Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions, Varkala, Varkala, Kerala

About Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions, Varkala

Gateway Varkala sits atop a lush cliff overlooking the Arabian sea. Featuring an Ayurvedic spa, international restaurant, indoor games and an outdoor pool with a trendy sunken bar, this resort is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. Modern suites with refined amenities, living spaces, balconies and workstations create welcoming retreats. You can relax at their garden gazebos and library.

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Deluxe Room Sea View with Queen bed

Max 3 Adults

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Features a private balcony with sweeping views of landscaped grounds.

Superior Twin Room with Sea View

Max 3 Adults

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Features a private terrace with scenic garden and sunset views.

SeleQtions Suite Sea View With Queen bed

Max 3 Adults

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Spacious suite features a private balcony with scenic sea and pool views as well as a separate living area.

Superior Room Garden View with Queen Bed

Max 3 Adults

$ 3,817 + taxes
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Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and a hairdryer are provided.

Location & Nearby Places

Janardhanapuram (1.0 Km from city center)

Janardhanapuram

15 Nearby Attractions

Asparagus

0.2 km

Janardhanaswamy Temple

0.4 km

Varkala Cliff

0.4 km

Water Sports in Varkala

0.5 km

Varkala Beach

0.5 km

Papanasam Beach

0.5 km

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Badminton equipment, Walking tours, Tennis equipment, Cycling, Themed dinner nights, Tennis court, Cooking class, Table tennis.
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Pet bowls.
Safety features	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, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property.
Accessibility	Emergency cord in bathroom, Walk-in shower.
Bathroom	Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toothbrush, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Additional toilet, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Bathrobe, Slippers.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Trash cans, Tumble dryer, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room, Clothes rack, Desk, Hardwood or parquet floors, Iron, Safety deposit box, Fan.
Food & Drink	Coffee machine, Fruits, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Electric kettle, Kid meals, Restaurant, Minibar, Kid-friendly buffet, Breakfast in the room, Outdoor furniture, Packed lunches, Room service, Bar, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher.
Services	WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services, Wireless Internet.
Cleaning services	Trouser press, Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Wake-up service, Towels, Key access, Key card access, Linen.
Media & Technology	TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone.
Food & drink safety	Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Common areas	Garden.
Reception services	Express check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Valet parking, Private check-in/check-out, 24-hour front desk, Currency exchange.
General	Pets allowed, Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, WiFi available in all areas.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Kids' outdoor play equipment, Children's playground, Board games/puzzles.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Outdoor pool (all year), Steam room, Swimming pool toys, Swimming pool, Foot massage, Massage, Kids' pool, Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Spa/wellness packages, Neck massage, Spa facilities, Head massage, Outdoor pool, Pool bar, Spa and wellness centre, Back massage, Full body massage, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Hand massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Accessible parking, Car hire.
Outdoor & View	Sea view, Balcony, View.

Guest Ratings For This Property

7.8

Based on 259 Reviews

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Comfort

8.5

Cleanliness

8.3

Value For Money

7.1

Facilities

7.8

Guest Reviews

Malathi

family with young children

7.0

Good

Good.

Breakfast was delicious. Only thing, they need to improve the variety. More options on other Asian cuisine will be good. Staff were courteous.

At some point, they make it as the Gala dinner in the hotel as compulsory. Well, we were there in Varkala to attend a wedding and the Gala dinner on Christmas eve was impossible. So they were not transparent about the Gala dinner arrangement.

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Yunoda

young couple

8.0

Very good

A Good Property with a lot of Potential and Some Really Outstanding Staff

Our stay overlapped the year-end holidays and guests were treated to a complimentary New Year's Eve gala show and buffet dinner. The hotel went to great lengths to make us feel welcome and put us in a celebratory mood and boy, did it pay off! The show was really entertaining and filled with the cultural performances that highlight how truly special Kerala is. The dinner, dancing, countdown and view of the fireworks were great fun and all the staff looked gorgeous as they attended to us in their traditional dress. The hotel management really pulled out all the stops for this party and we really appreciated their efforts. The staff were really the highlight of our stay and they did their best to make us feel welcome, attend to our requests, and make up for any shortcomings in the facilities or training. Another pleasant surprise was our room, which was spacious and well equipped. We even had access to a private deck and garden area for extra space. The hotel is set about a 15 minute walk down a busy and dusty road from Varkala Beach, but to make up for it, you do get a lovely view from the hillside of the sea and the surrounding area. The pool, tennis court, and foosball table were other facilities that we used extensively and enjoyed.

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One of the main reasons we booked this hotel was because it had a tennis court. Unfortunately when we arrived, we found out that the tennis court had been taken over by a wedding party for an indefinite period of time and nobody could give us a straight answer as to when the court would be usable again. Eventually we had to speak with the General Manager and he finally assisted us in getting the court cleared and usable but that whole experience was a little off-putting and a bumpy start to the beginning of our stay. Otherwise we would say that the main thing holding this property back are a host of small but pretty easily fixable things such as better training, repairing and better maintaining some of the fixtures and facilities that are suffering wear and tear, and updating some of the decorative features. One of the things we noticed is that the designers of the property inexplicably set all the rooms on a staircase, so for those mobility-impaired guests, this may not be the best choice of hotel. On a secondary note, the design makes it impossible for housekeeping staff to easily access the rooms on our corridor with housekeeping trolley. That means that as a fix, the hotel had a couple of really unsightly housekeeping trollies permanently stationed on the small landing outside our door blocking up the the corridor in order to service the rooms. Also, working keys to our room's terrace door entrance would have been appreciated. Overall, this hotel has a lot of potential and a few small fixes will go a long way in lifting this property up the ratings ladder.

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Published on 03 Jan 2024

Satyam

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Highly recommended and would love to visit again.

Incredible resort, beautiful view, friendly staff, led by an exceptional manager- Mayank.

Published on 02 Jan 2024

Murtuza

family with young children

7.0

Good

Fabulous staff

Location and view

Nothing

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Tesy

young couple

5.0

Passable

waste of nu .

the staff was ok

extremely dated property. the room are old and smells moldy. Dont go for the Taj brand- this property is a letdown of the brand

Published on 30 Dec 2023

Dhimoy

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Great staff & food. Very nice property

Published on 28 Dec 2023

Sanchari

young couple

7.0

Good

Helpful staff, spacious room, nice food

Spacious, nice restaurant and good breakfast. Nice pool , clean and good sunbeds. 10 min auto ride to North Cliff

Published on 18 Dec 2023

Nagia

young couple

9.0

Superb

Delightful stay with the most helpful staff

Excellent service, its prime location offers easy access to Varkala's attractions (including the cliff) providing a delightful stay. The view from the lobby is incredible. The room was clean and the bathroom spacious. The staff were very helpful for each of our requests, thank you to everyone at the concierge and Rahna and Tijo from F&B.

All great!

Published on 12 Dec 2023

Iyer

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

The staff and the location

Published on 06 Dec 2023

Natasha

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Relaxing,lovely hotel with excellent staff, round the corner from a stunning beach

This was our third visit to the Gateway Varkala. Its a lovely hotel, clean,comfortable and friendly, approachable staff- excellent breakfast. Varkala beach/cliff is stunning and just round the corner. Well be back again!

It was perfect for us but its a bit quieter as its set back from the main Varkala cliff.

Published on 03 Dec 2023