[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Pura Vida Varkala Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/c2df9669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/96489f18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/85962632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private beach, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/18aaf38a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/434da003.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Pura Vida on Varkala's shores offers a peaceful haven. Guests enjoy local breakfast each morning before relaxing by the pool or garden. The property provides high-speed WiFi and comfy outdoor furniture, with many visitors noting the calming atmosphere that defines their stay. 2.0 ## Popular amenities - On private beach - Breakfast included - Pool - 24/7 front desk - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 4 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 5 - Oct. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=101517136&PinnedHotelID=101517136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/f33db281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels Located on the ground floor Daily housekeeping - 225 sq ft - Sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/f33db281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, Ocean View ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels Located on the top floor Daily housekeeping - 225 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/dccaa15f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 144 sq ft - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101520000/101517200/101517136/dccaa15f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View ### Highlights Air conditioning LCD TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Free bottled water Cable channels Located on the top floor Daily housekeeping - 144 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVarkala-Hotels-Pura-Vida-Varkala.h101517136.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVarkala-Hotels-Pura-Vida-Varkala.h101517136.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Varkala, Pura Vida Varkala is on a private beach. Sivagiri and Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Beach. [Visit our Varkala travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Varkala.dx6053212) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.72725%2C76.71109&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LhH1LEGwXGYt8kL-SJojJiQt2Go=) 230 A,B,C,D Perumkulum, Kilithattumukku, Varkala, Kerala, 695141 ### What's nearby - Varkala Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Varkala Cliff - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 3.2 km - Anchuthengu and Anjengo Fort - 7 min drive - 5.3 km - Kappil Beach - 9 min drive - 7.5 km ### Getting around - Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 10 min drive - Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 91 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mellow - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mamma Champos - ‬13 min walk - ‪Chimney - ‬2 min drive - ‪Soul Food Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪Trip Is Life - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Pura Vida Varkala Hotel by the ocean At Pura Vida Varkala, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps. Additional perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A free shopping center shuttle, a 24-hour front desk, and bicycle parking - Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Pura Vida Varkala feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste - 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels - Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526400/526360/576fd356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway Varkala Varkala - Pool - Spa - Pet-friendly - Kids pool 8.8 Excellent 114 reviews CA $181 CA $213 total includes taxes & fees Oct 8 - Oct 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=526360&PinnedHotelID=526360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103145400/103145390/8d421f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Skylar Seaview Beach Resort and Spa Varkala - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $79 CA $83 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=103145390&PinnedHotelID=103145390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112160000/112156000/112155967/ce552cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chechus Beach Walk Varkala - 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Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $45 CA $48 total includes taxes & fees Oct 31 - Nov 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=105775252&PinnedHotelID=105775252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps ### Parking and transportation - Free shopping center shuttle - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant ### Things to do - Library - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - On a private beach - Outdoor furniture ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from September 27 2025 to October 5 2025 (dates subject to change). The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 27 2025 to October 5 2025 (dates subject to change): - Beach - Breakfast - Daily housekeeping - Dining venue(s) - Shuttle services - Swimming pool The property is closed between December 15 and December 31. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know 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 debit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Pura Vida Varkala have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from September 27 2025 to October 5 2025 (dates subject to change). ### How much does it cost to stay at Pura Vida Varkala? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pura Vida Varkala on Oct 6, 2025 start from CA $85.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Varkala-Hotels-Pura-Vida-Varkala.h101517136.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Pura Vida Varkala pet-friendly? > Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Pura Vida Varkala? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pura Vida Varkala? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Pura Vida Varkala? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pura Vida Varkala located? > Nestled on the beach, this Varkala hotel is within a 10-minute walk of South Cliff and Janardanaswamy Temple. Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pura Vida Varkala Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 2.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2.0/10 Staff & service ### 2.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2/10 Terrible #### Hemlata Feb 14, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Hemlata Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Deepak Dec 29, 2024 ##### Deepak Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Radisson Hotel Jalandhar](https://www.expedia.ca/Jalandhar-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Jalandhar.h905331.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza Ludhiana](https://www.expedia.ca/Ludhiana-Hotels-Park-Plaza-Ludhiana.h535669.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Aravali Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-District-Hotels-Taj-Aravali-Resort-Spa.h32567071.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Truro](https://www.expedia.ca/Truro-Hotels.d7164.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Neemrana Fort-Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Alwar-Hotels-Neemrana-Fort-Palace.h16224166.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Ganges, Varanasi](https://www.expedia.ca/Varanasi-Hotels-Taj-Ganges.h526343.Hotel-Information) > > [Neemrana's Baradari Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Patiala-Hotels-Neemranas-Baradari-Palace.h11900981.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Agra](https://www.expedia.ca/Agra-Hotels-Taj-Hotel-Convention-Centre.h4524241.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-District-Hotels-The-Lalit-Laxmi-Vilas-Palace.h661769.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra](https://www.expedia.ca/Agra-Hotels-The-Oberoi-Amarvilas.h551355.Hotel-Information) > > [Madhubhan Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Anand-Hotels-Madhubhan-Resort-Spa.h5087959.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Chandigarh](https://www.expedia.ca/Chandigarh-Hotels-Taj-Chandigarh.h1217035.Hotel-Information) > > [Aurika, Udaipur - Luxury by Lemon Tree Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-District-Hotels-Aurika-Udaipur.h40886310.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Lake Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-District-Hotels-Taj-Lake-Palace.h526333.Hotel-Information) > > [Umaid Bhawan Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Jodhpur-Hotels-Umaid-Bhawan-Palace.h848864.Hotel-Information) > > [Moksha Himalaya Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Kasauli-Hotels-Moksha-Himalaya-Spa-Resort.h2796246.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabbana Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Jalandhar-Hotels-The-Cabbana-Resort-Spa.h2561042.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Ludhiana](https://www.expedia.ca/Ludhiana-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Ludhiana.h7597440.Hotel-Information) > > [The Leela Palace Udaipur](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-Hotels-The-Leela-Palace-Udaipur.h3021032.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ananta Udaipur](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-District-Hotels-The-Ananta-Udaipur.h8704364.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Swarna](https://www.expedia.ca/Amritsar-Hotels-Taj-Swarna.h15935907.Hotel-Information) > > [Goa Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Panaji-Hotels-Goa-Marriott-Resort-Spa.h522986.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Udaipur Palace Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Udaipur-District-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Udaipur-Palace-Resort-Spa.h2481058.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/31/flights-from-canada) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to London (YXU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yxu/toronto-to-london) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yyc/toronto-to-calgary) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Orlando-Intl.d5194573.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Calgary Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary.d178245.Destination-Travel-Guides)