Santa Maria, Trivandrum - An Airport Boutique by the Sea - Bed & breakfast in Thiruvananthapuram - Thiruvananthapuram, India

The owners are very friendly and relaxed and attentive to the needs of their guests. They arranged for 2 day trips for us for an extremely affordable price with capable drivers in nice vehicles. Rooms are clean, a few meters from the beach, pleasant garden, quiet atmosphere. Airport is very close but no noise from planes. Definitely recommended.

We were here for 3 nights from the 24th. Words fail me to describe this great property and our welcoming hosts Alina and Bijoy. They were there at all times to answer any of our questions and help us with our sightseeing plans. We had a sea facing room and watching the sunset from our room was amazing. The room rate was breakfast inclusive and the fresh local breakfast being served was great. If given advance notice meals were also provided at a charge. We had two dinners at their house and the taste of the fish and meat as well as veg dishes served still lingers on after our return home. Alina & Bijoy wishing you both all the best, and from whatever little interaction we have had, I am sure you guys will excel in your hospitality

The place is basically a sort of a homestay and not a hotel. Rooms were good with a good view and very accessible to the local beach. The service was not upto the mark with basic requests being denied. Based on the factors, I felt it's overpriced and not worth the money.

It was my first ever experience of living in a boutique hotel, as I and my family always prefer to stay in chain hotels while traveling abroad. From that aspect, I think I am not the right person to write a comparative review about this hotel. Anyways, I will discuss both the pros and cons but my rating will be a 5-star for them. I think the owner needs to clarify that they have only one premium room which is displayed in the add. I got it on the next day of our stay but on request, though the booking for that room was made more than a month ago. After that everything went smoothly and beautifully...the delicious traditional breakfast, the sea view from a clean spacious room and also from the romantic corridor, the hospitality of the owners- Bijoy and Aleena, and last but not least the heartwarming care and overseeing by Deepa, the intelligent, hard-working manager of them all together made our stay memorable for the lifetime. I would love to visit the place again and again.

It was a lovely experience to be at santa maria . Such amazing views and so beautifully designed. Loved this place and really grateful to their humble staff. We had a room with a garden and sea view. It felt so refreshing to be near mother nature and feel luxury at the same time. Food is delicious and we can find variety everyday.

The rooms were not only spacious but also neat, the bathroom was equally impressive. We were provided with pretty decent breakfast with freshly prepared dosa and appam. While the lack of direct road access to the property posed a minor inconvenience, one of the staff (Mr Anil) graciously assisted in transporting our luggage to and from our car, demonstrating their commitment to guest satisfaction. This homestay's ambiance, combined with the owner's and staff's warmth and attentiveness, more than made up for any minor inconveniences. It's an ideal destination for those seeking a good retreat with good service.

I found the 'Santa Maria' to be a very positive experience. I had the room upstairs which overlooked the Arabian Sea, and it was beautiful. The owners were attentive, very polite, and welcoming. The building is only one and half years old, but it feels older thanks to doors and windows which came from a King's Palace. It is right beside the beach, and the garden has lovely flowers and plants. It is also very peaceful at night, and close to the airport.

Our experience in Santa Maria was just excellent!!!! Bijoy and Alina are amazing host , the room was superb and the activities the proposed and organised for us , visiting the back waters and the center of Trivandrum, were unforgettable. You will be lucky to stay there, we hope to go back there soon