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)
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
GuesthousePerumkulam
Ostello
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 6.8)+1.6
- 21.0 km closer to the beach (240 m vs 1.3 km)−1.0 km
- 3530 m closer to the area centre−530 m
- 4More guest reviews (270 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×14
- 59 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 6More 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) vs Ostello: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)
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Nightly price by month
Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)Ostello
- 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
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Hotel prices in Varkala by month
All months
| Month | Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) | Ostello |
|---|---|---|
| December | €315 | – |
| January | €129 | – |
| February | €129 | – |
| March | €138 | €27 |
| April | €129 | €27 |
| May | €143 | €28 |
| June | €105 | €28 |
| July | €124 | €28 |
| August | €143 | €28 |
| September | €143 | €28 |
| October | €143 | €28 |
| November | €205 | €23 |
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.
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
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.
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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