We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Varkala, India. We have also included hotels in resorts, palaces, beautiful country residences and historic villas. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Close to beach front. Very cosy. Comfortable beds. Situated in Varkala, 200 metres from Varkala Beach, Varkala Marine Palace features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 500 metres from Aaliyirakkm Beach and less than 1 km from Odayam Beach, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a garden view. Rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, while certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. The rooms have a wardrobe. Varkala Marine Palace offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Varkala Marine Palace. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is 47 km from the resort, while Napier Museum is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 41 km from Varkala Marine Palace.Show full description
Varkala Marine Palace is a charming beachfront hotel in Varkala, Kerala. It has cozy rooms with balconies or verandahs that overlook the sea. The lush green garden and well-maintained surroundings create a peaceful ambiance.
Historic property. Cosy rooms. With its prime cliff-top location, Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions 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 2.5 km from Varkala Railway Station. It is about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Thiruvananthapuram City. Tennis court and table tennis facilities. Offering free parking, the hotel also has a massage centre, 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.Show full description
Newly opened, October 2023. Set in Varkala, 300 metres from Odayam Beach, Lumŭma offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is situated 47 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 47 km from Napier Museum and 2 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the resort, all rooms have a terrace with a garden view. All guest rooms feature a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Popular points of interest near Lumŭma include Varkala Beach, Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Cliff. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 41 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened April 2023. Situated in Varkala, 38 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Vakkom Palazzo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. 38 km from Napier Museum and 4.2 km from Ponnumthuruthu Island, the property provides a shared lounge and a bar. At Vakkom Palazzo rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Sivagiri Mutt is 7.3 km from Vakkom Palazzo, while Janardhanaswamy Temple is 9.2 km from the property. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. You can play billiards and darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for fishing and canoeing. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 32 km from the hotel.Show full description
Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Located along Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, The Leela Ashtamudi A Raviz Hotel, Kollam is a lovely, peaceful property surrounded by nature. It features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. Free WiFi access is available. Fitted with wooden flooring, the air-conditioned rooms features traditional Kerala-style with murals. Each comes with a flat-screen cable TV and tea/coffee making facilities. An en suite bathroom with a bathtub are included. The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel, is 4 km from Kollam Town and Kollam Railway Station, while Kollam Beach is 3 km away. Trivandrum Airport is 65 km away. Guests can enjoy a massage at the spa, or relax in the hot tub. Other facilities include a fitness centre and a children’s play area. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk and room services. Open for all-day dining, the restaurant Keraleeyam serves local and international dishes. Dining at Raanthal amidst the waters, you can savour the finest of what Lake Ashtamudi has to offer. Drinks can be enjoyed at the Zirkon Bar. Soda and ice machines are also available.Show full description
I think this place could be the most ELEGANT resort in Varkala. It also has A HIGHLY RATED BREAKFAST.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Maharaju Palace is located in Trivandrum. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. The accommodation will provide you with a balcony. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. You can enjoy garden view from the room. Extras include a safety deposit box, bed linen and a fan. At Maharaju Palace you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and barbecue facilities. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing and snorkelling. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Padmanabhaswamy Temple (11.7 km) and Napier Museum (14.1 km). This resort is 13 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.Show full description
This is one of the most well designed, relaxing and romantic resorts in Varkala! It also has super comfortable beds, amazing staff and great affordability. So NICE!
Set in Munroe Island, 45 km from Varkala Cliff, Lake N River Resort Munroe Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. At the resort every room includes air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a garden view. Lake N River Resort Munroe Island provides certain units with river views, and the rooms come with a balcony. The units feature a safety deposit box. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. You can play billiards at Lake N River Resort Munroe Island, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling. Sivagiri Mutt is 46 km from the resort, while Janardhanaswamy Temple is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 78 km from Lake N River Resort Munroe Island.Show full description
Delightful property. Great restaurant. The 16 acre Taj Green Cove, our resort in Kovalam, has a kilometre of coastline, Balinese style villas nestled on a hillock overlooking the Ocean with a lagoon in between. Ayurveda and J Wellness Circle (spa) lead by a Naturopathy Doctor. Wellness Spa therapies as well as A holistic Wellness Routine is crafted on request by our Wellness Doctor. The Sea view villas & suites, exclusive Pool Villas as well as Tropical Garden view rooms are all architected in a Balinese Style with exquisite wooden furnishing, 24 hour in-room dining. All Villas have been particularly designed to blend into the tropical gardens around, the bathrooms embodying a unique stone sculpture garden. Sprawling lawns and wooden walkways along the coastline, jogging trails allow guests to run along different terrains, down the hillock from their rooms, along the lagoon and seaside. Sunsets are photographed along with high tea and typical Kerala snacks hosted by the Taj Green Cove every evening. Children and adults enjoy a tranquil evening country boat ride along the lagoon. If tranquillity is what you are looking for, the seaside evening experience along the coastline will have you asking for more! The Infinity Pool and Fitness centre at our seaside resort in Kovalam overlook the lagoon & the ocean, the Ayurveda Spa room has a private plunge pool and dining nook. All J Wellness circle treatment rooms have a private stone sculpture garden view. The kid’s activity has carom and other board games, books. The Seaside Specialty Restaurant “Bait” is uniquely located with the tranquil backwaters to one side and the roaring Arabian Sea with sandy dining as its facade. The world-renowned “Bait” is also frequented for its exhaustive variety of vegetarian platters and wood-fired marinades give plenty of options for every palate. An all-day Diner “Jasmine Bay” offers poolside dining with Asian and Continental menus. A daily Wellness routine can be curated on request. ”Curries” an A/C Restaurant serves typical Kerala & other Indian specialties. “Neera Bar” serves signature cocktails and zesty bar-snacks. Our Kovalam seaside resort is a 30 minute drive from the Trivandrum International airport. Trivandrum city is a 40 minute drive with Kuthira Malika Palace & Napier Museum, the Zoo, the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kanakakkunnu Palace, numerous churches & other city sites on offer along with the central shopping district. Travel services include airport transfers, Kovalam sightseeing, leisure activity organizing like Scuba-diving, para-gliding, beach & other ocean sports, backwater boating, bird-watching and more. Beach at the resort is seasonal and becomes accessible only during November till Mid-March subject to permissible weather conditions. Hospitality at the Taj Green Cove Kovalam is unparalleled in its personalized touch & exclusive five-star luxury generosity! . Show full description
Perhaps this is the most beautiful resort in Varkala.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Cosy rooms. The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel sits on a cliff, offering panoramic views of the Kovalam shoreline and the Arabian Sea. It is steps away from a private access to beach, and features a spa. Rooms at The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel combine wooden décor with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room provides views of the garden or the sea. The outdoor pool and the fitness centre both overlook the sea. The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel also has a game room and tennis court. Travel services include tour and ticketing arrangements and car rental. Located on the beach, The Tides Restaurant serves Asian specialities and grilled seafood dishes. The Terrace is a 24-hour buffet restaurant offering indoor, outdoor, and poolside seating. Cocktails can be enjoyed at rooftop The Sky Bar while watching the sunset. The Leela Kovalam, A Raviz Hotel is 14 km away from Trivandrum City and the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Trivandrum International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Activities in the property include Table Tennis, Tennis, Badminton, Cricket, Archery, Beach Volleyball, Handball, Tug of War and Indoor Games such as Billiards, Chess, Board Games, Cards, Caroms and video games on Play station. We also provide classes on swimming (for kids), cooking classes, cocktail/mocktail classes and yoga sessions. Popular Facilities – 3 pools, yoga center, kids play room & library . Show full description
This resort has very cosy rooms and outstanding views. It is very popular among couples travelling to Varkala.
Situated in Punalūr, 18 km from Palaruvi Waterfall, Thenmala Ecoresort - The First and the Best features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. You can play billiards at the hotel. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 76 km from Thenmala Ecoresort - The First and the Best.Show full description
Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located right on the Chowara beach, Travancore Heritage is a sea side resort features accommodations in a traditional architecture with smooth interior lighting and spacious bathrooms. Guests can relax with traditional Indian Ayurveda treatments and massages or enjoy swimming at the 2 outdoor pools. Trivandum International Airport is a 40-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature wooden floors, a satellite TV, a minibar and a coffee maker. The spacious bathroom includes a garden bath and showers. The property features a small library and a common area with a satellite TV, card games, and a computer with internet connection. Guests can purchase cosmetics and beachwear at the small shop, and request for car rentals and information at the tour desk. A fitness centre and laundry services are also available. Open House overlooks the pool, serving seafood and local ethnic cuisines. The Ocean Grill is situated by the beach and offers seafood dishes as well. Heritage Travancore is a 45-minute drive from Trivandum Railway Station, and a 40-minute drive from Shangumugham Beach.Show full description
Located 3 km from Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Gokulam Grand Turtle On The Beach offers rooms overlooking the Arabian Sea. An Ayurvedic spa and pool are provided. Modern rooms feature wooden accents with traditional Indian touches. Spectacular views can be enjoyed from the balcony, fitted with an outdoor seating area. A DVD player and flat-screen TV are provided in each room. Guests can pamper themselves with a traditional Indian beauty treatment or get a tan at the sun terrace. The hotel’s tour desk assists with sightseeing arrangements. Watersports facilities are available at the beach. Four eateries await guests of the hotel including Rumours Coffee Shop and Centre Point café. The poolside Catamaram restaurant offers international cuisine. The hotel is within 18 km from Poovar Market and Thiruvananthapuram Airport.Show full description
Elegant. Stunning pool facilities. Only a 5-minute walk from Chowara Beach, Ideal Ayurvedic Resort features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers ayurvedic spa treatments and yoga classes. Rooms feature a balcony and a ceiling fan. Bathrooms have a shower, toilet and bathroom amenities. Some rooms come with a refrigerator. Guests can unwind with an ayurvedic massage, or relax on the rooftop terrace or in the garden. Resort Ayurvedic Ideal offers tour arrangements and shuttle services at a surcharge. The resort’s restaurant serves local cuisine, as well as European and Chinese dishes. A vegetarian menu and room service are available. Ideal Ayurvedic Resort is 20 km away from Trivandrum International Airport and Trivandrum Central Station. Shri Padmanabhasamy Temple and Puthen Malika Palace are 25 km away.Show full description
This resort has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
Somatheeram Research Institute And Ayurveda Hospital lies along a private beach area on Chowara Beach. It features a herbal garden, Ayurveda academy specialising in ancient Indian medical therapies and cultural programmes like henna-tattoo design workshops. Surrounded by 15 acres of tropical greenery, Somatheeram Research Institute And Ayurveda Hospital is situated 24.4 km from Thiruvananthapuram Airport and 9 km from Kovalam Beach. Rooms are housed in little wooden huts and come with a balcony overlooking the garden or sea. Bathroom toiletries are included. Guests can enjoy the peaceful surroundings with a quiet Yoga session or take a canoe ride to explore the area. An outdoor pool, gym and library provide other recreation options. Traditional Kerala favourites, Ayurvedic vegetarian dishes and healthy food choices are featured. 24-hour room service is also available.Show full description
Beach front location. Charming. Great interior design. Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Centre enjoys beautiful natural scenery in Southern India's Kerala, famously known as "God's own country". Resting on a hillside facing famous Kovalam Beach, it has an Ayurvedic spa and an outdoor pool. Housed in circular cottages, rooms are fully ventilated and come with a fan. Each has a mosquito net. Attached bathrooms come with shower facilities. Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Hospital and Research Centre is 21 km Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. It is 12 km from Thiruvananthapuram City. Free parking is available. Ayurveda Spa features private treatment rooms with 5 professional Ayurvedic doctors and over 50 therapists. It provides relaxing massage therapies, oil treatments and beauty services. Guests can also take part in yoga lessons or arrange day trips at the tour desk. The open-air garden restaurant serves a wide selection of vegetarian and international dishes. It also provides regular cultural performances and entertainment programmes.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING resort in Varkala.
Opened April 2022. Set in Kaliyal, 21 km from Padmanabhapuram Palace, Delano Residency offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hotel. Neyyar Dam is 30 km from Delano Residency, while Poovar Island is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 55 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Set in Taingapatam, 14 km from Padmanabhapuram Palace, Elite Inn Cholai Lake View Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is situated 28 km from Poovar Island, 28 km from Poovar Backwaters and 43 km from Vellayani Lake. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, the rooms are fitted with a balcony with a lake view. Every room includes a private bathroom and a shower, and certain units at Elite Inn Cholai Lake View Resort have a terrace. The units feature bed linen. Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kovalam is 43 km from the accommodation, while Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 52 km from Elite Inn Cholai Lake View Resort.Show full description
Opened June 2022. Located in Tiruvankod, 6 km from Padmanabhapuram Palace, LUNAPIENA RESORTS provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property is located within 30 km of Poovar Island. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. All units in the resort are equipped with a kettle. Each room includes air conditioning, and certain rooms at LUNAPIENA RESORTS have a patio. Poovar Backwaters is 31 km from the accommodation, while Vellayani Lake is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 52 km from LUNAPIENA RESORTS.Show full description
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