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Reviews of The First Place Yogaresort, Odayam

Odayam Beach Road, 695141 Varkala, India

#26 of 92 hotels in Varkala

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you book non air conditioning room, It gets quite hot with fan. No ventilation. Can not open the windows becoz of mosquitoes. Might require nets for windows so the rooms will be airy.

    Friendly staff. Location. Mins walk to beach. Lots of restaurants near by..

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had a budget room which was very small, but they have other room types available. Do check all room options before deciding.

    Very helpful and attentive staff! Small things matter.. I had kept my shoes in the sun to dry but it suddenly started raining.. They themselves took the initiative to bring my shoes inside, which I had almost forgotten. They provide a hearty breakfast every day.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Food and host was excellent

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    10
    Fantastic accomodation in Varkala
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This was our favourite accommodation in India, a truly lovely place. Sea view, basic but cosy room, mosquito net and air conditioning. Rahul was a great host, he helped us with good advice and made sure we were having a good time in the beautiful Varkala. Thank you Rahul! The breakfast was superb, thanks to the lovely women preparing it, delicious coffee as well. Be sure that we will come back! Mari and Chris @hegoshego

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice view

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    10
    11 out 10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place … great location … super friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

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

    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: 5 February 2025

    10
    great place, close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    definitely recommend staying here, its a bit of a walk to the cliffs where all the restaurants are, but there is a restaurant close by, the blue water resort, where the food is good. breakfast is excellent. & all the staff are really nice and so helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 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 via mobile

    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: 2 January 2025

    10
    Stunning spot to relax & rejuvenate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    It was absolutely brilliant! A stone throw from the beach. Lovely staff & the owner was super nice too, very approachable. My room was spacious with a very comfortable mattress, ensuite bathroom & a nice balcony with a wonderful view of the sea. The yoga class everyday was fantastic, excellent teacher & curated for all levels.A great breakfast up stairs in a big area with lots of room. Really enjoyed my stay & would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting a budget friendly spot right by the ocean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 28 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel manager and staff are very friendly

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place in a quiet location with fantastic yoga and breakfast with a view. And super friendly staff. I hope to go back soon.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't have any comforters or duvet which might not be a requirement for everyone but other than that the overall stay was pretty good.

    Rahul & other staff were really helpful with our requests and tried to accommodate our needs.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 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 via mobile

    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: 24 June 2024

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

    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: 31 March 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 via mobile

    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: 3 March 2024

    10
    Nice atmosphere close to Odayam beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - we booked a budget room but it was already taken so in the end we recieved a sea view room :) - friendly and helpful staff - yummy breakfast - wonderful yoga lessons with Shiva - we met some very nice people there - mosquito net above the bed!(this is the only place where we found it) - nice design The place is in a silent area (Odayam beach) so it is very chill. The cliff is around 20-30 min walk.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and welcoming staff and amazing location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Perfect for a comfortable, beachy, yoga mini break!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was truly an exceptional stay. The staff very friendly, approachable and professional. The yoga fantastic. The breakfast delicious - different options each day and the best masala dosa we have eaten so far (and we have eaten many!) The place is well maintained with daily cleaning in common areas and our room was immaculate when we first arrived. The decor is cohesive and well thought through, with an eye for detail. Great location, right by Odayam Beach, which is our preferred beach in Varkala as it’s more peaceful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. Staff was super friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 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: 20 November 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: 20 November 2023

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

    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

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