Reviews of The First Place Yogaresort, Odayam
Odayam Beach Road, 695141 Varkala, India
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff. Location. Mins walk to beach. Lots of restaurants near by..
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.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery 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.
I had a budget room which was very small, but they have other room types available. Do check all room options before deciding.
Dear Yuganka, I’m happy to hear you had a good stay in TFP🙏🏼. You are right, we have different kind of rooms and you had a single room, they are smaller. You are always welcome back and thank you! Best Regards P. Norling Owner The First Place, Odayam
Dear Yuganka, I’m happy to hear you had a good stay in TFP🙏🏼. You are right, we have different kind of rooms and you had a single room, they are smaller. You are always welcome back and thank you! Best Regards P. Norling Owner The First Pl… Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewFood and host was excellent
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Dear Dechamma, we are happy you had a pleasant stay in TFP. Thank you and always welcome back! Best Regards P. Norling Owner
Reviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis 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
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Thank you Christopher, I’m happy you had a good stay in The First Place, Odayam. You are always welcome back !🙏🏼 Best Regards P. Norling Owner The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewNice view
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat place … great location … super friendly and helpful staff
Dear Madam, thank you for your stay. I’m happy you are satisfied and we want to wish you a nice continued travel in India 🇮🇳. Always welcome back🙏🏼 Best Regards The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
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.
Dear Sir/Madam, we are happy you enjoyed your stay in The First Place🙏🏼 You are always welcome back! All the best for you! P. Norling The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewdefinitely 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.
Thank you for your stay, Sir! Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Always welcome back! P. Norling Owner The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 24 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewOur 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.
The bathroom was a bit small and a little smelly.
Dear Roger, thank you for your stay and you are always welcome back:-) about smelling? please tell us and we can adjust it. Im happy you had a pleasant stay! Warm regards P. Norling The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt 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
No complaints.
Thank you for your stay Aruna🙏🏼 Always welcome back! It was nice to meet you and I wish you a nice continued journey! All the best P. Norling The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewAmazing breakfast , you can choose in beetween of 3-4plates. Warm service!
Absolutely dont know what to say.
Thank you for your stay Yuliya and I happy you had a comfortable stay🙏🏼. Always welcome back! Best Regards P. Norling The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 31 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation is good, 100 m from beach
Breakfast has only one option
Thank you Vipin for your stay🙏🏼 Most welcome back! About breakfast it’s only one option for local breakfast, but if you want you can have omelette, curd and musli or pancake. All the best! P. Norling The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewHotel manager and staff are very friendly
Dear Ranjan, thank you for your stay and always welcome back!:-) All the best to you! P. Norling Owner The First Place, Odayam
Reviewed: 27 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewgreat accommodation. the rooms are large and sufficient. the breakfast was very tasty. the accommodation is just a few minutes from the beach.
Dear Bianca, thank you for your stay with us and always welcome back 🙏🏼 Best Regards P. Norling Owner
Reviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewRahul & other staff were really helpful with our requests and tried to accommodate our needs.
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.
Dear Umakannan, thank you for your response and Im happy you enjoyed your stay! Duvet or comforters will be there, if you ask reception. Welcome back! P. Norling Owner
Reviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWell 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!
Unfortunately, our room was not that clean, nor were the bed linen and towels.
Dear guests, Im happy you are satisfied with your stay, but a little bit concerned about the cleaning. Its not anything I usually can hear from my and you know that you always can talk to the staff if something. Welcome back! P. Norling Owner
Dear guests, Im happy you are satisfied with your stay, but a little bit concerned about the cleaning. Its not anything I usually can hear from my and you know that you always can talk to the staff if something. Welcome back! P. Norling Ow… Show more