Name: Gateway Varkala
Address: Janardhanapuram, Varkala, Kerala, India, Varkala, Kerala, India
Rating: 8.2

Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

Based on 271 verified reviews

Facilities

8.7

Cleanliness

9

Rooms

9

Service

9

Location

8.9

Dining

8.4

Who stays here?

Business

1%

Couple

42%

Family

38%

Group

13%

Solo

4%

10

Robert

7 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 3 nights

Extremely courteous staff. Lovely facility

10

Gunjan

3 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent hospitality!

10

Manoj

21 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the best places to stay. The resort retains the old Kerala vibe although providing all the modern amenities one requires for a comfortable stay. The staff is courteous, warm and responsive. Their breakfast spread is nice. It’s worth the money spent.

10

David

27 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Spacious hotel with great pool. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good food - pleasant surprise to find we were half-board. 20 min walk to beach or to Cliff area.

8

Joseph

13 Feb 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Probally the best place in Varkala.

Janardhanapuram, Varkala, Kerala, India

Location

Located in Varkala, Gateway Varkala is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. This beach resort is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Kappil Beach and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Technopark.

Janardanaswamy Temple(0.3 Miles)

Varkala Beach(0.5 Miles)

Aaliyirakkm Beach(0.7 Miles)

South Cliff(0.8 Miles)

Varkala Cliff(0.8 Miles)

Black Sand Beach Varkala(1.4 Miles)

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Property policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 12:00

Before 12:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Valet parking is also offered.

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately INR 650 per person.

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of INR 2500 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from this fee.

Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request but are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a fee of INR 2250 per vehicle. Shuttle services can be arranged 24 hours a day.

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed directly with the property.

The property is located in Varkala, within a 5-minute drive of Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. It is approximately 3.8 miles from Kappil Beach and 26.8 miles from Trivandrum International Airport.

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, with access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The pool is seasonal and features a children's area.

Children 12 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of INR 1000 per stay, subject to availability and advance request. Cribs are not mentioned, so it is advisable to confirm directly with the property.

Gateway Varkala

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