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Pura Vida Varkala

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand
Private beach, white sand
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Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar

Explore the area

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230 A,B,C,D Perumkulum, Kilithattumukku, Varkala, Kerala, 695141
  • Place, Janardanaswamy Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Cliff
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Varkala

At Pura Vida Varkala you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .This beach hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a library and a garden. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Varkala hotel you'll find Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

What's nearby

  • South Cliff - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aaliyirakkm Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Varkala Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Varkala Cliff - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 10 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Clafouti - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chimney - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Tides - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Pura Vida Varkala

A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a garden are also featured at Pura Vida Varkala. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Varkala hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Pura Vida Varkala offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 December and 31 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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 debit cards and cash
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 debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pura Vida Varkala?

Pura Vida Varkala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pura Vida Varkala?

As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pura Vida Varkala on 17 Mar 2026 start from AU$103, 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 parking available at Pura Vida Varkala?

Yep, Pura Vida Varkala has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pura Vida Varkala?

Yep, Pura Vida Varkala is a short 12-minute walk from Varkala Beach.

Does Pura Vida Varkala have a pool?

Pura Vida Varkala has an outdoor pool.

Does Pura Vida Varkala serve breakfast?

Sure does, free local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pura Vida Varkala?

No, Pura Vida Varkala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pura Vida Varkala?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Pura Vida Varkala's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pura Vida Varkala?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Pura Vida Varkala Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 3 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Swati

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Hemlata

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deepak

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024