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Zostel Varkala is situated in Varkala, within 47 km of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and 47 km of Napier Museum. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features evening entertainment and luggage storage space. Rooms come with a private bathroom and a shower, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony. The rooms have bed linen. Popular points of interest near Zostel Varkala include Odayam Beach, Varkala Beach and Edava Beach. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 42 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Zostel
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ankit
    India India
    Excellent property, clean and very close to the Black beach
  • Goutami
    India India
    Cleanliness, easy access to Cliff market and beach . It was a good stay with my group. Value for money.
  • Anuj
    India India
    1. Good helpful staff 2. Good facilities 3. Good location
  • Soraya
    Spain Spain
    Good location, clean room with beautiful view, helpful and friendly staff!
  • Laura
    Austria Austria
    friendly and helpfull stuff, they offer tours, close to the beach, comfortable beds, good wifi, free water
  • Cuffley
    India India
    It was a great place to stay and the host were very good, overall had a pleasant experience
  • Varun
    India India
    The property is located near Varkala North Cliff, approximately 3.5km from Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station. I took an auto, which cost 150rs. The property was well-maintained and clean, with ample options for playing games such as table tennis,...
  • Himansu
    India India
    The facilities were very clean and comfortable. The managers, Vishnu, Al Ameen and Harish sir were very helpful in suggesting and organising our activities.
  • Tiwari
    India India
    The stay was great. Washrooms were being cleaned regularly. The staff was very kind and helpful.
  • Ajinkya
    India India
    The property located near to beach, you get great view from the cafe above, where you can sit all day, read a book or work. Order beer and food. Bonus: They have excellent party happening in the night. Overall if you are travelling solo, this...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

Facilities of Zostel Varkala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Zostel Varkala takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 8 beds or more, different policies may apply and the beds might be in different rooms.

We strictly DO NOT allow a group of more than 8 people. In case of a group of 4 or more, you might be purposefully allotted different dorm rooms. Further, if the group behaviour is deemed unfit at the property, the Zostel Property Manager, upon subjective evaluation, retains the full right to take required action which may also result in an on-spot cancellation without refunds.

Children below 18 years of age are not permitted entry/stay at any of our hostels, with or without guardians. We do not recommend families.

We only accept a government ID as valid identification proof. No local IDs shall be accepted at the time of check-in.

Guests are not permitted to bring outsiders inside the hostel campus.

We believe in self-help and do not provide luggage assistance or room services.

Drugs and any substance abuse is strictly banned inside and around the property.

Alcohol consumption is permitted at the premises as per property’s discretion and local laws. Please reach out to the property prior to your arrival to confirm the same.

Alcohol purchased outside the hostel's premises is strictly prohibited.

Right to admission reserved.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Zostel Varkala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.