Varkala accommodation from NZ$29

Hotel options near the Varkala Beach include the Palm Tree Heritage and Magnolia Guest House. If you'd rather stay near the Janardanaswamy Temple, you should plan to stay at the Oceano and The Eco The Poolside Beach Retreat.

The Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa is located 11 kilometres away from the main part of Varkala. Another option is the Quilon Beach Hotel and Convention Center, which can be found 20 kilometres away. Some other hotels are the WelcomHotel Raviz Ashtamudi and the KTDC Tamarind Kollam.

Like to travel a bit further afield? Kerala features plenty of other attractions to keep you busy throughout your stay. Photograph Kerala's beaches. If the great outdoors are not your bag, head to a selection of the region's traditional villages. Or join the locals in the mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking while you are here.

The closest accommodation options in Thiruvananthapuram District include Edava and Chemmaruthy. Edava is 3 kilometres to the northwest of Varkala, while Chemmaruthy is 5 kilometres to the northeast of Varkala. Hotels in Edava include the Blooming Bay - Clifftop Beach Resort and SS Beach Resort. Chemmaruthy accommodation options include the Hindustan Beach Retreat and InDa Hotel.

Just because you're on holiday, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your love of all things sport. Nagambadam Stadium is situated 95 kilometres to the north of Varkala. For travellers who are keen on staying close by, make a reservation at the Backwater Retreat - Honeymoon House or the Windsor Castle.

Trivandrum International Airport is located 40 kilometres from the centre of Varkala. If you choose to stay close by, you can easily secure a night at the Maurya Rajadhani or the KTDC Mascot Hotel Thiruvananthapuram.