝食がついていませんでした。

View and food is very good

Take an uber for travel , would be economical

Close to the domestic airport. The facilities were good. Breakfast was delicious especially the tea. Sea view was beautiful.

The plug point was faulty in the room but the rest was all good.

Nous avons pris ce logement pour se reposer de notre voyage avant de prendre l'avion. Le décor est très original. Ils sont toujours aux petits soins. La vue sur la mer est très belle, bien s'il n'y a pas de plage. Le mieux est grand et confortable. L'emplacement est idéal si ce que vous voulez est être près de l'aéroport, pas trop loin de la ville et au calme

It face the sea. The people are very nice. Do they give you free airport trasportation.

The house is old .It's expensive for what the offer . We didn't like the breakfast very much either

Staff were really courteous. Food is reasonably good. Rooms are clean and tidy.

The location

Le personnel est attentionné. Le bâtiment est coloré, d'architecture kéralaise et rempli d'objets intéressants. Face à l' océan indien. A 5 minutes à pied du terminal 1 de l' aéroport.

Il est à noter que bien que directement sur le bord de l'eau, il est impossible de s'y baigner. Aucune plage .

Everything was good

アラビア海の目の前で、部屋のテラスから海に沈む夕陽が見えた。

Property itself was ok. But surrounding were not neat & clean

It was in front of the sea

La situation est exceptionnelle. Le petit-déjeuner est très bien. L'hôte est charmant.

Il faudrait une lampe de chevet.

Location perfect, peace ful, ethnic style decor

Breakfast should have Kellogg, bread variety

The beach is just outside the main gate of the property and airport is behind the property at a walkable distance. We arrived late night and the staff arranged tea on request which is to be appreciated. Aestetics inside the property are top notch. Gives you a feel of residing at a local home.

The ac was leaking water, bathroom wasnt clean with tiny hair spread in both the wash basin and commode.

Perfect place to stay after landing at the airport or before taking off. Extremely close to the airport yet calm and quiet atmosphere on the beach. Clean, comfortable and great food!

Next to airport as arrived very late

Could not swim from beach as too steep

Close to the airport with a free transfer included Breakfast was freshly prepared and included Large room

Room was dated Airconditioner leaked into the room and created a large puddle on the floor We were supposed to get a Seaview room but didn't receive it

Average kerala style brake fast

Room and attached bathroom a good size. Staff really friendly and helpful. Good view of the sea.

Wasn't that clean. A bit overpriced. Shared kitchen on 1st floor not looked after. Location not good despite being close to beach. Very little options to buy wholesome veggie food in the area...most café and eateries selling chicken / beef meals. The beach is really dirty with lots of rubbish so not a great place to hang out.

Es war eigentlich ein schönes Haus mit tollen Möbel. Auch das Zimmer mit Meerblick und Balkon. Flughafentramsfer war ok 5 minuten zu Domestic

Es war sehr schmutzig und alles verstaubt. Die Raben haben mir die Lebensmittel vom Balkon geklaut. Es ist eine grosse Müllkippe alles in der Umgebung. Das Frühstück war zu spät.

Absolutely next to the beach and in walking proximity to the domestic airport.

A loud shout out to the warm reception and hospitality received. Nice property with good aesthetics. Providing Free Drop to Airport early in the day is a thoughtful addition.

Breakfast needs a bit improvement, especially as you highlight it as a Free Add-on.

空港から近く、前泊するのに立地が良かった。 目の前はビーチで常に波の音が聞こえてリラックスできた。 部屋は広く、快適だった。 キッチンが使えた。

チェックインした時に施設の説明や朝食についての説明がなく、オーナーにテキストで色々と聞かないといけない点。 空港の送迎サービスは無料と聞いていたが、空港へ入る際にドライバーから50ルピーを請求された。

Owner itself active to facilitate/helps to overcome in difficulties if arises while tour round the clock. Cook for testy food and other staff are honest& punctual to their duties.

Приветливые хозяева , хорошее местоположение

Очень сыро и душно особенно в туалете , плохо проветривается комната ,

Great location, for the airport, and close to the beach. Beautiful old Indian style house, with lovely outside seating. Friendly staff, breakfast included, collection and drop off from the airport including.

Schone kamers,warm water,aardige persoonel.

Ontbijt Zuid indiaasá

This was the perfect place to spend the night before an early flight. The room was super clean and comfortable, and the airport drop-off service was so wonderful to not be stressed before our flight. It takes about 10 or 15 min to drive to the international terminal from this homestay. The family operating the place received us warmly with tea and provided all the amenties like towel, soap, dental kit, water. We did not explore the area at all because we arrived in the evening and left at 5 a.m. This meant we also did not try the breakfast, unfortunately!

Personal sehr freundlich. Kostenlos und super schnell vom Flughafen abgeholt. Sogar noch Bier für uns extra besorgt. Frühstück sehr lecker und authentisch.

Umgebung war nicht ganz so schön, aber so ist halt Indien

The service was excellent. The phone was picked up imediatly when we didn't find the location. The staff/ family was very respectful and caring. The room was beautiful and the location amazing. The driving service in the morning to the airport worked perfectly even at 5am.

The blanket. There was just one big wool blanket. We would have appreciated another option and also if there would have been 2 separate blankets for the double bed. The closet would need some oiling i guess.

Accueil des hôtes avec gentillesse . Le taxi est venu nous chercher à l aéroport. Très grande chambre avec du mobilier traditionnel . La propreté et le confort sont présents et la vue sur l océan du balcon est le plus. Le petit déjeuner était parfait .

エアコンの電源スイッチが壊れていて、使うのに工夫が必要だった。設備が古くて修繕も追いついていないが、その分安いので不満はない。

It was a wonderful stay at Nutshell Home Stay, in Trivandrum near airport.The host were friendly and made us feel right at home. The room was cozy and clean, with all the necessary amenities. The location was perfect, a real sea view. We ordered our dinner through a food app, which arrived on time at property, Highly recommend for a comfortable and peaceful stay! 👍😊🏠

Nothing to mention.

The hospitality and the spot of hotel... Homely meals..... Behaviour of staffs and many more...

Nothing

The host was very friendly and even

1. We had to spend a few hours before going to the airport and this was a perfect spot. 2. Driving-in is a little misleading as you hit a dead end on the ocean and a narrow left takes you to wide parking lot. Perfect location. 3. The land lady and staff are very nice. Room is very functional. Ocean view terrace is very useful specially when friends visit. 4. Complementary 24 hr drop to either airport is too good. Must stay.

I didn't like anything from this place

This pace is not very clean and not recommended at all. The building is ancient, not as in the picture.

Good breakfast. Homely serviced.

Very very Peaceful and Relaxing. The Homestay is just right opposite the beach. You can clearly hear the ocean waves. VERY BEAUTIFUL….. The Aunty who prepare breakfast was awesome. We asked few cups of tea and coffee and they just prepare with a smiling face. The Owner is very cool person.

There’s no shops nearby.

The balcony was dirty, with a used coffee cup left there for days. Throughout our stay, no one came to clean the room. The kitchen was also unclean, with a clogged sink and stained, dirty coffee cups. The bathroom had an unpleasant odor. Most concerning, the AC leaked all night, leaving the floor soaked by morning—my mom nearly slipped and fell. There was construction work going on at the property which was very noisy the whole time. Not exactly what you would expect when you go to a place to relax. While the property itself is beautiful and in a fantastic location, the poor maintenance significantly impacted our overall experience.

Very friendly, service-oriented staff. Arun in particular was very good, eager to help.. The place is tastefully done up and has very positive vibes.

All the properties on the stretch where this facility is located should get together and organize very regular clean-up efforts to keep the beach free of plastic and other trash that wash up on the rocks. They could also plant appropriate shrubs. This will add tremendous value and attraction to the location. Otherwise, the ambience will have a depressing feel.

Good for 1 night stay before or after airport. The room was basic but had everything we needed. Good AC. Free shuttle to the airport. Can’t comment on the breakfast because we had an early morning flight.

Laundry service is calculated a bit strange. It’s charged per item not per kg (20rs big item, 15rs small item). Instead of calculating it then telling you the price, they give you your clean laundry back and make you count it all up infront of them. Can get quite expensive when you’re being charged 15rs per sock.

Nice location

Nothing

The host and staff were very kind and generous. The location is very convenient with a great seaside view of the Indian ocean. Many attractions that Kerala has to offer are within a short walking distance or by car if you prefer. Users are very conveniently located and can meet directly at the guesthouse to take you where you need to go.

The hotel was a minute to the beach. We had a sea view room with balcony. Nisha, her family and all the staff were amazing. We didn’t have breakfast but there was always fresh fruit left for us.

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Very quiet and directly on the beach just 1 minute from the airport 🙏🏽🌺🧡

Breakfast provided was great :) and location is one of the best.

Location and cleanliness.

Breakfast was not as it was shown or said to be fabulous. It was only dosa and tea.

Top floor room. Has a balcony overlooking the beach. Room was adequate for a 1 night transit Friendly staff. Nice freshly cooked breakfast

The positives were the proximity to the airport, free airport pick-up, WhatsApp number, spacious AC bedrooms, clean bathrooms. The seaside site and views were welcome although the beach were full of litter and not easily accessible from the immediate vicinity.

This place does not merit the 4 star review rating from our experience of staying there. The hazardous backdoor approach in the night to the upper floor through an unlit concrete steps, in spite of the presence of well lit wooden staircase from front entrance. Hazardous, because we are pensioners of average age of 70 The check-in was relegated to an immature teenaged youngster without supervision who asked me to hand over my passport. I refused and insisted the hostess, Ms. Nisha Babu make her appearance I was informed she was busy dyeing her hair by the young lad. She did appear later on to welcome us after the check in. Towels, toilet rolls and sheets were initially not provided until requested. We were disappointed to be presented with supposedly white laundry but discolored brown with deeper stains frayed and ripped. We were reluctant to use the towels. When we complained about the state of the towels the hostess unfairly blamed her willing lady helpers for the quality of the laundry but we suggested it was her responsibility to maintain standards.

Nous avons été accueillis très chaleureusement dans ce petit établissement directement au bord de la mer à 3 minutes de l’aéroport! Tout y était. Très propre. Ils nous ont conduit à l’aéroport en pleine nuit! Une aubaine! Merci!

Good access to the airport. It is a reasonable stay for transit.

Bathroom wasn't very clean and there were stains on both layers of bedsheets.

Very friendly owner. Great breakfast. Loved the antique collections.

The owner and her family are so lovely and cannot do enough for you. We got welcome drinks on arrival. It’s too minutes from the airport which is why most people stay here. The place is like and antique shop with lots of things to look at. There’s a big shared dining area where you are served a lovely home cooked Indian breakfast. Out flight had been changed so we didn’t need to leave till mid afternoon so they gave us the room until then as their next guest wasn’t coming till later and it was great for us being able to shower before leaving. As previous people have said they drop you off at the airport which is great when it’s hot. Our room had a balcony overlooking the sea front.

Nothing

I'm not sure if it is because we booked through Booking.com, but we were given a room with a balcony that faces the sea. It was wonderful. The house converted to an inn is full of antiques. Unfortunately we had to leave early and could not eat the included breakfast. However, transport to the airport was provided by the hotel.

Ok

Good

Great Welcome. Complementary pickup from airport. Very warm and familiar atmosphere. Everything clean! And just by the sea, falling asleep with the sound of the waves!

The breakfast, which i asked to be prepared in advance, was disgusting. the coffee was with milk and a pound of sugar even though i asked for black, no milk, and there was also pre-sliced white bread, untoasted- really it was not good at all

the owner trauma bombed me when i arrived telling me about her still-birth babies/miscarriages it was very weird and uncomfortable, i just wanted to check in and go on my way and i had to sit there and listen to her personal tragedies

Friendly lady who made tea and breakfast. Rooms were nice. Entire place is clean. Lots of sitting area options. Beachview is nice. Short walk to get food.

Relaxing location at the beach Close to airport

Beautifully decorated and very clean.

No one was available for check in. Messages were not returned promptly

Location is awesome, by the beach. The waves lull you to sleep. Comfortable bed, big balcony facing the sea. Host was kind to provide dinner instead of breakfast as I leaving late night.

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Very clean, the owner is lovely and helpful. Perfect for a short stay if one needs to be close to the airport. I did not use the kitchen and the common living room but it is also possible to use the kitchen and there is a fabulous giant living room at disposal of the guests. The house is very well decorated.

The beach in front is not where one would like to be, but Kovalam is about 30 min by tuk tuk. However this is the right location if you need to be close to the airport

Every thing was good

Location

Room was beautifully furnished - the owners clearly have a thing with antique furniture - and spacious, with a desk. Cosy ambience. Breakfast was cooked fresh for you each morning by a very kind cook. Different breakfast each day. Staff was so kind to drive me to the airport at 4:45 AM, without charge. A tuktuk to the city center is around 200 rupees and doesn't take too long.

Close to the beach. Friendly and helpful staff

Generally clean but there is room for improvement.