Varkala Helipad Road, 695141 Varkala, India
#12 of 91 hotels in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 249 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 23, 2025
Carol
United KingdomNo view.
Excellent location, spotlessly clean and fantastic staff. I’m not a hotel fan, preferring an apartment or homestay, but we booked this last minute after discovering our original property was over an hour walk from the cliffs. Didn’t regret it at all, mainly because the staff were so lovely - they all gave a smile and a greeting. Couldn’t fault the cleanliness, the air conditioning was good and the bed really comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Peter
FranceMy partner was ill for a couple of days , but the hotel staff made us comfortable. Attentive restaurant staff. And they moved us, at my request, to a room with a better internet signal, for my use.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 8, 2025
Crompton-rooks
United KingdomExceptionally comfortable beds, cool aircon, tasty breakfast and great swimming pool. Our room had 2 separate balconies which was a bonus. Rooms very clean and staff friendly and polite. Hotel seemed very quiet and we usually had the pool to ourselves. Location was great, far enough away from the cliff not to be noisy but only 3 or 4 mins walk to it and all the restaurants.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Manuela
Italythere is not a safe in the bedroom
The location is very convenient,two minutes away from the beach but in a quiet area.The hotel is super clean ,breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Jayne
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike. The staff were so friendly. The room was spotless. Lovely food. I would highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Jenny
United KingdomThe water in the pool was clean but the bottom looked quite green so it probably needs a clean soon. Communication with the staff was a bit hard at times as they didn't seem to have any recommendations when asked e.g. surf schools and restaurants. I wouldn't recommend the dinner as it took 1.5hrs for it to arrive despite us only ordering pasta and fried rice
Overall a great stay. Very clean hotel and an excellent location. It was nice to have a pool for the hot afternoons. Would recommend.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Dossy
GermanyNothing we had a great time.
The staff was very attentive and helped when ever we needed anything. The chef was great and cooked lovely food for breakfast and the dinner was also lovely. The rooms were very clean and kept clean to a very high standard
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Skyehughes
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Very comfortable room, helpful staff, good breakfast and strong WiFi.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Dipesh
United KingdomExcellent location near the beach which is walking distance. The specification of facilities is high for example the bedding and bathroom are great. The staff are super professional and helpful. Pool is also a great additional facility.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Ian
United KingdomWe bought half board but wasn’t really necessary in Varkala as many restaurants. Food at hotel excellent.
Great hotel, close to north cliff, nice pool and excellent breakfast. Great staff especially hotel manager.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Colin
United KingdomNo close atm
Very well located for the beach. Friendly staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Valerie
United KingdomNothing to dislike, a few more sun beds would be good maybe.
Location was great. Room was comfortable to sleep and relax in with a balcony too. The pool was lovely too.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Om
South KoreaThe only minus was the shower in one of the rooms, which had low pressure and the temperature was hard to control. They were still always prompt to resolve any issues. We had two rooms; the other room had no problems.
Customer service is superb. All staff are amazing, nice, and incredibly helpful. I traveled with an elder and they were really special with her, attending beyond normal all her needs. They were also incredibly nice with my 5 year old. Not a new hotel, but very well maintained. Very clean and comfortable. Also very quiet and peaceful. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Gillian
CanadaThe bathroom could have a shelf to put toiletries and the whole bathroom gets soaked when you have a shower. But that’s a bit nit picky. I loved it there.
The staff are wonderful. Breakfast is plentiful, varied and delicious. My room was lovely and I really appreciated the robe.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Elia
United Arab EmiratesOut of the 4 rooms we booked one had slightly musty smell. After 1 hour of running the Air conditioning that smell cleared on its own. No view of the beach from the hotel.
Excellent service by staff. Very pleasant and friendly. Our requests were fulfilled within no time . It is just 1 min away from the beach.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Maret
EstoniaSometimes the people in the rented neighboring houses were very loud, also in late hours.
The breakfast was just great, also the room itself and the service.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Simon
United KingdomHad a great stay, the round rungs on the pool ladder here 'unusual' but I just used the other steps instead!
We had a fabulous time here, location was very handy for Varkala Beach but just off the main drag to avoid the noise and hubbub. Staff were extremely friends, pool was great, it was an oasis for Varkala, 10 minutes’ walk to the beach or north cliff for all the restaurants etc. If you went the other direction, it was a nice circular walk past the Temple (well worth a visit). And back onto the main beach. Breakfast was very good, lots of choice and the chef did the best omelettes and eggs we had anywhere in Kerala. We’re in our 50’s, like independent travel and would recommend here as a great place to stay in Varkala.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 25, 2025
Nathalie
United KingdomRoom cleaning was a little haphazard, often received a knock at 4pm to see if we needed the room done.
The room was spacious and the location was convenient.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Franklyn
CanadaThe drain in the bathtub/shower drain very slow.
The room is very nice with the private balcony. The pool is very clean and nice. The kitchen staff are very nice people and the buffet breakfast is amazingly good.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Jenny
United KingdomDecent coffee at breakfast would have been good
Helpful , friendly staff , big clean rooms with balcony . Lovely pool .
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 21, 2025
Kearns
IrelandIt's a Fabulous Hotel Management and Staff are so Friendly . There to help and make your stay as comfortable as possible. Food is delicious Also had a consultation with Ayurveda Dr Divya Prakash such a Amazing woman Will definitely Return And highly Recommend 🙏
Location is perfect just walking Distance from the Beach
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Binu
United KingdomBreakfast was a little limited
Wonderfully helpful and friendly staff. They even helped organize a birthday surprise. Great location Clean
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
James
United KingdomConvenient for the beach. Clean. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool. Good breakfast
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Meghali
IndiaAbsolutely NOTHING!
Our stay at Sajjoys was the highlight of our holiday. Everyone at the hotel went out of their way to make it memorable. My daughter had a cold and cough and everyone from the manager to the chef were so so kind and helpful. The chef even made a special hot drink for her. Honestly, I cannot stop recommending this hotel to all my friends and family. Cannot think of staying anywhere else whenever I visit Varkala for sure. The location,the facilities,the service provided and the beautiful natured smiling staff makes this THE NUMBER ONE place to stay for sure.
Stayed in January 2025
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