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Jickys Nest

Property class: 2.5

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Property grounds
Dining
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$34
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

Explore the area

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Helipad-Varkala, Kalluvila Veedu, Kurakkanni, Varkala, Kerala, 695141
  • Place, Varkala Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Cliff
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Janardanaswamy Temple
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room (With Fan)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room (With Fan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cottage (Non A/C)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cottage ( A/C )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Varkala

Jickys Nest places you steps from Varkala Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Varkala Cliff. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this Varkala guest house you'll find Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
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What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Varkala Cliff - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Black Sand Beach Varkala - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Cliff - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Edava Station - 11 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clafouti - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ABBA - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rock and Roll Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Jickys Nest

As a guest of Jickys Nest, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Jickys Nest also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
Jickys Nest offers 25 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. This Varkala guest house provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Jickys Nest

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 250.0 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 250.0 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Jickys Nest House Varkala
Jickys Nest House
Jickys Nest Varkala
Jickys Nest
Jicky's Nest Varkala, Kerala
Jickys Nest Guesthouse Varkala
Jickys Nest Guesthouse
Jicky`s Rooms Hotel Varkala
Jickys Nest Varkala
Jickys Nest Varkala
Jickys Nest Guesthouse
Jickys Nest Guesthouse Varkala

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Jickys Nest?

Yep, Jickys Nest has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Jickys Nest?

As of 27 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jickys Nest on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$34, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Jickys Nest?

Yep, Jickys Nest is a short 3-minute walk from Varkala Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Jickys Nest?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Jickys Nest?

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

Are pets allowed at Jickys Nest?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Jickys Nest Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room. Quiet location. Close to helipad. Lovely staff. I’d stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was absolutely amazing! The place was super clean and the views were incredible. Jason was an incredible host and I'd definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kshitij

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Got no assistance from staff, Breakfast was included in package but was never provided, Only 2 days were the room cleaned only after requesting for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in one of the AC rooms, which had its own small seating area and was very private and peaceful. A haven from the busy Varkala. The gardens here are beautiful and well kept, the staff all sweet and attentive and helpful, available 24hr. The breakfast included at their restaurant nearby was also great. But it was quite loud at night due to neighbouring properties, but maybe due to being there in peak season!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Die Lage ist sehr gut, nur wenige Minuten vom Strand entfernt. Alle waren super freundlich.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location but in need of a good clean and updating. Staff very helpful
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Convenient location

I'd seen that Lonely Planet suggested this place to stay before any others, so I booked it last-minute once I'd arrived in Kerala. I booked a standard non-A/C cottage, so I can't compare it to their other rooms. I arrived at 8am and was shown to my cottage right away, which was nice of them. At the entrance and inside, it was infested with small ants. The man explained that this happens occasionally and only lasts a day; then they're gone again. A woman kept sweeping the ants away and the man returned with a bug spray to spray all over. Inside, I needed to take matters into my own hands and use my bug spray I'd packed for the trip. I must have killed a thousand of them. I didn't enjoy doing it, but I wouldn't have been able to sleep knowing they were all around my bed. That more or less took care of the immediate ant problem, and as the man said, they weren't there the next day. It was a nice little cluster of cottages. There was an air conditioner in the room actually, but there was no remote control for it. So I guess if you pay the extra $10 for an A/C cottage, you get the exact same cottage, except they leave the remote in the room. It had been warm in other parts of India too, but this area was humid, which is less comfortable than just heat. So I'd recommend an A/C room if you stay here at this time of year. They served breakfast to a little table on the front stoop area, and allowed me to store my luggage at the office while I explored the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

SANDIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and surrounding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was situated well with an outside deck area with fan (very useful). It is nice and shaded with trees and plants. Easy access to varkala cliff and beach. The staff were all exceptionally nice.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miss H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place

This place is lovely. The guy who runs it is so sweet and very helpful. It's good value for money and very close to the main strip on the cliff. So great location. Would recommend.

8/10 Good

Patrick, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sweet little cabin.

Just a short walk to the beach. We had a very good stay.The staff very friendly.Just not very happy with pillows provided.They were old sweaty and should be replaced.Made sleep difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Annie & Neno, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet but still close to beach and restaurants

Just a 3 minute walk to the main beach a and restaurant strip. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Small room but clean

Main attraction - smiley Jackson. Overpriced in terms of what is on offer in Varkala
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely cottages in tropical gardens

We initially booked rooms in the main building but hadn't read the description properly (our fault) and noted the lack of A/C. We upgraded to the cottages (with A/C), the review is therefore based on our experience in the cottages rather than the rooms in the main building - which were pretty basic and backpacker style. The cottages were set in tropical gardens and were very large with very smart, modern bathrooms with overhead rain-style showerheads. The beds were large and comfortable and the rooms each contained a second counch that could be made up into a bed and was equally comfortable. Jicky's is less than five mins walk from all the bars and restaurants on the cliff and the beach below, but is in a quiet spot away from the noise. A lovely stay.

8/10 Good

indipol, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our fab stay in Varkala

The best part of our stay was meeting Nigab, the manager, who went out of his way to make our stay a great one. He helped us with our travel plans too. Had a spacious room with private balcony. Set back from the beach and market so nice and quiet. No ac Will be returning. Room prices vary according to size, season and facilities. Some negotiation possible but should not expect discount if agree a price before your stay. Loved it thanks nigab you star x

2/10 Terrible

Pauline

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE

Didn't have our reservation even though paid and confirmed by hotels.com.Then told water was 200rupees when it was included on my booking thoroughly unprofessional establishment.Easy to get much better accommodation and at a better price in Varkala,AVOID at all costs.

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tout est très bien !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hjälpsam personal
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lars-Erik

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was too pricy considering the other hotels in the area. And cn considering the price the it was not up to that level. No schampo in the shower. Door very difficult too lock. No water in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wilhelm

Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
It’s a very nice place to stay and hang-out. Clean room,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Huynh dan thuy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ghislain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dans le bâtiment principal, les chambres sont petites et simples. Nous avons changé par la suite pour un adorable petit pavillon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes kleines Hotel

Ich hatte einen Bungalow im wunderschönen Garten sehr ruhig aber nah zum Strand und den Restaurants alles war perfekt 😊
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2017