Gateway Varkala | Resort in Varkala

| 8.3 (205 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  5 Bathrooms  19 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 30 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Internet, Air Conditioner, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 205 reviews with the average score of 8.3 . 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 30 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this 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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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Fruit
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' meals
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Cooking class
  • Badminton equipment
  • Neck massage
  • Steam room
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Tennis court
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
  • Playground
  • Foot massage
  • Hand massage
  • Walking tours
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Back massage
  • Tennis equipment
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Themed dinners
  • Ping-pong
  • Cycling
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Pet bowls
  • Valet parking
  • Concierge
  • Packed lunches
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Suit press
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Pool with view
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swimming pool toys
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
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
Gerardine
Sep 14, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: This property was exceptionally clean , the staff were amazing . And the food excellent.2
Negative: Nothing to complain about , it was perfect.
Summary: Fabulous !
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Sea View Room King Bed
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Sea View Room King Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Sea view
Deluxe Sea View Room Twin Bed
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 3 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Sea View Room Twin Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Internet

Internet facilities, Wireless internet

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels

General

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

View

View, Sea view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Entertainment & Family Services

Child safety socket covers

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails

Room amenities

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Trash cans

Living Area

Seating area

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

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

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

FAQ's

Is this property 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 property?

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 property 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 property?

Best-rates for the Gateway Varkala starts from $126 per night with includes Sports/Activities, Spa, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Internet, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Breakfast, Wheelchair Accessible, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Bar, Parking, Pool, Business Services, Toiletries, Entertainment, Laundry, Pet Friendly, View with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property 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 property 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 property?

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 property?

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.