Gateway Varkala

4 stars
Sat 27/6
-
Sun 28/6
2 guests, 1 room
Deals from
R1 880
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
R1 880
Standard Room
R2 011
Deluxe room
R2 546
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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 563 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Gateway Varkala

Sat 27/6
-
Sun 28/6
Standard Room
1 queen bed
R2 011
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R2 162
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R2 706
nightly with fees
Queen room
1 queen bed
R4 544
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R5 210
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R10 444
nightly with fees
Superior room
bed type unknown
R1 880
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
R1 944
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R2 067
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
1 queen bed
R2 546
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R3 308
nightly with fees
1 queen bed
R3 359
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Gateway Varkala

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

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling
  • Cooking classes
  • Table tennis

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

Bedroom

  • Reading light

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying

Fitness

  • Tennis

Reviews of Gateway Varkala

8,4
Very good
563 verified ratings
Wonderful
283
Very good
118
Good
76
Okay
23
Fair
23
Mediocre
13
Poor
27

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Location

Janardhanapuram, Varkala 695 141

What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple342 m
  • Varkala Beach0.5 km
  • Varkala Tunnel2.6 km
  • Sivagiri Mutt2.8 km
  • Kappil Beach5.4 km
  • Kappil Lake5.4 km
  • Anjengo Fort10.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

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

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FAQs when booking at Gateway Varkala

  • Where is Gateway Varkala located?

    Gateway Varkala is located at Janardhanapuram, 1 km 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 36,4 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Gateway Varkala is 144,9 km 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
1,0 km
Thiruvananthapuram
36,4 km