Gateway Varkala

Beach resort with spa, near Varkala Beach

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Garden
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Perched near Varkala Cliff, Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy Ayurvedic treatments and a rejuvenating massage at the onsite spa or relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. Take advantage of yoga classes, basketball courts, or indulge in delicious meals at Coastal Kitchen.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Premium TV channels
£120
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Why we love this property

Serene spa escape
The full-service spa offers Ayurvedic treatments and massages for total rejuvenation. Yoga classes and a garden create a peaceful wellness retreat.
Fine dining experience
A 24-hour restaurant offers poolside and garden-view dining experiences. This resort also features a cafe, bar, and buffet breakfast.
Cosy comfort awaits
Slip into soft dressing gowns after a day of relaxation. Blackout drapes ensure peaceful slumber, while 24-hour room service satisfies midnight cravings.

Room options

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed | Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Premium Sea view Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Sea view Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala, 695 141

What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Varkala Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Varkala Cliff - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Cliff - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Black Sand Beach Varkala - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Edava Station - 4 min drive
  • Akathumuri Station - 11 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 24 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪cafe sarwaa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mellow - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Trip Is Life - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ABBA - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Temple - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Gateway Varkala

Gateway Varkala is a great choice for your beach stay in Varkala, putting you near activities such as snorkelling. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages and Ayurvedic treatments. Offering garden views, Coastal Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Basketball
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Coastal Kitchen – This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fee & policy details

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per adult: INR 2950
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) gala dinner per child: INR 1475 (from 6 to 11 years old)

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for INR 1300 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 650 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2250 per vehicle (return)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does Gateway Varkala offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gateway Varkala does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Gateway Varkala?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gateway Varkala?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2250 per vehicle return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Varkala?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Gateway Varkala and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Gateway Varkala also has a fitness centre and spa services, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Gateway Varkala?

Yes, Coastal Kitchen offers garden views and poolside dining.

What's the area around Gateway Varkala like?

Gateway Varkala is a short 9-minute walk from Varkala Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Varkala Cliff.

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