Varkala is one of the most popular tourist beach towns in Kerala and is home to some of the best beaches in the state. We have curated a list of the best places to stay in Varkala so that you can mak (Read More)e the most of your stay in this picturesque beach town while enjoying the comfort of a home-like accomodation.
Here is the list of 21 Best Places To Stay In Varkala
Gateway Varkala sits atop a lush cliff overlooking the Arabian sea. Featuring an Ayurvedic spa, inte (Read More)rnational restaurant, indoor games and an outdoor pool with a trendy sunken bar, this resort is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. Modern suites with refined amenities, living spaces, balconies and workstations create welcoming retreats. You can relax at their garden gazebos and library.
Boosting the experience of staycation at Odayam Beach, Mint Inside is a traditional beach hotel in V (Read More)arkala providing accommodation in bungalows and cottages adorned with wooden furnishings. Along with beachfront sea views, it also offers a terrace in the garden, outdoor furniture and dining area, themed dinner nights, bonfire, a shared lounge/TV area, bicycle and bike rentals, shuttle and taxi services, and excursions. Visitors can rejuvenate by participating in yoga classes, cooking classes, a tour or class about local culture, bike and walking tours, hiking, surfing, and a dolphin safari close by. Edava Beach, Varkala Beach, and Odayam Parambil Sree Bhadrakali Temple are adjacent places to visit. Edavai Railway Station is 1.4 km and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 39 km from the property.
Nestled on the serene shores of Varkala, Maadathil Cottages offers guests an idyllic beachfront expe (Read More)rience. Every room in this tranquil retreat provides captivating views of the beach, ensuring a stay immersed in nature's beauty. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, Maadathil, which delights the palate with a mix of Indian, Continental, and local dishes. A spacious terrace provides a perfect spot to relax and soak in the coastal vibes. The iconic Varkala Janardhanaswamy Temple is just 3 km away, and for those arriving by train, Varkala Railway Station is a mere 5 km from the property.
Enjoy stunning views of the Indian Ocean and take in the tropical atmosphere at the Magnolia Guesth (Read More)ouse in Varkala. The cosy stay features cottages and rooms, which come with panoramic views of the sea. The property houses a lush garden, a swimming pool, and a spa and a wellness centre which boasts a host of treatments and services. Several activities, both indoors and outdoors, are offered here. The on-site restaurant serves delicious food, and the bar offers a selection of drinks.
Located just a few minutes away from the stunning Varkala Beach, Jicky's Nest is a cozy and intimate (Read More) retreat that offers a peaceful atmosphere for its guests. This apartment is ideal for individuals seeking a cosy and relaxed stay because it has a homely feel and a local vibe. The establishment has a restaurant on site that serves delectable regional food as well as a tranquil garden space for visitors to unwind in. The Sivagiri Mutt and Janardhana Swamy Temple, two neighbouring sites, are among the many Varkala attractions that may be explored from Jicky's Nest.
Vishram Village is a 3-star hotel in Varkala, surrounded by a calm and cool environment, featuring r (Read More)ooms with a patio that offers garden and lake views. It also provides a fitness center, a garden, a sun terrace, a spa and wellness center, an outdoor fireplace and dining area, and sun loungers. Alongside swimming and kayaking on the nearby Edava Beach, the hotel provides recreational activities like yoga, fitness classes, and full body massages. Guests can ask for bicycle rentals, shuttle service, and airport transfers. The in-house restaurant, which has a family-friendly ambiance, serves Indian and authentic local cuisine with special sea foods and dietary options like halal and vegetarian. Edavi Railway Station is 1.9 km away, and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 41 km from the lodging.
Experience luxury in this majestic 5-star hotel, located on crystal clear sands of Varkala featuring (Read More) refined architecture and plethora of facilities like private beach, seaside restaurant serving exquisite flavours, therapeutic spa and body treatments, lavish outdoor pool, landscaped gardens for bonfires and picnics with barbecue, grand event spaces, yoga, fishing and cycling. The rooms are elegantly furnished in contemporary decor with private balconies overlooking the mesmerizing ocean.
Featuring an outdoor pool and hot tub with ocean views, this beachfront property offers 4-star rooms (Read More) set in tropical gardens. Its poolside and rooftop restaurants offer stunning views and daily breakfast.
A short stroll away from the beachfront, Krishnatheeram Ayur Holy Beach Resort offers accommodation (Read More)in thatched-roof buildings. The air-conditioned rooms are elegant and flaunt warm colour schemes with cane furnishings and an ensuite bathroom. The compact rooms open out to a tropical garden. Besides, the resort features a yoga meditation centre and an Ayurvedic spa. Prakriti and Lawn Restaurant offers various local, Vegetarian, and International delicacies. In addition, guests can enjoy light snacks and fresh beverages by the sea at Sunset Lounge.
Artistically placed on the coastline of the Arabian sea, steps away from the cliffs at Varkala, this resort offers a tranquil stay in houses with thatched roofs alongside a lavish swimming pool. The resort provides therapeutic spa and massages, yoga classes, a library, and a beachfront to relax and enjoy the serene environment. Featuring a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities, this resort is ideal for leisure as well as workations.
Located on the soothing shores of Odayam Beach in Varkala is the Samsara Harmony Beach Resort, offer (Read More)ing stunning private oceanfront cottages. This gorgeous escape provides access to immaculate white and black sand beaches, a sparkling pool, and lush tropical plants right outside your door. The on-site restaurant, Mermaid, provides a diverse range of Indian, Chinese, and continental cuisines.Â
Located on the soothing shores of Odayam Beach in Varkala is the Samsara Harmony Beach Resort, offer (Read More)ing stunning private oceanfront cottages. This gorgeous escape provides access to immaculate white and black sand beaches, a sparkling pool, and lush tropical plants right outside your door. The on-site restaurant, Mermaid, provides a diverse range of Indian, Chinese, and continental cuisines.Â
A magnificent beachfront resort, Sun View Beach by Citrine offers visitors mesmerizing vistas of the (Read More) surrounding countryside and the ocean. With its serene ambiance and luxurious amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness center, restaurant, garden, barbecue, business center, and activities like windsurfing, fishing, aerobics, archery, and water sports, it makes the perfect destination for travelers seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. Odayam Beach, Varkala Beach, and Aaliyirakkm Beach are all within 2 kilometers of the property.
Nestled in the stunning beaches of Varkala, Paradise INN Beach Resort offers a luxurious escape to t (Read More)he area's natural beauty. This beachfront resort offers comfortable accommodation with a wide range of services and activities, such as yoga classes, cycling, windsurfing, an airport shuttle, a patio, car rental service, and many others. Many restaurants and cafes are accessible on foot from the INN. Nearby popular attractions include Aaliyirakkm Beach, Varkala Cliff, and Janardhanswamy Temple.
Just 1.7 km from Varkala Beach, the Royal KazBay Beach Resort is nestled in Varkala. The accommodati (Read More)on features a garden, a terrace, a private beach area, and a restaurant onsite. There is a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for the guests. Room service is available at the resort. All the rooms at the resort are equipped with air conditioning and have a desk and ensuite bathroom. A full English/Irish breakfast is served to the guests at the accommodation.
Nestled amidst the swaying coconut and palm trees, on the coastline of the Arabian sea, this resort (Read More)offers scenic views of the Varkala beach. The interior of the cottages is artistically designed in wooden furnishings with thatched roofs with all the necessary amenities. The resort offers a restaurant serving Indian and continental cuisines with barbecue, facilities like water sports including canoeing, open-air bath, entertainment staff, library and a business centre.
Placed across the ocean, on a cliff fronting Varkala, this resort offers a lavish stay designed in c (Read More)hic contemporary style quarters. The resort extends a grand swimming pool with outdoor furniture, a therapeutic, typical Indian Ayurvedic spa and wellness centre and a restaurant serving delicious and traditional Indian cuisines and complementary breakfast. The rooms are well furnished spacious ranging from two bedroom cottages to 6-bed dormitories for comfortable evenings.
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21. Palan Beach Resort
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Smack on the bountiful north cliff of Varkala Beach, this idyllic 3-star resort offers accommodation (Read More)s with picturesque sunset and the Arabian Sea vistas, as well as onsite water sports like surfing. Featuring wooden floors, fancy white linens and upholstered sofas, each room comes with a furnished balcony and amenities like coffeemakers, study tables and modern toiletries. Explore Konkan culture with traditional Indian dance performances and classes.
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Sherly Cottages is a beachfront, charming, and comfortable resort located in the picturesque town of (Read More) Varkala, Kerala. The hotel features beautifully designed and spacious cottages and an array of amenities and activities, including a spa and wellness center, a garden with patios, a terrace, a barbecue facility, a paid airport shuttle, canoeing, fishing, and many more. The famous restaurant Palm Tree Heritage is just 100 meters away, and beaches like Odayam Beach and Edava Beach are within 2 kilometers of the property.
Divine Bliss Beach Resort is a serene and picturesque resort situated in the enchanting town of Vark (Read More)ala, Kerala. The resort features tastefully decorated rooms, each with balconies that give beautiful views of the garden, and various activities and amenities, including an in-house restaurant, a barbecue facility, a paid airport shuttle, massages, a terrace, bike tours, cooking classes, canoeing, and many more. Beaches in the neighborhood are Odayam Beach, Varkala Beach, and Aaliyirakkm Beach.
Around 2.1 km from Varkala Beach, Leisure Valley Beach Resort is a bed & breakfast located in Va (Read More)rkala. The property features a garden and a restaurant exclusively for the guests. The rooms at the resort are equipped with air conditioning and other utilities for convenience. All rooms have a desk and a seating area. Guests can enjoy a continental or buffet breakfast every morning at the resort. A 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and room service are available for the guests. Also, bicycle rental is available.
True to its name, this resort is a perfect, artistically designed leisure home, majestically set on the coastline of the Arabian sea at Varkala. The rooms are lavishly furnished and fully equipped with premium amenities ranging from superior twin rooms to two bedroom cottages. The resort provides a beachfront, meeting/banquet facilities, beautiful landscaped garden and the hosts provided with own cooked delicious meals adding to the comfy stay for the guests.
Ideally located between the picturesque north and south cliffs of Papanasam Beach, this collection o (Read More)f 6 lavish family cottages offers beach-facing accommodations. Furnished verandahs and wood-lined architecture can be found in every room. Living rooms feature books and fun indoor games. You can enjoy various types of South Indian cuisine at their thatched-roof restaurant.
October to February (Winter) is the best time to visit Varkala because the temperature is more relaxed and the sun is gentle compared to the summers. One can expect a decent level of humidity all through the year but winters, bring colder air and pleasant ambience that add to the fun of exploring the charming village.
Summers are a complete no-no for tourists as the heat levels touch a sweltering 40°C every year during the peak season. Monsoons, on the other hand, can be a good time for budget travelling but the peak months must be avoided as the region is susceptible to extremely heavy rainfall putting a halt to tourism for months till winter begins. Read More