Best Hotels in Varkala

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InDa Hotel

InDa Hotel

📍 1/153A, Kurakkanni, Varkala
★★★ 8.2 (85 reviews)

"cozy place with good food. Good breakfast options. "

Gateway Varkala - Ihcl SeleQtions

Gateway Varkala - Ihcl SeleQtions

📍 Gateway, Janardhanapuram, Varkala
★★★★★ 8.7 (53 reviews)

"Amazing property with amazing people ..the whole staff is very helpful and always there to help with a smile "

Omvilla

Omvilla

📍 West of Jenardhana Swamy Temple Varkala, Kerala 695141 India, West of Jenardhana Swamy Temple, Varkala
★★★ 10 (1 reviews)

"A very good owner, he will advise you on everything, help you with money exchange, and will accommodate you with small requests!"

Deshadan Cliff & Beach Resort,Varkala

Deshadan Cliff & Beach Resort,Varkala

📍 Kurakkanni Cliff, Varkala
★★★ 8.2 (48 reviews)

"Comfortable stay. Good service rendered by reception and other staff. Neat and clean premises. Good quality food."

West Bay MARISOL

West Bay MARISOL

📍 Thiruvambadi Rd, Varkala
★★★ 9.0 (2 reviews)

Aloha Homestay

Aloha Homestay

📍 N Cliff Rd, Kurakkanni, Varkala
★★ 9.0 (50 reviews)

"Rooms are good and very quite to stay. . It’s just 500m away to cliff and family friendly. Ideal location for beach lovers* i found it to be an excellent choice for those who love easy access to both the beach and transportation. Situated very near to the beach, the hotel offers the convenience of enjoying seaside walks and sunsets just a stone's throw away. Moreover, its proximity to the railway station makes it extremely convenient for travelers arriving by train. The hotel provides the additional benefit of arranging cabs or autos promptly, catering to guests' transportation needs effectively. This was particularly helpful for exploring nearby attractions and getting around the city with ease. The rooms were comfortable and well-maintained, offering a relaxing retreat after a day spent exploring the nearby beach or city sights. The staff was courteous and attentive, ensuring a pleasant stay throughout. Overall, i would highly recommend [hotel name] to anyone looking for a centrally located hotel with easy access to the beach and transportation options. It's an ideal choice for both leisure travelers and those visiting for business, providing a blend of convenience and comfort."

Grand Residency & Resort

Grand Residency & Resort

📍 Anjumukku, Kurakkani, Varkala
★★ 10 (2 reviews)

"The hotel is new and clean. There is no point in posting photos, because all the photos on tripcom are true. All the furniture is new and in excellent condition. Air conditioners, fans - everything works. There is also hot water, you need to wait a little until it drains. There is a refrigerator (new, odorless), an electric kettle, a TV (we did not turn it on, we do not know if it works or not). Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shampoo are provided upon check-in. All this in small format. The service in the hotel is no worse than in Europe. They helped with any issue that arose. We have not seen such an attitude towards tourists for a long time. We have been traveling around Asia for 8 years, we have something to compare with. This hotel is the best of those we have been to. It is far from the beaches. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the nearest beach. But if you take a moped, there should be no problems. The hotel has a parking lot. And 24-hour security. We arrived at the hotel very early, check-in was done without extra charge for early check-in. Breakfast: vegetarian buffet. Our rating for the hotel and its staff is 10 out of 10!"

The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort

The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort

📍 Helipad, Varkala
★★★ 7.6 (41 reviews)

"With its strategic location, comfortable accommodations, and attentive service, The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort offers a pleasant stay for travelers seeking to explore Varkala’s beaches and cultural sites. The combination of modern amenities and traditional charm creates a welcoming atmosphere for guests. "

Hindustan Beach Retreat

Hindustan Beach Retreat

📍 Papanasam Beach, Janardhanapuram P.O, Varkala
★★★★ 7.9 (83 reviews)

"We had a day stay in This property, it was old looking but 3/5 i can give for polite staff otherwise 2/5. I had to ask for extra bedsheets and pillow covers as it was stained. Breakfast was decent but cold so 3.7/5."

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Sarang Resort Varkala by VOYE HOMES Hotels in Varkala

Sarang Resort Varkala by VOYE HOMES

"Nice apartments, and place for rest in Varkala. Clean and spacious rooms, lots of light, resting zone with green plants. The best kerala style breackfasts and spring water every day. Quiet neigbours, and square indeed. Comfy place, I totally recommend."

Rachana's Black Beach Resort Hotels in Varkala

Rachana's Black Beach Resort

"I stayed two days with my family. The rooms are not clean. There is no immediate response from hotel staff. I have changed the rooms twice due to several reasons. There is no hot water facility available. The swimming pool is dirty. It's not t worthther money."

Villa Sasha by Elixir Cliff Hotels in Varkala

Villa Sasha by Elixir Cliff

"Very bad hotels. Made to feel very unwelcome by reception as soon as we entered. No greeting just grabbed room keys and showed us room keys No towels in room. One room tv did not work and they couldn't fix it. My room no tv was there. I went for a walk and found exlir cliff main hotel got more information from gate security than from reception in our hotel was told about high tea which we were not made aware of. Asked for manager who wouldn't come to hotel until I demanded. His name Arun, very rude and arrogant would not listen to me blamed booking agent for everything until I said booking agent not uncharged of hotel, tv, towels etc. Did not offer any appology but walked away as I was speaking. Will never stay at this hotel again did not feel comfortable or welcome. Everytime I went to reception made to feel like I was troubling them. Breakfast at main hotel Exlir Cliff worst we had on whole tour got a better Breakfast on houseboat. Way to beach very dangerous but a guest from another hotel showed us an easier way to get back Hotel Luca. Don't waste your money sure there are better hotels."

Aryavilla Heritage Hotels in Varkala

Aryavilla Heritage

"I’ll start by saying that we only booked this guesthouse as it was pretty much the only one available for our dates in Varkala that seemed well located and wasn’t a hostel in a dorm room (we are a married couple in our 30s and are passed the days of sleeping in a dorm bunk bed!). BIG MISTAKE! Following 7 weeks of travel in India and staying in almost 20 different guesthouses and homestays, this was by far the worst! One of the most expensive out of all the properties we stayed in and by far the worst in terms of facilities, value for money and management. Where to begin… 1. Frequent power cuts on our first day turning the lights and AC off in the room 2. We stayed in two rooms (one AC and one fan). Almost none of the plug sockets worked in either room with the exception of one 3. The shower was practically pointless and the water came out in a tiny trickle in both rooms. Not very practical for showering. We used the bucket for showering (which we have done many times in India, but not expected here considering it cost 2-3x more than other properties we stayed at in India). It’s also a wet room (common in India), but no mop/brush to push all the excess water into the drain (we had this in majority of our other guesthouses) so you’re walking into a soaking wet bathroom every time you enter 4. The rooms didn’t feel 100% clean - we were walking on sand before we even went to the beach and even felt sand in the bed! 5. Speaking of the bed, this was rock hard and super uncomfortable 6. We shared our AC room with 4/5 geckos each night. We are ok with nature and insects so this wasn’t a huge deal for us but just FYI incase you are not. There are vents in the room that allow insects in easily, despite them having some sort of sellotape over them to try and prevent this 7. There was construction work happening (either the property itself or next door). When in the AC room we were woken up quite early each morning with loud banging and drilling practically outside our window. The workmen also left their tools on our balcony 8. We were interested in doing the cooking class offered but were told that this was not available because the owner Suresh was too busy at his other property in Varkala (it’s called Gypsy Walker so will assume is also poor quality). Just as well, wouldn’t have wanted to have given another penny to this property! 9. The property requests that shoes are taken off before entry and left on the designated shoe rack. Respectful of the property’s policies and Indian culture we did just that. On the last day, one of our pairs of shoes was stolen from the rack. We know this happened that day as they were there late morning when we went out but not the evening when we returned to get them. When we informed Suresh of the issue, he was incredibly rude, shouting abuse at us down the phone and accused us of lying to get compensation out of him - incredibly insulting to say the least. We were told that no one has access to the property"

Mellow Ladies Hostel Hotels in Varkala

Mellow Ladies Hostel

"Fantastic stay for female backpackers. Very clean rooms. A cafe is there. Perfect location with an auto m stand just opposite the building. Overall highly recommended."

Sun View Beach Resort Hotels in Varkala

Sun View Beach Resort

"The best thing about this resort is its location. Right on the cliff adjacent to the sea.. just a few steps to the beach. A small pool which is good for kids and people who don't know how to swim. The rooms are not worth the price. Service is not good. The room doesn't even have a phone to contact the reception. They gave a mobile number.. mostly no one picks the call.. The breakfast is just average.. any two dishes and curry, bread butter jam, cornflakes, boiled egg, tea coffee.. that's it.. for which sometimes you have to wait for a long time.."

Chechus Beach Walk Hotels in Varkala

Chechus Beach Walk

"A nice hotel, cozy on home"

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InDa Hotel ★★★
"Loved my stay at Inda! It’s surrounded by greenery with a magical, relaxing vibe. The rooms were clean, the in-house cafe served amazing food, and it’s just a short walk to the beach and Varkala cliff. Perfect spot to unwind!"
★★★★★
2025-05-11
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Gateway Varkala - Ihcl SeleQtions ★★★★★
"I visited this property in March 2024. It is an old property, but it’s been nicely managed and maintained. The atmosphere felt welcoming, and the overall experience was pleasant. The food was good, and the pricing was excellent, making it a great value for the stay. Overall, while the property carries its age, the management, food quality, and fair pricing make it a worthwhile choice."
★★★★★
2026-04-12
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Omvilla ★★★
"A very good owner, he will advise you on everything, help you with money exchange, and will accommodate you with small requests!"
★★★★★
2026-03-07
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Deshadan Cliff & Beach Resort,Varkala ★★★
"Good place to stay with your family and friends. Their service was good, the staffs were friendly. Location is 5 mins drive from the beach."
★★★★★
2024-04-07
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Aloha Homestay ★★
"The stay was very good & comfortable. Rooms were good and so was the property. Would recommend everyone."
★★★★★
2024-07-24
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Grand Residency & Resort ★★
"I had a wonderful stay at Grand Residency Resort Hotel in Varkala. The hotel manager was exceptional—always helpful and went out of his way to ensure a great experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was a highlight, with a fantastic selection of delicious options. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Varkala!"
★★★★★
2025-01-01
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The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort ★★★
"the property is well maintained and the pool is also good , staff was very kind n they allowed us to check in early n check out little late, the location is very near to varkala beach and the wide variety of restaurants on the cliff…. we enjoyed staying here 😊👍"
★★★★★
2025-02-14
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Hindustan Beach Retreat ★★★★
"Good food and location .. But the swimming pool is very poorly maintained ; my child got a bad cut due to poor condition of tiles.. "
★★★★★
2025-05-05
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MAD about Coco Yoga & Beach Retreat ★★★
"It's not common I have so many things to say about a 2 nights stay. First the place is well located even if not so close to the beach as you have to walk further to go down from the cliff. Rooms buildings are nice, rooms are spacious enough and the balcony very Cosy. But the management is careless. Here a list a few things happening within those 2 days : - on the way, Google maps gave us the way through a dead-end alley. We called the hotel to know which way we should take, they ask us to text them on whatsapp to get the proper location. We did accordingly but we never got any answer. They call us back, not to help us but to ask our reservation number. -at arrival, they said they have problem because I didn't do the pre payment they were asking for by message under on my confirmed booked room. What's the point to use booking if you have to go to another website to pay in advance?? -they ask me to cancel my reservation on booking even if it was indicate I will be charged for the cancellation (as the hotel do not allow to cancel for free) to pay directly with them. - don't expect the staff to help you with your luggage. Even it is not mandatory it is always appreciate. -at arrival in the room, a information paper is there. You will be aware of all extra cost hotel will charge you if you want them the change the bedding, if you change the lock of the room, etc. But don't expect useful information on breakfast time, wifi password,... -I text them on WhatsApp for a question, but the answer was "I'm not on site ! Message this number xxxxxxxx" (yet it is the number of the hotel) - linens and pillows were smelling sweat. Either not changed before our arrival either not properly cleaned. They changed it, and then it was better. - in the morning, without information on breakfast, we went to the reception at 8:30. Nobody was there. Not only at reception in fact, there were no staff nowhere. We left the hotel without the include breakfast. -at 12 we came back, they gave us ticket for breakfast saying they couldn't find us earlier. and tell us we can go to the restaurant (the breakfast happen in "Sun Franscico" restaurant nearby) this same day for lunch or dinner. -We went to "Sun Franscico" explaining the situation. They said they were aware and ok for dinner. We took the menu and sat. We were the only customer and there was 5 staff. We kindly waited 30 min for someone to come take our order, after what we decide to leave. Honestly, at that point I started to be furious ! Later on the hotel staff came to me on whatsapp to apology once again... But it's too much !! At the end I ask for refund of the breakfast for the 2 days, and a small extend of check-out time (12 instead of 11) and they accept both. But at the end, I had the feeling I'm not welcome there. My mistake is I pay the 2 nights when I arrived, because they ask for. Even that is weird. Otherwise I would have paid my night and run away of this place!) At the end my experience matched all the b"
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2023-07-28

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