Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(110 Ratings)

Resort in Varkala

4-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

Beach resort with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach
At Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the resort's full-service spa.
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions 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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Greenfield International Stadium

26.5 mi

Napier Museum

36.9 mi

Thangassery Light House

22.6 mi

Palaruvi Waterfalls

55.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

1 Queen • 268 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

1 Queen • 268 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View (SeleQtions)

1 Queen • 549 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(110 Ratings)

Resort in Varkala

4-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this resort

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Greenfield International Stadium

26.5 mi

Napier Museum

36.9 mi

Thangassery Light House

22.6 mi

Palaruvi Waterfalls

55.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

1 Queen • 268 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

1 Queen • 268 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View (SeleQtions)

1 Queen • 549 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.4 / 5.0

Excellent(110 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

May 2024

One of the best places to stay. The resort retains the old Kerala vibe although providing all the modern amenities one requires for a comfortable stay. The staff is courteous, warm and responsive. Their breakfast spread is nice. It’s worth the money spent.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Spacious hotel with great pool. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good food - pleasant surprise to find we were half-board. 20 min walk to beach or to Cliff area.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Probally the best place in Varkala.

2.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Staff were friendly and helpful, when we arrived in our room the sheets and towels were dirty which was a let down. but was swiftly resolved

2.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Amazing hotel with lovely facilities and good value for money. All staff are welcoming and really polite. The room was spacious and clean and it provides everything you need. In general it is a very good place to stay in varkala and I would recommend anyone to stay here. Unfortunately the bad points follow: Firstly, the wifi - considering you are paying a fair amount in relation to other hotels you only get 1 device (unless you pay for premium service, as it states on the wifi sign in page) and it's not accessible everywhere. Not the end of the world but considering other hotels offer unlimited access for free it's not ideal but hey. Secondly which was frustrating for me and my partner, when it came to check out, they asked us if we had taken anything from the mini bar, we replied "nothing". Upon them insisting on double checking, they informed us there were a few bits missing. There were then numerous phone calls made and we were questioned multiple times to which we insisted we hadn't taken anything. Furthermore to that, this incident was then raised with multiple members of staff who then would carry on questioning us about the mini bar and labelled us with the same reputation. When spending over £300+ in total on this establishment, it seemed very inappropriate to accuse myself and partner of stealing things from a mini bar and unfortunately this is the lasting memory of the hotel.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

I stayed two nights, but did due to an early arrival at 06:00 request an early check-in. The initial information was that this would be a full night payment. This was at check-in time reduced to 1/2. My stay was very pleasant and relaxed. This was mainly due to the incredible friendly staff. Here I would highlight the security manager, the restaurant staff and the taxi driver. They all did their utmost to ensure that my stay was as comfortable as possible. The hotel it somewhat old, and could use a bit more maintenance for this reason the price seemed to be in the high end.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Ok for few days, not much to do

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

great staff and service great property, peaceful and serine. but the building need updating direct access to beach and v can be an issue if it start raining

2.5 / 5.0

May 2023

The stay was amazing.The most outstanding thing was the friendly and helpful attitude of the staff, all of them. Food was excellent.

1.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

An okayish stay. View is decent, you cannot see the beach though. A little more activities for the kids could make it a good weekend getaway. Currently has a slide, swings and see saw only. Pool needs maintenance and a little more empathetic pool staff. Kid got a cut in leg in one of the many loose tile parts in the kid pool. Sides of the pool has a lot of fungal growth. Restaurant is the best part. Excellent service by each staff and tasty food. Overall a decent stay but could be a better.

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Gateway Varkala is a very tranquil hotel set done distance from the noisy Cliff area. The staff are among the best and friendliest I have met anywhere in the world. The amenities are very nice. The rooms are dated. The vinyl floor in my room was worn and chipped. The view from the hotel balcony is beautiful and you can see the Arabian sea if you have some of the better located rooms. Apart from the dated rooms, the other downside is that the trendy, popular beaches (Cliff Beach and Black Sand Beach) are some distance away. Autorickshaws (Tuk Tuls) are not usually easy to find outside this hotel. The restaurant is great. We have a few meals there. Rooms include a buffet breakfast and also includes several a la carte choices such as dosas eggs etc. We also did massages at the ayurvedic center, and that was well worth it. The swimming pool was a very enjoyable one. Even in December the water was warm. There are loungers and towel service. Overall this was a great experience. People who want to be in the thick of the action, and don't mind dealing with noise and crowds should look to stay in one of the many modest hotels along the cliff. Gateway would better suit discerning guests who value peace and quiet.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

It was nice experience !!! If I go there again then I will stay there again !!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

This was one of my best stays in Kerela, we were stuck in lockdown for two days and we thought what we would do but this property of Taj group just did not let me down. The location for the property is amazing and has sea views. The staff is very humble and friendly. The food is absolutely amazing and upto the expectations. The chef comes and ask you about your experience with the food and suggests you new things to have. Overall it was the best stay in Kerela for me.

2.0 / 5.0

May 2021

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2021

Overall very nice property

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Beautiful views, very clean, prompt delicious room service and very secure location. My place to stay in Varkala.

1.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Very nice hotel, staff were very polite Able to walk to the beachRoom was very good Perfect hotel for looking around this area

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Very nice hotel, staff were very polite Able to walk to the beach Room was very good Perfect hotel for looking around this area

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Beautiful and very convenient location. Everything was good. The only criticism would be the restaurant food prices which were eye watering. Many of the dishes were 800 to 1,000 INR when you could get the same dish for 250 INR at the North Cliff Restaurants

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2019

All staff super friendly and all great with the kids. The breakfast was fantastic, rooms really comfortable and kept really clean. The shower was wonderful and all the team were welcoming and accommodating. We would certainly stay there again.

1.5 / 5.0

May 2019

The hotel is built on a hill, space is not wide but well designed. Room is nice, but sometimes the smell from the bath room spread into the bed room. Hotel location is good, only 4 minutes can reach the beach. The worst drawback is the breakfast, selection is very poor .

1.3 / 5.0

Apr 2019

We had a great time in Varkala. The hotel was friendly and helpful and a lovely setting with a really nice pool for the kids and a swim up bar in the pool which we liked. There was a lovely view from hotel down to the sea. We liked the little path that takes you down through some jungle to the beach too. A good 4 star choice in that area if you have kids and want a pool. The breakfast was also good with a large selection to offer. The only negatives were that the hotel was a bit faded and could do with a bit of maintenance here and there to spruce it up. It needed a bit of love! The tennis court was abandoned and the net completely broken although we did borrow some rackets for a knock-about anyway, but it wasn’t really playable. The restaurant looked like it served good food but it was pretty expensive so we chose to eat out everyday as there are lots of good restaurants in the area anyway. We had a really good time here and it was a nice place to be overall.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2019

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2018

fungus and mould in room dangerous for breathing woke up after first night feeling in well, expedia did not refund all my money and even not enough for the rest of my stay, if they don’t fix this i will leave expedia fore ever! Also avoid this hotel the fungus is dangerous ppl die from it even in dry climates like california!

0.5 / 5.0

Aug 2018

0.8 / 5.0

Aug 2018

Enjoyed the stay at Taj. We booked the deluxe suite and it was exactly what we imagined. It’s in need of a renovation, simple amenities however it served its purpose. The staff is courteous and helpful which we certainly appreciate. It’s the staff which makes this property worth the stay.

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2018

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2018

The hotel has a great location and the best beds of our entire 8 hotel experience in India. Housekeeping never replaced shampoo ect. And often did not bring enough towels but were quick to bring anything we asked for. Food is only decent. Go eat at the beach for half price and better food.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2018

1.0 / 5.0

Jan 2018

Very nice hotel but a bit dated. Staff are superb and the grounds well maintained.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2018

We had a nice stay, very convenient location and services. The restaurants was particularly good.

1.3 / 5.0

Dec 2017

Beyond perfect - the hotel provides a very bespoke and personal service and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. I promised less than some of the bigger names but delivered far more. They upgraded our room free of charge given they had space. I cant speak highly enough of the staff. Area is excellent as well - short walk to the beaches and restaurants!

1.5 / 5.0

Dec 2017

Beyond perfect - the hotel provides a very bespoke and personal service and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. I promised less than some of the bigger names but delivered far more. They upgraded our room free of charge given they had space. I can't speak highly enough of the staff. Area is excellent as well - short walk to the beaches and restaurants!

1.5 / 5.0

Nov 2017

Yes the restaurant needs a makeover and the pool needs re-tiling but we just loved our stay at the Gateway. It was perfectly located in a quiet location on the hill but perfectly walkable to the beach and cliffs. The room was perfect, very comfortable and a wonderful view of the coconut palms and swooping eagles. We would love to return one day. Many thanks to the team.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2017

Very nice hotel staff could not have been more accommodating. Clean and comfortable. Sells beers at a swim up bar, short walk to barkala beach.

1.5 / 5.0

Mar 2017

Good location for the beach, spa facilities very good. Nice comfortable hotel but food was disappointing.

1.3 / 5.0

Feb 2017

Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms very comfortable, clean. Breakfasts very good. Was very disappointed in Fitness Centre it only had a treadmill and running machine! Swimming pool we did not think was very clean had algae growing on the pool floor, slimy to walk on and pool edge was a bit green.

1.0 / 5.0

Jan 2017

Excelle location, garden and service

1.0 / 5.0

Oct 2016

The stay was good and the beach a few hundred meters away from the hotel. There is a cute pathway that cuts through the jungle to take you to the beach.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2016

Very caring staff, warm welcome on arrival. Splendid views over gardens and pool towards the beach. Spacious rooms.

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Varkala?

The average price for a rental in Varkala is R 731 per night. This rental is R 2,533 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions. Enjoy the water!

Is Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Resort in Varkala

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View (SeleQtions)

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Resort in Varkala

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View (SeleQtions)

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Varkala?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions?

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