Title: Varkala Travel Guide: Best of Varkala, Kerala Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Varkala](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkala-Hotels.d6053212.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Varkala](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkala-Holiday-Rentals.d6053212.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Varkala](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Varkala.d6053212.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Varkala](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Varkala.d6053212.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Varkala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Varkala.d6053212.Car-Hire-Guide)[Varkala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkala.d6053212.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Varkala Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Varkala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f0fe68eca8ce050afd37a4456f3ccc3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Varkala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b7dfdac82092e475bb994237ea6cf4bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Varkala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6e20911289f6acfa0781b1b35288bcb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Varkala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7468f7620cdc7ed44675497d86d54300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Varkala](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d1aed51b8a6db885c7e1d78960420513.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Varkala Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Varkala - Top Holiday Rentals in Varkala ![Gateway Varkala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526400/526360/576fd356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gateway Varkala Near Government Guest House, Trivandrum, Varkala, Kerala £103 22 Sept - 23 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Varkala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (114 reviews) "Excellent hospitality!" Reviewed on 3 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F09%2F2025&endDate=23%2F09%2F2025&selected=526360&PinnedHotelID=526360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053212) ![BCanti Boutique Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26500000/26495800/26495753/8a45d3ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BCanti Boutique Beach Resort Sree Eight, Varkala, Kerala £82 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Varkala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Kappil Beach and Varkala Cliff are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews) "Great place, quiet, secluded beach, close enough to shops and restaurants at Varkala Beach- 100-200 rupees in a tuk tuk. Hotel staff go out of their way to help you, they arranged our transport wherever we wanted to go and prices were fantastic" Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=26495753&PinnedHotelID=26495753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053212) ![Skylar Seaview Beach Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103145400/103145390/8d421f86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skylar Seaview Beach Resort and Spa South Cliff Road,Near Perumkulam,Varkala, 42, Varkala, Kerala £47 18 Sept - 19 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Varkala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) "We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff are so helpful and friendly." Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=103145390&PinnedHotelID=103145390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053212) [See all 302 properties in Varkala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6053212) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Aryavilla Heritage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93150000/93140900/93140842/c08860a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aryavilla Heritage Vaishakom Building, Helipad Cliff, Varkala Kerala, Varkala, Kerala Stay at this 3-star villa in Varkala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Varkala Cliff and Varkala Beach are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (8 reviews) "Helpful owner kept in touch on WhatsApp near to all shops restaurants and beach though in a peaceful setting . Rooms spacious with lovely decor Really enjoyed my stay" Reviewed on 10 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkala-Hotels-Aryavilla-Heritage.h93140842.Hotel-Information) ![The Meadows Varkala](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100950000/100942800/100942715/db9fa4f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Meadows Varkala Palachira, 133/B Marakkadamukku, PO, Vettoor-Cherunniyoor, Varkala, Kerala Stay at this 3-star villa in Varkala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sivagiri and Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkala-Hotels-The-Meadows-Varkala.h100942715.Hotel-Information) ![Gypsy Walker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93150000/93141900/93141811/2c67190c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gypsy Walker Gypsy Walker Makam Kurakkann, Varkala, Kerala Stay at this 3-star villa in Varkala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Varkala Cliff and Varkala Beach are located ... "Really sweet spot just off the beach up a commerce alley. Jishnu the host was very nice and helpful with getting comfortable. Hot shower if you want it - but I’ve learned to love taking cold showers here - and the bathroom was perfectly clean and well appointed. I will be back here at the Gypsy next ..." 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While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkala-Cliff-Varkala.d553248635939591757.Attraction) ![Varkala Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/692e9f069abc25fde41473491c514874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Varkala Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Varkala Beach during your travels in Varkala? While you're in the area, wander around the gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Varkala-Beach-Varkala.d6104784.Attraction) #### Kappil Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kappil Beach during your travels in Edava? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kappil-Beach-India.d6169800.Attraction) #### Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort You can learn about the history of Varkala with a trip to Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anchuthengu-And-Anjengo-Fort-Varkala.d553248621562260765.Attraction) #### Sivagiri You can learn about the history of Varkala with a visit to Sivagiri. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sivagiri-Chirayinkil.d553248621532738222.Attraction) #### Janardanaswamy Temple After visiting Janardanaswamy Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varkala. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Janardanaswamy-Temple-Varkala.d6169796.Attraction) ## Reviews of Varkala 4.4 Top destination 5 - Excellent 4 4 - Good 3 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller One of the best places to visit in Kerala.. You get an amazing view of the vast sea from the top of cliff and one can definitely spend whole day there soaking in the calmness of the place and enjoying sound of waves The beach itself is clean and rel ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller it is quite peaceful. Love to go back. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Varkala is a hidden gem and very gorgeous. 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