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title: "Jicky's Nest vs Native by Cliff and Coral: which hotel is better?"
description: "Jicky's Nest or Native by Cliff and Coral in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jicky-s-nest-varkala-vs-native-by-cliff-and-coral-varkala/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Jicky's Nest vs Native by Cliff and Coral

Both are in Varkala, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [Jicky's Nest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jicky-s-nest-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1690240/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [Native by Cliff and Coral](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/native-by-cliff-and-coral-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1884984/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart.

### Choose Jicky's Nest if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.8)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 21 / 1)

### Choose Native by Cliff and Coral if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 21)

### Why is Jicky's Nest better than Native by Cliff and Coral?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8) (+0.3)
2.  360 m closer to the area centre (−360 m)
3.  350 m closer to public transport (−350 m)

### Why is Native by Cliff and Coral better than Jicky's Nest?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Jicky's Nest | Native by Cliff and Coral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.9 | 9.8 |
| Public transport | 8.6  (+1.8) | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1  (+0.2) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.1  (+0.3) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 77  (+36) | 41 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 46%  (+17%) | bottom 37% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.0 km  (−360 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 140 m | 150 m |
| To public transport | 400 m  (−350 m) | 750 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27  (+6) | 21 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km  (−210 m) | 2.1 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 21 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+12) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

360 m apart

Jicky's Nest: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 400 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 140 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Native by Cliff and Coral: city centre: 290 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 750 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 150 m, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Varkala

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

## Jicky's Nest or Native by Cliff and Coral: common questions

### Which is better, Jicky's Nest or Native by Cliff and Coral?

Jicky's Nest leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Jicky's Nest or Native by Cliff and Coral?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Jicky's Nest is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for Native by Cliff and Coral.

### How far apart are Jicky's Nest and Native by Cliff and Coral?

The two hotels are 360 m 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/jicky-s-nest-varkala-vs-native-by-cliff-and-coral-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/