Archana Lodge

We as a family of 4 went for Darshan at Tiruchendur temple and had the opportunity to stay in this lodge. The approach lane to this lodge is exactly to the size of a SUV and need to drive carefully to reach the lodge. The room and the amenities in the room were excellent and more than sufficient for a family stay. The cost of a double room was 1700/- and it is worth paying the money for a room with complimentary breakfast. This lodge is strongly recommended for stay with family and or with friends.

The double bed rooms are too small and fitted unnecessarily with triple beds to enable charging extra. There's barely any room to move around. They're charging rs. 1000- or more above their sticker price when you book online (breakfast included. Despite this, any minor requests are charged extra. Towels were dirty and request for an extra towel would cost you rs. 50. So tough luck if you have a child. There's no restaurant attached, and therefore room service has to go bring coffee, snacks or food from nearby restaurants. The lift in this hotel is a menace, as the doors close too soon, with barely a 3 second delay. You are most likely to get caught between the doors or be left behind because the doors closed too soon and took off. Good thing at-least the sensors are available so that if you do get caught in between, they open back up. But no one should have to race with it every single time. And god forbid you try to enter it with coffee or food in your hands. On the positive side, it's very close to the tiruchendur temple and the beach. Morning breakfast was reasonably good with live counter for dos a & poori. Pooris were especially good.

Good hospitality shown by the hotel staffs and smooth in and check out.