With a stay at Shannarah homestay in Varkala, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. .This resort is 27.9 mi (45 km) from Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from The Black Sand Beach Varkala.
The Black Sand Beach Varkala - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
Varkala Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Varkala Cliff - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Kappil Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
Jatayu Earth's Center - 32 min drive - 16.8 miles
Getting around
Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 7 min drive
Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Milestone Café - 3 min drive
God's Own Country Kitchen - 3 min drive
Trattorias Oriental Food Court & German Bakery - 3 min drive
ABBA - 3 min drive
Rock and Roll Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
Shannarah homestay
Resort with free breakfast, near Varkala Beach
Shannarah homestay offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. This Varkala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This resort offers designated smoking areas.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Shannarah homestay has a restaurant on site.
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 self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM
A restaurant
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
No elevator
Tile flooring in room
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower/bathtub combination
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Limited room service
Stovetop
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Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out
Check-out before 6:00 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 following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 29 2025 to January 2 2026 (dates subject to change):
Breakfast
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 500.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: INR 500.0 per day
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