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5.0 out of 5

"was very nice experience. Regi was very good. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 14 Jun 2022

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View (SeleQtions)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions, you're just a quick walk from Janardanaswamy Temple. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Coastal Kitchen
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Wired Internet in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages or Ayurvedic treatments at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and a steam room
  • 9 minutes by foot from Varkala Beach and a 2-minute drive from Varkala Cliff
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Everyone (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5
was very nice experience. Regi was very good.

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Jan 2024 by Mayank Mittal

Dear Guest,Thank you for your review, we look forward to welcoming you back.Warm regards,Mayank MittalHotel ManagerGateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

5 out of 5

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Jan 2024 by Mayank Mittal

Dear Guest,Thank you for your review, we look forward to welcoming you back.Warm regards,Mayank MittalHotel ManagerGateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

About the Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Location Near Government Guest House, Varkala, Kerala 695 141

Property Features

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Varkala resort.

  • 1 building
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Wired internet access - surcharge

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station (3 km / 1.8 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions offers 30 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Varkala resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Basketball on site
  • Playground on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • No lift (single level property)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

Policies

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

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.

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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2950
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1475 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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 (return)
  • Pet fee: INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Gateway Hotel Varkala
  • Gateway Varkala
  • Varkala Gateway Hotel
  • Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala
  • Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram
  • Gateway Janardhanapuram Varkala
  • Gateway Janardhanapuram
  • The Gateway Hotel Janardhanapuram Varkala Kerala
  • The Gateway Hotel Varkala
  • Gateway Varkala IHCL SeleQtions
  • Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort
  • Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Varkala
  • Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions Resort Varkala

You should know

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

  • EarthCheck
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