Ashtamudi Villas

The location is absolutely picturesque as it is on the serene banks of the beautiful Ashtamudi lake. The cottages are absolutely simple, rather bare with minimum amenities. Apart from a double bed and attached bath, there's nothing at all. However the staff are very courteous, helpful and polite. The approach road (200m) is scaringly narrow and one is wary of rubbing the sides of one's car ***** the left or right sides or slipping into the water! From that experience, I wouldn't want to go there again although the staff were very nice.

Ashtamudi Villas is a wonderful oasis! Joseph and his staff are so welcoming and helpful. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable with high quality attached bathrooms. Joseph arranged a boat trip for us to Munroe Island and also took us to a local festival which was amazing. The boat picks you up and drops you back at Ashtamudi Viilas so you don’t need to do anything! All in all, a great place to stay. Green, shaded and peaceful right by the lake. Thank you Joseph & staff 🙏

A guesthouse located 15 min by auto rickshaw from Kollam train station is perfect for a tranquil and lovely stay south of the backwaters. Great location by the Ashtamudi Lake, this place is a hidden gem. Attentive and friendly staff, including Prabhat Joseph the owner, can assist you in many ways, including providing opportunities to see the surrounding communities off the beaten path. The guesthouse seems to attract like-minded foreigners, with whom sharing travel anecdotes and tips, which adds to the experience. You will be sad to leave Villas Ashtamudi. Highly recommended.

We stayed there as a family of four. Excellent location, very helpful and courteous staff, always going the extra mile. The location is great with wonderful views. Boat tours can be arranged via them as well.I highly recommend this and would love to visit again.

Well, u booked Ashtamudi villa thru *********** and I contacted me Joseph. He said he is out of town contact to manager. When I reached kollam I called manager he guided me to reach the property. I went to property met manager. But I couldn't stay there as I had to hurry immediately coz of some personal reasons. The manager was so helpful he helped us to call autorikshaw and guided how to reach our next destination. He was so polite, helpful and smiling person. The property was really good and away from disturbances and calm and quite. I will really recommend this property

Beautiful location on the lake! Excellent meals, the host organize what you want par example backwaters in munroe island. There is a lovely garden with hammock where you can take a Snap. You can contact directly the host by whatsapp.

This was a fantastic option in Kollam. The manager kindly upgraded our room as it was my girlfriend's birthday, and ensured we were well looked after during our 2 day stay. It was a beautiful location, with hammocks swinging in the gardens, and free kayak rental on the lake which was excellent during sunset. The breakfast was good too, and it was really good value for money. The rooms were spotless, comfortable and had their own private veranda. Would definitely return again but for longer next time

The setting is idyllic. On the banks of a lake in a quiet residential suburb of Kollam. Great place to see and experience local life. A few steps from your room and you are at the edge of the lake where you can watch the sun set behind palm trees and the fishing nets of neighbouring houses. The staff are competent, and at the snap of a finger can organize an unforgettable canoe tour through nearby Munroe Island.

I stayed for six(!) wonderful days and nights. As a solo traveller, this a great place to transition away from city life. It was very peaceful and quiet ( a number of potential drop-ins left because there is no television), and I was able to work intensely outdoors all day with no disturbances and great wifi. I also loved complete access to a canoe, anytime from pre-dawn to sunset, dusk and beyond. Nadu was perfect and Sanal took tremendously good care of every possible thing. What a wonderful place, with great people!