Must-see hotels in Varkala

  • Kaiya House

    Varkala

    Not your typical Varkala address, this gorgeously original hideaway is packed with art and antiques and topped by a breezy roof terrace. The five rooms…

  • InDa Hotel

    Varkala

    Tucked away behind the North Cliff, this warm, highly regarded guesthouse throws boutique style into its impeccably kept gleaming-white rooms and six…

  • Lost Hostel

    Varkala

    Six-person, locker-equipped en suite dorms (some air-conditioned) and smartish private doubles with simple murals are the draw at this social budget hang…

  • Soul & Surf

    Varkala

    Bold pink and turquoise design meets a homely, social feel at this boutiqueified British-run yoga and surf retreat spread across lush gardens atop the…

  • Bla Bla Hostel

    Varkala

    This simple, friendly, good-value modern hostel decorated with arty murals sleeps budget travellers in a five-bed women-only dorm or mixed dorms for six…

  • Mad About Coco

    Varkala

    Comprising two revamped houses huddled back from the North Cliff, German-run MAC fuses a sociable traveller/yogi vibe with uncluttered rooms jazzed up by…

  • Mint Inside

    Varkala

    Chicly stripped-back rooms and cottages, sharp service and hanging chairs and hammocks greet you at this fresh and welcome arrival on Varkala's growing…

  • Jicky’s Nest

    Varkala

    In the palm groves just back from the cliffs, friendly family-run Jicky’s has blossomed into several buildings offering plenty of choice for travellers…

  • Maadathil Cottages

    Varkala

    With an excellent location on tranquil Odayam Beach, this cluster of delightful beachfront cottages is designed in traditional Kerala style, flaunting…

  • Villa Jacaranda

    Varkala

    This intimate, romantic and elegantly understated boutiquey retreat just inland from southern Papanasham Beach revolves around four bright, spacious rooms…

  • Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram

    Varkala

    Varkala's flashiest hotel, the hillside Taj-Group Gateway is all gleaming linen and mocha cushions in smart contemporary rooms overlooking manicured…

  • Mango Villa

    Varkala

    Hidden just inland from the southern end of the North Cliff, Belgian-Indian-run Mango Villa lives up to its alluring name with six airy, spotless,…

  • Indigo

    Varkala

    A soothing palette of greys, whites and pale woods infuses the smattering of comfortable, contemporary and charmingly chic rooms at Indigo, a five-minute…

  • Blue Water Beach Resort

    Varkala

    Overlooking relatively peaceful Odayam Beach, this sweet, gorgeously positioned resort has attractive earthy-red timber cottages with tiled roofs,…

  • Krishnatheeram

    Varkala

    Just above Black Beach, this palm-studded ayurvedic resort specialises in yoga therapy, with daily classes (₹400; drop-ins welcome) and professional…

  • Palm Tree Heritage

    Varkala

    Set around gardens and a lotus pond just steps from quiet Odayam Beach, this peaceful, traditional-feel resort provides an antidote to Varkala's…

  • Kerala Bamboo House

    Varkala

    For that basic bamboo-hut experience, this popular place halfway along the North Cliff squishes together dozens of spotless, simply furnished Balinese…

  • Pooja House

    Varkala

    A colourful, mellow, yellow-walled budget guesthouse with clean, no-frills accommodation ranging from a well-kept four-bed dorm and snug private doubles…

  • Sea Pearl Chalets

    Varkala

    Perched on Varkala’s quieter southern cliff, these basic, whitewashed, podlike huts form a characterful Hobbit village with prim lawns and lovely sea…

  • Omsam Guesthouse

    Varkala

    On the hillside just south of Varkala's main beach, this beautiful Kerala-design guesthouse is a delight, with heavy timber stylings and furniture gracing…

  • Lungi Vibe

    Varkala

    A cheery, brightly painted guesthouse in a tranquil spot tucked back from the cliffs, Lungi Vibe offers unfussy, clean rooms (some with small terraces)…

  • Puthooram Beach Resort

    Varkala

    Not bad value for the sea-facing clifftop location, Puthooram’s 10 wood-lined cottages are set around a charming little garden of pot plants.