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Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa vs Pura Vida

Both are in Varkala, 90 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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Hotel★★★★★South Cliff

Pura Vida

Guest rating
7.8 Good
Location score
6.9
Score by category
0 of 4
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The short answer

Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.

Choose Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.8)

Why is Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa better than Pura Vida?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8)+0.3
  2. 2More guest reviews (829 vs 90), so the rating is more reliable×9.2

Why is Pura Vida better than Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa?

  1. 1Has a private beach
  2. 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and SpaPura Vida
Score by category
Guest rating 8.1 7.8
Location 6.7 6.9
Facilities 3.3 –
Spa & wellness 5.5 –
Beach access 10.0 10.0
Public transport 5.0 4.8
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.1 +0.3 7.9
Guest rating 8.1 +0.3 7.8
Number of reviews 829 +739 90
Rank in Varkala top 44% +22% bottom 34%
Location
Location score 6.7 6.9 +0.2
Distance to South Cliff centre 30 m 90 m
To the beach 110 m 30 m −80 m
To public transport 1.1 km 1.1 km
To the airport 35 km 35 km
Restaurants within 500 m 2 2
To the nearest food shop 1.9 km 2.0 km
Shops within 500 m 0 0
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 25 –
Floors 2 –
Newest building or renovation 2024 –
Listed amenities 14 +5 9
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 13:00 −1h
Check-out until 11:00 11:15 +0h
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ –
Massage ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Laundry – ✓
Private beach – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Couples ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      90 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.

      Pura Vida: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.1 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 35 km, beach: 30 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

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      Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa or Pura Vida: common questions

      Which is cheaper, Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa or Pura Vida?

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      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Pura Vida is 30 m from the nearest beach; Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa is 110 m.

      How far apart are Elixir Cliff Beach Resort and Spa and Pura Vida?

      The two hotels are 90 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