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Gateway Varkala

4.0 star property
Guests rejuvenate with authentic Ayurvedic treatments before lounging by the sun-drenched pool or venturing to nearby Kappil Beach for coastal exploration

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Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions offers a peaceful escape near Varkala Cliff. Enjoy Ayurvedic treatments at the spa, relax by the outdoor pool, or join yoga classes. Active travelers can use the basketball courts, and the Coastal Kitchen serves meals all day.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Sea view Suite

  • Sea view
  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Varkala, Gateway Varkala is in the historical district and by the ocean. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Kappil Beach and Technopark are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Varkala travel guide
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Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala, 695 141

What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach
    Varkala Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • panoramic view of colorful fishermen boats in front of Varkala South Cliff with mosque on top, Kerala, India
    Varkala Cliff
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Janardanaswamy Temple
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Cliff
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Black Sand Beach Varkala
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station
    3 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mellow
    15 min walk
  • Clafouti
    3 min drive
  • God's Own Country Kitchen
    16 min walk
  • Cafe del Mar
    19 min walk
  • ABBA
    19 min walk

About this property

Gateway Varkala

Upscale family-friendly resort near Varkala Beach
Located close to Varkala Cliff and Kappil Beach, Gateway Varkala provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include basketball. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and an outdoor tennis court
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a banquet hall and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Gateway Varkala boast thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (INR 1,300 per 24-hour period)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 650 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2950
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1475 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 650 per person
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: INR 1300 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2250 per vehicle (return)
  • Pet fee: INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Gateway Varkala pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of INR 2500 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Gateway Varkala?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Varkala?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Gateway Varkala?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Gateway Varkala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 2250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gateway Varkala located?

This family-friendly Varkala resort is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Kappil Beach and Technopark are also within 25 mi (40 km). Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Imogen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probally the best place in Varkala.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radhakrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was amazing.The most outstanding thing was the friendly and helpful attitude of the staff, all of them. Food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Ok for few days, not much to do
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John & Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super confortável, funcionários atenciosos.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was very nice experience. Regi was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Prashanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soonmu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice experience !!! If I go there again then I will stay there again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Overall very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, very clean, prompt delicious room service and very secure location. My place to stay in Varkala.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bon hôtel très bien situé mais qui aurait besoin d’un coup de jeune
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff super friendly and all great with the kids. The breakfast was fantastic, rooms really comfortable and kept really clean. The shower was wonderful and all the team were welcoming and accommodating. We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019