Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions
Resort in Varkala
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
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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.
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.
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
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Varkala
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View
Beds not specified • 268 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View
Beds not specified • 268 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View (SeleQtions)
Beds not specified • 549 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
5.0
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
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
8.0
Probally the best place in Varkala.
8.0
Probally the best place in Varkala.
4.0
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
4.0
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
4.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
8.0
Ok for few days, not much to do
8.0
Ok for few days, not much to do
4.0
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
4.0
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
5.0
The stay was amazing.The most outstanding thing was the friendly and helpful attitude of the staff, all of them. Food was excellent.
5.0
The stay was amazing.The most outstanding thing was the friendly and helpful attitude of the staff, all of them. Food was excellent.
3.0
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.
3.0
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.
8.0
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.
8.0
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.
10.0
It was nice experience !!! If I go there again then I will stay there again !!
10.0
It was nice experience !!! If I go there again then I will stay there again !!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
5.0
Overall very nice property
5.0
Overall very nice property
10.0
Beautiful views, very clean, prompt delicious room service and very secure location. My place to stay in Varkala.
10.0
Beautiful views, very clean, prompt delicious room service and very secure location. My place to stay in Varkala.
4.0
Very nice hotel, staff were very polite
Able to walk to the beach
Room was very good
Perfect hotel for looking around this area
4.0
Very nice hotel, staff were very polite
Able to walk to the beach
Room was very good
Perfect hotel for looking around this area
10.0
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
10.0
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
8.0
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.
8.0
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.
3.0
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 .
3.0
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 .
2.0
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!
2.0
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!
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Varkala?
The average price for a rental in Varkala is $39 per night. This rental is $135 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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