Molly's Hostel vs Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff
Both are in Varkala, 290 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★South Cliff
Molly's Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Resort★★★South Cliff
Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff
- Guest rating
- 6.2 Okay
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 290 m apart.
Choose Molly's Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Molly's Hostel better than Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.2)+1.9
Why is Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff better than Molly's Hostel?
- 1260 m closer to public transport−260 m
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2023)+3y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Molly's Hostel vs Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff: which hotel is better? | Molly's Hostel | Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 +1.9 | 6.2 |
| Location | 6.0 | 6.7 +0.7 |
| Beach access | 9.5 | 10.0 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 5.0 +1.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 +0.4 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 +1.9 | 6.2 |
| Number of reviews | 49 +42 | 7 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 53% +25% | top 78% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 | 6.7 +0.7 |
| Distance to South Cliff centre | 320 m | 30 m −290 m |
| To the beach | 250 m | 110 m −140 m |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 1.1 km −260 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 9 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2026 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 10 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 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
290 m apart
Molly's Hostel or Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff: common questions
Which is better, Molly's Hostel or Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Molly's Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Molly's Hostel or Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff is closer: 30 m from the centre, against 320 m for Molly's Hostel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff is 110 m from the nearest beach; Molly's Hostel is 250 m.
How far apart are Molly's Hostel and Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
The two hotels are 290 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