Jasmine Palace Hotel
, Kovalam
Jasmine Palace Hotel Reviews
- Advice: We loved Kerela, experience of a life time
- Good For: Beach
- Board Basis:Breakfast Included
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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Recently returned from 3 weeks in the Jasmine Palace. We had rooms in the new block which were clean and spacious with a good sized balcony.
The room had ceiling fan and air con ( which was efficient but noisy ) at times the air con was switched off in the afternoon which can be a problem if you want a siesta. The staff were very pleasant, courteous and frequently funny, to me they gave the place the edge over others.
O.K. I agree the breakfast wasn't brilliant but the food overall was good and there are so many great places to eat food is certainly not a problem in the area. The pool is small but the beach is a few minutes’ walk away.
I would certainly return to the Jasmine Palace if visiting the area again.
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Manos
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A nice hotel. The staff where friendly and happy. Nice location.
The breakfast was a disappointment; however the rainbow restaurant next door to the Jasmine Palace served a wonderful array of breakfasts.
The cleaners often started work from 5:30am in the morning, so if on the ground floor, a lie in is not an option.
You can only have a cold shower. For hot water, a large bucket and the a small jug were provided. Hot water pipe was three meters from the floor.
Don’t wash or have items washed, especially whites, the water is brown and all white garments came back brown.
If using hotel pool, be aware, the local men, like to take pictures of the women whilst sun bathing.
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Manos
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I have just returned from 3 weeks at the Jasmine having had a lovely holiday. The staff were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble for them. I felt that the restaurant let the hotel down badly as did most of the other tourists.
Breakfast was monotonous and if I ever see another egg it will be too soon. There is a brilliant library in reception so there is plenty to read. I would stay there again but only if I thought that the eating facilities had improved.
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Manos
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Excellent hotel. The staff were friendly, very helpful and courteous. Rooms clean and comfortable and the hotel is conveniently placed for the beach and amenities.
We had a great time there, the restaurant serves excellent food at a reasonable price. We went for the new wing which costs a little more with more space and a good balcony where you can see the different birds and chipmunks in the garden.
Altogether extremely good value for money.
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Manos
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Jasmine Palace is a lovely friendly hotel with helpful, courteous staff, the rooms are well appointed and the standard of cleanliness is excellent.
The pool area is well laid out although there are lots of shady areas due to the surrounding palm trees.
What lets the hotel down is the restaurant, cold drinks are not cold enough, hot drinks are not hot enough, the tea and coffee is very weak and to obtain ice cubes is like asking for gold.
Overall a well run hotel which I would return to but a few small points need addressing.
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Manos
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The Jasmine Hotel is very good. Our room was large and comfortable. The hotel is clean and the people are kindly.
The view from our room was nice: palm trees with squirrels and tropical birds, the swimming pool (not so big, but enough for us).
The hotel is at 50 mt from the mean beach of Kovalam, just after the corner. Close to the Jasmine is a friendly Tour Operator (non so cheap!) and a good Ayurvedic clinic. Try it!
- Board Basis:Room Only
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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2 readers found this review helpful
My daughter and I have just returned from a 2 week holiday staying at Jasmine Palace Hotel, Kovalam. We booked the hotel directly. We arrived at 4 a.m. and easily got a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Neither of us have ever undertaken such a trip and we did not know what to expect. At 4 in the morning we were very nervous and were aware that the journey from the airport did not resemble any European holiday resorts. However, we were not disappointed, Kovalam is magic. Our room at the Jasmine Palace in the hotel's new extension was spacious with a very large bed, a nice balcony, fridge with ample space for food, water, milk etc. We took a travel kettle which was well used. The room had ceiling fan and air con. We also took ear plugs as air con can be noisy and anoying if you are a light sleeper. The pool is good, very clean and plenty of shade is provided by the surrounding coconut palms. The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The standard breakfast is good, toast, juice tea/coffee and eggs. There is also a breakfast menu if you require a larger choice at very little cost. The Hotel is a 5 minuite walk to the nearest beach. However, a 50 rupee Tuk Tuk ride to lobster beach or other surrounding beaches is well worth it. The restaurants by the beach are excellent. Neither of us had Deli belli. There are so many trips to do and these can all be arranged with Sunil, the restaurant manager, very good value for money. The Tuk Tuks and taxis are outside the hotel. Our favourite was washing, feeding and riding the elephants at Neeyadam. We could go on forever, but we will leave it to you to discover the wonders of Kerela.
We could not have had a better holiday and I could not have had a better travel companian, I will treasure this holiday with my daughter for the rest of my life - how lucky am I.