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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. All rooms have bed linen. Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach offers a barbecue. You can play table tennis and darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is 47 km from Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach, 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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Vignesh
    India India
    The dorm rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. The proximity to the Black Sand beach was a huge plus. There are ample restaurants and cafés at a walking distance from the hostel. The washrooms were clean and well-maintained. The staff were...
  • Kannan
    India India
    Property was neat and clean, staff were very kind. Especially the manager Salman bro was very friendly.
  • Ramakrishnan
    India India
    It was well organised and the staff (salman) was too helpful , even they helped to pick best transport services, surfing classes and even they did party decorations to meet our expectations despite their undergoing maintaining work.
  • Akshay
    India India
    The hostel is newly renovated. It is beautiful and clean. The staff is helpful and the place is near to the cliff.
  • Hemavathy
    India India
    Property is very cute especially the combination of white and aqua blue giving a calm vibe
  • Ashley
    India India
    The property is located very close to the beach. In fact, you can see the beach from some of the rooms. The room we occupied was large and spacious. The property has several activities and games in the common area. Varkala Cliff is at walking...

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 13:00 to 13:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 10:30
    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 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.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach

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

      • Soul Cafe
    • 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.

    • Check-in at Soul Hostels, Varkala - Black Beach is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • 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.

    • 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 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