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Shannarah homestay

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A modern interior with a large decorative leaf mural, a seating area with a sofa and cushions, and a small plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wall with a rainbow and clouds decoration.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside through a sliding door.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $182
$154 nightly
$182 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Odayam anchumukk, 696401, Varkala, KL, 695141
  • Place, Black Sand Beach Varkala
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Cliff
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Varkala Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional House

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 17
  • 2 Queen Beds, 4 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Varkala

With a stay at Shannarah homestay in Varkala, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Varkala Beach and Black Sand Beach Varkala. .This resort is 27.8 mi (44.8 km) from Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Varkala Cliff.
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What's nearby

  • Black Sand Beach Varkala - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Varkala Cliff - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Varkala Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kappil Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • LuLu Mall Thiruvananthapuram - 55 min drive - 30.1 miles

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 7 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bindu's Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trip Is Life - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clafouti - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe del Mar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trattorias Oriental Food Court & German Bakery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shannarah homestay

Shannarah homestay offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: INR 800 to 2,000 for adults and INR 800 to 2,000 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 800.0 per stay
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 fee: INR 500 per person, per stay (varies based on unit and length of stay)
  • Bed sheets fee: INR 500 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately INR 800 to 2000 for adults, and INR 800 to 2000 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 800.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators