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Gateway Varkala

Property class: 4

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Located close to Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff, Gateway Varkala provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is SAR 353
SAR 417 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

A four-poster bed with a red bedspread, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Sea view Suite

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Sea view Suite

  • Sea view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Varkala, Gateway Varkala is in the historical district and near the beach. Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Kappil Beach and Technopark are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Varkala travel guide
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Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala, 695 141

What's nearby

  • A wide sandy beach with gentle waves, a forested cliff, and a clear sky.
    Varkala Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A beach with colorful boats and a mosque on a hill.
    Varkala Cliff
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Janardanaswamy Temple
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aaliyirakkm Beach
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • South Cliff
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station
    3 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cake Park
    2 min drive
  • Bindu's Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Trip Is Life
    17 min walk
  • Hotel Punartham
    3 min drive
  • Marine Palace
    11 min walk

About this property

Gateway Varkala

  • Upscale family-friendly resort near Varkala Beach
  • Located close to Varkala Cliff and Kappil Beach, Gateway Varkala provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments and a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include basketball. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and an outdoor tennis court
    • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Gateway Varkala feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: EarthCheck. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

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 self 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

Restaurants on site

  • Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 1499 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 1499 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateway Varkala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Varkala?

As of 18 Shaʻban 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Varkala on 30 Shaʻban 2026 start from SAR 353, 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.

Is Gateway Varkala pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of INR 2500 per pet, per day.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Varkala?

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

What time is check-out at Gateway Varkala?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Gateway Varkala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 2250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gateway Varkala located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Varkala resort is in the historical district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Kappil Beach and Technopark are also within 25 mi (40 km). Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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