Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 400 metres, Novella features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 46 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 46 km from Napier Museum and 1.1 km from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the resort rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Novella provides some rooms with pool views, and every room comes with a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes à la carte, continental and vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at Novella will be able to enjoy activities in and around Varkala, like hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near the resort include Odayam Beach, Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Cliff. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International, 41 km from Novella, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal

FREE parking!

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Varkala
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  • E
    Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful absolutely new property, lovely small boutique hotel with only 4 rooms, restaurant, swimming pool and breathtaking view. The service was excellent as well as food. Highly recommend for all travelers, looking for privacy and close...
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    חדר מקסים ומפנק עם נוף לים, צוות מסור ונעים. יש במקום מסעדה מצוינת עם אוכל מערבי טעים במיוחד ושייקים מצויינים!
  • Carlotta
    France France
    Beautiful elegant decor and incredible view in a wonderful spot - this is a charming boutique hotel. The a la carte breakfast was fantastic and the staff always friendly and available. Don’t underestimate the benefit of being a bit removed from...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Resort facilities of Novella
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Ukrainian

House rules

Novella takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

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 room.

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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,200 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Rs. 500 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,200 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Novella accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Novella

  • Room options at Novella include:

    • Double

  • Novella is 400 yards from the centre of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Novella offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Novella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Novella has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Novella is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.