Sainik Rest House Thiruvananthapuram offers ex-servicemen and their families affordable, secure accommodation right near the District Court in Vanchiyoor — with rooms starting as low as ₹75 for a dormitory bed and topping out at ₹2,500 for the conference hall. Run by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Office, it's built specifically for defence families visiting Trivandrum, whether for official business, medical appointments, or family functions.
Full Room Rent Details
| S/No | Type of Room | Rooms Available | Daily Rent for ESM (₹) | Daily Rent for Non-ESM (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Room A/C (R/No. 9 & 10) | 02 | 600 | 800 |
| 2 | Double Room Non A/C – Big (with Hot Water Facility) (R/No. 2) | 01 | 500 | 600 |
| 3 | Double Room Non A/C (R/No. 3 & 4) | 02 | 350 | 500 |
| 4 | Double Room Non A/C (with Hot Water Facility) (R/No. 11) | 01 | 400 | 500 |
| 5 | Single Room (Bathroom Attached) (R/No. 1) | 01 | 200 | 350 |
| 6 | Single Room (Bathroom Not Attached) (R/No. 5, 6, 7 & 8) | 04 | 150 | 250 |
| 7 | Conference Hall | 01 | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| 8 | Mini Conference Hall | 01 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| 9 | Dormitory | — | 75 | — |
A consistent pattern across the price list: Ex-Servicemen (ESM) pay noticeably less than non-ESM guests across every room category — the discount runs anywhere from ₹100 to ₹500 depending on the room type, which is a real saving if you're booking for a multi-day stay.
Timings You Need to Know
- Gate Opening Time: 5:00 AM
- Gate Closing Time: 10:00 PM
- Check-Out Time: 6:00 AM
The early 6 AM check-out is worth planning around if you're travelling onward the same day — it's earlier than most commercial hotels, so build that into your morning schedule rather than assuming a late checkout.
Location
The Sainik Rest House operates out of the Zilla Sainik Welfare Office, near District Court, Vanchiyoor PO, Trivandrum – 35 — a central location that puts you within easy reach of the city's main administrative and court complex, useful if your visit involves official paperwork alongside your stay.
Booking and Contact Details
- Zilla Sainik Welfare Office Mobile: 8281757075
- Caretaker/Manager: 7025253838
Call ahead to confirm room availability before travelling, especially for the AC double rooms (only 2 available) or the single room with attached bathroom (only 1 available) — these are the most limited categories and likely to fill up first, particularly around weekends or local events.
What's Available Beyond Rooms
Both a full Conference Hall and a Mini Conference Hall are available for booking, making this a practical venue option if your visit includes a unit gathering, welfare meeting, or family function rather than just an overnight stay. Rooms come in both AC and Non-AC configurations, and several Non-AC rooms specifically include a hot water facility — worth checking which room number offers this if it matters for your stay.
Why This Matters for Ex-Servicemen and Defence Families
Trivandrum's commercial hotel rates, like most state capitals, run well above what's listed here even for basic rooms — a private budget hotel room in the city typically costs several times the ESM rate shown above. The Sainik Rest House gives ex-servicemen a genuinely affordable, secure, and community-linked alternative, run through the same Zilla Sainik Welfare Office network that handles pension, resettlement, and other welfare services in the district — so a visit here can often be combined with other welfare-office business in the same trip.
If you're planning defence-related travel more broadly, our coverage of the Sainik Sadan Puri Holiday Home covers a similar welfare-accommodation option elsewhere in India, and our Zila Sainik Board contact directory can help you find the welfare office contact for wherever you're travelling to next.
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