Name: Jickys Nest
Address: Helipad Varkala Kalluvila Veedu Kurakkanni, Varkala, 695141, IN

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Lorne

Cozy room. Quiet location. Close to helipad. Lovely staff. I’d stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Aditi

My stay was absolutely amazing! The place was super clean and the views were incredible. Jason was an incredible host and I'd definitely recommend staying here.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

Kshitij

Got no assistance from staff, Breakfast was included in package but was never provided, Only 2 days were the room cleaned only after requesting for it.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2025

jacob

We had a lovely stay in one of the AC rooms, which had its own small seating area and was very private and peaceful. A haven from the busy Varkala. The gardens here are beautiful and well kept, the staff all sweet and attentive and helpful, available 24hr. The breakfast included at their restaurant nearby was also great. But it was quite loud at night due to neighbouring properties, but maybe due to being there in peak season!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Die Lage ist sehr gut, nur wenige Minuten vom Strand entfernt. Alle waren super freundlich.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Nice location but in need of a good clean and updating. Staff very helpful

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2019

Stephen

Convenient location

I'd seen that Lonely Planet suggested this place to stay before any others, so I booked it last-minute once I'd arrived in Kerala.

I booked a standard non-A/C cottage, so I can't compare it to their other rooms. I arrived at 8am and was shown to my cottage right away, which was nice of them. At the entrance and inside, it was infested with small ants. The man explained that this happens occasionally and only lasts a day; then they're gone again. A woman kept sweeping the ants away and the man returned with a bug spray to spray all over. Inside, I needed to take matters into my own hands and use my bug spray I'd packed for the trip. I must have killed a thousand of them. I didn't enjoy doing it, but I wouldn't have been able to sleep knowing they were all around my bed. That more or less took care of the immediate ant problem, and as the man said, they weren't there the next day.

It was a nice little cluster of cottages. There was an air conditioner in the room actually, but there was no remote control for it. So I guess if you pay the extra $10 for an A/C cottage, you get the exact same cottage, except they leave the remote in the room. It had been warm in other parts of India too, but this area was humid, which is less comfortable than just heat. So I'd recommend an A/C room if you stay here at this time of year.

They served breakfast to a little table on the front stoop area, and allowed me to store my luggage at the office while I explored the area.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

SANDIP

Room and surrounding

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The room I stayed in was situated well with an outside deck area with fan (very useful). It is nice and shaded with trees and plants. Easy access to varkala cliff and beach. The staff were all exceptionally nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2018

Miss H

Great little place

This place is lovely. The guy who runs it is so sweet and very helpful. It's good value for money and very close to the main strip on the cliff. So great location. Would recommend.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2018

Patrick

Sweet little cabin.

Just a short walk to the beach. We had a very good stay.The staff very friendly.Just not very happy with pillows provided.They were old sweaty and should be replaced.Made sleep difficult.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2018

Annie & Neno

Quiet but still close to beach and restaurants

Just a 3 minute walk to the main beach a
and restaurant strip. Friendly helpful staff.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Small room but clean

Main attraction - smiley Jackson.

Overpriced in terms of what is on offer in Varkala

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2017

Mike

Lovely cottages in tropical gardens

We initially booked rooms in the main building but hadn't read the description properly (our fault) and noted the lack of A/C. We upgraded to the cottages (with A/C), the review is therefore based on our experience in the cottages rather than the rooms in the main building - which were pretty basic and backpacker style.

The cottages were set in tropical gardens and were very large with very smart, modern bathrooms with overhead rain-style showerheads. The beds were large and comfortable and the rooms each contained a second counch that could be made up into a bed and was equally comfortable. Jicky's is less than five mins walk from all the bars and restaurants on the cliff and the beach below, but is in a quiet spot away from the noise. A lovely stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2017

indipol

Our fab stay in Varkala

The best part of our stay was meeting Nigab, the manager, who went out of his way to make our stay a great one. He helped us with our travel plans too. Had a spacious room with private balcony. Set back from the beach and market so nice and quiet. No ac Will be returning. Room prices vary according to size, season and facilities. Some negotiation possible but should not expect discount if agree a price before your stay. Loved it thanks nigab you star x

2/10

Poor

11 Feb 2017

Pauline

DO NOT STAY HERE

Didn't have our reservation even though paid and confirmed by hotels.com.Then told water was 200rupees when it was included on my booking thoroughly unprofessional establishment.Easy to get much better accommodation and at a better price in Varkala,AVOID at all costs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Jean

Tout est très bien !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Jenny

Hjälpsam personal

4/10

Poor

22 Feb 2025

Lars-Erik

It was too pricy considering the other hotels in the area. And cn considering the price the it was not up to that level. No schampo in the shower. Door very difficult too lock. No water in the room.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2025

Charlotte

It’s a very nice place to stay and hang-out. Clean room,

Leisure Friends