Varkala Helipad Road, 695141 Varkala, India
#11 of 92 hotels in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 254 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Neil
United KingdomNothing.
This was a last minute booking as our original hotel let us down badly. But Sajjoys turned out to be the best thing about Varkala. From the minute we arrived, Bahaja made us completely welcome, and took care of everything during our stay. The room was large, bright, and exceptionally clean. Pool is well maintained, and large enough to swim in. Breakfast is good with a range of options. Location is fantastic with the easy option of going down to the south beach or along the north cliff. Friendly, helpful staff who easily arranged transport for us. Thank you again to Bahaja for making this such a relaxing time.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Anulekha
IndiaNothing as such since it fulfilled all our expectations.
The property is next to the Varkala cliff and is hardly 5 mins walk. Location is really good and is close to many restaurants. Property is very nice and swimming pool is awesome. The entrance to this property is quite beautiful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Sivadath
IndiaIt was awesome. The staff were very polite n super friendly. The pool was well maintained and with good length n depth for a nice swim. Breakfast was really good too. It's a mix of western n local cuisine n freshly prepared. What I really liked is that the staff did not even ask once for a good review but they were always ready to help n made sure the stay was comfortable. Kudos to the team.. would definitely recommend
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Marcin
United KingdomGood quality, high standard food facilities
Extremely friendly staff., very helpful and accommodating
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 July 2025
Saini
IndiaMANAGER, CHEF AND THE STAFF WAS VERY COURTEOUS AND HELPING, ESPECIALLY RELATED TO KIDS REQUIREMENTS (PERSONALISED MEALS ETC). THE LOCATION IS ALSO VERY GOOD, SAFE AND HARDLY 100 MTRS FROM NORTH CLIFF. POOL, WASHROOMS WERE VERY CLEAN. OVERALL 10/10 TO THE HOTEL AND STAFF.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Patrick
MaltaShort opening times of restaurant
Comfortable, central, good breakfast and decor
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Nair
IndiaHighly satisfied with hospitality and service.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Ebin
IndiaFood is kind of expensive
Overall its good.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Ancy
IndiaOnly a bit concerned about the rate. Nothing else.
The stay was nice. Had a doubt whether it was worth the money. Considering the location and the food they provided, I could say we are happy with the stay. The staff were really nice. We did ayurvedic massage also, which was good.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Julie
New ZealandGreat staff especially the manager who was so friendly, accomodating and approachable
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Stephen
United KingdomNothing
Lovely place, a touch of luxury to end our trip in Kerala. Staff were great, facilities were excellent and food was good. Well located and close to everything. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Aarthi
IndiaHot water wasn't coming in our bathrooms but the staff Mr Praveen arranged for an alternate bathroom . Good service by them
Breakfast was very good,,location was very near to the cliff . Pool was excellent and clean and rooms were very neat and comfortable. He allowed us extra time for check out too.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Catherine
AustraliaBeds not as good as some
The people were all lovely Very helpful arranging transport and tours Food at breakfast and tea was fabulous Pool area great
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 May 2025
Sadhasivam
IndiaLocation
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Tracey
Australianeed to out speakers in with mellow music as all you can hear are tuk tuks while getting treatments
breakfast and location good- pool was very green which was disappointing- spa services very good however
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 8 May 2025
Arun
IndiaView from the balcony
Very good food. Good location.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Francis
IndiaThe room was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Carol
United KingdomNo view.
Excellent location, spotlessly clean and fantastic staff. I’m not a hotel fan, preferring an apartment or homestay, but we booked this last minute after discovering our original property was over an hour walk from the cliffs. Didn’t regret it at all, mainly because the staff were so lovely - they all gave a smile and a greeting. Couldn’t fault the cleanliness, the air conditioning was good and the bed really comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Peter
FranceMy partner was ill for a couple of days , but the hotel staff made us comfortable. Attentive restaurant staff. And they moved us, at my request, to a room with a better internet signal, for my use.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 April 2025
Crompton-rooks
United KingdomExceptionally comfortable beds, cool aircon, tasty breakfast and great swimming pool. Our room had 2 separate balconies which was a bonus. Rooms very clean and staff friendly and polite. Hotel seemed very quiet and we usually had the pool to ourselves. Location was great, far enough away from the cliff not to be noisy but only 3 or 4 mins walk to it and all the restaurants.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Manuela
Italythere is not a safe in the bedroom
The location is very convenient,two minutes away from the beach but in a quiet area.The hotel is super clean ,breakfast was good.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 2 April 2025
Jayne
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike. The staff were so friendly. The room was spotless. Lovely food. I would highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Jenny
United KingdomThe water in the pool was clean but the bottom looked quite green so it probably needs a clean soon. Communication with the staff was a bit hard at times as they didn't seem to have any recommendations when asked e.g. surf schools and restaurants. I wouldn't recommend the dinner as it took 1.5hrs for it to arrive despite us only ordering pasta and fried rice
Overall a great stay. Very clean hotel and an excellent location. It was nice to have a pool for the hot afternoons. Would recommend.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Dossy
GermanyNothing we had a great time.
The staff was very attentive and helped when ever we needed anything. The chef was great and cooked lovely food for breakfast and the dinner was also lovely. The rooms were very clean and kept clean to a very high standard
Stayed in March 2025
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