The Arabian Sea at sunset, seen from North Cliff, Varkala

NORTH CLIFF, VARKALA, KERALA

Cliff & Coral hostel in Varkala. Come for the cliff.
Stay for the people.

Your hostel near North Cliff, Varkala. Stay in comfortable dorms or private rooms, meet fellow travellers and enjoy the coast at your own pace.

Dates use Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).

Choose your room on the booking page, where you can review availability, rates and payment.

Find your placeSlow mornings. Shared stories. Sea air.
Sea-view terraceGood companyYour kind of slowVarkala. A world away.Kerala’s coast

01 / Your place in Varkala

A good night's sleep.
A better morning.

Choose from shared dorms or private rooms, depending on how you like to travel. Settle in, get comfortable and make yourself at home.

Different rooms. The same warm welcome.

Bunk beds and reading fans in a four-bed shared room
C&C / 014-Bed Dorm · Photo 1 of 3
Sleep easy.
Wake up somewhere good.
4-Bed Dorm · 1 / 3
Travellers spending an evening together on the Cliff & Coral terrace

02 / LIFE AT CLIFF & CORAL

Strangers at check-in.
Friends by dinner.

Some days are for exploring Varkala. Others are for slow mornings, conversations with fellow travellers or getting some work done.

Our common spaces give you room to do it all, while our sea-view terrace is always a good place to unwind.

Come curious. Leave with stories.

THAT'S THE CLIFF & CORAL WAY.

03 / GUEST STORIES

Good stays.
In their own words.

Recent review notes from travellers who stayed with us near North Cliff.

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Selected from the newest Google reviews available in October 2026.

04 / EXPLORE VARKALA

The cliff. The cafés.
The whole coast.

Stay near North Cliff, one of Varkala's most loved spots for cafés, coastal walks and beach days.

Spend your day exploring, catch a sunset by the sea and come back to our terrace for a little more ocean time.

Tables on the Cliff & Coral terrace overlooking the Arabian Sea
Varkala, KeralaRed cliffs. Blue sea. No rush.
Cliffside daysFollow the coast at your own pace.Local companyA friendly team to welcome you.Sea-view eveningsFind your spot on the terrace.
North Cliff, Varkala, Kerala

Find your way here.

Open the exact Google Maps pin for live directions to Cliff & Coral North Cliff.

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Before you pack your bag

A few things
worth knowing.

Check-in starts at 2:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM (IST). Our reception team is available 24 hours a day. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and may incur additional charges.

Yes. All bookings require 100% advance payment and are confirmed once payment is received and a booking confirmation is issued.

7 days or more before check-in: Free cancellation with a 100% refund. 4–7 days before check-in: 50% of the total booking amount will be charged. 0–3 days before check-in: Non-refundable. The full booking amount will be charged. All bookings from 20 December to 5 January (inclusive) and during designated long weekends are non-cancellable and non-refundable. Eligible refunds will be initiated within 7 working days.

Yes. You may leave luggage temporarily at reception before check-in, subject to available space and collection arrangements agreed with our team.

Cliff & Coral welcomes guests aged 18 to 45 years (inclusive) across all accommodation categories, including dormitories and private rooms. Guests must meet this age requirement on the date of check-in and provide valid government-issued photo identification for age verification. Children below 18 and guests above 45 years are not permitted to stay.

Every guest must present valid government-issued photo identification. International travellers must also provide a valid passport and immigration documents required by law.

Yes, lockers are available in our dorm rooms to store your belongings. Please bring your own lock to secure your locker. We recommend keeping your valuables safely locked at all times.

Smoking and vaping are not allowed in rooms or dormitories. Alcohol is not allowed inside rooms or dormitories. Alcohol elsewhere on-site is subject to management authorisation and applicable Kerala law and licences.

No. Pets are not permitted. Requests involving legally protected assistance animals are assessed in accordance with applicable law.

There is no on-site parking. A parking ground is approximately 100 metres away; availability and charges are managed separately. For assistance, call +91 78997 04979.

A little planning, a slower arrival

Before you set off.

A few details to keep handy, so you can settle into Varkala without the last-minute rush.

  1. Save your confirmation

    Keep your confirmed dates, room choice and booking reference with you when you travel.

  2. Check your arrival details

    Confirm the hostel’s exact directions and check-in instructions using the details provided with your booking.

  3. Know your booking terms

    Review cancellation terms and any arrival requirements on the booking partner’s page before confirming your stay.

Your next good story

When are
you coming?

Pick your dates. Find your people.
We’ll leave the sea right where it is.

Let’s start with your stay

Dates use Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).

Choose your room on the booking page, where you can review availability, rates and payment.