With a stay at Shannarah homestay in Varkala, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Varkala Cliff and The Black Sand Beach Varkala. .This resort is 27.9 mi (45 km) from Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Varkala Beach.
The Black Sand Beach Varkala - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
Varkala Cliff - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Varkala Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Kappil Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
LuLu Mall Thiruvananthapuram - 56 min drive - 28.5 miles
Getting around
Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 7 min drive
Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Bindu's Cafe - 19 min walk
Mellow - 17 min walk
God's Own Country Kitchen - 3 min drive
Clafouti - 4 min drive
Tropical Tides - 4 min drive
About this property
Shannarah homestay
Shannarah homestay offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: INR 800 to 2,000 for adults and INR 800 to 2,000 for children
Family friendly
In-room kitchen
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Direct access to the beach
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Area rugs in room
Doorbell and phone notification
Gravel flooring in public areas
Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
Handrails in stairways (39 inches high)
Lever door handles
Magnifying mirror
No elevator
Tile flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 2025
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - May 2025
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillow menu
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
4 private bathrooms
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Kitchen
Limited room service
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 800.0 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:
Cleaning fee: INR 500 per person, per stay (varies based on unit and length of stay)
Bed sheets fee: INR 500 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately INR 800 to 2000 for adults, and INR 800 to 2000 for children
Rollaway bed fee: INR 800.0 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 and cash
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