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Situated in Varkala, 90 metres from Odayam Beach, Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting a children's playground, this property is located a short distance from Varkala Beach, Edava Beach and Varkala Cliff. Guests can enjoy Chinese and Indian dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms include a balcony. At Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach, the rooms are equipped with a seating area. The accommodation offers a barbecue. You can play table tennis and darts at Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach, and the area is popular for cycling. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is 47 km from the hostel, while Napier Museum is 47 km away. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 42 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.2
Low score for Varkala

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Raj
    India India
    The place is extremely clean. They clean bathroom and toilets multiple times a day. The bedsheets are changed every day. The staff is very polite and convenient.
  • Amuuthamalar
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very close to Black Beach and the cliff. Amazing cafes and wonderful food. The DJ party on Saturday night was awesome!
  • Mohanraj
    India India
    The place was clean and close to beach, best suit for friends and solo stays as it comes under budget and worth for money
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cool rooms with aircon and fan , comfy bed and privacy curtain, personal light in each doorm bed, nice cafe and party area
  • Mona
    India India
    It was a truly rejuvenating experience, thanks to the stunning location, excellent service, and comfortable accommodation provided by Joseph and Suraj. Their warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful nature was truly commendable. The property is...
  • Mousumi
    India India
    The location. And the property was very clean and spacious rooms. Comfy and clean beds, clean and super good washroom.
  • Chanchal
    India India
    Spacious dorms, clean beds and washroom and polite staff
  • Mark
    Germany Germany
    Standard Indian budget option but with surprisingly good showers and hot water! Nice friendly staff who we woke up at 05.00 in the morning but still happily checked us in 😍
  • Amit
    India India
    The rooms were spacious and the interior was blue themed, looked unique. I stayed in the suite which was really big with a great view from the balcony.
  • Krishna
    India India
    It was a wonderful and lovely experience. The perfect place to be with friends and the property was situated very close to the cliff. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Soul Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Indian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment and family services

    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Adult only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Wellness

    • Open-air bath

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Hindi

    House rules
    Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:30 to 14:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:30 to 11:00
    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 are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 40
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaCash

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

    Please inform Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach

    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach has 1 restaurant:

      • Soul Cafe
    • The prices at Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach is 1 miles from the centre of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Children's playground
      • Games room
      • Table tennis
      • Canoeing
      • Karaoke
      • Darts
      • Evening entertainment
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/performance
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Movie nights
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Entertainment staff
      • Pub crawls
      • Open-air bath
      • Cooking class
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Badminton equipment