Introduction

Hotel Sea Gate Velankanni offers a mixed experience for travelers, with proximity to Velankanni Church being its most notable feature. Despite varying opinions, many guests find it a decent option for a budget stay near the church.

Booking

The biggest fight is to get a room online, but if you give them a call, they reserve it for you except during peak season. I will recommend this hotel to anyone who wishes for a comfortable stay at Velankanni. One has to book in advance, else you may not get it on your arrival.

Rooms

Rooms are OK. Room maintenance is wanting; cleanliness can be improved. Bathrooms can be cleaned better. The room tariff is not justified for the room condition and maintenance. Spacious, clean, with AC and fans as well, with TV. Bathroom with hot water. Rooms are clean. They provide room service on time. It is quite close to the church. The blanket they provided was too old. There is small powder-like particles that came from the comforter.

Staff & Service

Staff is good and polite. Honest room assistants. The hotel staff is amazing, everyone of them whom I met during my stay and they provided high-quality hospitality to the guests. They help guests in every way possible to make the guests’ experience pleasant in Velankanni. Thanks to each and everyone for the service offered. The staff has so much warmth in them. The restaurant staff is friendly and arrange food as per your needs.

Food

Restaurant is not bad. However, breakfast is available from 8 am only. The food at the restaurant is very good though. Food is served hot. Food was good but everything is overpriced. The restaurant is good and the food quality is also good. Very near, walking distance from the Velankanni Basilica shrine, affordable, comfortable and has an excellent in-house dining restaurant with great veg and non-veg fare.

Pros

• Proximity of the hotel to the church and restaurants
• The hotel staff and the room service (they are very prompt)
• Cleanliness of the room and the daily cleaning service
• Parking, children play area, and swimming pool availability
• Food quality of the Sea Gate restaurant
• The rooms are quite spacious
• The AC runs throughout even if you remove the key and lock the door

Cons

• Some visitors complain on comfort of beds.
• Some visitors at the counter is disrespectful.
• Some visitors mentioned poor service.

FAQ

Q: Is there hot water available?
A: Hot water is available in some rooms but not consistently across all.

Q: Is the hotel close to Velankanni Church?
A: Yes, it is within walking distance of the church.

Q: Is there a swimming pool?
A: Yes, there is a swimming pool available for guest enjoyment.

Q: Is breakfast included?
A: Complimentary breakfast was available earlier but now they offer a 10% discount instead.

Q: Are the rooms well-maintained?
A: Rooms are spacious and clean but some maintenance issues have been reported.

Conclusion

Overall, Hotel Sea Gate Velankanni offers a convenient stay for those visiting Velankanni Church, with reasonable amenities and service. However, the hotel needs improvements in room maintenance and service quality. Despite some drawbacks, it remains a budget-friendly option near the church.