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Molly's Retreat

GV Raja Road, Samudra Beach,, Kovalam 695527, India
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Grouw, The Netherlands
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

What a wonderfull place this is for relaxing at the end of your holiday. It has only 8 rooms, which are clean, large and tastefully decorated, with good beds and a spotless and big bathroom. The balcony has nice chairs and a fan. The swimming pool is heavenly and there are enough sunbeds. Really great value for money. Food in... More

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Selborne
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Molly's has a delightful but in need of T.L.C. swimming pool faced by a very elegant block of 8 excellent bedrooms with superb colonial-style balconies. The smiley chambermaid was meticulous. We liked the invitation to use the in-room fridge for our own bottles. The masala dosa at breakfast was copious and tasty (they arrived in a polythene bag from a... More

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Rochdale
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

This was our second visit to Kovalam but our first stay at Molly's, last time we stayed at the UDS opposite. Very little has changed in the 5 years since we last visited, the prices in restaurants, bars and shops have increased but haven't they everywhere ? Molly's was chosen because when we last visited we ate there a couple... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
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This hotel is a small cosy hotel. It has very nice rooms and a lovely swimming pool. The rooms and pool were very clean. So why you may say only 3 stars. I feel I must compare this to all my other stays in Kerala and from the hospitality aspect it just didn't match up. On arrival they were unsure... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I have stayed at Mollys several times over the last 5 years, initialy as an escape from the noise and bussle of Trivandrum and in the last couple of years simply to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere in a quieter part of Kovalam. I have met some very interesting travellers from all over the world This small boutique hotel has 8... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We stayed at Molly's for 3 nights during a trip down to Kovalam From Goa to see our friends in December. It was a lovely stay in this relaxed and chilled out accommodation which attracted Brits and locals for evening meals in the lovely restaurant. We know that things in India are much cheaper than in the UK, but the... More

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KOVALAM INDIA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

8 room boutique hotel with pool and restaurant. Nothing is too much trouble.ideal to get away from it all with the madness just a short auto ride away.Good size pool, great restaurant. Ideal for singles and couples of any age. Poolside rooms better for older folk. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011
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An excellent final 4 days in South India at this lovely retreat near Samudra Beach. Beautiful pool and restaurant close at hand and only 10 minutes from a real Kerala working beach. Fascinating to watch the fishermen hauling in their nets - though not always full of big fish! Very attentive and friendly staff - a really nice place to... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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very nice room! Very nice food!! We also enjoyed the pool. The walk to lighthouse beach is only 10 minutes. We loved it. More

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UK
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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Mollys is a fantastic small and friendly guest house / hotel / bed and breakfast located a pleasant 15 minute stroll from lighthouse beach. We are so glad we stayed here as it was just what we were looking for, clean, quiet, comfortable, friendly and relaxed. Great sized rooms, comfortable beds, hot water, lovely balcony with fans, perfect for having... More

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GV Raja Road, Samudra Beach,, Kovalam 695527, India
Price range (per night):* 55 AUD - 77 AUD

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