The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay | House in Varkala

| 9.3 (39 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Varkala House | The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay

4 Bedroom House in Varkala

1.1 miles from Varkala Beach in Varkala, The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay provides accommodations with access to a fitness room, public bath, and open-air bath. Guests staying at this homestay have access to a balcony. The homestay also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Accessible via private entrance, all rooms 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 every 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. At the property, there is an restaurant serving Indian cuisine as well as vegetarian options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at this 4-star homestay. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the homestay, while guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay include Aaliyirakkm Beach, Janardhanaswamy Temple, and Varkala Cliff. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 24 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay is located in Varkala.

This 4 Bedrooms House is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 39 reviews with the average score of 9.3 . Coming to Varkala and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this House for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 4 Bedrooms House if you want to learn more about this place in Varkala. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay in Varkala is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this House, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Public Bath
  • Cycling
  • Fitness
  • Badminton equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Game room
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Cooking class
  • Playground
  • Canoeing
  • Open-air bath
  • Beach
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Pet friendly
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Car rental
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Tour desk
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Concierge
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Private check-in/out
  • Shuttle service
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

The ixora being a homestay property; keep its private areas, strictly private for the ixora family. kindly mind the privacy of the private areas, within the property, the guests have access to their allocated guest room & the accompanying veranda, the public area lounge, & outdoors, the ixora house & family would be on sleep mode from 22:00 hrs to 06:00 hrs. so strictly there wouldn't be any service provided during this sleep mode time frame. all service requirements need to be addressed to us between 06:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs, all guest names as per their id cards, should be notified in advance by email and the respective original id s' to be presented at the time of check-in, for verification purpose, the management reserves the rights to deny any reservation, if any of the above reservation requirements are not met, we, at the ixora; strictly follow all the rules & directions of the regional tourism & law enforcement authorities.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, managed by a private host

Reviews

Value for money:
8.99
Location:
9.05
Staff:
9.53
Facilities:
9.1
Comfort:
9.73
Cleanliness:
9.66
Tanya
Mar 29, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: It had a beautiful quiet and natural surroundings location
Negative: Nothing
Summary: I was lucky to have been recommended this Homestay at Lals house by friends who stayed for over a week. I was travelling
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Futon bed(s) Bed
Deluxe King Room

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Private entrance, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Key access, Fan, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Walk-in closet

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service, Executive lounge access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Shower chair, Hearing accessible

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Kitchen

Wine glasses

Exclusive services

Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge, Private check-in/out in the executive lounge, Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 65 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Futon bed(s) Bed
Superior King Room

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Shower, Body soap, Bathtub, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Free toiletries, Shower cap, Toilet, Towels

General

Private entrance, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm, Soundproof, Key access, Fan, Mosquito net, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Fire extinguisher, Iron

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Outdoor dining area

Living Area

Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Walk-in closet

View

Garden view, View

Services

Wake-up service, Executive lounge access

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Shower chair, Hearing accessible

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children

Food & Drink

Bottle of water

Kitchen

Wine glasses

Exclusive services

Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge, Private check-in/out in the executive lounge, Free newspapers and magazines in the executive lounge

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this Varkala house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Varkala house?

Check-in time for Varkala house starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Varkala house have a swimming pool?

No, this Varkala house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Varkala house?

Best-rates for the Varkala house starts from $64 per night with includes Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Internet, Laundry, Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Ocean View, Accessibility, Guest Services, Entertainment, Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, View, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Varkala house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Varkala house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Varkala house is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Varkala house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Varkala house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Varkala house?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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