Reviews of MINT INSIDE GARDEN
Odayam Beach Road, 695141 Varkala, India
#15 of 86 B&Bs and Inns in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 23 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Mark
United Kingdom46 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our hosts were great and very helpful. A real quirky bungalow with character! Breakfast in the garden was amazing!.. fab position on quiet street with easy stroll to the super quiet beach. A couple of beach side restaurants very close by.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 25 January 2025
Anna-maria
Netherlands36 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing location, 3 min walk from the beach, a lot of restaurants around. The breakfast great, a lot of tasty food. The host was very friendly. The room was very clean. Amazing value for the money.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Kevin
United Kingdom40 reviews8 helpful votes10“A Brilliant Stay in a Lovely Area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really. Totally brilliant
The staff are amazing here. We didn't want to leave. The accommodation was very clean and hot water for the shower provided by a good water heater. It's set in a lovely garden with a communal area for the enormous breakfast and socialising. Breakfast can also be had in the room. Kunji spotted on my passport that I would have a birthday while staying. To our astonishment the staff came up to us with a lovely named birthday cake sing Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to...... The cake was made overnight by one of his friends! That was before breakfast! Mint Garden is set at the north end past North Cliff which is a lovely quiet area that has a very clean beach. There's a tuk tuk station close by which is handy for those who don't fancy walking.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 23 November 2024
Anna
United Kingdom26 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Very welcoming hosts who went out of their way to help and ensure I was comfortable and safe.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really.
3 bungalows, each with it's own verandah, set in a quiet garden. Lovely. Breakfast was served on my verandah every morning - choice of Indian or western and v generous portions.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Thomas
United Kingdom11 reviews6 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Lovely room, kind and helpful owners and very helpful when we had to extend our stay due to illness contracted elsewhere. Price is high for india but reasonable and fair for the area. We enjoyed the restaurant recommendation Babu (I think) and can walk easily along coast to Varkala town.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Ella
Australia13 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The back garden area could have been tidier, as there was some rubbish and burn piles. However, we did visit in the dry period where a lot of leaf litter falls. Perhaps some more lush greenery could be planted to the rear of the property.
Friendly and personable staff helped us with questions, advice and arranging transport. The location is a good choice in the Varkala area, as it is more relaxed and less touristic than north cliff. Odayam beach is also nicer for swimming. Breakfast was more western style but delicious, generous and fresh with lots of choices including fruit and fresh juices. Our room was simple and cool with a nice day need to lounge on the porch.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Ken
Australia32 reviews8.0“A peaceful retreat from which to explore Odayam Beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Generous breakfast, helpful and friendly staff with good English
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Beatrice
Italy3 reviews10“I greatly enjoyed my stay at Mint Inside. Very friendly and helpful staff. Calm position.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast was great but some traditional dished could be implemented.
Very friendly and welcoming staff, they were very helpful on many occasions. Mint Inside is greatly positioned close to Odayam Beach, in a very quiet area close to Varkala. The room was very big, comfortable and clean.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Anna
United States10 reviews2 helpful votes10“Beautiful peaceful stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a little walk to the cliff but not bad.
Staff was so kind and helpful. It was a beautiful space.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Svetlana
Russia41 reviews4 helpful votes10“favourite place in Varkala”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quiet Odayam beach, comfortable private houses, yummy breakfasts, friendly staff
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Susan
United Kingdom80 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints whatsoever.
Exceeded our expectations. Mint Inside Garden is a lovely, tranquil space. The rooms are clean, comfortable & spacious. The staff are welcoming, helpful & efficient. Great breakfasts & we were lucky enough to be treated to a traditional Keralan meal.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Luzia
Switzerland53 reviews8 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A quiet place with a peaceful vibe. Close to a yoga place, the beach and very close to a good beach restaurant. Nice walk to the cliff. Decent breakfast with options served with a smile. Kuku is always helpful with information, smiling and calm. Absolutely to be recommended.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Ellen
United Kingdom4 reviews3 helpful votes10“I had a great time. Kunji the manager was an excellent host.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Clean, well maintained, excellent location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Aster
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Absolutely wonderful stay, if your going to Varkala, this is the place to stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Mint Inside Garden is an absolute Gem! I will always return to stay here. The staff are wonderful (Thank you Coco and Beard). So attentive, I always felt very looked after. The breakfast is fantastic with lots of options and delicious fruit and juices. Also, only a 1 minute walk to the beach. Thank you Mint Inside Garden!
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Athul
India1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful stay which is about 2 mins walk away from the calm and clean Odayam beach. Amazing hosts . wholesome breakfast . Beautiful location and room . Would recommend it to my friends and family . 10/10 .
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Sangalp
India2 reviews1.0“Not Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We didn't get to stay in this property because our booking got cancelled due to some technical error. The Mint has updated that the booking has been cancelled due to some technical glitch from Booking.com side. They updated us that Booking.com should have updated us regarding the temporary Glitch and this is all Booking.com fault. Mint gave us a call on the 16th Jan(1 day before travel) and advised us about this situation. The good thing is that they arranged a separate stay for the booked date. But the Hotel they suggested was average. Since the travel plan was confirmed we went ahead with it. Actually we stayed at Sandra Eco. They charged us the same amount as Mint. The owner of Sandra informed us that Mint changed our booking on purpose since they received some Foreigners as guests. This may or may not be true. But totally disappointed with their hospitality. Every guest irrespective of caste colour gender to be treated on same grounds. "Adithi devo bhava"
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Annemarie
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Asok
India8 reviews8.0Very good- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Anthony
United Kingdom16 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Vladimir
Armenia6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Foucauld
France4 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Roslee
India1 review6.0Pleasant- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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