Reviews of Mellow Ladies Hostel
Kurakkanni - Odayam road, 695141 Varkala, India

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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms are very comfortable, the general lighting in the room is a little dark but there is a lamp and two sockets by each bed. There was air conditioning in my room and drinking water in the hallway. They give you a toothbrush, a mini towel and a blanket. The truth is that in general the room was very comfortable. The bathroom is in the hallway and is shared with other rooms. The showers are quite decent. They provide shampoo, shower gel, and there are hairdryers. the workers are very nice. also there is a common room with a table with board game books, is located in front of the glass window that overlooks the street. In front there is a local restaurant called Juicy café with super cheap and super delicious food.
Sometimes the showers were a little wet but otherwise everything was fine.
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location and hostel ambiance
Power back up not there. Some of the washrooms had no exhaust and an open window.
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewCleanliness and safety
The AC can be a bit more cooling
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was really good. I got the French Toast with Apples and Ice Cream.
More drying racks are needed. Someone put their wet clothes on top of mine just as mine were about to dry
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms require better lighting and the common area could use a fan!
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe room was very clean and surprisingly quiet (couldn’t hear much street noise). We were grateful for the A/C in the room! Also loved the curtains around the beds and the individual lamps and outlets. Staff were very kind and friendly.
The room was very dark (no overhead light) and not a lot of space in the room. For being a ladies only hostel, we found it a bit odd that it was entirely staffed by men and there always seemed to be groups of men hanging out outside of the building. There was also not much of a common area to sit and relax.
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe beds were comfortable. Great working WiFi. AC was working. They have privacy curtains and lockers in the room. Staff are very friendly and can guide you to activities in the area.
More traditional food needed.
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNice location and cafe. Bit pricey…
They overbooked the hostel so I had to leave after the first night. The bed was dirty and the doors didn’t lock. All women and felt safe but didn’t love the fact that they kicked me out and placed me in another hostel that was mixed… which I wasn’t happy about.
Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewi would love to give this hostel 10/10. it’s at a very good location, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. the rooms are clean and spacious and so are the common areas and bathrooms. the restaurant is affordable and has a nice selection.
me and some other girls staying in the hostel unfortunately got bed bugs. that’s why although i really enjoyed my stay at this beautiful place, i wouldn’t go back.
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe staff are really nice and helpful, gave us lots of recommendations for Varkala. The restaurant is really good very good breakfast options. The location was convenient.
The rooms could use a little more light as one side doesn’t get any natural light so some stronger lights would be useful. It would be a bit more convenient if the shower was also in the en-suite bathroom instead of the communal shower area
Reviewed: 7 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewI loved everything about this hostel! The rooms are cosy, immaculately clean, the cutest hostel i have been to 🤍 The hosts are so great! Alina helped me with everything from the beginning to start (even helping to book a train) and was so warm. The location is great and they have cafe downstairs. I cannot find a fault in this stay, i highly recommend this place!
Reviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewExcellent food, excellent vibe, Irena is really nice. good wifi Highly recommended.
There is no hot water in the shower, but it's so hot outside that it doesn't matter
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewSuper cute hostel, I wish I could have stayed there longer! The staff is welcoming and the vibes are immaculate. Also the location is perfect, short walk from the beach. Their café is nice too.