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Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa vs NIDRA by SARWAA

Both are in Varkala, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort★★★★★South Cliff

Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
6.7
Score by category
0 of 4
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Resort★★★★★Perumkulam

NIDRA by SARWAA

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
7.6
Score by category
2 of 4
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The short answer

Pick NIDRA by SARWAA

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 410 m apart.

Why is Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa better than NIDRA by SARWAA?

  1. 1More guest reviews (829 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable×24

Why is NIDRA by SARWAA better than Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
  2. 2410 m closer to public transport−410 m
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 15)+16
  4. 4Later 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.

Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and SpaNIDRA by SARWAA
Score by category
Guest rating 8.1 8.3
Location 6.7 7.6 +0.9
Facilities 3.3 –
Spa & wellness 5.5 –
Beach access 10.0 10.0
Public transport 5.0 7.2 +2.2
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.1 8.2 +0.1
Guest rating 8.1 8.3 +0.2
Number of reviews 829 +795 34
Rank in Varkala top 44% top 39% +5%
Location
Location score 6.7 7.6 +0.9
Distance to the centre 1.8 km 1.4 km −380 m
To the beach 110 m 60 m
To public transport 1.1 km 670 m −410 m
To the airport 35 km 36 km
Restaurants within 500 m 2 5 +3
To the nearest food shop 1.9 km 1.9 km
Shops within 500 m 0 0
Sights within 1 km 0 1
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 25 –
Floors 2 –
Newest building or renovation 2024 –
Listed amenities 14 +7 7
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 11:00 12:00 +1h
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Spa ✓ ✓
Massage ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Room service – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

Price for your dates

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      Location

      410 m apart

      Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.1 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 35 km, beach: 110 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

      NIDRA by SARWAA: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 670 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 60 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

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      Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa or NIDRA by SARWAA: common questions

      Which is better, Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa or NIDRA by SARWAA?

      NIDRA by SARWAA leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa or NIDRA by SARWAA?

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      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      NIDRA by SARWAA is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa.

      How far apart are Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa and NIDRA by SARWAA?

      The two hotels are 410 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