NALINAM HOMESTAY

Location: Near Sri Padmanabha Temple , West Fort, Chembakaserry Junction, Trivandrum, in

Star Rating: 8.8 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Ironing service
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Grocery deliveries
• Shared kitchen
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• CCTV outside property
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Art gallery on site
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Rooms Available

• Double Room With Private Bathroom

  Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This double room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a wardrobe and an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• Triple Room With Private Bathroom

  Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Room With Private Bathroom

  Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The kitchen is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The double room offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a tiled floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Uday Rao (10/5): Very comfortable. - Excellent. Mr and Mrs Jayan were excellent hosts. Made my stay very comfortable. I felt like living in my own house. They can add AC rooms also.
• Azza (9/5): - The owners are very friendly making it a wonderful experience. Excellent breakfast
• Thien Y Valentina (9/5): - The family :)
• mohit (8/5): Overall good experience - Staff and owner behaviour.. location.. Room size.. not comfortable for 3 adults
• Nerida (8/5): Very convenient location. Quiet street, lovely staff and owner in the homestay. - Breakfast was amazing. Host was very engaging. Very helpful. I would certainly return here. The matress was too firm for my liking. I did notice some extra foam matresses in the storage area so I would ask for one if I was staying longer.
• Davis (6/5): -
• Milena (8/5): - Jayan und Anitha die Besitzer des Homestay waren sehr freundlich und willkommend! Haben sich um alles gekümmert und uns sogar ein frühes Frühstück gemacht! Zimmer war sauber und es hat einen AC. Liegt praktisch zwischen Bahnhof und Flughafen. Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz! Etwas viele Mücken aber wenn man die Badtüre schliesst geht es.
• aurora (10/5): - Struttura accogliente e familiare dotata di tutto il necessario, letto comodissimo. L'intero staff è stato perfetto; cordiali, disponibili e simpatici. La struttura è vicina a molti templi, ci si può spostare direttamente a piedi. Inoltre prima del lungo viaggio che mi aspettava mi hanno permesso di fare una doccia. Ritornerei sicuramente in questa struttura.
• Françoise (10/5): Séjour très agréable. Emplacement qui permet l’accès aux sites d’intérêt. - Chambre, lit, salle de bain très confortables et très propres. Douche avec eau chaude. Prêt d’un tapis de yoga. Vivek est de bon conseil. Très aimable et toujours disponible pour trouver une solution.
• Vishwakarthik (9/5): -
• Thiago (10/5): - Very friendly and hospitable hosts!
• MARIE (10/5): Très bon séjour, très bon accueil ! - L'endroit est très bien placé, une rue plutôt calme, la chambre et la salle de bain sont très propre avec de petites attentions comme du thé ou du café ou un snack sucré, et j'ai reçu un très bon accueil de la part de la famille.
• Vaishnavi (9/5): Best Homestay in Thiruvanandapuram - Everything
• Carol G (10/5): Vraiment exceptionnelle - Voilà une excellente adresse pour visiter Trivandrum ! Une chambre propre, confortable avec accessoires, eau chaude et climatisation ! De belles décorations et antiquités ! Une famille adorable, discrète mais présente, c'est parfait. Maison très bien située pour les visites à faire et située dans un quartier très calme. On s'y sent très bien ! Merci pour cet excellent accueil. Dommage je ne restait qu'une nuit. Ras
• Nitin (10/5): - Excellent stay at Nalinam Home Stay in Trivandrum. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The hosts are very warm and welcoming, making the stay feel like home. Peaceful location with easy access to the city. Highly recommended!
• MARIO (7/5): Comoda se si deve ripartire dall'aeroporto l'indomanimattina - Posizione vicino l'aeroporto, gentilezza del proprietario, la struttura è un casa arredata con suppellettili antiche La colazione è Solo indiana e piccantissima
• Ruben (10/5): - An amazing stay in the heart of Keralas Capital .Friendly and accommodating host from the first moment you enter this homestay .Very close to main touristic areas and market places but at the same time in peaceful corner .Absolutely value of money and great balcony to have your morning coffee ☕️ 😊
• Bhargav (10/5): Amazing - Everything was amazing, the room, location, the owner, breakfast, they were very helpful, definitely recommend it.
• Nitya (7/5): -
• Elke (7/5): Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert wenn es in Nähe zum Flughafen sein soll. - Sehr nette Familie. Das Frühstück war lecker. Wasser konnte aufgefüllt werden. Sicherer Ankunftsplatz für Alleinreisende Frauen. Taxi vom Airport abends um 11 Uhr 500 Rupees. Zu viele Moskitos im Zimmer, die kamen durch das Badloch.
• virginie (10/5): - Tout. Adorable, propre, bonne litterie. Juste parfait. Très calme. Rien. Tout était parfait.
• Lasse (10/5): - Really friendly host. Nice room. Good location close to the airport! //
• MISHA (10/5): Truly the best homestay in Trivandrum - Everything... hospitality, location, host, homely breakfast served in homestay, cleanliness of rooms, facilities provided in the room, decor of room, quality of bedsheet, bed cover, pillow covers, blanket. Other amenities in the room like tea, coffee, kettle, cute cups, glasses. Bathroom was super clean. Most of all the amazing hosts and such warm welcome and amazing interactions with them. Location of the property is superb, close to railway station, airport and temple. I have no answer for this question because there is nothing that i didn't like in the homestay. Once I was there I really wanted to extend my stay but sadly had no leaves from work.
• TOMOHIRO (10/5): いいね - ホストがとても気を遣ってくれ、充実しました。
• Alexandra (10/5): - My first trip to India was made unforgettable thanks to our (me and my sisters) wonderful stay at Nalinam Home Stay with hosts Jayan and Anitha. They truly went above and beyond to help us in every way possible and made us feel like part of their family from the moment we arrived. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and well maintained. The location was perfect — close to the airport, restaurants, and local shops, making it very convenient for getting around. The breakfast provided each morning was delicious and a great start to our day. What really stood out was their kindness and care during a state strike, when most restaurants were closed. They made sure we were comfortable, well accommodated, and had plenty of food, even in such difficult circumstances. Their support and hospitality meant so much to us. The staff (Vivek) were incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Nalinam Home Stay to anyone visiting India. A truly exceptional experience! Thank you all - Alex and Aseyah (UK)
• Sigrid (10/5): - Das Homestay ist nur wenige Minuten Fahrt vom Flughafen und in einer ruhigen Nachbarschaft gelegen. Die Besitzer sind extrem freundlich und haben uns sehr weiter geholfen. Das Zimmer ist sehr sauber und Frühstück super lecker.
• Juliet (8/5): - Great location, everything was very clean and tidy, the young chap was a lovely.
• David (10/5): Une très belle 1ere nuit au Kerala - Superbe accueil, des hôtes extrêmement sympathiques et serviables. Merci beaucoup !
• Noble (8/5): -
• ar (10/5): - Hospitality and Ambience feels like home !
• Hava (10/5): Très bien - On a été très bien accueilli. Petit déjeuner indien très bon. Belle maison à distance de marche de marche d’un peu prêt tout. Le prix est un peu cher pour une homestay en ville.
• Satheesh (8/5): -
• Sameer (10/5): - Good location of the home to visit various places in Trivandrum, quiet place , there is always a person at the reception to help you.
• Sameer (10/5): Its a cute home stay, they have antiques in one room, beautiful garden and good location - The entire place is really good. They have a full time staff at the place. We had booked 3 rooms and they were really good. We were happy with the rooms, the cleanliness. They have a big dining area, we ordered food from outside and were provided cutlery. We had booked a terrace room they have lift for it .
• Mimi (9/5): lovely, quiet homestay close to the temple - Loved the owner djey and his wife Anita as well as the super helpful employees John and his wife Shalini. The location is great, very close to the temple but also in a quiet area. The house is well kept and clean. Mattress of the bed was a bit too hard for my taste.
• Pathak (10/5): - I had a wonderful experience at this homestay. The property is beautifully maintained with a charming antique touch that gives it a warm, homely feel. Everything was exceptionally clean and thoughtfully arranged. The hosts were incredibly welcoming, helpful, and genuinely concerned about the comfort of my baby. They even spent some time interacting with the baby, which was truly heartwarming. The breakfast served was authentic and delicious, adding to the overall memorable stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful and homely retreat.
• Chakrapani (10/5): Exceptional - Good hospitality. Nice arrangements
• Lakshmi (9/5): Superb - Pleasant stay for 4 nights. Cleanliness, tasty food, helpful staff member.
• Natarajan (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sourabh (10/5): Exceptional -
• Raghavendra (9/5): Superb - walkable to temple, calm place, good location, very friendly
• Marlene (10/5): Exceptional - Room big and lovely.Great breakfast.Staff very helpful,felt safe..
• Ajan (9/5): Superb - Very nice and easy stay. The care taker Mr. Vivek was very attentive and committed. When I checked in, the mosquito net in the exhaust window held dust of ages which prevented it's effectiveness. As soon as I mentioned it he did a deep cleaning and left it anew. Stayed 10 days, I enjoyed the stay. Thanks to the owners too, especially for sharing your family breakfast 🙂👌❤️
• Athira (9/5): Superb -
• Seth (7/5): Good - Good location, not too far from many sites. Owners are quite nice. I was not certain my sheets were clean, as I found hair on them.
• Pugal (7/5): With a better toilet, this is a sure stay place. - The location was good, the city shopping can be reached by auto. The temple by walking. It is for those who want an typical Malayalee household experience. The host, Mr. Vivek was very accommodating. He booked cab, he allowed us to extend our stay a few hours more as our flight was later in the evening. So we checked out but left our baggage there and went for more shopping. Then came back and pack our stuffs and left. Breakfast was typical Malayalee style, tasty. Tea was excellent. Toilet needs a lot of improvement. Can be more better maintained, especially the triple room's toilet on the 2nd floor.
• Alessandra (9/5): Superb - Felt very well received by the owners. The ac made the room feel like an oasis in the hot city and we felt comfortable every day there. The room is simple, but not too small. Good for those who want a home like environment and an absolutely delicious breakfast.
• Alyx (10/5): A short, but wonderful stay! - The host were wonderful! The location was nearby the airport making it easy for us to reach after our flight, but also in a quiet enough area! Breakfast in the morning was also a lovely bonus! Without AC it's pretty hot, but their fan speed is faster than I've ever seen in the US.
• Manasa (8/5): Very good -
• Laura (4/5): Disappointing - Don't stay too close to the host.. I felt him crossing my personal boundaries, holding me very close, trying to kiss me. Very unpleasant
• Marina (9/5): Excellent - Very good breakfast
• Sandeep (9/5): Superb -
• Niels (8/5): Friendly homestay near TRV airport and town - Friendly homestay near airport and TRV town, helpful staff Not much
• Thomas (9/5): Superb -
• Sarika (8/5): Very good -
• Thomas (10/5): Exceptional -
• James (8/5): Over all it’s good - Owner & wife approach Drinking water is not provided
• Svetlana (7/5): good experience - Good location 10 min from airport. Simple room but have everything for short stay. Nice owner Spicy breakfast
• Jay (8/5): Very good -
• Kocheth (6/5): Pleasant -
• Sathish (10/5): Exceptional -
• Vivek (10/5): Exceptional - Great stay, excellent hospitality especially the caretaker Subheer! Top location too, highly recommend.
• Suppiah (10/5): Worth for money & safety - We stayed for two days. It was very comfortable and neat. The owners were very friendly and made us feel safe. I would recommend staying here.
• Hannah (2/5): Very poor -
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional -
• Srikanth (8/5): It was really good to stay there. We enjoyed the stay , their breakfast and chat with the owner. - The owner of the Property was go nice and friendly . Proximity to Padmanabhaswamy temple. Calm location. the caretaker can be more customer friendly.
• Daveena (10/5): Exactly what I needed - I came to this home in the night as a first time traveling solo in India. I was initially nervous, and also didn’t know what to expect visiting Kerala. I immediately felt at ease when Jayan and his helper were outside waiting for me and greeting me. Their home is beautiful, very clean and very comfortable. I had a little living area which I didn’t expect, it may have been as I picked a more premium room. It felt like I was staying with family the way they treated me. I just wanted to hang out with them haha. It was perfect because I really wanted somewhere to relax indoors and take a break from my travels. They were helpful with everything, and the location was close to the temple and lots of shop. They helped me lots with my itinerary and with the trains and tuktuk. Shame I couldn’t stay longer! Breakfast was lovely. Thanks very much I hope to come again. Nothing
• Prasad (1/5): Not a recommendable place to stay - No Empathy towards customers - nothing There is no Empathy towards customers who arrived to stay at this place with prior booking. What happened : Our Booking didnt have pre paid receipt but was confirmed through "BOOKING.COM", the receptionist insisted on showing the invoice else no entry - that was kind of rude, we had little kids and aged mothers tired of days of journey through train to arrive at this place, we humbly requested to let us use washrooms and meanwhile we can settle the Invoice thing Reaction : No - Rules wont allow them to let us in - that showed the greedy intentions of the care takers - as we had no options left - we made the payment on spot and then entered the half cleaned rooms Recommendation : if you are into hospitality business, realize we are all humans not money making tools - terrible experience overall what we didnt like : Breakfast is very bad - best avoid it - the care taker was roaming inside the property with shirtless - this is not acceptable but we didnt dare to question him - this place is not good for families to stay
• Ute (9/5): Wonderful homestay in a quiet area - The homeowner are very friendly and they help us to find the right sightseeing places for the one day we had. We liked the Kerala style breakfast. Thanks for the nice talks we had 😍
• Shanmugam (8/5): Very good -
• Yaji (9/5): Superb - I had booked it for my parents, they were very kind to them. They helped them to move around and made it easy . My parents were praising every bit of it. They had a super tasty breakfast, The room was calm and cool , the location of the property and their hospitality was top notch. Nothing
• Vijeesh (10/5): Exceptional -
• Biju (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rohit (8/5): Very good -
• Bijukumar (10/5): Exceptional -
• Baswaraju (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nipin (7/5): Good -
• Elaa (8/5): Very good -
• Arti (8/5): Very good -
• Abhishek (5/5): Passable - average bed size breakfast ventilation
• Rachmiel (10/5): Treated me like family - They treated me like family. There was a warm welcome, breakfast included which was delicious, and they were always around when I had questions. They were quick to provide me with cold bottled water and were very flexible when I needed more time to run to an ATM to pay them. On the morning of my check-out, I told them that that evening I would take a flight, and asked if there was any way I could shower there at 5pm, long after my check-out time. They said of course, and even switched some rooms around for the people booked that evening to accommodate me. I gave them 600 rupees more for there troubles, and initially they refused the money but eventually accepted. These are truly great people, know how to treat guests like family, and are incredibly accommodating. My room was on the third floor so I had to walk up, but that was only a minor burden.
• Hem (5/5): Passable - Nothing much Location and it was not worth Means, what we paid It was high price
• Dipali (9/5): Superb - The staf and the owner were very nice and reachable. They guided us how to commute to the property. The property is very nice in a quite locality. They have very beautiful antic pieces in their home and explained us about them. Room was small but enough for 2 people to stay. Close to auto stand. The breakfast was very light and tasty.
• Praveen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shreyasvi (8/5): The landlady was really sweet and as was the helper. The rooms were small and sweet it’s just the linen wasn’t that clea - It’s was a nice Homestay The linen wasn’t clean of the bed and sofa
• Chaganti (7/5): Good -
• Oviya (9/5): Superb -
• Pradeep (5/5): Passable - Homely atmosphere Car parking
• Surendran (7/5): Good - Location and Staff 1. Cleanliness could be better 2. Beds could be more comfortable need thinner blankets for summer. 3. One toilet was not working properly 4. Washing our plates after breakfast.
• Ashley (10/5): Overall, we had a pleasant stay at the property. Cordial hosts. - Nalinam Homestay was one of the best places we stayed on budget. The property is located very close to Padmanabhaswamy Temple and also less than a kilometer from the National Highway. The house is impeccable with a great collection of antiques and paintings in the common areas. Check-in was a breeze. The best part of our stay was the hospitality of the hosts, Jayan and Anitha. it was like staying at an extended family's place! The breakfast was traditional Kerala dishes like appam, puttu, and idiyappam. There is space for parking only one car on the porch. We visited in own car, so occupied the space. Don't know how they would manage if two or more guests visited with own vehicle.
• Sharma (9/5): Superb -
• Manohar (9/5): Good stay,friendly staff ,neat environment,clean rooms. - Cleanliness and spaciousness The property doesn’t provide food here
• Midhun (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hari (5/5): Passable as rated , try to choose some other location - Near to temple Had booked 2 rooms, in one of them AC was partially working Breakfast was pathetic.
• T (9/5): The Homestay is well located with access and the hosts were most hospitable and helpful. - Excellent
• Scott (3/5): Beware. - Tried to upcharge me for AC upon arrival. Room was outside reception and really noisy in the early morning. Owner said there was nowhere to exchange money in Varkala (not true) and exchanged with him at a terrible rate. Owner typed fake review on Google with my phone.
• Ana (10/5): Amazing! - The hosts were the nicest, kindest, and most helpful I've met in my whole trip. The room was clean, quiet, and peaceful (considering you'll be in a city). I loved everything.
• Nair (8/5): Nice - Nice stay , nice people - would recommend to people who are visiting Trivandrum especially with family A little far from the Trivandrum centre for people who choose public transport , won't be an issue for those who go with own vehicles
• Sai (10/5): Exceptional -
• Vikas (9/5): Superb -

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