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Wonderful place, lovely hosts (thank you for all the stories), delicious breakfast, beautiful scenery.. dhanyavaad!! highly recommend for those who are looking for a close to the nature homestay and Ayurvedic treatments near by- not to be missed :)
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Graceful Homestay is located about 20 minutes from the airport and is a welcome break from travelllng. The colonial style house is set in a luscious, tropical garden full with coconut trees, birds and beautiful flowers. The haveli is furnished in a colonial style, it...More
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Date of stay: April 2018
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Response from Sylvia2348, Owner at Graceful HomestayResponded 30 May 2018
Many, many thanks for taking the time to write such a warm & detailed review of your stay at Graceful. This was your third visit with us & we feel humbled to know that you have felt at home enough to want to return to...More
i thoroughly enjoyed my stay at graceful homestay - it's peaceful, quiet, beautiful, and serene, so i didn't feel so drained like i usually do when i visit trivandrum. giles and silvia were warm, welcoming, and helpful...and the food was delicious! i can't wait to...More
Date of stay: October 2018
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Response from Sylvia2348, Owner at Graceful HomestayResponded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for submitting a review of your stay at Graceful recently. We are pleased that you enjoyed the ambiance, the serenity, the food & our warm hospitality. It was a pleasure to host you & your group for the few days of your stopover...More
Graceful Homestay is a great place. It takes a couple of hours to get used to the spacious place. The house is located on a large compound on a hill and the balcony of our room looks down on a palm garden that stretches up...More
Date of stay: January 2018
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Response from Sylvia2348, Owner at Graceful HomestayResponded 29 June 2018
Thank you very much for a lovely review of your stay at Graceful. All our efforts to keep the home stay & its grounds clean & comfortable, seem so worthwhile when we receive appreciative reviews such as yours. Thank you again. We feel honored that...More
Thank you for the wunderful time at your homestay! This peaceful place is located way from the crowd. and very very friendly. The hosts are really lovely and very helpful. I would travel again to Trivandrum just because of the lovely host-family :-) I hope...More
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Sylvia2348, Owner at Graceful HomestayResponded 29 April 2018
Thank you so much for a warm review of your stay at Graceful. It was a pleasure for us to host you & ensure that you have a hassle-free stay. We are happy that you enjoyed the peaceful ambiance & our warm hospitality. We certainly...More
Graceful Home-stay is located within a four and half acre compound within city limits yet far from the noise & bustle of the city. One can enjoy natural beauty at its best because of the garden, trees, and …Morebirds that abound within this area. From the Upper Double room one can get a spectacular view of the valley below, a glimpse of the Arabian Sea on the horizon and glorious sunsets. Each of the rooms is located on a separate floor and has its own special features in terms of extra space (verandah/balcony) and provides not only privacy but also a clean and cozy atmosphere. Guests also have access to the other general parts of our premises and facilities (main veranda, living room, dining room, kitchen & grounds). Graceful Home-stay provides a very peaceful and serene atmosphere both internally and externally. Since the house was constructed to reflect an open personality and to take advantage of God-given natural light and fresh air, at present our rooms are not air conditioned. Other means of cooling like fans and air coolers are provided in all rooms. Since this is a "Bed & Breakfast" establishment, with the room rent a complimentary continental breakfast is served between 08:00 and 10:00 am which also includes a taste of the local cuisine. For lunch and dinner, guests are encouraged to try out the local eateries which cater to a variety of taste and pocket! Some of these restaurants also provide free home delivery. At Graceful a home-cooked meal (lunch or dinner) can be served but only on advance request by breakfast time for a non vegetarian (chicken or fish) or a vegetarian meal. Within a 2 minute walk from the Home Stay, there is an ayurveda center which provides excellent rejuvenating massages at reasonable cost. They offer a special rate for guests from Graceful Home Stay. Likewise, there is also a small but well established beauty parlor within a 5 minute walk which undertakes facials, pedicures, manicures, hair treatments, etc. At reasonable cost. Graceful Home Stay is also located within a 2 km radius of 6 multi-speciality hospitals, diagnostic centers, dental clinics, supermarkets, etc. For local sight-seeing and extensive shopping one needs to go downtown about 5-6 kms away and easily accessible by local buses and tuk-tuks. We have on call a few reliable, English speaking tuk-tuk drivers which many of our guests have used and been happy with. Central & State taxes are extra charges and tax rates are subject to change in the new financial year as per Government legislation. Less
Response from Sylvia2348 | Property representative |
Hi Medha. thank you for your interest to stay at Graceful but I see that you plan to visit Kovalam. Unfortunately, Graceful Home Stay is not located at Kovalam but in Trivandrum City.
For your info, our rates are as... More
Hi Medha. thank you for your interest to stay at Graceful but I see that you plan to visit Kovalam. Unfortunately, Graceful Home Stay is not located at Kovalam but in Trivandrum City.
For your info, our rates are as follows:
a. 2 large units with balconies @ Rs.2750 each plus 9.5% tax
b. 2 medium units with balcony or extra space @ Rs.1650 each plus 9.5% tax.
Breakfast, extra beverages & wi-fi are complementary.
