Title: Green Villa Garden - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Green Villa Garden Hotel in Kanayannur with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Green Villa Garden ![Exterior - Green Villa Garden (Kanayannur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/401c5c59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Green Villa Garden (Kanayannur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/f83385f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, free WiFi - Green Villa Garden (Kanayannur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/b4092107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven - Green Villa Garden (Kanayannur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/ce5b0bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, free WiFi - Green Villa Garden (Kanayannur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/70176ce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Green Villa Garden provides a free breakfast buffet and more. 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Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View ![Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/336b4503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Oven Desk Daily housekeeping - 1000 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony ![Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/b4092107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Oven Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 8 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony ![Classic Double Room, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/b65d7ffa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Oven Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony ![Desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/4d3f68be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Oven Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony ![Classic Double Room, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/3bbd6b2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Oven Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony ![Classic Double Room, Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111660000/111655700/111655672/7f4a1729.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Balcony ### Highlights Balcony Private bathroom Oven Desk Daily housekeeping - 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[Visit our Ernakulam travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ernakulam.dx6053340) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.01968%2C76.30031&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=obXzkg_wMFXc8JZm-1KFDnvnaW8=) ROAD Edappally, Kanayannur, KL, 682024 ### What's nearby - Changampuzha Park 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Lulu Mall 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Museum of Art and Kerala History 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Prestige TMS Square 7 min drive \- 3.2 km - Amrita Hospital 10 min drive \- 2.9 km ### Getting around - Lissie Metro Station 6 min drive - Changampuzha Park Station 12 min walk - Cochin International Airport (COK) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Saravana Bhavan 19 min walk - Ambiswamy's 17 min walk - China Green 7 min walk - Alibaba & 41 Dishes 16 min walk - Fresstrees 4 min drive ## About this property ### Green Villa Garden Property highlights Green Villa Garden provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk Room features All 62 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Oven ### More - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: noon Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Green Villa Garden Hotel Green Villa Garden Kanayannur Green Villa Garden Hotel Kanayannur ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Green Villa Garden have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Green Villa Garden? ### Is Green Villa Garden pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Green Villa Garden? ### What time is check-out at Green Villa Garden? ### Where is Green Villa Garden located? ## Have a question? 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