BLUMIN IYRA vs Garuda Suites
Both are in Varkala, 480 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
- 4 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Perumkulam
Garuda Suites
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick BLUMIN IYRA
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 480 m apart.
Choose BLUMIN IYRA if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Garuda Suites if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is BLUMIN IYRA better than Garuda Suites?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0)+0.7
- 2410 m closer to the beach (190 m vs 600 m)−410 m
- 3350 m closer to the area centre−350 m
- 4280 m closer to public transport−280 m
- 512 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+12
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 25)+19
Why is Garuda Suites better than BLUMIN IYRA?
- 1More guest reviews (127 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable×9.1
- 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.
| BLUMIN IYRA vs Garuda Suites: which hotel is better? | BLUMIN IYRA | Garuda Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Location | 7.6 +2.0 | 5.6 |
| Beach access | 9.7 +1.4 | 8.3 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +1.5 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.2 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 127 +113 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 32% +29% | top 61% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +2.0 | 5.6 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 350 m −350 m | 700 m |
| To the beach | 190 m −410 m | 600 m |
| To public transport | 290 m −280 m | 570 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 15 +12 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | – | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| 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
480 m apart
BLUMIN IYRA or Garuda Suites: common questions
Which is better, BLUMIN IYRA or Garuda Suites?
BLUMIN IYRA leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, BLUMIN IYRA or Garuda Suites?
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: 350 m from the centre, against 700 m for Garuda Suites.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
BLUMIN IYRA is 190 m from the nearest beach; Garuda Suites is 600 m.
How far apart are BLUMIN IYRA and Garuda Suites?
The two hotels are 480 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