Varkala Escape Resort vs Ostello
Both are in Varkala, 600 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Perumkulam
Varkala Escape Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
Guesthouse★★★★★Perumkulam
Ostello
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 1 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
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Ostello if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Varkala Escape Resort better than Ostello?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 6.8)+2.1
- 2600 m closer to the beach (660 m vs 1.3 km)−600 m
- 3440 m closer to the area centre−440 m
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Ostello better than Varkala Escape Resort?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 2330 m closer to public transport−330 m
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Varkala Escape Resort vs Ostello: which hotel is better? | Varkala Escape Resort | Ostello |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +2.1 | 6.8 |
| Location | 5.2 +0.5 | 4.7 |
| Beach access | 8.1 +2.1 | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 7.4 | 9.2 +1.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.7 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +2.1 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 19 +9 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 32% +50% | top 82% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 +0.5 | 4.7 |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 750 m −440 m | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 660 m −600 m | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 630 m | 300 m −330 m |
| To the airport | 36 km | 36 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 5 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 1 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| 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
600 m apart
Varkala Escape Resort or Ostello: common questions
Which is better, Varkala Escape Resort or Ostello?
Varkala Escape Resort leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Ostello is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Varkala Escape Resort or Ostello?
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 Ostello.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Varkala Escape Resort is 660 m from the nearest beach; Ostello is 1.3 km.
How far apart are Varkala Escape Resort and Ostello?
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