Near Helipad, North Cliff, 695141 Varkala, India
#20 of 36 Holiday rentals in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 107 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.2
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 June 2025
Krishna
Icelandentertainment in the room
excellent location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 5 March 2025
Vidya
IndiaWe have no complaints
The property is located on the cliff and gives a amazing view of the beach from the cliff… It gives direct access to the shopping zone and restaurants
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Nithil
IndiaLocation
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 30 January 2025
S
IndiaLocation and ambience, cute little restaurant by side
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Saravanan
IndiaThey didn't regularly clean the room or provide towels everyday
Location was right on the cliff , staff was polite
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 December 2024
Naveen
Polandlocation is reall good. Rooms are value for money
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Charvi
IndiaLocation is great on cliff with lots of shops around and accessibility to beach in 10 min by walk. Has parking area for cars as well
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
K
IndiaLike other hotels or resorts they didn't provide a kettle or tea or sugar or other things. They gave soaps. And they don't have a option to include food with the package
The place was very nice in terms of the location and the room which we got...the people their was very friendly and helpful. Also we loved the accessibility of the place like its on the north cliff and its easy to go out to have food or any other visit and its very quiet inside the resort despite of the busy market on the cliff.. also they have a very calm full cafe right in front of the resort.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Rahulji
IndiaRooms have very basic needs. Should consider renovating bathrooms.
A perfect location. Near to all happening restaurants. Yet once you enter the premises it's quite
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
B
IndiaNot provided with breakfast but while booking it was said break is inclusive. They charge 100rs for parking.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Kaustubh
IndiaToiletries not provided.. considering it's a 3 star..
Location of stay is bang on to the beach cliff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Zoltan
HungaryThere was some issue with the drainage, but they have given another room.
Helpful staff. Good restaurant just next door.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Balaji
IndiaNA
Location was pretty good. There could have been a decent parking within the property. Had to park about 200 to 300 meters away and was a little bit worried and had to keep a tab on the car. Every other things that is needed for a stay in Varkala is perfect. Nice restaurant in the front of this place run by the same people. Perfect food and gathering during the evening and the environment was lively.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Cb
IndiaLocation, Ambience & Cleanliness
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Nixon
IndiaThe hospitality, and few things which is required is tissue paper and often the electricity/power cut is on and off. Not accessible any transportation to Hotel.
The location is extremely good..
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Renjith
India1.cleaning was average , there was dust on curtains , toilet was not that clean , shower cubicle was tiny , water draining from shower cubicle was not efficient , 2. we didnt got an ironing box , 3. daily cleaning not done , 3.there was no official reception at this property
1. location 2. host friendly approach 3.restauratnt at the entrance 4. host arranged a special requirement of arranging a vehicle for us at check our ,5.water heater was there all the time
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
Aswin
IndiaThe cost is high, and there are no amenities.
The resort is very calm to stay.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Aashish
Indiainteriors can be improved
location and accessibility
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Negi
IndiaNo staff availability during night. No telephone no kitchen. Whole cottage is on your own disposal. However, location is prime but not value dor money. You can find similar or good rooms in same price range.
prime location in the main varkala market. you step out if resort and varkala beach is in front of you.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Hari
Indiaexterior is not maintained well
located right at the cliff and good access to nearby restaurants
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Anil
IndiaPlease provide at least basic amenities such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, tissues, an electric kettle, and one glass.
I recently stayed at this hotel, and I would not recommend it to anyone. While the location was good, the overall experience was extremely disappointing. There was no breakfast provided, and the room lacked basic amenities like a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, and tissues. The heater in the room was also not working, making the stay uncomfortable. When I asked if they could provide at least a toothpaste, they told me they don’t provide such basic items. We had to face difficulties finding a shop open early in the morning to buy a toothbrush and toothpaste, which is usually a standard offering in most hotels. To make matters worse, there was no electric kettle in the room. My 2-year-old child needs milk multiple times a day, and we had no way of getting hot water for her. We had to beg the nearest shop for some hot water for our kid. Additionally, the area outside the rooms was unsanitary, with dogs and cats defecating right in front of the rooms. The place was not well-maintained, and I encountered numerous issues that made the stay unpleasant. I would definitely not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Pradeep
IndiaCleanliness
Location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Alex
IndiaAmbience
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Santhosh
IndiaHeater is no working,no tv connections at all.its an old property with traditional look.
Stayed in April 2025
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