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
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 2.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★
West Bay MARISOL
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
Why is West Bay MARISOL better than Villa Mantraa?
- 1980 m closer to the beach (110 m vs 1.1 km)−980 m
- 2450 m closer to the city centre−450 m
- 3More guest reviews (229 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×13
- 4More 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 vs West Bay MARISOL: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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