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title: "Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel), Varkala"
description: "Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) in Varkala: rated 8.4 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-31
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Resort · ★★★★★ · IHCL
# Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)

Perumkulam, Varkala, India

8.4 ·  Very good 270 reviews ·  #25 #25 of 114 in Varkala ·  7.3 Location score
## About Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) is a resort in Perumkulam, Varkala, India. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 270 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, gym, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 670 m from the centre of Varkala. The nearest beach is 240 m away. The nearest airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), is 36 km away.

- **Type:** Resort

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 30

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1995

- **Chain:** IHCL

- **Formerly:** The Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 49

[Hotel prices in Varkala by month](https://stayversus.com/en/india/varkala/prices/)

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## Live prices around Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)

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## Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel): nightly price by month

           

-   Cheapest month: June, about €90 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: December, about €297 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €90 for the night of 15 June 2027
-   Saturday nights cost about 15% more than Tuesday nights

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[Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gateway-varkala-a-taj-innercircle-hotel-varkala/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) scores

Better rated than 78% of hotels in Varkala

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **7.3**
-   Facilities **8.3**
-   Spa & wellness **6.5**
-   Beach access **9.5**
-   Public transport **9.7**

Varkala average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **43**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Varkala Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">210 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">82 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Varkala</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">670 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Anjengo Light House210 m
-   Varkala Aquarium1.6 km

## Weather in Varkala

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

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### Compare

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## Questions about Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)

### How do guests rate Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)?

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 270 reviews, which is better than 78% of rated hotels in Varkala.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) have a pool?

Yes, Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel)?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) from the airport?

The nearest airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), is 36 km away in a straight line.

### Is Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 240 m from the hotel.

### What was Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) called before?

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) was previously known as The Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram.

### When did Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) open?

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) opened in 1995.

### How many rooms does Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) have?

Gateway Varkala (A Taj InnerCircle Hotel) has 30 rooms on 2 floors.

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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