Gateway Varkala

4 stars
Janardhanapuram, Varkala 695 141, India
Varkala, India
+91 470 277 3300
8.4
Very good
based on 565 reviews
565 reviews
Wed 17/6
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Thu 18/6
2 guests, 1 room
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£85
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Superior room
£85
Standard Room
£91
Deluxe room
£116
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Overview

With its prime cliff-top location, Gateway Varkala offers peaceful retreats with stunning views of the Arabian Sea. Featuring an outdoor pool with sunken bar, it is a 7-minute stroll from Kappil Beach. Featuring sea or garden views from over-sized windows, spacious rooms offer a cable flat-screen TV, sofa and tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are provided. The hotel is a short drive from the famous 2000 year-old Janardhanaswamy Temple and 2.5 km from Varkala Railway Station. It is about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Thiruvananthapuram City. Tennis court and table tennis facilities. Offering free parking, the hotel also has a massage centre, library lounge and scenic backwater cruises. All-day dining with a variety of Indian and international dishes is available at The Coastal Kitchen. 24-hour room service is available. To uplift your future experience, certain areas of hotel are undergoing refurbishment (Lobby, Restaurant and rooms partially). Our services remain available & your understanding is appreciated. The property will be renovating till 31st October 2025 (completion date subject to change). Some areas of the hotel will be undergoing renovation during this period. Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimize disturbance.
8.4
Very good rating
Based on 565 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Gateway Varkala

Wed 17/6
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Thu 18/6
Deluxe room
1 queen bed
£116
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
1 queen bed
£91
nightly with VAT
Queen room
1 queen bed
£195
nightly with VAT
Superior room
bed type unknown
£85
nightly with VAT
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Amenities at Gateway Varkala

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Bicycle hire
  • Tennis
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Valet parking

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Foot massage
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Child pool
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Child-safety socket covers

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with a view
  • Steam room
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Cycling
  • Cooking classes
  • Table tennis
  • Pool table

Accessibility and suitability

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Accessible parking
  • Toilet with grab rails

General

  • Family rooms
  • Privacy curtain
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Telephone

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Valet parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Beach chairs

Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Bedroom

  • Reading light

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Reviews of Gateway Varkala

8.4
Very good
565 verified ratings
Wonderful
283
Very good
120
Good
76
Okay
23
Fair
23
Mediocre
13
Poor
27

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Location

Janardhanapuram, Varkala 695 141

What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple374 yd
  • Varkala Beach0.3 mi
  • Varkala Tunnel1.6 mi
  • Sivagiri Mutt1.7 mi
  • Kappil Beach3.3 mi
  • Kappil Lake3.4 mi
  • Anjengo Fort6.3 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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Essential information about Gateway Varkala

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December
February
£126
Cheapest month to stay with an average 7% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 7% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Gateway Varkala

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Gateway Varkala, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Gateway Varkala, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • How long should you stay at Gateway Varkala? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Gateway Varkala

  • Where is Gateway Varkala located?

    Gateway Varkala is located at Janardhanapuram, 0.6 miles from the centre of Varkala. Janardanaswamy Temple is the closest landmark to Gateway Varkala.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Gateway Varkala?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Gateway Varkala.

  • Does Gateway Varkala offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gateway Varkala offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Gateway Varkala offer free parking?

    Yes, Gateway Varkala offers free parking.

  • How far is Gateway Varkala from the airport?

    Gateway Varkala is 22.6 miles from Thiruvananthapuram. Gateway Varkala is 90.1 miles from Tuticorin.

  • Does Gateway Varkala have a pool?

    Yes, Gateway Varkala has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gateway Varkala hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Gateway Varkala in Varkala and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Gateway Varkala and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Gateway Varkala.

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Distance to airport

7.8
0.6 mi
Thiruvananthapuram
22.6 mi

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