Jicky's Nest vs SS Beach Resort
Both are in Varkala, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★Perumkulam
Jicky's Nest
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
Resort★★Perumkulam
SS Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 7
The short answer
Pick SS Beach Resort
It leads in 2 of 7 categories. 100 m apart.
Choose Jicky's Nest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Jicky's Nest better than SS Beach Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.7)+1.4
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 2001)+11y
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is SS Beach Resort better than Jicky's Nest?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Jicky's Nest vs SS Beach Resort: which hotel is better? | Jicky's Nest | SS Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +1.4 | 6.7 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.0 +1.7 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 9.2 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +1.0 | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +1.4 | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 77 +9 | 68 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 51% +41% | top 92% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.0 km | 920 m |
| To the beach | 140 m | 110 m |
| To public transport | 400 m | 310 m −90 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27 | 27 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 21 | 24 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 +11y | 2001 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 18 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 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
100 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.
SS Beach Resort: city centre: 470 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 310 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 110 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Jicky's Nest or SS Beach Resort: common questions
Which is better, Jicky's Nest or SS Beach Resort?
SS Beach Resort leads in 2 of 7 categories, including facilities, public transport. Jicky's Nest is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Jicky's Nest or SS Beach Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Jicky's Nest and SS Beach Resort?
The two hotels are 100 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