Ostello vs Winspark Inn Resort
Both are in Varkala, 1.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePerumkulam
Ostello
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
HotelPattiyarathumvila Colony
Winspark Inn Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
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?
- 11.7 km closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 2.9 km)−1.7 km
- 21.5 km closer to the city centre−1.5 km
- 3550 m closer to public transport−550 m
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 6)+19
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Winspark Inn Resort better than Ostello?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.8)+2.1
- 2Earlier 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 vs Winspark Inn Resort: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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