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title: "Beach oh! Beach vs S 'cliff Black Beach Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Beach oh! Beach or S 'cliff Black Beach Resort in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/beach-oh-beach-varkala-vs-s-cliff-black-beach-resort-varkala/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Beach oh! Beach vs S 'cliff Black Beach Resort

Both are in Varkala, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel
## [Beach oh! Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beach-oh-beach-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1191940/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · Perumkulam
## [S 'cliff Black Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/s-cliff-black-beach-resort-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.1 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2049585/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick S 'cliff Black Beach Resort

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Beach oh! Beach if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 6.1)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 25)

### Choose S 'cliff Black Beach Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (120 m / 370 m)
-   to walk to the sights (680 m / 1.6 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 25 / 1)

### Why is Beach oh! Beach better than S 'cliff Black Beach Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 6.1) (+2.4)

### Why is S 'cliff Black Beach Resort better than Beach oh! Beach?

1.  250 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 370 m) (−250 m)
2.  910 m closer to the city centre (−910 m)
3.  More guest reviews (101 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable (×3.0)
4.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 15) (+23)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Beach oh! Beach | S 'cliff Black Beach Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+2.4) | 6.1 |
| Location | 5.6 | 7.5  (+1.9) |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 9.9  (+0.8) |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 4.0  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3  (+1.7) | 6.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+2.4) | 6.1 |
| Number of reviews | 34 | 101  (+67) |
| Rank in Varkala | top 29%  (+67%) | bottom 4% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6 | 7.5  (+1.9) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 680 m  (−910 m) |
| To the beach | 370 m | 120 m  (−250 m) |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 39 km | 38 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 9  (+8) |
| To the nearest food shop | 3.0 km | 2.5 km  (−500 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 25 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 11  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[S 'cliff Black Beach Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/s-cliff-black-beach-resort-varkala/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Beach oh! Beach: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Edava Railway Station: 1.3 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 39 km, beach: 370 m, 1 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

S 'cliff Black Beach Resort: city centre: 680 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.3 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 38 km, beach: 120 m, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Varkala

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

## Beach oh! Beach or S 'cliff Black Beach Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Beach oh! Beach or S 'cliff Black Beach Resort?

S 'cliff Black Beach Resort leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Beach oh! Beach is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Beach oh! Beach or S 'cliff Black Beach Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

S 'cliff Black Beach Resort is closer: 680 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Beach oh! Beach.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

S 'cliff Black Beach Resort is 120 m from the nearest beach; Beach oh! Beach is 370 m.

### How far apart are Beach oh! Beach and S 'cliff Black Beach Resort?

The two hotels are 1.1 km 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/beach-oh-beach-varkala-vs-s-cliff-black-beach-resort-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/