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Gateway Varkala

4.0 star property
Beach resort with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach

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Garden
Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions offers a peaceful escape near Varkala Cliff. Enjoy Ayurvedic treatments at the spa, relax by the outdoor pool, or join yoga classes. Active travelers can use the basketball courts, and the Coastal Kitchen serves meals all day.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool

Room options

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Sep 16 - Sep 17
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Tomorrow

Sep 17 - Sep 18
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Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Sea View Room Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Sea view Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Garden View Room Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Varkala, Gateway Varkala is in the historical district and by the ocean. 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.
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Map
Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala, 695 141

What's nearby

  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Varkala Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Varkala Cliff - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Kappil Beach - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buddha Bar Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Champos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gods Own Country Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Soul Food Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Varkala Marine Palace - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Gateway Varkala

Upscale eco-certified 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 air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • 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
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 24 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Lobby

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 1000.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per stay

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

Property is also known as

Gateway Hotel Varkala
Gateway Varkala
Varkala Gateway Hotel
Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala
Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram
Gateway Janardhanapuram Varkala
Gateway Janardhanapuram
The Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala Kerala
The Gateway Hotel Varkala
Gateway Varkala IHCL SeleQtions
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Varkala
Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort Varkala

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 Sep 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Varkala on Sep 22, 2025 start from $118.93, 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 at Gateway Varkala?

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?

This family-friendly Varkala resort is located near the airport, 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.

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