Jicky's Nest vs White House Residency
Both are in Varkala, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePerumkulam
Jicky's Nest
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
GuesthousePerumkulam
White House Residency
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 410 m apart.
Choose Jicky's Nest if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 21 / 9)
Choose White House Residency if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 21)
Why is Jicky's Nest better than White House Residency?
- 1400 m closer to the area centre−400 m
- 2380 m closer to public transport−380 m
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
Why is White House Residency better than Jicky's Nest?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.1)+0.2
- 2Later 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 White House Residency: which hotel is better? | Jicky's Nest | White House Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Location | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 8.6 +2.0 | 6.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.2 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.3 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 77 | 107 +30 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 46% | top 31% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.0 | 8.3 +0.3 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.0 km −400 m | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 140 m | 100 m |
| To public transport | 400 m −380 m | 780 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27 +5 | 22 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km −290 m | 2.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 21 | 9 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +8 | 7 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
410 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.
White House Residency: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 780 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 100 m, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Jicky's Nest or White House Residency: common questions
Which is better, Jicky's Nest or White House Residency?
They are evenly matched. Jicky's Nest is stronger in public transport; White House Residency is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Jicky's Nest or White House Residency?
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 White House Residency.
How far apart are Jicky's Nest and White House Residency?
The two hotels are 410 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