Located in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within a 5-minute walk, Novella has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 29 miles from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, 29 miles from Napier Museum and a 13-minute walk from Janardhanaswamy Temple. The property provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the resort rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a sea view. Every room comes with a safety deposit box, while some rooms include a balcony and others also feature pool views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. At Novella you'll find a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Varkala, like hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near Novella include Odayam Beach, Aaliyirakkm Beach and Varkala Cliff. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International, 25 miles from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-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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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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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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...
  • Natasha
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautifully designed rooms with an incredible theme running throughout the hotel of books, chapters, etc. The latest technology in the rooms, and lovely views. Very comfortable beds.
  • Ritu
    United States of America United States of America
    We had a good stay at Novella. Location is perfect and you can just walk to Varkala cliff restaurants ( where night life is good. Lot of hip restaurants ) and also to beach. Beaches are well maintained and clean. Staff was very helpful and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Resort facilities at Novella
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • 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
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (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 available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Ukrainian

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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

  • The prices at Novella may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Novella is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Novella is 1,150 feet from the center of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Novella has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Novella include:

    • Double

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

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

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Novella. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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