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PaddleCult Surf Retreat

PaddleCult Surf School Black beach road Thiruvambadi, beach, Varkala, Kerala, 695141 Varkala, India – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>51</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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PaddleCult Surf Retreat

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Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
51 reviews

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Located in Varkala, PaddleCult Surf Retreat offers beachfront accommodation 500 metres from Odayam Beach and features various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Varkala Beach. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, units at the bed and breakfast also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. A bicycle rental service is available at PaddleCult Surf Retreat. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Aaliyirakkm Beach, Varkala Cliff and Janardhanaswamy Temple. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 41 km from PaddleCult Surf Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful place, friendly and helpful staff who go above and beyond to help. Excellent location and great surf school! Cannot recommend enough.”
  • Sk
    India India
    “vibe and aesthetics , accessibility to cliff and beaches. breakfast served was also quite tasty and was authentic”
  • Anastassiashvedova
    Austria Austria
    “We had a fantastic stay at this hotel, perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with plenty of activities on offer. The property provides excellent surfing lessons and surfboard rentals, as well as yoga sessions. Just a short 5-minute...”

Host Information

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score
Paddlecult Surf Retreat is a surf school and resort located near Black Beach in Varkala. We aim to provide you with an unforgettable stay and surfing experience. We are a surf school and our vision is to introduce more people to the world of surfing and surf culture in India.
We are located just 100ms from the exotic and unique beach called Black Beach in Varkala. All the aesthetic cafes and restaurants are just few meters from the property.
Languages spoken: English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Facilities of PaddleCult Surf Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/beach towels
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    PaddleCult Surf Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 11:30
    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 of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about PaddleCult Surf Retreat

    • Guests staying at PaddleCult Surf Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from PaddleCult Surf Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at PaddleCult Surf Retreat is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • PaddleCult Surf Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Swimming Pool
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at PaddleCult Surf Retreat include:

      • Double

    • The prices at PaddleCult Surf Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • PaddleCult Surf Retreat is 0.7 miles from the centre of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.