GREENVIEW HOMESTAY KOVALAM

Lovely Kerala breakfast

A little too far from beach

Room arrangements for a family

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The room was comfortable and clean.

The host was extremely unfriendly and unhelpful. He refused to help with the luggage when we arrived. Later we found out it was for health reasons but he just curtly said no. He told us he would be able to get us a tuk tuk for our dinner, could not find one, and refused to give us a ride with a lame excuse. At breakfast, when we asked for coffee the wife said she had already made tea. She did finally make some very bad coffee when my husband said I didn’t drink tea. I’m puzzled by the positive reviews. Most of them are by Indians so perhaps they just don’t like foreigners. Very unlike all other experiences in India.

It was wonderful!! The host family is so helpful, charming, we were so happy to reach this place!! Breakfast was amazing and tasty, homemade by the Hosts!!! Beach is walkable 10mins, and there is a unique view to one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala!

The owners are wonderful Communal kitchen available to everyone yo use Hot water shower

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Everything! The rooms were clean. The hosts were very attentive, helpful.

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Uncle and Aunty made us feel home, they had all the comforts required for the stay. The breakfast was delicious. Thank you a lot for the memorable stay, a definite referral for people who visit Kovalam.

Very helpful and accommodating hosts. Helped with planning my trip.

Good spot to stay and affordable price Rooms are clean and neat Owners are good and friendly.

The best home stay. I had the pleasure of staying at Greenview Home stay, Kovalam with my family on 28-29 June 2024, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I've ever had. We stayed in a family room, there are two rooms (a bedroom and a children's room). From the moment I arrived, I felt warmly welcomed and instantly at ease. The homestay is perfectly situated walkable distance from Kovalam Beach (Hawwa beach) and providing a peaceful area. There are also great restaurants nearby (about 400m) viz. “Taste of Kerala” and “Punjabi Daba. The hosts, Shri Sreekumar and Smt. Sushama, went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the local area, offering great recommendations for places to visit and dine. Their genuine care and kindness made me feel like a part of their family. The building is brand new and well built and maintained. The room was very good, spacious, neat & clean and equipped with all the necessary amenities. There is plenty of light and ventilation. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. The homestay offers excellent facilities, including a common dining room with electric kettle, water purifier and free Wi-Fi. The homemade breakfast was very delicious. They provide as Appam and Vegetable stew as breaakfast. They will provide only homemade vegetarian foods. What truly sets this homestay apart is the authentic and personal experience it offers. It feels like our home and hosts are our parents. This homestay is ideal for all type of travelers (solo, female, group travelers, family etc.) There are 4 twin rooms of which 2 are A/c., one single room and a family room can accommodate 4 or 6 persons (two separate rooms inside which is ideal for family with two children or group of travelers less than 6 Nos.

Everything are excellent.

Cleanliness of rooms are exceptional, Good furnished rooms, food (Breakfast) taste & freshness same like from our home & also caring about us like our parents.

Uncle and Aunty are very warm people and made their best efforts to make us feel comfortable.The breakfast served by aunty was delicious. They are very loving towards our kids.Wish we could stay more. Will recommend to friends and family.

The washroom was little congested.

It's another home

The property is well maintained

THE OWNERS Red flag one: We informed them about our arrival which was around 12:30 am in the midnight. We were exhausted tired with the driving & heat yet the owner expected us to sit like school kids to fill forms & pay him before he could let us in to our rooms to relax. I mean these things could have been handled the next day or in our room but he even made the ladies sit like school kids in the middle of the night without offering any water or giving us the room to relax or use washroom. We have travelled all over the world & there is a decency every hotel or Airbnb or homestay owner has to know how to treat their guests except them. 2nd: Without being invited the owners came & sat around us during our morning breakfast interrupting out conversations. Reason was to try and convince us to give them good reviews by badmouthing other guests who have stayed there & gave them reviews based on their experiences. I mean if they could so easily badmouth them they could do it for anyone. They spoke badly about their Russian guests & others & I know many Russians who love India and Indias culture. If we gave these owners many chances and yet they troubled us during our stay then all I can say is they need to check themselves and not harass their guests for reviews without provding the hospitality they need to. 3rd: We extended our stay & were very busy exploring the city but it always felt they would sit right next to the door to interrupt you & ask you question where are you going and other nosy stuffs which is really annoying. It's not a college hostel that they have to keep an eye on their guests. Let them be. 4th: We were all ready to visit the famous temple in the morning around 4 am & to our surprise the owners are awake again. Let us be clear we have not check out but the owners ask for money for the room at 4 am. I mean are you serious?

It was such a pleasant stay. We had a delicious breakfast and the hosts were so good and friendly that took care of each and every thing

I don’t think I have any to say bad about the stay.

Cleanliness, Helpful host , hospitality, Family friendly.

Very kind and polite hosts. The rooms were big, clean and ventilated. The breakfast served is delicious. My family felt refreshed during our stay. You can order food online and eat in the dining area.

The location is bit tricky but no issue for taxi and delivery. For senior old people may have issues.

Very clean, newly renovated, quiet property, very friendly and accommodating hosts. They have AC and not AC rooms, worth checking while booking. Great homemade breakfast.

Calm and quiet place. Very peaceful

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Fantastic place in supreme location in Kovalam, surrounded by greenery and close to the beach. The hosts Mrs. Sushama and Mr. Sreekumar are incredibly lovely and caring, felt like a home away from home the moment I stepped in. Also, very clean and spacious room with private bathroom and comfortable bed!

Nothing really! Was all great!

Hosts were very kind and hospital. They served us puttu with choley and it was delicious. Rooms were really clean.

Everything was awesome, it's just the room that didn't have AC.

The hosts are great and the property is recently renovated. It is also well maintained. It’s a little away from the beach and in a calm and picturesque setting with lot of greenery around.

About 10 minute walk to the nearest restaurant. The single room is a little small but still good value for the price.

Feel home stay, really enjoyed and very good nature of uncle and aunty they helped us in all way possible

House itself is nice, with a top floor open, but the room I booked was amazing. It was so beautiful and well designed, that it woukd be possible just to stay inside and not to go anywhere. But the nature outside is great and worth to see. Hosts are an indian couple, they are nice persons. Any need was met immediately. I totally recommend this stay and myself will come again.

Excellent Homestay with homely food and experience. The owners are extremely helpful and polite with very good property. Very well maintained. Breakfast is very local and amazing.

It was a very pleasant experience. The care takers were very humble, supportive and understanding. Homely atmosphere. Home cooked authentic Kerala style breakfast. All necessary amenities are available in the rooms. Just 1 km from beach. Anytime access without any hinderance. The whole owner (Sushma aunty) was extremely generous and took good care.

You have to walk a few metres to get to the main road. Like 3-400 metres. But they provide you with access to rickshaws on call.

All good

Have to be honest, the night crickets where a little noisy for me

Clean, comfortable, and very welcoming even when I arrived late. The "budget" room was perfectly set up, and really lovely to stay in. The beach is a short walk away, and there's also great restaurants nearby. I felt like I was a part of their family and community for a few days, and had such a great time here. I was spoilt with all the delicious home cooked breakfasts!

The complimentary breakfast was very tasty and we totally relished it. The building is brand new and well built and maintained. There is plenty of light and ventilation, so one doesn't feel the heat at all. The hosts were very helpful and friendly.

Location is little inside, and auto on call are not very reliable. Its better to take a two wheeler on rent in case one has to eat out. Bathroom is a little congested and the ceiling of the rooms a little low.

Neat and clean spacious family rooms. Tasty breakfast.

Nothing as such which we don't like.

If you are looking for a budget friendly, clean , well maintained homestay, I would recommend this. The place is very neat and hygienic. The hosts were really helpful. They are warm and their hospitality was very nice. It is worth every penny. You also get complimentary breakfast which is very yum. The place is approx 1 km from the beach. I would give it a 10/10. It is safe place to stay for female solo travellers.

Can't say

Privacy is compromised

The host family was super kind and helpful. We arrived at 2 in the morning and still could check in, which we were both extremely grateful for!

Vakom sir and Aunty treats each member as a family

Nothing, everything is perfect

The cleanliness and ambience

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Breakfast was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. Good location.

The only thing is they have not kept any bureau to keep the luggage or clothes inside.

The behaviour of host and the cleanliness.....top notch...wanted to extend the stay.

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Truly such a blessing to have found myself in Greenview. Sushama is a wonderful host, I could not ask for anything else. The food was delicious, the room was very very clean and comfortable and the beach is just 20 minutes away and it’s a nice walk. With all my heart I recommend staying at Greenview. I actually changed my plans to return there by the end of my trip, that’s how much I enjoyed it :)

Felt like home from home but in tropical paradise😊

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Great host and value for money

Full my stay was excellent

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The facilities and location were too good. The care and warmth of the couple hosting made our stay very comfortable. They allowed early check in due to possibilities and prepared such lovely food. Always grateful for that.

Nothing of that sort.

Everything

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It was an excellent two days stay. Such a nice hospitality and friendly atmosphere altogether. Owners are soo friendly and they are soo co operative. Even if it is little inside the main road but such a calm place to stay and only walkable distance from amenities.Beach is only 1.7km away.Taking a morning walk or evening walk through the village roads are refreshing to mind and body. They are having rooms of different space. I liked it and hope all who stayed will the same.

No tea with breakfast.... 😒

Excellent stay.. The owners are like parents.. They show you affection and care... Room is like heaven, I felt like my home.. Walkable from kovalam beach... Room is surrounded by lot of trees... Loved a lot... I will refer all my friends..

Nothing.. Everything was awesome.

It was a very good place to stay, every single thing was made our family so happy, one of the best homestay we ever experienced and their morning breakfast also very nice everything they prepared in their own ....and price also very good offerdable we all are feeling so much satisfied ❤️

Nothing i didnt life everything is excellent

Ambiance was great

We like the comfort of the home stay

The owner of the premise is very well mannered. I hv been travelling to trivandrum for last 5 years. But this is going to be my favourite home stay.. Home stay is 1km away from kovalam beach . But the facilities are ToP Notch