Title: The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Janardanaswamy Temple ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109898700/109898628/3ef8f3d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109898700/109898628/f52a28e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily full breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109898700/109898628/20b92c67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109898700/109898628/f6767512.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109898700/109898628/5c7a2877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Janardanaswamy Temple and Varkala Beach, The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay provides free full breakfast, a terrace and shopping on-site. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Ixora Lounge, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground. ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Laundry - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Restaurant £52 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=109898628&PinnedHotelID=109898628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109898700/109898628/d7bbc1ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View ### Highlights Garden Patio Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109898700/109898628/cf41db82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View ### Highlights Garden Patio Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds - 700 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVarkala-Hotels-The-Ixora-A-Boutique-Homestay.h109898628.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVarkala-Hotels-The-Ixora-A-Boutique-Homestay.h109898628.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.73740%2C76.71666&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-WP4aB4-OgmAdz-cYrnkJKdnpis=) Mundayil Beach Rd, Varkala, KL, 695141 #### What's nearby - Janardanaswamy Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Varkala Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Varkala Cliff - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Sivagiri - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Kappil Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 12 min walk - Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 82 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chimney - ‬16 min walk - ‪Mellow - ‬3 min drive - ‪cafe sarwaa - ‬4 min drive - ‪Trip Is Life - ‬5 min drive - ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay Upscale bed & breakfast near Varkala Beach Located close to Janardanaswamy Temple and Varkala Cliff, The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay provides free full breakfast, a terrace and shopping on-site. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Ixora Lounge, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self-parking - Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and outdoor furniture - Barbecues, tour/ticket information and a water dispenser Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks such as printers and sound-insulated walls. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap - Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26500000/26495800/26495753/8a45d3ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BCanti Boutique Beach Resort Varkala - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=26495753&PinnedHotelID=26495753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103145400/103145390/8d421f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Skylar Seaview Beach Resort and Spa Varkala - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=103145390&PinnedHotelID=103145390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526400/526360/576fd356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway Varkala Varkala - 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking available only on request - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of INR 600; reservation required ### Restaurants on site - The Ixora Lounge ### Things to do - Playground - Shopping ### Family friendly - Children's books - Children's dinnerware - Children's games - High chair - Playground - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (once per stay) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Business services - Business centre ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 accessible parking spaces - Front entrance ramp - Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom - No lift (single-level property) - Tile flooring in room - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Outdoor shower - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Electrical adapters - Free daily newspapers - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Printer - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Hosted evening meal: INR 600 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 on-site parking This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as The Ixora A Homestay Varkala The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay Varkala The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay Bed & breakfast The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay Bed & breakfast Varkala ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay? > As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay on 31 Oct 2025 start from £52.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Varkala-Hotels-The-Ixora-A-Boutique-Homestay.h109898628.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Ixora - A Boutique Homestay located? > Situated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Janardanaswamy Temple, Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Kappil Beach and Sivagiri Mutt are also within 32 mi (52 km). Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? 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