Family hotels and homes in Kerala

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, The Barefoot Varkala features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 1.6 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The vibe is so good there, super relaxed. You have several areas where you can chill, the receptionist is really welcoming and it seems like this place attracts super friendly people. It is close to the beach, and there is a friendly guy selling nice coconut water just in front. I even did not mind that there were no curtains!

In the Fort Kochi district of Cochin, close to Fort Kochi Beach, KOVIL home's Guest land features a casino and a washing machine. This homestay features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Great vibe, clean and huge room. Room was cleaned every day which I didn't expect. Shared bathrooms, kitchens and communal areas were clean and comfortable to use.

Situated within 1.6 km of Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 4.2 km of Alleppey Lighthouse, Bella Homestay Kerala features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Alleppey. The property has inner courtyard views and is 5.6 km from Alappuzha Railway Station and 17 km from Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. We really enjoyed our stay at Bella Homestay. The location of the property is great and accessible to most of the attraction spots. The place felt like home and the staff ( Sunitha and Vimal) were very humble and extraordinary service. Stay was very comfortable and don’t miss out their delicious breakfast. We went by their recommendations to explore the city and we thoroughly enjoyed. Must mention, the TukTuk driver (Afsal) was very friendly, helpful and reasonably priced. He took us around to the places that we wanted to visit and was very punctual. Overall, it was a pleasant and memorable experience.

Located in Angamali, within 45 km of Kochi Biennale and 34 km of Cochin Shipyard, KOTTACKAL NATURE INN provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.3 km from CIAL Convention Centre. The staff was exceptional! Very courteous, helpful, and genuinely kind. I have traveled many places, and to find staff such as these was truly a gift for me!

Located in Varkala, within 300 metres of Varkala Beach and 600 metres of Odayam Beach, AARONIC STAY provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 5 km from Sivagiri Mutt. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Really nice location - very close to the beach and all restaurants, shops but at the same time on a quiet street. Staff very friendly and kind. The hotel owner is very hospitable and thoughtful.

Featuring a terrace with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Fortis Rooms can be found in Cochin, close to Fort Kochi Beach and less than 1 km from Kochi Biennale. It is set 8.9 km from Cochin Shipyard and provides a 24-hour front desk. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The host was excellent and we would love to go there again

The Mayflower - Heritage Villa, a property with a garden, is located in Alleppey, 2.7 km from Thumpoly Beach, 1 km from Alleppey Lighthouse, as well as 2.3 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. It is situated 2.1 km from Alleppey Beach and offers a shared kitchen. The homestay features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Susan is such a lovely host. She will arrange everything for you to make your stay in Allepey the best: train tickets, boat tour on the backwaters, rickshaw rides to the beach, breakfast at a time that suits you. Our room in the Mayflower was very clean and comfortable and Susan’s South-Indian breakfast was amazing! Can definitely recommend staying here while visiting Allepey.

Located 700 metres from Fort Kochi Beach, PRAKRITI HOMESTAY Fortkochi Air Conditioned Rooms offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. It is situated 700 metres from Kochi Biennale and provides private check-in and check-out. The homestay features family rooms. The bed was soft and very comfortable! The WiFi worked great! The AC was fantastic in the super hot and humid Kerela weather! Extremely clean! The hostess Lakshmi is very nice and cooks a great breakfast! The location was good and close to the old historic colonial part of Fort Kochi!

Set within 500 metres of Varkala Beach and 600 metres of Odayam Beach in Varkala, Happy Buddha S4 provides accommodation with seating area. This aparthotel offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The best hotel in Varkala and the best host. Roshan is very friendly and hospitable. This is a new hotel with modern design. The room is clean and spacious. It is very good location. There is everything you need: hot water, drinking water, excellent Wi-Fi on any floor. We really enjoyed staying there. We highly recommend! When we return to Varkala, then only in Happy Buddha!

Situated within less than 1 km of Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 3.1 km of Alleppey Lighthouse, Kalappura Houseboats & Tours features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Alleppey. There is a private entrance at the boat for the convenience of those who stay. The boat has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. This is a must-do if you are near Alleppey. Everything is taken care of for an idyllic private cruise. Just step on board, have a coconut on deck and enjoy the views. The chef even harvests the banana leaves to use for plates on the way for the authentic Kerala experience.