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
- Guest rating
- 6.6 Okay
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★★
West Bay MARISOL
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 1More guest reviews (659 vs 229), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is West Bay MARISOL better than Black Beach Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.6)+1.6
- 2Higher 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 vs West Bay MARISOL: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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
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Hotel prices in Varkala by month
All months
| Month | Black Beach Resort | West Bay MARISOL |
|---|---|---|
| November | €29 | – |
| December | – | €84 |
| January | – | €64 |
| February | – | €64 |
| March | €75 | €64 |
| April | €20 | €64 |
| May | €19 | €68 |
| June | €19 | €68 |
| July | €19 | €68 |
| August | €19 | €68 |
| September | €19 | €68 |
| October | €19 | €68 |
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.
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.
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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.
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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