The Habitat Suites

Nice stay

Good stay

I stayed at the Guruvayoor Habitat Suite for two days, and it was a wonderful experience. The staff at the reception were warm, welcoming, and extremely helpful. They greeted us with a welcome drink and made us feel truly valued with their respectful and polite service. I was given a Super Deluxe Room with a beautiful corner view overlooking the temple and railway station. The property,is very well maintained and exceptionally clean. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the Guruvayoor Temple, with an autorickshaw (tuk tuk) and taxi stand right in front. The reception can also help arrange transportation if needed. The Wi-Fi was fast, the TV and all amenities were in great condition. Overall, a highly recommended stay — comfortable, convenient, and truly hospitable!

Disappointing Check-In Experience and Poor Cleanliness Standards Our visit to the hotel for Lord Krishna’s pilgrimage was unfortunately disappointing. The check-in process was slow and disorganized. The staff initially brought up the wrong reservation under a different customer’s name. After that was sorted, I provided my U.S. driver’s license as a form of ID, but they insisted on seeing a visa. As an Indian citizen, I found this confusing—what would have made more sense is simply asking if we were Indian citizens and requesting a passport copy if needed. We had booked two family rooms with two bedrooms each. Upon arrival, we found that the bed linens in both rooms were stained and clearly not clean. We raised this concern multiple times, and although the staff replaced the linens, each new set also had visible stains. When I escalated the issue to the manager, he blamed the laundry vendor. Regardless of the reason, this level of cleanliness was unacceptable and disrupted the comfort of our stay. The towels also had dirty marks, and basic room amenities like conditioner were not provided—we were told they don’t carry it at all. Due to the persistent quality issues and lack of resolution, I decided to check out early instead of extending our stay. Given the spiritual purpose of our visit, we had hoped for a peaceful and pleasant experience. Unfortunately, the hotel's service and cleanliness standards fell short.

Location: Habitat Suites is conveniently located very close to Guruvayoor Railway Station and just about a 15-minute drive to the temple, making it a great choice for those visiting the temple or arriving by train. Room: The rooms are exceptionally spacious, offering a separate sitting area and bedroom, which is great for families or longer stays. There’s also a small sink and kitchen counter – ideal for preparing light, ready-to-eat meals (though not suited for full cooking). The room had two air conditioners, which kept the space comfortably cool, and the bed was clean and cozy. Overall, the room was well-maintained and pleasant. Food & Service: We checked in late at night after the restaurant had closed, but the staff was very accommodating and suggested using food delivery apps, even offering to help us receive the order in our room — a thoughtful gesture. The breakfast served the next morning was tasty and a good start to the day. Parking: One downside is the parking situation. The underground parking is tight and congested, and there’s limited outdoor parking space, so it might take a bit of coordination if you’re driving in with your own vehicle.

Habitat Suites was very comfortable. We were allotted a room in the 7th floor and when we opened the window it looked like a natural painting with lots of greenery with many coconut and other trees. The rooms were big enough. The bath room was very clean and spacious. Overall the experience was very good and memorable. We hope to go to Guruvayur regularly in future and would like to stay at Habitat Suites. They allowed us to check in at 8 AM with a nominal cost. The venue was close to the Krishna Temple and had all the conveniences.