Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 166 reviews.
Simon
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Relaxing hideaway that’s close to Varkala’s highlights.”
+Quiet, hideaway with clean and comfortable rooms but it’s just a 3 minute stroll from the bustling clifftop shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. The manager, Mohammed, was totally unfazed by our early arrival and made us feel thoroughly at home. He also organised a day trip to Jatayu Earth’s Centre and our onward hotel transfer - both at highly competitive rates. Breakfast was served on our room’s balcony or the hotel’s large rooftop terrace. A great communal space with cover from the sun, large tables, a fridge and yoga mats! Laundry was well organised and cheap. In fact, all staff were friendly and helpful. I would 100% return here on our next trip to Varkala.
−Nothing
Tereza
India · Couple · October 2026
+Friendly and attentive staff. Room was clean. 5 minute walk to the cliff to shops / restaurants.
−There was garbage in the lawn next to the property right across the rooms, so not very inviting. Also this isn’t anything the property can influence but just note that many access points stairs to the beaches were closed so if you want to go to the beach, the nearest was black sand beach (around 15- 20 minute walk)
Elizabeth
United States · Solo · May 2026
“Wonderful stay at the Cliffs”
+Everything!! Staff was helpful and accommodating. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was tasty. Location was close enough to the action of the cliffs, but far enough removed for a peaceful night sleep. Highly recommend.
Simon Moore
United Kingdom · Solo · May 2026
“Top location and 100% clean”
+Superbly well kept and a great location. Bit of a surprise on price. I changed the dates(with four days notice) and added an extra night. That nearly doubled the price of the room. I think that it might be a Booking.com charge for a change of dates but it came as a rather unwelcome surprise. Surcharges should be made clear.
−Despite paying rather over the top (see above) no a/c in May seems a bit 1980's.. Not in the hotel's control but the lifeguards get everyone out of the water at the drop of a hat. As soon as the waves get slightly interesting the whistles go and it's only 'up to your knees' time. No shade, no umbrellas to hire, it's an exposed strip of sand with limited swimming. Looks great. It's a 2 night stop
Jennifer
New Zealand · Solo · April 2026
“Gypsy Walker”
+Scrupulously clean, large and modern rooms with fabulous wifi and awesome air con. We really loved our stay. Staff were readily available to help, the location was so close to the cliff and the Indian breakfast was superb. Comfy beds completed the picture, if you’re considering staying here you can book with confidence.
Andrew
United Kingdom · Solo · April 2026
“The beautiful Gypsy Walker”
+The accommodation is beautifully and artistically decorated. The room was a good size with a lovely private balcony. The room and bathroom were very clean. They also had a nice covered rooftop area you could relax on, with hammock and chairs. Water was available from the filter in the kitchen. The staff member (Sidhan, if I remember correctly) was very friendly and attentive and always met me with a big smile.
−It was pretty hot without AC, but they did offer me AC at an extra charge, which I chose to decline. They did have a decent ceiling fan in the room, which helped make it bearable. A little bit more expensive than some places, even with AC. But it is a very nice location and feeling to the place
Ayush
India · Couple · April 2026
+The Aesthetic, the extremely kind and helpful staff, the trees around and the swings and the cats around.
−For 3k, it was really expensive.
Donna
United Kingdom · Couple · March 2026
“It was a pleasant stay but a stress”
+It was clean, and we enjoyed the verandah.
−That they provided a kettle and no cups It was noisy at night. The power cuts caused the room to be uncomfortably warm. There were grates on the windows, so we couldn’t open them. Staff were not always available. This caused a lot of stress on the last morning. We asked them to organise a taxi to take us the airport, it was very early in the morning. The taxi didn’t appear and there was no staff there to support, despite them saying they’d be there.
Bijoyini Ganguly
India · Couple · March 2026
“Comfortable Stay close to Beach”
+Breakfast was traditional food that we normally don't find in most restaurants and cafes, loved this about the property. It was also close to the beach. Balcony was spacious and a good place to chill.
−The property had noisy guests who came back late in the night - made noise, banged doors extremely loudly. Bathroom door was broken.
Karina
United States · Couple · March 2026
“Nice Hotel in a Busy Village”
+Nicely decorated homestay with vibrant colors. Breakfast is served on your balcony or in the hallway. The property is a 5-minute walk from the Cliff Walk with all the restaurants, shops and stairways to the beach. We liked the Sree Janardhana Swamy temple and the daily prayers at the Papanasam Beach where you can wash your sins into the ocean.
−The town is busy with international tourists and the Cliff Walk is very busy with people. This, of course, is not a fault of Gypsy Walker.