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Pura Vida Varkala

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast

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Property grounds
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Property grounds
Private beach, white sand
Exterior

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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230 A,B,C,D Perumkulum, Kilithattumukku, Varkala, Kerala, 695141
  • Varkala Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Varkala Cliff
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kappil Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • 144 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • 144 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ocean View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Varkala

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Janardanaswamy Temple and Varkala Beach. Varkala Cliff and Sivagiri are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Varkala Cliff - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Kappil Beach - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 10 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mamma Champos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trip Is Life - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gods Own Country Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Soul Food Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chimney - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Pura Vida Varkala

3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a garden are also featured at Pura Vida Varkala. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Varkala hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Pura Vida Varkala offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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  • Pet friendly
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The price is $129
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 15 and December 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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 debit cards and cash
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 accepts debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pura Vida Varkala to the airport?

Pura Vida Varkala is 26.4 mi (91-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 Pura Vida Varkala?

As of Aug 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pura Vida Varkala on Aug 21, 2025 start from $62.49, 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 Pura Vida Varkala have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pura Vida Varkala.

How close is Pura Vida Varkala to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pura Vida Varkala offer free breakfast?

Pura Vida Varkala offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Pura Vida Varkala?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Pura Vida Varkala?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Pura Vida Varkala?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Pura Vida Varkala have a pool?

Pura Vida Varkala features an outdoor pool.

Does Pura Vida Varkala have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Pura Vida Varkala have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Pura Vida Varkala to downtown Varkala?

Pura Vida Varkala is 1.1 mi away from Varkala.

Pura Vida Varkala Reviews

Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hemlata

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deepak

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024