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title: "Ostello vs Winspark Inn Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ostello or Winspark Inn Resort in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Ostello vs Winspark Inn Resort

Both are in Varkala, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Perumkulam
## [Ostello](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ostello-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1925589/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Pattiyarathumvila Colony
## [Winspark Inn Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/winspark-inn-resort-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2321457/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ostello

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.7 km apart.

### Choose Ostello if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.3 km / 2.9 km)
-   to walk to the sights (1.3 km / 2.8 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 8)

### Choose Winspark Inn Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 6.8)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 1)

### Why is Ostello better than Winspark Inn Resort?

1.  1.7 km closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 2.9 km) (−1.7 km)
2.  1.5 km closer to the city centre (−1.5 km)
3.  550 m closer to public transport (−550 m)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 6) (+19)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Winspark Inn Resort better than Ostello?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.8) (+2.1)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ostello | Winspark Inn Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.9  (+2.1) |
| Location | 4.7  (+2.0) | 2.7 |
| Beach access | 6.0  (+5.7) | 0.3 |
| Public transport | 9.2  (+3.0) | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.5  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.9  (+2.1) |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 40  (+21) |
| Rank in Varkala | bottom 21% | top 10%  (+69%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.7  (+2.0) | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km  (−1.5 km) | 2.8 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km  (−1.7 km) | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 300 m  (−550 m) | 850 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5  (+5) | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 670 m  (−330 m) | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 1 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.7 km apart

Ostello: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Varkala Railway Station: 300 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 1.3 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

Winspark Inn Resort: city centre: 2.8 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 2.9 km, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Varkala

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

## Ostello or Winspark Inn Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Ostello or Winspark Inn Resort?

Ostello leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Winspark Inn Resort is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Ostello or Winspark Inn Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ostello is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for Winspark Inn Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Ostello is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Winspark Inn Resort is 2.9 km.

### How far apart are Ostello and Winspark Inn Resort?

The two hotels are 1.7 km 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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