Royce Resort vs Garuda Suites
Both are in Varkala, 660 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★★Perumkulam
Royce Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Perumkulam
Garuda Suites
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 660 m apart.
Choose Royce Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Garuda Suites if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Royce Resort better than Garuda Suites?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.0)+0.5
- 2270 m closer to public transport−270 m
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 4Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
Why is Garuda Suites better than Royce Resort?
- 1660 m closer to the beach (600 m vs 1.3 km)−660 m
- 2490 m closer to the area centre−490 m
- 3More guest reviews (127 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×6.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Royce Resort vs Garuda Suites: which hotel is better? | Royce Resort | Garuda Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.5 | 8.0 |
| Location | 4.7 | 5.6 +0.9 |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 8.3 +2.3 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +1.5 | 7.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.2 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.5 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 127 +106 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 34% +27% | top 61% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 | 5.6 +0.9 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.2 km | 700 m −490 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 600 m −660 m |
| To public transport | 300 m −270 m | 570 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | – | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +2h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
660 m apart
Royce Resort or Garuda Suites: common questions
Which is better, Royce Resort or Garuda Suites?
They are evenly matched. Royce Resort is stronger in guest rating, public transport; Garuda Suites is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Royce Resort or Garuda Suites?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Garuda Suites is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Royce Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Garuda Suites is 600 m from the nearest beach; Royce Resort is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Royce Resort and Garuda Suites?
The two hotels are 660 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