OYO 41230 The Green Park sits 1,923 metres / 1.9 km from the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health - approximately a 25-minute walk or a short auto-rickshaw ride. It holds a 2★ rating from 10 guests on Google Maps. Recent reviews average just 1.3 stars, with a declining trend. Pilgrims are advised to read the guest reports below before making any booking.
Location
The property is listed at 1 Church, Main Rd, Periyar Nagar, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu 611111. At 1.9 km from the basilica, it sits further from the church than most pilgrim lodges in central Velankanni. An auto-rickshaw from the main basilica entrance covers the distance in five to ten minutes for a modest fare.
One recent guest disputed the location entirely, describing the area as remote and stating the property is not within central Velankanni. Pilgrims attending early morning Holy Mass or the novena are advised to confirm the exact location with the property by phone before arriving.
Rooms and Amenities
No room amenity details are published for this property. The Google Maps listing does not specify room types, air conditioning, attached bathrooms, or meals. Pilgrims should contact the property directly to ask about current room rates, available facilities, and accepted payment methods before travelling.
What Guests Say
Ten guests have rated this property on Google Maps, giving an overall score of 2★ and a recent average of 1.3★. No reviewer reported a positive stay. The accounts below reflect the most common concerns raised:
On OYO bookings being refused at arrival:
“Doesn’t accept OYO booking due to reimbursement of payment. I had to go back early morning after arrival.” - George D’Souza
“If you go with Oyo they will never allow to check in. They only direct payment accepted.” - Mr. Bijoy George
On the location and standard of the property:
“Do not go here. This is nowhere near the morning star church, not even in Velankanni. This is more than a kilometer away from Velankanni at a barren place. They are purposely cheating customers. Not even a proper hotel. Just a roadside building with few shops, converted to a hotel. Not family friendly. Luckily OYO returned our booking amount.” - Justin Joseph
On safety:
“Worst ever experience. This hotel they doing side business in that particular hotel. Plz don’t go. Its not safety for especially girls.” - Eshwanth M
Multiple guests who booked through OYO report arriving to find the property refused their reservation and demanded cash payment directly. Those who contacted OYO received full refunds.
Contact and Booking
- Phone: 0124 620 1165
- OYO listing: oyorooms.com/h/59732
- Address: 1 Church, Main Rd, Periyar Nagar, Velankanni, Tamil Nadu 611111
Important: Several guests report that this property does not honour OYO bookings on arrival and insists on direct cash payment. If you book through OYO, call the property the day before to confirm they will accept your reservation. Keep the OYO customer helpline number ready in case of a dispute on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OYO 41230 The Green Park actually in Velankanni? The registered address lists Periyar Nagar, Velankanni, and the property is 1.9 km from the basilica. However, one reviewer stated the area felt outside central Velankanni and described it as a barren location. Call the property before booking to confirm you are comfortable with where it sits.
Does this hotel accept OYO bookings? Multiple guests report that the property refuses OYO bookings at check-in and demands direct cash payment. If you book through OYO, phone the property the day before to confirm they will honour it. OYO has reportedly issued full refunds in cases where the hotel turned guests away.
How far is the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health from this hotel? It is 1,923 metres - 1.9 km - from the basilica. That is roughly a 25-minute walk or a 5 to 10-minute auto-rickshaw ride.
Is it suitable for women travelling alone or for families? One reviewer specifically raised safety concerns and advised against the property for women. No reviewer described the property as family-friendly, and one explicitly stated it is not.
What should I do if the hotel refuses my booking on arrival? Contact OYO customer care immediately using the number on your booking confirmation. Several guests have received full refunds after this property turned them away. Do not pay the hotel directly if your OYO booking has not been honoured.
Plan Your Visit
For Holy Mass schedules, novena times, and feast day services, see Mass timings at the basilica.
To compare lodges and guesthouses closer to the basilica, visit All hotels in Velankanni.
