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title: "Aloha Homestay vs Oceanic Beach Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "Aloha Homestay or Oceanic Beach Residency in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Aloha Homestay vs Oceanic Beach Residency

Both are in Varkala, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [Aloha Homestay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aloha-homestay-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1115456/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★ · Perumkulam
## [Oceanic Beach Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oceanic-beach-residency-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1911964/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.

### Choose Aloha Homestay if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 6.6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 8)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 2014)

### Choose Oceanic Beach Residency if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 1)

### Why is Aloha Homestay better than Oceanic Beach Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.6) (+2.2)
2.  More guest reviews (77 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×7.7)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014) (+8y)

### Why is Oceanic Beach Residency better than Aloha Homestay?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aloha Homestay | Oceanic Beach Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+2.2) | 6.6 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Public transport | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.9) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+2.2) | 6.6 |
| Number of reviews | 77  (+67) | 10 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 8%  (+67%) | bottom 25% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 190 m | 120 m  (−70 m) |
| To public transport | 940 m | 930 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 | 21 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km | 2.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022  (+8y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 15  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 12:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

110 m apart

Aloha Homestay: city centre: 450 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 940 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 190 m, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Oceanic Beach Residency: city centre: 530 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 930 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 120 m, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Varkala

[Varkala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/kerala/varkala/weather)

## Aloha Homestay or Oceanic Beach Residency: common questions

### Which is better, Aloha Homestay or Oceanic Beach Residency?

Aloha Homestay leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Aloha Homestay or Oceanic Beach Residency?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Oceanic Beach Residency is 120 m from the nearest beach; Aloha Homestay is 190 m.

### How far apart are Aloha Homestay and Oceanic Beach Residency?

The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aloha-homestay-varkala-vs-oceanic-beach-residency-varkala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/