Stay with Outlive
From a ₹800 surf-hostel bunk to a beachfront suite, Outlive runs very different stays around Varkala's cliffs, all a short walk from the sand and plugged into our surf school and restaurants.
Every Outlive stay is close to the beach, and each property page gives its exact location. Our home base is on Temple Road on the quieter South Cliff, where the surf is friendly for beginners; the busy café strip of the North Cliff is a short ride away.
Choose on budget and mood: social and surf-focused at Sky's Surf Hostel, barefoot beachfront at Skyframe Beach Resort, or slower and more local at our guesthouse and homestays.
New to Varkala? Read where to stay in Varkala for how the cliffs, Odayam, Edava and Kappil compare.
| Stay | Type | To the beach | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky's Surf Hostel | Surf hostel | Near the beach | ₹800/night |
| Skyframe Beach Resort | Beachfront resort | Direct beach access | See rates |
| Lokah Inn | Boutique guesthouse | 2-minute walk to the beach | ₹3,000/night |
| Amizra Homestay | Heritage homestay | 5-minute walk to the South Cliff | ₹2,500/night |
| Ozzy's Salt & Surf | Surf homestay | 2-minute walk to the beach | ₹2,000/night |
Surf hostel · South CliffSouth Cliff, Aaliyirakkam / Temple Road area, Varkala · Near the beach
A budget-friendly social hostel with AC dorms (mixed and female-only) and private rooms, built around Sky's Surf School and a homely community vibe.
Best for: Backpackers, solo travellers and anyone learning to surf
From
₹800 /night
Beachfront resort · South CliffSouth Cliff, direct beachfront, Varkala · Direct beach access
Resort-style beachfront stay with deluxe and sea-view rooms, suites and a private honeymoon cottage. All rates include breakfast.
Best for: Couples, families and anyone who wants sea views and resort comfort
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Boutique guesthouse · South CliffSouth Cliff, Varkala · 2-minute walk to the beach
A small, vintage-tropical boutique guesthouse with warm wood interiors and a garden setting. Designed for rest, romance and slow travel, not parties.
Best for: Couples and travellers who want a quiet, characterful base
From
₹3,000 /night
Heritage homestay · South CliffAaliyirakkam Beach / Temple Road area, South Varkala · 5-minute walk to the South Cliff
Traditional Kerala architecture with modern comforts, private gardens and home-cooked meals. A calm, authentic homestay close to the surf spots.
Best for: Travellers after authenticity, yoga and a slower pace
From
₹2,500 /night
Surf homestay · South CliffTemple Road, South Cliff, Varkala · 2-minute walk to the beach
Recently renovated villa-style rooms built for surfers, with board storage, a rinse station, a communal kitchen and hammock zones.
Best for: Surfers, groups, families and remote workers
From
₹2,000 /night
Still deciding? Here's how our guests usually choose.
Solo & backpacking
Social dorms from ₹800, a surf school on site and an easy crowd to meet.
Learning to surf
Surf camps are built around a stay here, so lessons start at your doorstep.
Surfers with their own board
Board storage, a rinse station and the beach two minutes away.
Couples & slow travel
A small, quiet guesthouse with vintage-tropical rooms and a balcony suite.
Sea views & resort comfort
Beachfront rooms, suites and a honeymoon cottage with breakfast included.
Culture, yoga & quiet
Heritage Kerala architecture, gardens and home-cooked meals.
Families & groups
A family room plus twins and doubles, with a communal kitchen.
Not sure?
Send your dates on WhatsApp and we'll match you with a room.
Group lessons, private coaching and multi-day camps with Sky's Surf School.
Surf school →Kerala seafood at God's Own Country Kitchen and sundowners at BLG Surf Bistro, both on the North Cliff.
Where to eat →Beaches, backwaters, cliff walks, yoga and temples, all close to your stay.
Things to do in Varkala →Each stay has its own address near Varkala's cliffs, within a short walk of the beach; each property page lists its location. Our home base is on Temple Road, South Cliff, and both our restaurants are on the North Cliff.
Sky's Surf Hostel, where AC dorm beds start from ₹800 a night. Ozzy's Salt & Surf has private rooms from about ₹2,000 a night.
Skyframe Beach Resort has direct beach access. Lokah Inn and Ozzy's Salt & Surf are about a two-minute walk away.
Yes. Sky's Surf School runs 3, 5 and 7-day camps that include a stay at Sky's Surf Hostel, and guests at any Outlive stay can book daily lessons.
Booking direct means you deal with our team, can combine stays with surf, dining and experiences, and get help on WhatsApp before and during your trip.
Stop visiting. Start outliving.
Tell us your dates and what you're into (surf, slow mornings or sundowners) and we'll suggest the right stay.