Budget
New Heaven
With 24/7 hot water for bucket baths and fans in rooms. Rooms are clean and tidy. Raj, who works there, is always around and helpful. However, some travellers were promised a free transport from the bus station by Najmudeen and then later forced to pay R. 1000 for the trip.
Sherin Cottage
Newly remodeled Sherin Cottage is located 3 minutes from the crowds of the cliff scene. All bedrooms have private baths, screened windows, fans and free WiFi. Massage rooms offering Ayurvedic or Swedish style massage. Nice garden with hammocks for lounging.
Bamboo Village
Individual huts around a small garden facing the sea.
K.R. House
Baby House
Double with TV, A/C and fan plus balcony for Rs 250. Clean room, nice owner.
Government Guest House
Former Maharaja's summer plalace, a bit run down.
Silver Estate
Silver Estate offer rooms clean w/ attached bathroom, restaurant Indian & Italian food, garden, chill out area, art. Part of the Soulmakers Pvt Ltd.
Shiva Garden Home Stay and Appartments
Individually crafted and comfortable rooms. Pleasant garden. Homey feel. Kind host.
Midrange
Seapearls Chalets
Located at the cliff with views.
Karthika Plaza ResortT
10 room B&B/Inn in 2 levels with private bath, facing a well arranged garden.
Golden Sands Building
New house, clean and 5 min. to the beach. 8 rooms available, with or without AC. Hudge garden. Double rooms
Prathibha Park
Located at Helipad, with good views and easy access to the beach.
Clafouti Heritage Beach Resort
42 room in 2 levels with private bath, facing the sea, well organized, and very pleasent.
Casa Eva Luna
Situated a few minutes from the beach and cliff. The house has two floors and is located on a 3,000 square metre plot. It has two double rooms on each floor, each decorated in a different style that reflects the nature of the surrounding area. All rooms have marble floors, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom and towels. Ayurveda massage room, restuarant and free wifi.
Sea Splendour
Operated by a friendly couple, this small 11 room guest house is off the beaten trail. The food is all home-cooked, and the coffee is delicious. Just 200 metres away from the sea shore.
Top end
Blooming Bay Resort
If you want peace and quiet and you have your own transport then this is the place.
The Gateway Hotel, Janardhanapuram Varkala
Fancy Taj Hotels' 4 star property.
Hill View Beach Resort
Has spacious and clean rooms on the cliff.
Mom Lekha's Private Homes
Private homes by the beach.
The Royal Mount
Tel: +91-470-2660037. - ayurvedic resort.
WoodHouse Beach Resort
Beach Resort in Varkala near Papanasham.