Odayam Beach Road edava, 695311 Varkala, India
#2 of 79 hotels in Varkala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 63 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Atteri
IndiaIt's closeness to beach and it's natural surrounding. One can hear the sound of sea even in rooms.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Hana
United Kingdom-
This resort was like a little paradise. Great and comfortable place to relax and enough privacy in good location. People were always very friendly, kind and helpful. Food was amazing. I extended my stay and I would definitely come again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Indran
IndiaNothing
Good location polite and helping staffs tasty food and good service loved my stay very much Rooms are neat and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Vivek
IndiaIt’s so close to the beach and anytime you can go
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomBreakfast was good, location peaceful and secluded.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Paweł
PolandGreat location on beach, very nice and helpful manager and staff, big room, reach breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Thomas
United KingdomWe loved our short stay at Maadathil - it was in the perfect location, close enough to the action to walk, but far enough away that it was calm and relaxing, and right on the seafront. The room was large and comfortable and the grounds were immaculate and well cared for. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again on a future trip to Varkala or to recommend to friends. Thank you for everything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Anant
IndiaThe location of the property is amazing. Beach is 100m walk. The beach is clean and the cliff is very close. Staff is very polite and helpful. Abhijeet helped us to rent scooty as well as he arranged booking for kayaking. Place is very quite all you can hear is the ocean. If I ever visit varkala again I will stay at Madathil only.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Martin
AustraliaFinding it was slightly difficult- until Maadathil sent someone by motorcycle to guide us to paradise.
Large comfortable private bungalows right on a quiet section of the beach. Staff all welcoming and helpful. Restaurant prepared delicious food. Hope to return for an extended stay!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Lavanya
IndiaNothing
Location is simply perfect!! Nice cliff view before reaching the property, Excellent sunset view by sitting inside the room. Staff was very polite and gave us good service. Food was amazing. Sea food are very delicious. Should try fish in banana leaf. We suggest every one and we will be back again soon. Thank you Maadathil team for making our stay very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Sha
IndiaNothing
Excellent location. Great view, friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Aviva
FranceToo short
Ideally located. At the same time simple and comfortable. Wonderfully welcomed by Karthick and all the staff. Wonderful atmosphere and good food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Christopher
United KingdomRoom got a little too hot at night despite the AC. Shower could be better. Had to make a bank transfer for half the room cost up front which was a faff.
Lovely location right on the beach, perfect for sunsets. Not so many people around as the Cliffs areas, which are a 20 minute walk along the beach (bring a torch as it is not well lit). Breakfast was decent. Friendly staff. Arranged us transfers that went perfectly at a good price. Bed was comfortable. It was clean. Excellent value overall. Room door was cool with an ornate lockable bolt, writing this from a 5 star hotel that has a fake version of the same.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Johan
BelgiumBeautiful location, close to the beach, away from the 'busy' center. Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Sanjay
United StatesVery hard to get to by transport.
Beautifully located Excellent staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Sharman
United KingdomFabulous location on the beach, staff and communications from the staff (Karthik)before and during visit was superb. Breakfast choices and service was really good .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Sara
United KingdomThe tuk-tuk rides and transportation organised by the hotel are way overpriced compared to what non-tourists would pay.
Lovely room with a huge and comfortable bed with a great view. Directly in front of a beautiful, clean, and relatively quiet beach. The WhatsApp system of communicating with the staff is very convenient and I wish other hotels used this system!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Frank
United KingdomNothing
Everything great
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Barbara
SwitzerlandAmazing. Beautiful location, great hospitality.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Yvette
United KingdomN/A
Absolutely loved our stay! The location was amazing and we would definitely return at some point in the future. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We stayed in one of the lower level apartments, the view and access to the beach was just perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Thibault
BelgiumMake sure to check which room you book - we wanted to have a bungalow, but ended up in a small building with a view on the side of the building. A bit disappointing - BUT the staff did their possible to help. It is a nice hotel regardless.
the staff was really nice and helpful. The breakfast and restaurant were really good. Bedroom and bathroom were clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Matthew
United StatesNothing
Right on the beach, incredible service from the entire staff, and tremendous food at the restaurant.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Anastasiya
GeorgiaI didn't have enough fresh fruit for breakfast
excellent location and a private beach. It is a very beautiful and pleasant place. Nice, polite and attentive staff and owner
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Marta
United KingdomThe only missing amenity here is a swimming pool,,,,but we heard is on the way :-)
Superb location in a more secluded beach only 20 mins walk from the busier North Cliff of Varkala Beach. We loved the hammock and deck chairs between the palm trees , easy access to the beach and the cottage rooms with balconies, the rooms are big and stylish, you will feel like home! Staff very attentive and striving to make customers happy. ABundant breakfast options and good restaurant food. Perfect for couples!
Stayed in December 2023
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