Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions
Janardhanapuram
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff and overall design of the building”
“FRIENDLY FRONT OFFICE”
“Breakfast was great, room garden view was above average, hospitality of the staf…”
“Lovey helpful staff,large comfortable room with nice view,and good bathroom,grea…”
“AWESOME LOCATION”
“Food was lovely and location very convenient”
“Housekeeping was good and everything was neat and clean”
“It’s ok but price was too much”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Giuseppe
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
“Nice place”
Staff and overall design of the building
Dr Radhakrishnan
extended_group
May 4, 2026
“AN AWESOME PROPERTY OF TAJ . BUT HAS TO BE IMPROVED A LOT IN ITS FOOD SPREAD , LOCAL CUISINE .”
AWESOME LOCATION .SPECTACULAR SCENERY . EXCELLENT HOSPITALITY . FRIENDLY FRONT OFFICE . NICE PROPERTY . CENTRALLY PLACED TO CLIFF AND TEMPLES . THE WAITERS ARE VERY OBLIGING AND FRIENDLY EXCEPT THE F & B MANAGER .
Andrew
couple
April 3, 2026
“Great stay great hotel”
Everything! Great position for everything Great staff
Amarpartap
couple
March 28, 2026
Lovely property, special thanks to the staff who were superb from front desk to kitchen staff. Food was lovely and location very convenient.
Sri Kumar
couple
March 18, 2026
“The hotel STAFF GAVE US A SURPRISE WEDDING ANNIVESARY CAKE”
Breakfast was great, room garden view was above average, hospitality of the staff especially the manager Sudeep GS and ably assisted staff who were extremely courteous and gave us the warmth of staying at the Taj. They even gave us a surprise wedding anivessary cake as it was our 33rd wedding annivessary.
graham
couple
February 18, 2026
“Good stay have been before and would visit again”
Lovey helpful staff,large comfortable room with nice view,and good bathroom,great breakfast and breakfast area
vyas
couple
February 10, 2026
“Super Amazing”
An absolutely memorable stay with outstanding hospitality. The team went above and beyond to make our wedding anniversary special—right from arranging a beautiful cake and décor to surprising us with thoughtful small gifts and souvenirs. Every detail was handled with so much warmth and care. Truly felt welcomed and pampered. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a heartfelt, special experience in Varkala.
DR RASHID
couple
February 5, 2026
excellent vibe,,
David
couple
January 29, 2026
“We enjoyed our stay as we were with friends.”
Calm spacious
Neethu
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
“Good stay”
The service by the staff was exceptional and they took extra efforts to meet the requirements. The room was large and comfortable.
Navin
family_with_children
January 3, 2026
“Highly recommend”
Very welcoming and very friendly staff, kajal in the restaurant was very attentive and helpful. Service was topnotch during our stay.
Vanessa
couple
December 30, 2025
Nice view of the ocean from the lobby and restauranr Great outdoor swimming pool. Staff is generally very accommodating Complimentary snacks offered the whole day
Vineet
extended_group
December 3, 2025
Wow stay
Handley
couple
November 17, 2025
“We were very happy with the hotel staff + their friendliness. Thank you”
staff were exceptionally friendly. Especially helpful were those in the restaurant. Gokul was great!
Vivek
family_with_children
November 5, 2025
Food & service
Abhishek
couple
October 28, 2025
It’s ok but price was too much
Amit
couple
September 23, 2025
“Do not go”
Location is not bad
GAUTHAM RAKHESH
family_with_children
September 22, 2025
“It was a weekday getaway.”
The view opens you up into a peaceful setting at the same time the staff were taking good care of my family. The sea view rooms are also to be mentioned!
Geethu
family_with_children
August 16, 2025
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
Raj Chacko
family_with_children
July 30, 2025
“Great stay !”
The staff were very polite, helpful & professional. Service was excellent. Special thanks to Reji , Nijisha, Sudeep , Ashwathi. & Mithila. Nijisha made it extra special by decorating the room beautifuly for my birthday. Thanks Nijisha! Property is beautiful but we couldn't access the beach from the property due to the rains. The gate leading to the beach from the property was cordoned off and that was a disappointment. Housekeeping was good and everything was neat and clean. All in all we had a great stay!
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class, Tennis court, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Table tennis, Cycling, Tennis equipment, Badminton equipment
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Pets allowed, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool toys, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Kids' pool, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Pet bowls, Trouser press, Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Laundry, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Express check-in/check-out, Valet parking, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire
Deluxe Room Sea View with Queen bed
Features a private balcony with sweeping views of landscaped grounds.
Superior Room Garden View with Queen Bed
Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are provided.
Deluxe Twin Bed Room with Balcony
Features a private terrace with scenic garden and sunset views.
Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The twin room offers air conditioning, a minibar, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Twin Room
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The twin room provides air conditioning, a minibar, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
SeleQtions Suite Sea View With Queen bed
Spacious suite features a private balcony with scenic sea and pool views as well as a separate living area.
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