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Reviews of The First Place Yogaresort, Odayam

Odayam Beach Road, 695141 Varkala, India

#29 of 92 hotels in Varkala

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Review Score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    9.0
    Great place for relaxing in Odayam.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing we didn't like were 2 building sites that were across from us. They were pretty far away but you could still hear the constant background noise . It was only late at night and very early in the morning that we could hear the sound of the waves. We know that this is only temporary of course.

    The location in Odayam was very nice . We had a very nice room with a Seaview and a private balcony. There was yoga every morning , a good breakfast. The staff was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    9.0
    I can recommend it - feels like family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was a bit small and a little smelly.

    Our room was equipped with AC and a nice little balcony including sea view. Yogasessions in the morning with Siva were exceptional and the breakfast delicous. The whole team including the owner, Par, was super helpful and always good for a little chat.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Absolutely dont know what to say.

    Amazing breakfast , you can choose in beetween of 3-4plates. Warm service!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    7.0
    Host is very good, staff make efforts and very polite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast has only one option

    Location is good, 100 m from beach

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel manager and staff are very friendly

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great accommodation. the rooms are large and sufficient. the breakfast was very tasty. the accommodation is just a few minutes from the beach.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    8.0
    Beautifully located yoga accommodation close to the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, our room was not that clean, nor were the bed linen and towels.

    Well located on the beach of Varkala, where you can swim in a small bay. The yoga offer is great and depending on the room the view is beautiful!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2024

    9.0
    Value for your money, extremely close to all main places
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heater in the smaller room wasn’t working which was a little uncomfortable considering it was monsoon season and the water was extremely cold. Apart from that nothing else.

    Really liked the location, close to the cliff and walkable to all nearby cafes and restaurants. Extreme value for your money as well. The rooms are clean, they do provide free breakfast and there are two cute dogs that were a bonus. Faizal was also able to provide us with bikes and a lot of suggestions as well

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air-conditioner in our room was noisy.

    We had a lovely view from the balcony. The yoga class that we joined was fantastic. We loved the teacher. We did 2 classes on the 2 days that we stayed. Breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful location on chilled Odayam beach and amazing staff, lovely family feel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really, it was a great place. Only issue was in payment as what Booking. Com said I owed was different to what the property said (ie they wanted more) as our rooms had air in even though I’d booked budget with no air con and we were then charged an extra 400 per night which was a bit of a shock at the end. They said Booking. Com will not allow the choice …it was all a little confusing tbh)

    Lovely quiet rooms, clean and with good mosquito nets. Awe had rooms next to each other with a little veranda- very peaceful. Filtered water available on our veranda. Breakfasts were fantastic, with fresh fruit salads and different Kerala breakfasts or pancakes or omelettes every day

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location. Staff was super friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    9.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hosts were really great. They went out of their way to arrange us food and travel. It was quite a comfortable stay. Location of the stay was also quite near by the beach. It is just 2 min away by walk. Loved the trip.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    Nice and memorable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nice and frienldy people. The daily breakfast was homely.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    Much love from Thomas, Kate and Ayra
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner and all staff is great people. Warm talks about many things, always helpful and always there if you need anything

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    7.0
    Cozy clean rooms, though away from beach. Cost could be 30% lower
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Away from beach, parking was cramped in an abandoned site. No facility for dinner in-house. No hot water kettle or tea coffee in room. Slightly expensive

    Sound of waves all time. Clean room. Great staff, room served breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    9.0
    It was a memorable stay and the person namedFaizal was helpful whenever needed. He made the travel and transport arrange
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Often powercut and had no generator facilities.

    It was accessible and nearby to most tourist spots.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    9.0
    Great option in Odayam!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The beds were not very comfortable, but this is pretty common in India. In addition, if you are sensitive to noise, you might bring earplugs because of the barking dogs and nearby mosque.

    This hotel offers super clean rooms with great hot water and a prime location near the beach. In fact, we had an ocean view from our spacious and comfortable balcony. Faizal and his family were fantastic hosts and we also enjoyed the yoga on offer in the mornings.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    8.0
    pleasant stay with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bed was sooo uncomfortable … sorry

    lovely big rooms

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is adorable, the yoga shalla is very nice, the coffee is lovely and the beach is very close 💙

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen was not working when we were there.

    Location, Helping staff, Cleanliness, Calm atmosphere.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2022

    9.0
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well mannered staff and clean stay. Beach is a stone’s throw away. Prompt help provided by caretaker whenever needed

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no beach access as said in the description

    It's a good property but not a Beachfront or deluxe

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2022

    9.0
    lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very nice location outside Varkala, quiet and peaceful, lovely to sit on the terrace of the bungalow Good restaurant around the corner

    Stayed in August 2022

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