Discover Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions with Ocean View | Resort in Varkala, India

| 7.9 (268 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Varkala Resort | Discover Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions with Ocean View

Resort with Guest Services, Laundry and Pool

With its prime cliff-top location, Gateway Varkala offers peaceful retreats with stunning views of the Arabian Sea. Featuring an outdoor pool with sunken bar, it is a 7-minute stroll from Kappil Beach. Featuring sea or garden views from over-sized windows, spacious rooms offer a cable flat-screen TV, sofa and tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are provided. The hotel is a short drive from the famous 2000 year-old Janardhanaswamy Temple and 1.6 mi from Varkala Railway Station. It is about 31 mi from Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Thiruvananthapuram City. Tennis court and table tennis facilities. Offering free parking, the hotel also has a massage center, library lounge and scenic backwater cruises. All-day dining with a variety of Indian and international dishes is available at Cape Comorin. 24-hour room service is available. The Coastal Kitchen serves authentic Kerala Cuisine. To uplift your future experience, certain areas of hotel are undergoing refurbishment (Lobby, Restaurant and rooms partially). Our services remain available & your understanding is appreciated. The property will be renovating till 30 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). Some areas of the hotel will be undergoing renovation during this period. Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimize disturbance.

Discover Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions with Ocean View is located in Varkala.

This 37 Bedrooms Resort is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 268 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Varkala and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Resort for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 37 Bedrooms Resort if you want to learn more about this Casai place in Varkala. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Discover Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions with Ocean View in Varkala is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Discover Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions with Ocean View”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Resort, please let us know.

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Janardhanapuram, Varkala, 695141, India

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Bathroom emergency cord
Activities
  • Foot massage
  • Cooking class
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Tennis equipment
  • Walking tours
  • Spa
  • Massage
  • Badminton equipment
  • Head massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Themed dinners
  • Neck massage
  • Steam room
  • Tennis court
  • Back massage
  • Cycling
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Spa facilities
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Currency exchange
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Packed lunches
  • Concierge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Pet bowls
  • Car rental
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Ironing service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Suit press
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Spa
  • Pool with view
  • Pool bar
  • Kids' pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Swimming pool toys
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.
Please note that for security purpose all indian guests are required to present a valid photo id proof (voter's id, driving license, aadhar card, any other id with address approved by the government of india. pan card is not acceptable). all international guests are required to present a valid passport and visa, all guests traveling to gateway varkala, it is mandatory to carry your vaccination certificate, mandatory christmas evening dinner (24th dec) at inr 2500 + gst per person, kids upto 12 years at 50% of given cost, mandatory new year evening dinner (31 dec) at inr 3500 + gst per person, kids upto 12 years at 50% of given cost.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.02
Location:
8.32
Staff:
8.88
Facilities:
7.65
Comfort:
8.33
Cleanliness:
8.2
Geethu
Aug 16, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
India
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I loved the staff,their services, facilities and food. A special shout out to Gokul,Abhirami,Shebeenfor taking care of us at the restaurant. Nijisha and Aswathy for welcoming as making the checkin and checkout so simple and easy. Sudeep and Reji who welcomed with warm smiles and took care of so well
Negative: Nothing
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Room Sea View with Queen bed
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bidet, Toothbrush, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Sea view
Deluxe Twin Bed Room with Balcony
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Internet

Wireless internet, Internet facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bidet, Toothbrush, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Privacy curtain

View

View, Sea view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Entertainment & Family Services

Child safety socket covers

Accessibility

Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Adapter
SeleQtions Suite Sea View With Queen bed
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 70 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
SeleQtions Suite Sea View With Queen bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bidet, Toothbrush, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Living Area

Sitting area

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Sea view
Superior Room Garden View with Queen Bed
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bidet, Toothbrush, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bidet, Toothbrush, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 34 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Shower, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Bathtub, Bidet, Toothbrush, Toilet, Towels

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Cable channels

General

Key card access, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

FAQ's

Is this Varkala resort pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Varkala resort?

Check-in time for Varkala resort starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Varkala resort have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Varkala resort has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Varkala resort?

Best-rates for the Varkala resort starts from $127 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Air Conditioner, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, Spa, Toiletries, Entertainment, Breakfast, View, Ocean View, Oceanfront, Transportation/Shuttle, Internet, Pet Friendly, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Child Friendly, Laundry, Pool with all other facilities. Casai matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Varkala resort a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this resort 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the resort has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Varkala resort wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Varkala resort is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Varkala resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Varkala resort indicates 1 day stay policy at this resort. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Varkala resort?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Varkala resort are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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