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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View (SeleQtions)
Room with view
51.0 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beach spa retreat walking distance from Varkala Beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities

Located in Varkala, Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions 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.

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 sauna. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Wired Internet access - surcharge
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Food and water bowls

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions 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.

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Window screens
  • Doorbell/telephone notification
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

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

Spa Services

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at noon

Check-out

Check-out time is 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of INR 2500 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available

You need to know

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 each accommodation.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

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

gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 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.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort 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.

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-out is available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • EarthCheck
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