Aloha Homestay vs Oceanic Beach Residency
Both are in Varkala, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePerumkulam
Aloha Homestay
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★Perumkulam
Oceanic Beach Residency
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.6)+2.2
- 2More guest reviews (77 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable×7.7
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014)+8y
Why is Oceanic Beach Residency better than Aloha Homestay?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
- 2Later 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 vs Oceanic Beach Residency: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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