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title: "Oceanic Beach Residency vs White House Residency: which hotel is better?"
description: "Oceanic Beach Residency or White House Residency in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Oceanic Beach Residency vs White House Residency

Both are in Varkala, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★ · Perumkulam
## [Oceanic Beach Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oceanic-beach-residency-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1911964/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [White House Residency](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/white-house-residency-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2318158/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick White House Residency

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 180 m apart.

### Choose White House Residency if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 6.6)

### Why is Oceanic Beach Residency better than White House Residency?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)

### Why is White House Residency better than Oceanic Beach Residency?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 6.6) (+1.7)
2.  More guest reviews (107 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×11)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Oceanic Beach Residency | White House Residency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.3  (+1.7) |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 5.8 | 6.6  (+0.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.2  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 6.6 | 8.3  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 107  (+97) |
| Rank in Varkala | bottom 25% | top 31%  (+44%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.6 km | 1.4 km  (−150 m) |
| To the beach | 120 m | 100 m |
| To public transport | 930 m | 780 m  (−150 m) |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 22 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.4 km | 2.2 km  (−170 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | – |
| Rooms | 8 | 9 |
| Floors | 1 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+8) | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

180 m apart

Oceanic Beach Residency: city centre: 530 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 930 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 120 m, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 2 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.

## Weather in Varkala

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

## Oceanic Beach Residency or White House Residency: common questions

### Which is better, Oceanic Beach Residency or White House Residency?

White House Residency leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Oceanic Beach Residency 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?

White House Residency is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Oceanic Beach Residency.

### How far apart are Oceanic Beach Residency and White House Residency?

The two hotels are 180 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/oceanic-beach-residency-varkala-vs-white-house-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/