BLUMIN IYRA vs Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa
Both are in Varkala, 810 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★★Perumkulam
BLUMIN IYRA
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Resort★★★★★South Cliff
Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick BLUMIN IYRA
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 810 m apart.
Choose BLUMIN IYRA if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is BLUMIN IYRA better than Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1)+0.6
- 2800 m closer to the city centre−800 m
- 3790 m closer to public transport−790 m
- 413 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+13
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 15)+29
Why is Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa better than BLUMIN IYRA?
- 1More guest reviews (829 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×59
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| BLUMIN IYRA vs Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa: which hotel is better? | BLUMIN IYRA | Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.6 +0.9 | 6.7 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +4.2 | 5.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.1 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 829 +815 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 32% +15% | top 47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +0.9 | 6.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 980 m −800 m | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 190 m | 110 m −80 m |
| To public transport | 290 m −790 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 36 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +13 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 25 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | – | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
810 m apart
BLUMIN IYRA or Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa: common questions
Which is better, BLUMIN IYRA or Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa?
BLUMIN IYRA leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, BLUMIN IYRA or Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
BLUMIN IYRA is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa is 110 m from the nearest beach; BLUMIN IYRA is 190 m.
How far apart are BLUMIN IYRA and Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa?
The two hotels are 810 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