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Gateway Varkala

Janardhanapuram, Varkala, India, 695141·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.4Great

Staff9.2

Comfort8.7

Cleanliness8.6

Location8.6

Free WiFi8.5

Who stays here

Families60%

Couples26%

Groups10%

Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.4Great

Staff9.2

Comfort8.7

Cleanliness8.6

Location8.6

Free WiFi8.5

Who stays here

Families60%

Couples26%

Groups10%

Solo3%

Cliff-top resort overlooking the Arabian Sea with a Green Leaf-certified Ayurvedic center

Amenities & Recreation

Gateway Varkala sits on a cliff with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. The hotel's outdoor pool includes a sunken bar and offers pool/beach towels. Guests have access to a tennis court, table tennis, and badminton equipment for active recreation.

Accommodations

Spacious rooms at The Gateway Hotel Varkala come with sea or garden views from oversized windows. Each room has a cable flat-screen TV, sofa, and tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are provided.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel is 3 km from the 2000-year-old Janardhanaswamy Temple. Varkala Beach is a short stroll away. Thiruvananthapuram Airport is about 50 km from the property.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site Ayurvedic center is certified by Green Leaf and offers full-body massages, foot massages, and head massages. The spa & wellness centre includes a steam room and a spa lounge/relaxation area. Spa/wellness packages are available for guests.

Dining Experiences

All-day dining at The Coastal Kitchen serves a variety of Indian and international dishes. Themed dinner nights and cooking classes are offered. 24-hour room service is available.

Location: Cliff-top overlooking Arabian Sea, 3 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple
Rooms: 30 rooms with sea or garden views from oversized windows
Dining: All-day dining at The Coastal Kitchen with Indian and international cuisine
Wellness: On-site Ayurvedic center certified by Green Leaf with full-body massages
Activities: Tennis court, table tennis, backwater cruises, cooking classes, themed dinner nights
Family: Kids' pool, children's playground, board games, kids' outdoor play equipment

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 12:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs INR 2.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

Hindi, Malayalam

Building

Year renovated:2007

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:30

Former name

the gateway hotel janardhanapuram varkala

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Rooms and availability

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Premium King Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

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Premium Suite

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

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Superior Queen Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed1 Single bed1 Queen-size bed

Garden view
Shower
Non-smoking

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning

Facilities for kids

Toys

Children's play area

Children's pool

Children's buffet

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

Cycling
Tennis court
Badminton
Table tennis

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Dinner
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet
Board games
Children's pool
Children's play area
Toys

Facilities for people with disabilities

Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Steam room
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Pool with view

Room view

Sea view
Garden view

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Curtains

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Essential information about Gateway Varkala

💵 Lowest room price	468 £
📏 Distance to centre	2.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport	42.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Thiruvananthapuram International, TRV

Location

Janardhanapuram, Varkala, India, 695141

Address

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Janardhanapuram, Varkala, India, 695141

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Janardhanapuram, Varkala, India, 695141

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Janardanaswamy Temple

640 m

Landmark

Varkala Cliff

1.5 km

Beach

Varkala Beach

1.2 km

Landmark

Varkala Cliff sunset

1.2 km

Landmark

Seashore South Cliff

880 m

Pagoda

Bali Mandapam

970 m

Landmark

Varkala Papanasam beach

1.3 km

Landmark

thanima beach resort

1.3 km

Landmark

Vishnu Temple

2.2 km

Aquarium

Varkala Aquarium

2.2 km

Landmark

Varkala Cultural Center

1.8 km

Landmark

Varkala Light House

2.5 km

Landmark

Sivagiri Mutt Trivandrum

2.8 km

Landmark

Sivagiri

2.7 km

Beach

Odayam Beach

2.3 km

Landmark

Nadayara

3.5 km

Varkala

Varkala South Cliff Parking

540 m

Restaurant

Passion Fruit

670 m

Restaurant

Mamma champos

800 m

Restaurant

Marina Bay Restaurant

920 m

Restaurant

Coffee Temple

1.4 km

Restaurant

Oottupura

1.4 km

Restaurant

God's Own Country Kitchen

1.4 km

Restaurant

Sunset Restaurant

1.4 km

Reviews of Gateway Varkala

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