Near Manthara Temple, Odayam Beach,Varkala, 695311 Varkala, India
#52 of 92 hotels in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 240 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.7
Free Wifi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 3, 2025
Amarjot
IndiaRooms are a bit old
Location is amazing and staff is very nice
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Krishnamoorthy
IndiaNothing else
Location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Vijay
IndiaThere is no resturant
Location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Kannan
IndiaReally Nice place to stay with family.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Vinayagamoorthy
IndiaNothing
Very good
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 13, 2025
2
IndiaRooms need to be a bit well maintained
The location is so good, very calm and private beach side a bit far from cliff. This place is worth it if you are planning a family trip away from busy life.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Anish
IndiaAir-conditioning was faulty, due to electrical fluctuation or something AC was going on and off. After midnight it's somewhat okay but till that it was horrible 😕
Location ,Breakfast
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Gandharba
IndiaExpensive
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Claus
United KingdomArea surrounding pool quite small.
Good value for this resort. Great location near beach. Good smallish pool to cool off in. Decent breakfast. Couple of nice dining options available nearby.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Sheila
United KingdomIt would be good if the hotel cleared rubbish on the nearby cliff.
This was our second visit and we received a warm welcome. Rooms were a good size, very comfortable and right next to the pool. The atmosphere was peaceful with swaying palm trees and the sound of the ocean close by.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Eileen
United KingdomIt would have been nice to have been greeted with a cold drink. Very nice pool
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Carolyn
United KingdomRooms were clean but could do with bit of an update, however this didn’t spoil the trip.
Perfect location, choice between Arabian Sea or swimming pool. Terrace with amazing sea views. Staff all extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Nair
IndiaParking space could have improved and more food arrangement option
Cleanliness, excellent breakfast, Best seaview and beach connectivity
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Shreyas
IndiaThe kitchen isn't open whole time Also breakfast was disappointing as foreigners were treated differently and indians How much ever we call for Food they ignore
The helper basheer was exceptional Also pool was clean
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Nitin
IndiaShould have a running kitchen for lunch and dinner facility
Location is fantastic. Approach road is challenging though
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Rachel
United KingdomThere were a few issues with our bathroom. A broken shower tray, no hot water and a leaking tap but as we were so happy with the place and staff we didn’t mention it. Whilst we loved the location, it can take at least 30 minutes to walk to the North Cliff where the majority of shops and restaurants are located. And the hotel will get a tuk tuk for you but it’s expensive!
We weren’t sure where to base our self in Varkala but wanted to be close to the beach and have access to a pool. The property has both. Varkala is situated along a cliff. The North Cliff is full of restaurants, cafes and shops and the beach is crowded; it’s a great place to visit but not our scene. We loved walking on an almost deserted beach, watching the fishermen haul in their catch and eating in small, quiet restaurants close to the water. The staff at the property, without exception, are wonderful, obliging and friendly. The breakfasts are delicious, huge and plentiful and we generally had the pool to ourselves. Our bungalow was spacious and comfortable. The property is fairly small so you feel as though the staff know and care about you.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Gali
IndiaReaching the property in the night was little difficult as you need to take a narrow road on the beach with hardly no light or directions.We called the owner and he came to pick us.
Close access to the beach.Pathway to beach was awesome.Good view of the beach in morning.Pool was also clean and kids enjoyed.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Meenakshi
IndiaSome of the essentials in the bathroom were not functioning properly.
The location, the room, the view.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Deb
CanadaHow far it was from town and the fact the pool was closed. Few evening restaurants were close by but one on this property would be helpful.
The breakfasts and location on the sea.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 15, 2024
Sandeep
IndiaEverything was good.
Room was average but the Hospitality of the staff was excellent. Very prompt and courteous.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 8, 2024
Eileen
IndiaThe breakfast area was not up to the mark and could be cleaner. There were just too many crows trying to pick on food.
The location and room were brilliant. The resort is next to the sea. If you prefer peace and quiet and just the sound of the waves, this could be a good option. The room was spacious. The resort is located in an isolated corner of the cliff, where there are 2 other resorts. Better to ask the resort to arrange for an auto/car/bike to move around.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 5, 2024
Kelly
MauritiusThe only downside was that during breakfast by the beach, crows gathered around as soon as food was served. It was a bit distracting, but overall, the experience was still fantastic.
The location is absolutely stunning. The room was spacious, decorated with lovely paintings on the walls, and spotlessly clean. It came with all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. We were pleasantly surprised to have a room with a front beach view, which was beyond our expectations. Walking along the coast, you’ll find a variety of restaurants, cafes, and cashmere shops with reasonable prices. Although taxis and tuk-tuks don’t frequently pass by, the hotel easily arranges transportation upon request, and tuk-tuks are available in the evenings. If you’re considering this place, go ahead and book—you won’t regret it!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Swati
IndiaCleanliness and maintenance of the rooms could have been better. We stayed there for 2 days. But the clearing of the dustbins and cleaning of bathrooms were not done. Overall cleaning wasn't a good experience.
The property is in a serene place and the ambience is peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 12, 2024
John
United KingdomMe and my 9 year old son stayed here.. Enjoyed our stay, swimming pool was lovely, staff very nice👍 made us a huge breakfast one morning and it was delicious and felt bad because we coudnt eat it all we can't really eat in the morning but we appreciated it so thank yous.. Little cottage we had was very nice also Thanks guys 😊👍
Stayed in October 2024
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