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Hotel Alka

3.0 star property
Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple

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Courtyard
Alka Premium View Room
Business centre
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

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D3/23, Meer Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221001
  • Popular LocationDasaswamedh ghat5 min walk
  • Popular LocationKashi Vishwanath Temple11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarnikanika Ghat19 min walk
  • AirportVaranasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri)25 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Alka Royal View Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Alka Basic Room Common Bath | View from room

Alka Basic Room Common Bath

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Alka AC Room

Alka AC Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Alka Premium View Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Alka Premium View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Varanasi

Hotel Alka places you in the centre of Varanasi, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering at Ayurvedic Spa can include deep-tissue massages and body treatments along with access to the steam room. The restaurant, Apex Ganges restaurant, serves vegetarian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Business amenities include meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Varanasi hotel include Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Marnikanika Ghat.

What's nearby

  • Dasaswamedh ghat - 5 min walk
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple - 11 min walk
  • Hanuman Ghat - 18 min walk
  • Marnikanika Ghat - 19 min walk
  • Banaras Hindu University - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Varanasi Junction Station - 6 min drive
  • Varanasi (VNS-Lal Bahadur Shastri) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Lassi - 6 min walk
  • Dawat Hotel Ganges Grand - 7 min walk
  • Shree Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Keshari Ruchikar Byanjan and Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Dolphin Restaurant - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alka

Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Sri Annapoorani Devi Temple
Hotel Alka offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Alka. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Varanasi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1947
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
Hotel Alka offers 20 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ayurvedic Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: INR 250 for adults and INR 150 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Apex Ganges restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1947
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 200.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately INR 250 for adults and from INR 150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 850 per vehicle (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 850.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Alka Varanasi
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Alka Varanasi
Alka Hotel Varanasi
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Hotel Alka Hotel Varanasi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Alka?

Hotel Alka offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Alka?

As of 14 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Alka on 24 May 2024 start from AU$26.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Alka?

Yep, Ayurvedic Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body treatments and deep-tissue massages.

What makes Hotel Alka a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Alka.

Does Hotel Alka serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Alka?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Alka?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Alka's onsite restaurant that serves vegetarian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Alka?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Alka?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Alka Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 161 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 161 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Great location! Very pleasant! Awesome service! The staff was very friendly and they made sure all my needs were met. I loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sashank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NAMAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good hotel with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Himanshu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good and near the Ganges and it worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to the Ganges and worked best for us. Good to be near the Kashi temple.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Mahendra Kishore

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros - close to ghat, decent rooms, good service. Cons - cars cannot come to the hotel as they do not allow in this area so you have to walk quite a distance to get in or out which is not easy if you have lot of luggage or mobiiity issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

RAJENDRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good hotel Clean Rooms Very near to the temple Nice location Freindly staff Good Service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019