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Gateway Varkala

4.0 star property
4-star beach resort near Varkala Beach

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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

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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

About the neighborhood

Varkala

Oceanside stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Varkala Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Varkala Cliff with a stay here. Kappil Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Technopark is within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Varkala Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Varkala Cliff - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 2.0 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

  • ‪The Buddha Bar Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪ABBA - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Champos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Trip Is Life - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Darjeeling Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gateway Varkala

4-star beach resort near Varkala Beach
Gateway Varkala offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Gateway Varkala. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Varkala resort.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gateway Varkala offers 30 accommodations with minibars and safes. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Varkala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 24 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Lobby

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

How close is Gateway Varkala to the airport?

Gateway Varkala is 26.8 mi (44-min drive) away from the Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Varkala?

As of Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Varkala on Sep 15, 2025 start from $107.42, 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.

Does Gateway Varkala have an airport shuttle?

Gateway Varkala offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of INR 2250 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Gateway Varkala to the beach?

This resort is a short 9-minute walk from Varkala Beach and 3.8 mi (17-min drive) from Kappil Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gateway Varkala offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gateway Varkala, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 650 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gateway Varkala?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Gateway Varkala?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Gateway Varkala?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Gateway Varkala have a pool?

Gateway Varkala features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Gateway Varkala have a restaurant?

Gateway Varkala is home to Coastal Kitchen, which features pool views and a poolside location. The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from February 24 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Gateway Varkala have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features Ayurvedic treatments and massages.

How close is Gateway Varkala to downtown Varkala?

Gateway Varkala is 1.2 mi away from Varkala.