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title: "Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) vs Ostello"
description: "Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) or Ostello in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gateway-varkala-a-taj-innercircle-hotel-varkala-vs-ostello-varkala/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) vs Ostello

Both are in Varkala, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Perumkulam
## [Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gateway-varkala-a-taj-innercircle-hotel-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1439944/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [Ostello](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ostello-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1925589/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 6.8)
-   to be closer to the beach (240 m / 1.3 km)
-   to walk to the sights (670 m / 1.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (14 / 5)

### Choose Ostello if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 30)

### Why is Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) better than Ostello?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.8) (+1.6)
2.  1.0 km closer to the beach (240 m vs 1.3 km) (−1.0 km)
3.  530 m closer to the area centre (−530 m)
4.  More guest reviews (270 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×14)
5.  9 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+9)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 43 vs 25) (+18)

### Why is Ostello better than Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) | Ostello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+1.6) | 6.8 |
| Location | 7.3  (+2.6) | 4.7 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.5  (+3.5) | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7  (+0.5) | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.8) | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.4  (+1.6) | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 270  (+251) | 19 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 22%  (+57%) | bottom 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.3  (+2.6) | 4.7 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 650 m  (−530 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 240 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 210 m  (−90 m) | 300 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14  (+9) | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km | 670 m  (−1.0 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 30 | 1 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1995 | – |
| Listed amenities | 25 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)Ostello

          

Nov

-   Ostello is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
-   Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel): €141 a night on average · Ostello: €27 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Varkala by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/varkala/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gateway-varkala-a-taj-innercircle-hotel-varkala/prices/)

## Location

1.0 km apart

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel): city centre: 670 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 210 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 240 m, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Ostello: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station: 300 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 1.3 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Varkala

[Varkala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/kerala/varkala/weather)

## Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) or Ostello: common questions

### Which is better, Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) or Ostello?

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) or Ostello?

Over the year Ostello costs about €27 a night on average against €141 at Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel), and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) is closer: 650 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Ostello.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) is 240 m from the nearest beach; Ostello is 1.3 km.

### How far apart are Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) and Ostello?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gateway-varkala-a-taj-innercircle-hotel-varkala-vs-ostello-varkala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/