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Ganesh House Homestay

2.5 star property
Sandy fun near Grow Beach and Kovalam Beach

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Daily local cuisine breakfast (INR 150 per person)
Travelers find peace at Ganesh House Homestay near Kovalam Beach. The spa offers detox wraps and body scrubs that leave guests feeling renewed. Breakfast features local cuisine served on a garden terrace, while fitness classes provide an energizing balance to relaxation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room (A/C) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Non A/C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Ganesh House Homestay is in a rural area and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Napier Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grow Beach and Kovalam Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Thiruvananthapuram Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Country Spa Road, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695527

What's nearby

  • Grow Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kovalam Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Vizhinjam Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Pettah Station - 15 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punjabi dhaba Family Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tides - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swiss Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Club Cafe @ Leela Kempinski - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Ganesh House Homestay

Guesthouse near Kovalam Beach
Located close to Grow Beach and Lighthouse Beach, Ganesh House Homestay provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a massage, or a body wrap. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Ganesh House Homestay have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and dishwashers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 150 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 5000 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of INR 3000 and a deposit of INR 5000 per day
Welcoming cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fees vary based on length of stay
  • Gas fee: INR 250 per accommodation, per night
  • Spa fee: INR 1500 per person, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately INR 150 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet deposit: INR 5000 per day
  • Pet fee: INR 5000 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) plus INR 3000 one-time cleaning fee
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: INR 250 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ganesh House Homestay pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows cats (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of INR 5000 per day and a fee of INR 5000 per accommodation, per day. A cleaning fee of INR 3000 also applies.

How much is parking at Ganesh House Homestay?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Ganesh House Homestay?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Ganesh House Homestay?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Ganesh House Homestay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ganesh House Homestay located?

Situated in Thiruvananthapuram, this beach guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grow Beach and Kovalam Beach. Lighthouse Beach and Vizhinjam Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ganesh House Homestay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. The family who owns it were very friendly and helpful. We had the place to ourselves. Everything was breath taking. We highly recommend the stay here and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet house, nice staff

Ganesh house homestay is an excellent place to stay if you want to be at a place a bit away from the biggest beach and commercial spots at Kovalam. It's close to a smaller beach called Grow, and there are a few restaurants nearby that are very nice. The house offers complimentary water and you have access to the kitchen including fridge/freezer. We had planned to stay at Ganesh for three days, but only stayed for one day and a half. This, however, had nothing to do with either the house or Ganesh, who is a lovely host and super friendly. We simply got an offer to check in two days early at the next hotel we were staying at further down south in Kovalam for free, since our room had become available, so we decided to shorten our stay at Grow beach and head on south. I would gladly recommend Ganesh house home stay. It's comfortable, homey and clean - and the wifi is stable.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is rustic quiet and serene great getaway from it all retreat. Close to beach and there are a few eateries nearby. Lovely family run business with pretty garden. You are made to feel at home.
Stayed 24 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpfull, friendly and competent staff and Management. Easy access and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Viacheslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Хорошо !!!

Хорошо !!!
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Chris, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, nice quiet setting

Manoj was very helpful & went out of his way to help us familiarise the surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Jenny, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Für den Preis und die Lage super!

Nettes, familiär geführtes Hotel in Strandnähe (ca. 5min Fußweg ). Leider funktionierte unsere Klimaanlage nicht richtig, was anscheinend auch in anderen Zimmern ein Problem gewesen ist. Roomservice gab es die ganzen 5 Tage nicht, aber ansonsten alles sehr sauber im Haus.

8/10 Good

Becky, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really good spot

I stayed at the Ganesh House for a few days this past June. I found he place to be very comfortable. Manoj, the manager was extremely helpful and accommodating. I hadn't been to Kovalum Beach in years so it was great having his help and advice. The rooms are of really good value. They're clean and spacious. The wifi worked well. The home is beautiful with different areas to lounge.

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