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Gateway Varkala

4.0 star property
Beach resort with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Garden
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala, 695 141
  • Place, Varkala Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Cliff
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kappil Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Sea view Suite

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Varkala

Varkala Beach is a short stroll from Gateway Varkala, and other popular attractions like Varkala Cliff are within a mile (2 km). This 30-room, 4-star resort welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Varkala Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Varkala Cliff - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kappil Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪cafe sarwaa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trip Is Life - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Champos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gateway Varkala

Beach resort with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Guests of Gateway Varkala enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 2250 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach resort include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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 washroom
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available

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
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

  • This property welcomes pets for INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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 (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Gateway Varkala?

Gateway Varkala offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Varkala?

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Varkala on Nov 4, 2025 start from $112.64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Gateway Varkala?

This resort is located in Varkala, a short 9-minute walk from Varkala Beach and also 16 minutes on foot from Varkala Cliff. You'll also find Kappil Beach and Sivagiri within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the resort. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Is there a spa at Gateway Varkala?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Ayurvedic treatments and massages.

Does Gateway Varkala have a casino at the property?

No, Gateway Varkala doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gateway Varkala?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Is Gateway Varkala a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this resort, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a garden-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Gateway Varkala?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this resort.

Does Gateway Varkala have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Gateway Varkala serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Coastal Kitchen.

Will Gateway Varkala allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Gateway Varkala for a fee of INR 2500 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Gateway Varkala?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

What is the closest airport to Gateway Varkala?

The closest major airport to Gateway Varkala is Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV), which is 26.8 mi away (44 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, some guestrooms at this resort offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does Gateway Varkala have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Gateway Varkala if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.