--- title: "Black Beach Resort vs West Bay MARISOL: which hotel is better?" description: "Black Beach Resort or West Bay MARISOL in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/black-beach-resort-varkala-vs-west-bay-marisol-varkala/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Black Beach Resort vs West Bay MARISOL Both are in Varkala, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ ## [Black Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/black-beach-resort-varkala/) - **Guest rating:** 6.6 · Okay - **Location score:** 7.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1211835/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★ ## [West Bay MARISOL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/west-bay-marisol-varkala/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.4 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2315888/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 40 m apart. ### Choose West Bay MARISOL if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.6) ### Why is Black Beach Resort better than West Bay MARISOL? 1. More guest reviews (659 vs 229), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9) 2. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h) ### Why is West Bay MARISOL better than Black Beach Resort? 1. Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.6) (+1.6) 2. Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Black Beach Resort | West Bay MARISOL | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.2 (+1.6) | | Location | 7.5 | 7.4 | | Facilities | 5.0 | – | | Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – | | Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 | | Public transport | 3.2 | 3.2 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 6.7 | 8.2 (+1.5) | | Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.2 (+1.6) | | Number of reviews | 659 (+430) | 229 | | Rank in Varkala | bottom 5% | top 36% (+59%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.5 | 7.4 | | Distance to the centre | 770 m | 750 m | | To the beach | 70 m | 110 m | | To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.4 km | | To the airport | 38 km | 38 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 7 | | To the nearest food shop | 2.5 km | 2.5 km | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ (+1★) | | Rooms | 50 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – | | Listed amenities | 16 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 13:00 (−1h) | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:30 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | 24-hour room service | ✓ | – | | Spa | ✓ | – | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | 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. ## Nightly price by month Black Beach ResortWest Bay MARISOL - Black Beach Resort is cheaper in 7 of 8 months - Black Beach Resort: €26 a night on average · West Bay MARISOL: €67 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Varkala by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/varkala/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [West Bay MARISOL prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/west-bay-marisol-varkala/prices/) ## Location 40 m apart Black Beach Resort: city centre: 770 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.4 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 38 km, beach: 70 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. West Bay MARISOL: city centre: 750 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.4 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 38 km, beach: 110 m, 7 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) ## Black Beach Resort or West Bay MARISOL: common questions ### Which is better, Black Beach Resort or West Bay MARISOL? West Bay MARISOL leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Black Beach Resort or West Bay MARISOL? Over the year Black Beach Resort costs about €26 a night on average against €67 at West Bay MARISOL, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Black Beach Resort and West Bay MARISOL? The two hotels are 40 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/black-beach-resort-varkala-vs-west-bay-marisol-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/