West Bay MARISOL vs Zostel Varkala
Both are in Varkala, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★
West Bay MARISOL
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hostel
Zostel Varkala
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.
Choose West Bay MARISOL if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 8.0)
Why is West Bay MARISOL better than Zostel Varkala?
- 1Later check-out (11:30 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Zostel Varkala better than West Bay MARISOL?
- 1Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| West Bay MARISOL vs Zostel Varkala: which hotel is better? | West Bay MARISOL | Zostel Varkala |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Location | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 3.2 +0.9 | 2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +0.2 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +0.2 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 229 +9 | 220 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 36% +21% | bottom 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.4 +0.2 | 7.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 750 m −170 m | 920 m |
| To the beach | 110 m | 90 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km −170 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 38 km | 38 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 7 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.5 km −130 m | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:30 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
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Location
180 m apart
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.
Zostel Varkala: city centre: 920 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 1.6 km, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 38 km, beach: 90 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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West Bay MARISOL or Zostel Varkala: common questions
Which is better, West Bay MARISOL or Zostel Varkala?
West Bay MARISOL leads in 1 of 4 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, West Bay MARISOL or Zostel Varkala?
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 920 m for Zostel Varkala.
How far apart are West Bay MARISOL and Zostel Varkala?
The two hotels are 180 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