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title: "Magnolia Guesthouse, Varkala: reviews, location & comparison"
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Guesthouse
# Magnolia Guesthouse

Varkala, India

8.5 ·  Very good 115 reviews ·  #21 #21 of 114 in Varkala ·  6.8 Location score
## About Magnolia Guesthouse

Magnolia Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Varkala, India. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 115 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Varkala. The nearest beach is 80 m away. The nearest airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), is 38 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 11:00

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

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 30

Odayam Beach Road,Odayam

## Live prices around Magnolia Guesthouse

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## How Magnolia Guesthouse scores

Better rated than 82% of hotels in Varkala

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **6.8**
-   Facilities **5.8**
-   Spa & wellness **2.5**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **1.8**

Varkala average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **21**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **1**

- **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="">Odayam Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">80 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edava Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</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="">38 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">87 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="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Varkala Aquarium450 m

## Weather in Varkala

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

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a pool in Varkala](https://stayversus.com/en/india/varkala/pool/)
-   [Beach hotels in Varkala](https://stayversus.com/en/india/varkala/beach/)
-   [Central hotels in Varkala](https://stayversus.com/en/india/varkala/central/)

### Compare

## Compare Magnolia Guesthouse with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Sarang Resort Varkala by VOYE HOMES - Rooms and Pool Villas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sarang-resort-varkala-by-voye-homes-rooms-and-pool-villas-varkala/) Guesthouse 400 m away
    
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-   [Bella Casa Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bella-casa-beach-resort-varkala/) Guesthouse 740 m away
    
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-   [The First Place Yogaresort, Odayam](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-first-place-yogaresort-odayam-varkala/) Hotel 190 m away
    
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-   [Bluewater Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bluewater-beach-resort-varkala/) Resort ★★★ 210 m away
    
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-   [Satta Beach Deluxe](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/satta-beach-deluxe-varkala/) Resort 220 m away
    
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-   [RoyaI KazBay Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/royai-kazbay-beach-resort-varkala/) Resort 320 m away
    
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## Questions about Magnolia Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Magnolia Guesthouse?

Magnolia Guesthouse has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 115 reviews, which is better than 82% of rated hotels in Varkala.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Magnolia Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 11:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Magnolia Guesthouse include breakfast?

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

### Does Magnolia Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, Magnolia Guesthouse has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Magnolia Guesthouse?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Magnolia Guesthouse from the airport?

The nearest airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), is 38 km away in a straight line.

### Is Magnolia Guesthouse close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 80 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Magnolia Guesthouse have?

Magnolia Guesthouse has 6 rooms.

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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