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title: "Gypsy Walker vs Skylounge Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Gypsy Walker. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Gypsy Walker or Skylounge Residency in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Gypsy Walker vs Skylounge Residency

Both are in Varkala, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Perumkulam
## [Gypsy Walker](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gypsy-walker-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1480132/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Perumkulam
## [Skylounge Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/skylounge-residency-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2107861/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Gypsy Walker

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 100 m apart.

### Choose Gypsy Walker if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Skylounge Residency if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Gypsy Walker better than Skylounge Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 7.6) (+0.4)

### Why is Skylounge Residency better than Gypsy Walker?

1.  Earlier 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.

 

|  | Gypsy Walker | Skylounge Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.4) | 7.6 |
| Location | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Public transport | 7.0  (+0.6) | 6.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.2) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.0  (+0.4) | 7.6 |
| Number of reviews | 37  (+18) | 19 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 61%  (+11%) | top 72% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 210 m | 250 m |
| To public transport | 710 m  (−100 m) | 820 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 22 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 7 | 16 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/skylounge-residency-varkala-vs-gypsy-walker-varkala/)

## Location

100 m apart

## Gypsy Walker or Skylounge Residency: common questions

### Which is better, Gypsy Walker or Skylounge Residency?

Gypsy Walker leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Gypsy Walker or Skylounge Residency?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Gypsy Walker and Skylounge Residency?

The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/gypsy-walker-varkala-vs-skylounge-residency-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/