Gateway Varkala is a four star property at Janardhanapuram, 1.9 km from the centre of Varkala, about 25 minutes on foot, in Thiruvananthapuram district. It comes with an outdoor pool, a spa, a restaurant, a bar and tennis and badminton courts. The guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 1713 reviews and the position near the coast and the temple town decide whether it suits you.
What the property offers
Gateway Varkala is a four star property with a long list of facilities. Two pools are on site, one outdoor and one for children, and there is a pool bar beside them. A spa, a steam room and massage treatments cover the quiet side of a stay, while a tennis court, a badminton court and table tennis handle the active one. The restaurant serves breakfast and can prepare special diet menus, and there is a bar for the evening.
Rooms are air conditioned and non smoking, with family rooms available and a minibar in the room. A 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security run the place, with express check in, a concierge, currency exchange, car hire, laundry and room service. Free WiFi and free parking, including valet parking, are provided, and the property is wheelchair accessible. Pets are allowed. Shuttle service is listed. The guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 1713 reviews.
Where it sits
The property is at Janardhanapuram in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. It is 1.9 km from the centre of Varkala, about 25 minutes on foot, and it stands on the coast, by the sea.
Varkala is a red laterite cliff standing straight out of the Arabian Sea, with a temple town and a pilgrimage tank at the bottom of it. It is the only cliff on this coast, and geologically the reason the beach exists. Papanasam beach below the cliff is a pilgrimage site as well as a swimming beach, so dress accordingly. The cliff path is a walk with the sea two hundred metres below you the whole way.
Who it suits
Gateway Varkala suits families and couples who want a full facility base within walking distance of the centre and the coast, and who value the pool, the spa and the courts as much as the beach. It also suits guests who arrive by train, since trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town and no car is needed. It does not suit travellers who want to step straight from the room onto the cliff path or the sand, because the property sits 1.9 km from the centre, about 25 minutes on foot, and it does not suit anyone looking for a small, quiet guesthouse.
When to plan a stay
The season here runs from November to March. Outside those months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, so the walk below the cliff cannot be counted on. If the cliff path is the main reason for the trip, aim for the dry months.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 1.9 km from the centre of varkala, roughly 24 minutes on foot at 4.8 km/h, in Thiruvananthapuram district. The listed address is Janardhanapuram.
Questions people ask
How far is Gateway Varkala from the centre of Varkala?
The property is 1.9 km from the centre of Varkala, about 25 minutes on foot. That is the distance to the town centre. The coast is also close, as the property stands on the coast, by the sea.
What is the guest score for Gateway Varkala?
The guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 1713 reviews. No other guest score is on file. The property holds a four star rating.
Does Gateway Varkala have a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool and a children's pool, and a pool bar beside them. The property also lists a spa, a steam room and massage, along with a tennis court, a badminton court and table tennis.
When is the best time to stay in Varkala?
November to March is the season. In the wet months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the cliff path. If the cliff walk matters to you, plan for the dry months and check before you go.
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