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Set in Varkala, 656 feet from Odayam Beach, House Of Surf Hostel for Women offers accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is located less than 0.6 mi from Edava Beach, 1.1 mi from Varkala Beach and 30 mi from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The air-conditioned rooms provide a wardrobe and free WiFi. House Of Surf Hostel for Women is a slow travel community that prefers hosting long-stay guests and solo female travelers. The property has visiting artists teaching yoga, cooking classes, skim boarding and surf techniques at the pool and offers picnics, canoe rides over mangrove islands nearby as well as all girls retreats on most weekends. All rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have city views. All guest rooms feature bed linen. Although the rooms do not have sea views, the cafe and deck on top have space for yoga workshops and a sea view. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available every morning at the property. The property offers wellness spa and product coupons to all guests. There is a dedicated workation space for digital nomads at doscounted rates. Although the property is for female travelers, the cafe, pool and deck are open to the public during working hours. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the hostel. Napier Museum is 30 mi from House Of Surf Hostel for Women, while Varkala Cliff is 2 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International, 26 mi from the accommodations, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Asian, American, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
High score for Varkala
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joshy
    India India
    Facilities and atmosphere in the room were good. The hospitality and service were excellent. The ideal place for women seeking decent lodging at a lower cost, whether they are traveling alone or not.
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Although I only stayed one night the service was incredible. Swati took such good care of me, it was very heart warming. The place was undergoing some construction and I was the only one there (which led to my decision to move) but once they're...
  • Emilie
    France France
    The atmosphere. The location. People running the place.

Area info

Amenities of House Of Surf Hostel for Women
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Car rental
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Adults only
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Malayalam
    • Tamil

    House rules
    House Of Surf Hostel for Women takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 13:00
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform House Of Surf Hostel for Women of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about House Of Surf Hostel for Women

    • House Of Surf Hostel for Women is 1.4 miles from the center of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 350 feet from House Of Surf Hostel for Women. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at House Of Surf Hostel for Women may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at House Of Surf Hostel for Women is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • House Of Surf Hostel for Women offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Swimming pool
      • Movie nights
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Yoga classes
      • Bar crawls
      • Cooking class
      • Themed dinners
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Live music/Performance
      • Bicycle rental
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.