Sky's Surf Hostel vs Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff
Both are in Varkala, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★South Cliff
Sky's Surf Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Resort★★★South Cliff
Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff
- Guest rating
- 6.2 Okay
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Sky's Surf Hostel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 220 m apart.
Choose Sky's Surf Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Sky's Surf Hostel better than Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 6.2)+3.2
- 2220 m closer to public transport−220 m
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 31 vs 15)+16
Why is Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff better than Sky's Surf Hostel?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sky's Surf Hostel vs Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff: which hotel is better? | Sky's Surf Hostel | Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +3.2 | 6.2 |
| Location | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 6.2 +1.2 | 5.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +1.1 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +3.2 | 6.2 |
| Number of reviews | 33 +26 | 7 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 3% +75% | top 78% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Distance to South Cliff centre | 200 m | 30 m −160 m |
| To the beach | 90 m | 110 m |
| To public transport | 860 m −220 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 36 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 +3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 9 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2026 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
220 m apart
Sky's Surf Hostel or Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff: common questions
Which is better, Sky's Surf Hostel or Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
Sky's Surf Hostel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Sky's Surf Hostel or Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff is closer: 30 m from the centre, against 200 m for Sky's Surf Hostel.
How far apart are Sky's Surf Hostel and Elixir Beach Villa by Elixir Cliff?
The two hotels are 220 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