Royce Resort vs Varkala Escape Resort
Both are in Varkala, 600 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
- 1 of 4
Resort★★★★Perumkulam
Varkala Escape Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Varkala Escape Resort
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 600 m apart.
Choose Varkala Escape Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach (660 m / 1.3 km)
- to walk to the sights (820 m / 1.3 km)
Why is Royce Resort better than Varkala Escape Resort?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2330 m closer to public transport−330 m
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (14:00 vs 11:00)+3h
Why is Varkala Escape Resort better than Royce Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2600 m closer to the beach (660 m vs 1.3 km)−600 m
- 3440 m closer to the area centre−440 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Royce Resort vs Varkala Escape Resort: which hotel is better? | Royce Resort | Varkala Escape Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.7 | 5.2 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 8.1 +2.1 |
| Public transport | 9.2 +1.8 | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 21 +11 | 10 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 34% | top 32% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 | 5.2 +0.5 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.2 km | 750 m −440 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 660 m −600 m |
| To public transport | 300 m −330 m | 630 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 +3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 8 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2026 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −1h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +3h | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
600 m apart
Royce Resort: 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.
Varkala Escape Resort: city centre: 820 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 630 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 36 km, beach: 660 m, 2 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Royce Resort or Varkala Escape Resort: common questions
Which is better, Royce Resort or Varkala Escape Resort?
Varkala Escape Resort leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Royce Resort is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Royce Resort or Varkala Escape Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Varkala Escape Resort is closer: 750 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Royce Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Varkala Escape Resort is 660 m from the nearest beach; Royce Resort is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Royce Resort and Varkala Escape Resort?
The two hotels are 600 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