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About this property

Beachfront Location: Nutshell-Airport Retreat by the Sea in Trivandrum offers direct beachfront access and a sun terrace. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene garden setting. Comfortable Accommodations: The homestay features family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, balcony, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: Free airport shuttle service, private check-in and check-out, lounge, outdoor fireplace, and 24-hour front desk enhance the stay. Additional services include bike and car hire. Local Attractions: Shankumugham Beach is a 0-minute walk away, while Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is 6 km distant. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is just a few steps away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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  • Shashikant
    India India
    It was a wonderful stay at Nutshell Home Stay, in Trivandrum near airport.The host were friendly and made us feel right at home. The room was cozy and clean, with all the necessary amenities. The location was perfect, a real sea view. We ordered...
  • Jeyanthy
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very very Peaceful and Relaxing. The Homestay is just right opposite the beach. You can clearly hear the ocean waves. VERY BEAUTIFUL….. The Aunty who prepare breakfast was awesome. We asked few cups of tea and coffee and they just prepare with a...
  • Hari
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Very friendly, service-oriented staff. Arun in particular was very good, eager to help.. The place is tastefully done up and has very positive vibes.
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was a minute to the beach. We had a sea view room with balcony. Nisha, her family and all the staff were amazing. We didn’t have breakfast but there was always fresh fruit left for us.
  • Oliver
    India India
    Very quiet and directly on the beach just 1 minute from the airport 🙏🏽🌺🧡
  • Suneel
    Russia Russia
    Top floor room. Has a balcony overlooking the beach. Room was adequate for a 1 night transit Friendly staff. Nice freshly cooked breakfast
  • Michelle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly owner. Great breakfast. Loved the antique collections.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owner and her family are so lovely and cannot do enough for you. We got welcome drinks on arrival. It’s too minutes from the airport which is why most people stay here. The place is like and antique shop with lots of things to look at. There’s...
  • Sabine
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great Welcome. Complementary pickup from airport. Very warm and familiar atmosphere. Everything clean! And just by the sea, falling asleep with the sound of the waves!
  • Derrick
    Canada Canada
    Friendly lady who made tea and breakfast. Rooms were nice. Entire place is clean. Lots of sitting area options. Beachview is nice. Short walk to get food.

Hosted by Nisha Babu

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Nisha Babu
Nutshell Airport Retreat by the sea is that just opposite to Trivandrum Airport (50m) and is sea facing.It combines modern technology and furnishes with original Kerala antique. Nutshell is the best and only home stay in Trivandrum located near beach and airport. We offer you good facilities like calm, large and individually equipped room with air conditioning, private & clean washrooms and free Wi-Fi. Here you can experience the elegance of traditional living. Under the same roof you will find three different luxury rooms that come with antique furniture and are shielded from light and noise.Nutshell offers you affordable home stay in Kerala to enjoy its authentic lifestyle. From the local host families, you can learn a lot about their history, traditions and heritage. While the nature lovers will have an enjoyable time in the luxury home stay in Trivandrum, families, group of friends and many other classes of travellers will also find fun and excitement here. Boasting comfortable, well maintained rooms with all modern amenities, private balconies and magnificent view of lush greenery, we have the perfect holiday setting to rejuvenate your senses.
Nutshell beach resort is located in the heart of Trivandrum, the capital city of God’s own country. It is one of the best choices for Kerala Tourism. Our home stay with taxi service is just two minutes walk to the airport. (Distance in the property description is calculated using open street map). It features free Wi-Fi, homely food, free car parking, pre-booking service, luxury rooms, private balcony, 24 hours front desk, pleasant garden etc. The home stay with peaceful ambience has an open sea facing terrace where you can enjoy barbeque and a sea facing sit-out. Here you can also have the beautiful view of sunset which is a favourite spot of sunset watchers. Several grocery shop and restaurants are available within three minute walk and an array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surrounding including children’s park, cycling and fishing. We can also arrange car rental service and tour packages if needed.Nutshell offers you affordable home stay in Kerala to enjoy its authentic lifestyle. From the local host families, you can learn a lot about their history, traditions and heritage.
A three minute walk brings you to the famous Shanghumugham Beach which is the vast stretch of white sand and the serene atmosphere, away from the crowd in the city, that provide all the ingredients for relaxation and for spending an ideal evening. The sculpture of Sagarakanyaka - Mermaid by Kanayi Kunjiraman is an added attraction of the beach. Sree Patmanabha Swamy Temple – World’s richest temple, (5km away from our property, built in an intricate fusion of the indigenous Kerala style) Napier Museum - an art and natural history museum & Zoo, Ponmudi (Kashmir of kerala), Vettukadu church (the famous church of Christ the King), Kawadiar Palace (architectural work of the palace is famous and has over 150 rooms), Kovalam beach etc are other spots which will attract you. Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan - The presiding deity of the city. It is the prime location for “Ganesh Nimarjan” at the time of Vinayaka Chaturthi. The beach carnival has so far attracted more than 3 lakh people. The synchronised light show is the main attraction of the carnival which also boasts of food courts, health exhibition and a book festival.
Language spoken: English

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From 12:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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