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title: "Villa Mantraa vs West Bay MARISOL: which hotel is better?"
description: "Villa Mantraa or West Bay MARISOL in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Villa Mantraa vs West Bay MARISOL

Both are in Varkala, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★★ · Nadayara
## [Villa Mantraa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-mantraa-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

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Hotel · ★★★★
## [West Bay MARISOL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/west-bay-marisol-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2315888/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick West Bay MARISOL

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose West Bay MARISOL if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (110 m / 1.1 km)
-   to walk to the sights (750 m / 1.2 km)

### Why is Villa Mantraa better than West Bay MARISOL?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)

### Why is West Bay MARISOL better than Villa Mantraa?

1.  980 m closer to the beach (110 m vs 1.1 km) (−980 m)
2.  450 m closer to the city centre (−450 m)
3.  More guest reviews (229 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable (×13)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 35 vs 0) (+35)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Villa Mantraa | West Bay MARISOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Location | 2.8 | 7.4  (+4.6) |
| Beach access | 6.6 | 10.0  (+3.4) |
| Public transport | 4.4  (+1.2) | 3.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.2  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.2  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 18 | 229  (+211) |
| Rank in Varkala | top 50% | top 36%  (+14%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.8 | 7.4  (+4.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 750 m  (−450 m) |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 110 m  (−980 m) |
| To public transport | 1.2 km  (−220 m) | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 38 km | 38 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 7  (+7) |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.1 km  (−390 m) | 2.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 6 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[West Bay MARISOL prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/west-bay-marisol-varkala/prices/)

## Location

1.0 km apart

Villa Mantraa: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Punnamoodu railway gate: 1.2 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 38 km, beach: 1.1 km.

West Bay MARISOL: city centre: 750 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.4 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 38 km, beach: 110 m, 7 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Varkala

[Varkala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/kerala/varkala/weather)

## Villa Mantraa or West Bay MARISOL: common questions

### Which is better, Villa Mantraa or West Bay MARISOL?

West Bay MARISOL leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Villa Mantraa is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Villa Mantraa or West Bay MARISOL?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

West Bay MARISOL is closer: 750 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Villa Mantraa.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

West Bay MARISOL is 110 m from the nearest beach; Villa Mantraa is 1.1 km.

### How far apart are Villa Mantraa and West Bay MARISOL?

The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/villa-mantraa-varkala-vs-west-bay-marisol-varkala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/