Pros: Great hospitality, location, Cost, Logistics, clean rooms Cons: basic rooms My wife and I had booked the place based on reviews at tripadvisor and had a great stay. The location is right next to the bus stand, close to Jetty. It was just 50 meters inside the canal road which makes it accessible yet quiet. It is actually a... More

We have booked 4 rooms in Venice Castle and the hospitality of Mr Eldhose and the owner have make the stay more wonderful and a real feel like home. Wonderful breakfast have given us the real Kerala taste.Bravo to the Cook - the owner . Eldhose have been there for us at all time and even he visited us upon... More

I can agree with all other travelers who say that this place is with excellent service! All personal is kind and helpful, they can manage a few day trip to the destination you want, they can help with good advices. This was really the situation when stuff is here to help you in any matter, no fuss, no stress, no... More

I booked here at a very late notice, but I sure lucked out! I think that it's billed as a homestay, but this was the nicest place that I stayed in my two month trip in India. Very clean and modern rooms in a beautiful house. Great owner with a wonderful staff, including the driver, Kabeer, who showed me all... More

The best thing about Venice Castle is the wonderful service. When we arrived we had corresponded with Matthew asking for one night in a houseboat. It was very easy to organise, but when we arrived we decided we actually wanted two nights on a houseboat. There was no fuss and no problem in that we were only staying at Venice... More

Eldhose and the team were very friendly and helpful during our stay. The accommodation is very clean and enviting and is close to all of the major tourist attractions. Eldhose was extremely helpful when I neeed medical assiatance after being bitten by a dog during my stay and arranged for a local Tuk Tuk driver to take me around the... More

A welcome 2 night break to recover from illness after staying in Delhi. Host family very friendly and welcoming. Eldos looked after us particularly well, booked us a full day on the house boat and arranged all transport for us. His English is very good and he took care of all our needs during our stay. Highly recommended accommodation, clean,... More

We have travelled through India for over 3 months in summer 2011 and we have come across all sorts of accomodations. Venice Castle is one of the few that I remember with a smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart. In three months of travelling its gonna happen that you get sick at least ones. I... More

we travelled from mumbai south through goa, karnataka, tamil nadu and kerala and to us venice castle was easily the best choice we made. the house is beautiful and VERY clean but whats even better is the crew. The family is extremely friendly and "the all rounder" was there for us whenever we needed him, advising and organising trips to... More