Located in Varkala, Gateway Varkala is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. .This beach resort is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Kappil Beach and 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Technopark.
The Black Sand Beach Varkala - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 3 min drive
Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
God's Own Country Kitchen - 16 min walk
cafe sarwaa - 11 min walk
Mellow - 15 min walk
Trip Is Life - 17 min walk
ABBA - 19 min walk
About this property
Gateway Varkala
Beach resort with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach
Gateway Varkala offers 30 accommodations with minibars and safes. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Varkala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Coastal Kitchen, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Coastal Kitchen - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
24-hour room service is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (INR 1,300 per 24-hour period)
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 650 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Coastal Kitchen
Things to do
Basketball
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Gym
Library
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
TV in common areas
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
Ayurvedic treatments
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Doorbell and phone notification
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2950
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1475 (from 6 to 11 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 650 per person
Fee for wired internet in public areas: INR 1300 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: INR 2250 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Pet fee: INR 2500 per pet, per day
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms