Gateway Varkala

Property class: 4
Beach resort with spa, near Varkala Beach

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Gateway Varkala is a great choice for your beach stay in Varkala, putting you near activities like snorkeling. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages and Ayurvedic treatments. Offering garden views, Coastal Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is $106
$125 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Tackle tasks at the 24-hour business center, then recharge with spa services and Ayurvedic treatments. This resort offers tennis courts and poolside relaxation.
Fine dining experience
A 24-hour restaurant offers poolside and garden-view dining experiences. This resort also features a cafe, bar, and buffet breakfast.

Room options

View all photos for Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

A four-poster bed with a red bedspread, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Sea view Suite

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Sea view Suite

  • Sea view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala, 695 141

What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Varkala Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Varkala Cliff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Cliff - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Black Sand Beach Varkala - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 44 min drive
  • Edava Station - 4 min drive
  • Akathumuri Station - 11 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 24 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪GAD - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Marine Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe del Mar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mellow - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gateway Varkala

  • Gateway Varkala is a great choice for your beach stay in Varkala, putting you near activities like snorkeling. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages and Ayurvedic treatments. Offering garden views, Coastal Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Basketball
  • Beach access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Day bed
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

Coastal Kitchen - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2950
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1475 (from 6 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for INR 1300 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 650 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2250 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for INR 1499 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 2500 per night

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

Also known as

Gateway Hotel Varkala

Gateway Varkala

Varkala Gateway Hotel

Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala

Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram

Gateway Janardhanapuram Varkala

Gateway Janardhanapuram

The Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala Kerala

The Gateway Hotel Varkala

Gateway Varkala IHCL SeleQtions

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Varkala

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort Varkala

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateway Varkala offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gateway Varkala does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gateway Varkala?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2250 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Varkala?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Gateway Varkala and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Gateway Varkala also has a fitness center and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gateway Varkala?

Yes, Coastal Kitchen offers garden views and poolside dining.

What's the area around Gateway Varkala like?

Gateway Varkala is a short 9-minute walk from Varkala Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Varkala Cliff.

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Reviews

Gateway Varkala Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely courteous staff. Lovely facility
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8/10 Very good

great place to stay in Varkala

great staff and service great property, peaceful and serine. but the building need updating direct access to beach and v can be an issue if it start raining
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Memories forever

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.
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8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and helpful, when we arrived in our room the sheets and towels were dirty which was a let down. but was swiftly resolved
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10/10 Exceptional

2 comfortable nights

I stayed two nights, but did due to an early arrival at 06:00 request an early check-in. The initial information was that this would be a full night payment. This was at check-in time reduced to 1/2. My stay was very pleasant and relaxed. This was mainly due to the incredible friendly staff. Here I would highlight the security manager, the restaurant staff and the taxi driver. They all did their utmost to ensure that my stay was as comfortable as possible. The hotel it somewhat old, and could use a bit more maintenance for this reason the price seemed to be in the high end.
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay, left with a bitter taste

Amazing hotel with lovely facilities and good value for money. All staff are welcoming and really polite. The room was spacious and clean and it provides everything you need. In general it is a very good place to stay in varkala and I would recommend anyone to stay here. Unfortunately the bad points follow: Firstly, the wifi - considering you are paying a fair amount in relation to other hotels you only get 1 device (unless you pay for premium service, as it states on the wifi sign in page) and it's not accessible everywhere. Not the end of the world but considering other hotels offer unlimited access for free it's not ideal but hey. Secondly which was frustrating for me and my partner, when it came to check out, they asked us if we had taken anything from the mini bar, we replied "nothing". Upon them insisting on double checking, they informed us there were a few bits missing. There were then numerous phone calls made and we were questioned multiple times to which we insisted we hadn't taken anything. Furthermore to that, this incident was then raised with multiple members of staff who then would carry on questioning us about the mini bar and labelled us with the same reputation. When spending over £300+ in total on this establishment, it seemed very inappropriate to accuse myself and partner of stealing things from a mini bar and unfortunately this is the lasting memory of the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hospitality!
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8/10 Very good

Probally the best place in Varkala.
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was amazing.The most outstanding thing was the friendly and helpful attitude of the staff, all of them. Food was excellent.
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8/10 Very good

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8/10 Very good

Ok for few days, not much to do
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Hotel and best in Varkala by far!

We had a wonderful experience at the Gateway, staff were very helpful and friendly and always looking to please the guests. I surfed over at North Cliff and the staff at the hotel were very good with local directions/booking taxes etc. so it made our stay and our sight seeing all the more enjoyable. Food here is wonderful and they even gave us a crash course in the local cooking methods, pool is a good size to do some laps of the pool but also nice to relax with a drink in the pool with wonderful sea views.
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6/10 Good

A decent stay but could be better

An okayish stay. View is decent, you cannot see the beach though. A little more activities for the kids could make it a good weekend getaway. Currently has a slide, swings and see saw only. Pool needs maintenance and a little more empathetic pool staff. Kid got a cut in leg in one of the many loose tile parts in the kid pool. Sides of the pool has a lot of fungal growth. Restaurant is the best part. Excellent service by each staff and tasty food. Overall a decent stay but could be a better.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super confortável, funcionários atenciosos.
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10/10 Exceptional

was very nice experience. Regi was very good.
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8/10 Very good

Gateway Varkala is a very tranquil hotel set done distance from the noisy Cliff area. The staff are among the best and friendliest I have met anywhere in the world. The amenities are very nice. The rooms are dated. The vinyl floor in my room was worn and chipped. The view from the hotel balcony is beautiful and you can see the Arabian sea if you have some of the better located rooms. Apart from the dated rooms, the other downside is that the trendy, popular beaches (Cliff Beach and Black Sand Beach) are some distance away. Autorickshaws (Tuk Tuls) are not usually easy to find outside this hotel. The restaurant is great. We have a few meals there. Rooms include a buffet breakfast and also includes several a la carte choices such as dosas eggs etc. We also did massages at the ayurvedic center, and that was well worth it. The swimming pool was a very enjoyable one. Even in December the water was warm. There are loungers and towel service. Overall this was a great experience. People who want to be in the thick of the action, and don't mind dealing with noise and crowds should look to stay in one of the many modest hotels along the cliff. Gateway would better suit discerning guests who value peace and quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was nice experience !!! If I go there again then I will stay there again !!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was one of my best stays in Kerela, we were stuck in lockdown for two days and we thought what we would do but this property of Taj group just did not let me down. The location for the property is amazing and has sea views. The staff is very humble and friendly. The food is absolutely amazing and upto the expectations. The chef comes and ask you about your experience with the food and suggests you new things to have. Overall it was the best stay in Kerela for me.
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place

Overall very nice property
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views, very clean, prompt delicious room service and very secure location. My place to stay in Varkala.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice hotel

Very nice hotel, staff were very polite Able to walk to the beach Room was very good Perfect hotel for looking around this area
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and very convenient location. Everything was good. The only criticism would be the restaurant food prices which were eye watering. Many of the dishes were 800 to 1,000 INR when you could get the same dish for 250 INR at the North Cliff Restaurants
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8/10 Very good

Bon hôtel très bien situé mais qui aurait besoin d’un coup de jeune