Gateway Varkala | Resort in Varkala

| 8.0 (250 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Varkala Resort | Gateway Varkala

Resort in Varkala

With its prime cliff-top location, Gateway Varkala offers peaceful retreats with stunning views of the Arabian Sea. Featuring an outdoor pool with sunken bar, it is a 7-minute stroll from Kappil Beach. Featuring sea or garden views from over-sized windows, spacious rooms offer a cable flat-screen TV, sofa and tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are provided. The hotel is a short drive from the famous 2000 year-old Janardhanaswamy Temple and 1.6 mi from Varkala Railway Station. It is about 31 mi from Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Thiruvananthapuram City. Tennis court and table tennis facilities. Offering free parking, the hotel also has a massage center, library lounge and scenic backwater cruises. All-day dining with a variety of Indian and international dishes is available at The Coastal Kitchen. 24-hour room service is available. To uplift your future experience, certain areas of hotel are undergoing refurbishment (Lobby, Restaurant and rooms partially). Our services remain available & your understanding is appreciated. The property will be renovating till 31st October 2025 (completion date subject to change). Some areas of the hotel will be undergoing renovation during this period. Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimize disturbance.

Gateway Varkala is located in Varkala.

This 37 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 250 reviews with the average score of 8 . Coming to Varkala and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 37 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this Cabinns.ca place in Varkala. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Gateway Varkala in Varkala is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Gateway Varkala”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Janardhanapuram, Varkala, 695141, India

Amenities

Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
ParkingParking
Pet FriendlyPet Friendly
PoolPool
Designated Smoking AreaDesignated Smoking Area
ViewView
Wheelchair AccessibleWheelchair Accessible
Ocean ViewOcean View
Balcony/TerraceBalcony/Terrace
OceanfrontOceanfront
AccessibilityAccessibility
Transportation/ShuttleTransportation/Shuttle
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
Business ServicesBusiness Services
Sports/ActivitiesSports/Activities
Wellness FacilitiesWellness Facilities
SpaSpa
RestaurantRestaurant
BarBar
ToiletriesToiletries
Guest ServicesGuest Services
EntertainmentEntertainment
BreakfastBreakfast
Child FriendlyChild Friendly
InternetInternet
LaundryLaundry

Facility Overview

BreakfastBreakfast
  • RestaurantRestaurant
  • FruitFruit
  • Wine/ChampagneWine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on siteCoffee house on site
  • Kids' mealsKids' meals
  • BarBar
  • Special diet meals (on request)Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the roomBreakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffetKid-friendly buffet
ParkingParking
  • Parking on siteParking on site
  • ParkingParking
  • Accessible parkingAccessible parking
  • Free parkingFree parking
AccessibilityAccessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cordBathroom emergency cord
  • Wheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessible
ActivitiesActivities
  • Spa/Wellness packagesSpa/Wellness packages
  • Walking toursWalking tours
  • CyclingCycling
  • Themed dinnersThemed dinners
  • Head massageHead massage
  • Ping-pongPing-pong
  • Neck massageNeck massage
  • Tennis courtTennis court
  • PlaygroundPlayground
  • Back massageBack massage
  • Cooking classCooking class
  • Full-body massageFull-body massage
  • Tennis equipmentTennis equipment
  • Spa facilitiesSpa facilities
  • SpaSpa
  • Hand massageHand massage
  • Badminton equipmentBadminton equipment
  • Foot massageFoot massage
  • MassageMassage
  • Steam roomSteam room
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation areaSpa lounge/Relaxation area
EntertainmentEntertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kidsOutdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/PuzzlesBoard games/Puzzles
GeneralGeneral
  • Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Non-smoking roomsNon-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guestsFacilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking areaDesignated smoking area
  • Family roomsFamily rooms
  • SafeSafe
  • Wifi in all areasWifi in all areas
  • Pet friendlyPet friendly
Guest ServicesGuest Services
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Ironing serviceIroning service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilitiesMeeting/Banquet facilities
  • Valet parkingValet parking
  • Suit pressSuit press
  • Airport shuttleAirport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in/outExpress check-in/out
  • ConciergeConcierge
  • Private check-in/outPrivate check-in/out
  • Room serviceRoom service
  • Packed lunchesPacked lunches
  • Pet bowlsPet bowls
  • Car rentalCar rental
  • Tour deskTour desk
  • Currency exchangeCurrency exchange
  • Daily housekeepingDaily housekeeping
  • Fax/PhotocopyingFax/Photocopying
  • LaundryLaundry
  • Invoice providedInvoice provided
InternetInternet
  • Free WifiFree Wifi
  • WifiWifi
  • InternetInternet
OutdoorsOutdoors
  • GardenGarden
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor poolOutdoor pool
  • Outdoor furnitureOutdoor furniture
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
  • 24-hour security24-hour security
  • Key accessKey access
  • CCTV outside propertyCCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarmsSmoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areasCCTV in common areas
  • Security alarmSecurity alarm
  • Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaningGuest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between staysGuest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companiesProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Delivered food covered securelyDelivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areasPhysical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodationFood can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guestsProcess in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests availableFace masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by propertyThermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits availableFirst aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment availableCashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followedPhysical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/outContactless check-in/out
SpaSpa
  • Pool barPool bar
  • Beach chairs/LoungersBeach chairs/Loungers
  • Kids' poolKids' pool
  • Swimming poolSwimming pool
  • Beach umbrellasBeach umbrellas
  • Pool with viewPool with view
  • Swimming pool toysSwimming pool toys
Transportation/ShuttleTransportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-offAirport drop-off
  • Airport pickupAirport pickup

Policies

Check-in
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.
Please note that for security purpose all indian guests are required to present a valid photo id proof (voter's id, driving license, aadhar card, any other id with address approved by the government of india. pan card is not acceptable). all international guests are required to present a valid passport and visa, all guests traveling to gateway varkala, it is mandatory to carry your vaccination certificate, mandatory christmas evening dinner (24th dec) at inr 2500 + gst per person, kids upto 12 years at 50% of given cost, mandatory new year evening dinner (31 dec) at inr 3500 + gst per person, kids upto 12 years at 50% of given cost.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.02
Location:
8.32
Staff:
8.88
Facilities:
7.65
Comfort:
8.33
Cleanliness:
8.2
Vineet
Dec 3, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
India
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Wow stay
Negative: Everything I liked
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Deluxe Room Sea View with Queen bed
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toothbrush, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Sea view
Deluxe Twin Bed Room with Balcony
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Internet

Internet facilities, Wireless internet

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toothbrush, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV

General

Key card access, Reading light, Air conditioning, Iron, Privacy curtain, Trash cans

View

View, Sea view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Entertainment & Family Services

Child safety socket covers

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Adapter
SeleQtions Suite Sea View With Queen bed
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
SeleQtions Suite Sea View With Queen bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toothbrush, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Sea view
Superior Room Garden View with Queen Bed
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toothbrush, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 3 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toothbrush, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 3 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Toothbrush, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Cable channels, Telephone, TV

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

FAQ's

Is this Gateway Varkala pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Gateway Varkala?

Check-in time for Gateway Varkala starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Gateway Varkala have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Gateway Varkala has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Gateway Varkala?

Best-rates for the Gateway Varkala starts from $145 per night with includes Restaurant, Guest Services, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, Pet Friendly, Accessibility, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Bar, Entertainment, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Toiletries, Wheelchair Accessible, Oceanfront with all other facilities. Cabinns.ca™ offers a wide range of accommodation options for all types of travelers. Our goal is to match every traveler with their perfect cabin, resort, or rental while providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Is Gateway Varkala a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Gateway Varkala wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Gateway Varkala is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Gateway Varkala?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Gateway Varkala indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Gateway Varkala?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Gateway Varkala are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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