Thiruvambadi Road, 695141 Varkala, India
#83 of 92 hotels in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 29 hostel reviews
6.3Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.9
Location
8.0
Facilities
6.5
Staff
7.8
Value for money
6.8
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Aranya
IndiaThere weren't enough services in the room, the washroom was very untidy , the room was not clean and well maintained. There was no room service. Only the price was less compared to other hotels near it but that doesn't mean the service will be this bad! It's just like a cheap hotel for labourers.
Only the fact that it was very close to the cliff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Kanna
IndiaProperty dnt have a beach view
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Ambati
Indiai dnt like the webisite working there no option of ac we thought that is ac rooms
i like view and staff was very gud
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Emil
Nepalcould have been a little more cleaner
the place is close by the cliff and the host is super helpful. a decent place to crash in bed after a good stroll along the cliff.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Broer
United StatesHad to pay cash. My Indian friend paid with Google pay using their QR code. They did not give us receipts. The room they offered us was below expectation and my friend managed for them to offer us a better room for the booking .com amount we already paid. When we checked out 4 nights later I again asked for a receipt but we already had proof of payment in Google pay. There was no mention that we had not paid enough. Then I could not believe it that they accused us of a no show at the property. That was an outright lie! I think their purpose was to collect a no show fee. The headache of having to deal with this kind of behavior made me angry. I enjoy my travels here in India and find most Indians kind with a good sense of humor. However the social social structure here is very much geared to some extra rupee income. I can easily live with that but people should be honest and not trying to cheat us
Check-in seemed smooth.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Mambra
IndiaThe stay was not worth the money. There was a serious lack of basic facilities and cleanliness. The room had only one charging socket, which was very inconvenient. The mug and bucket provided were dirty, and there was water leakage from the wash basin. There was no hot water available, and overall, the cleanliness of the space was very poor. Most of the basic amenities we usually expect from a stay were missing.
We really liked the staff's behaviour during our stay. They were extremely friendly and helpful—suggesting places to visit, sharing contact numbers for activities like Varkala mangrove kayaking, and even recommending great local food spots. While checking out, they arranged an auto for us to the station, which was a thoughtful touch. We also received a discount on the room, which was much appreciated. The location of the stay was another big plus—just a short walk from the cliff and the beach, making it very convenient for us to explore the area.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Suresh
IndiaPeaceful place I liked a lot.... I prefer every one for this place any age any country everyone can enjoy the place... Friendly staff🤍
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Chandhu
IndiaAquaterra Stay is an excellent choice for your vacation. The rooms are comfortable and well-kept. The best part is the staff.They are incredibly helpful and kind, available around the clock, and assisted us in connecting with various people, helping to lower the costs of different activities in Varkala. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant stay with a friendly staff in Varkala.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Aqua
GermanyWe stayed for a couple of days here. This place has a beautiful view of the Arabian sea and as it is located at the north end of the cliff, the crowd here is pretty little. The Hosts were so warm and welcoming. The rooms were pretty spacious. 24*7 hot water service was available. The ground floor is quite family friendly. If you are staying with friends, it is better to choose the first floor. There is also WIfi connection, and I worked from there. Overall, a pleasant stay.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Comfystay
IndiaThe resort was exceptionally clean, which made our stay comfortable and relaxing. The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had a great vacation. They were always available to help with any queries or arrangements we needed. Overall, it was a perfect getaway, and I would highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and hassle-free stay."
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Pal
Indiavery Bad. Please do not stay there.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 1 January 2025
P
IndiaVery bad property
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Tijo
IndiaVery pathetic rooms, two they repaint and it hectic paint smell..rooms were damaged stage..I rejected the rooms and they did not returned my advance payment of 2000 . I asked to give good rooms or return my money. They refused my request and I had to quit the resort. And for your kind notice, it is no at all resort, it is just local lodge rooms. I wonder how booking.com recommended this to me for 19000 .
Very pathetic rooms, two they repaint and it hectic paint smell..rooms were damaged stage..I rejected the rooms and they did not returned my advance payment of 2000 . I asked to give good rooms or return my money. They refused my request and I had to quit the resort. And for your kind notice, it is no at all resort, it is just local lodge rooms. I wonder how booking.com recommended this to me for 19000 .
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 12 December 2024
Hafeez
IndiaI stayed for 1 week , it's amazing especially the vibes. Has best volunteers to engage and entertain the guests. I will definitely visit once more
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 22 October 2024
Akhil
United Arab EmiratesThe rooms are very neat and more comfortable. Iam also looking for these type of rooms. Its totally worth and budget friendly
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Nizarudheen
IndiaThis stay is on the North Cliff. The rooms are small. But the walk on the cliff with so many restaurants and shops is amazing. The cliff in Varkala is a paradise. Once you are here everything is different. You are 100 m from ocean and every where you can see the ocean. Truly gods God's paradise.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Faris
Abkhazia, GeorgiaIt's very nice stay Management is very helpful l and nice people. Good room with fantastic service Friendly atmosphere I like this property
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Anushma
Indiahad a good experience here, staff was really good, they take the effort to make your stay comfortable! The location and ambience of the resort is awesome and the rooms are very clean and maintained!!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Vishnu
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Vishnu
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Megha
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Vishnu
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Muralidharan
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Rathi
IndiaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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