Garuda Suites vs Ostello
Both are in Varkala, 660 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Perumkulam
Garuda Suites
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★★★Perumkulam
Ostello
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick Garuda Suites
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 660 m apart.
Choose Garuda Suites if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Ostello if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Garuda Suites better than Ostello?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 6.8)+1.2
- 2660 m closer to the beach (600 m vs 1.3 km)−660 m
- 3490 m closer to the area centre−490 m
- 4More guest reviews (127 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×6.7
Why is Ostello better than Garuda Suites?
- 1270 m closer to public transport−270 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Garuda Suites vs Ostello: which hotel is better? | Garuda Suites | Ostello |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 +1.2 | 6.8 |
| Location | 5.6 +0.9 | 4.7 |
| Beach access | 8.3 +2.3 | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 9.2 +1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +0.5 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +1.2 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 127 +108 | 19 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 61% +21% | top 82% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.6 +0.9 | 4.7 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 700 m −490 m | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 600 m −660 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 570 m | 300 m −270 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 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
660 m apart
Garuda Suites or Ostello: common questions
Which is better, Garuda Suites or Ostello?
Garuda Suites leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Ostello is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Garuda Suites or Ostello?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Garuda Suites is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Ostello.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Garuda Suites is 600 m from the nearest beach; Ostello is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Garuda Suites and Ostello?
The two hotels are 660 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