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Arabian Soul

No. 349 ,Kurakanni Village, Near Helipad | Kurakanni Village, Varkala 695141, India
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Arabian Soul
Ranked #13 of 45 Varkala B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 47 Reviews
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Paleros
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

From the first look i thought that this is a unique place to be..and i was right! Walked into this lovely guest house i felt like i was home, the people are so friendly and they make sure that you get what you need. Is a quiet and a very relax full place to be, in my next visit though... More

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Jodhpur, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Stayed for around a week, at the time it was 500 inr a night, which for the gardens, rooms and general feel of the place was outstanding. what made me chose this place initially was its location, situated right next to the helipad on the main path of the cliff it is really easy to find, even if your half... More

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Hamburg
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

we wanted to stay 2 nights and ended up staying 4 nights! the time we spent at that place at Varkala Beach will be one of the greatest experiences of our holiday in India! the area is simply beautiful! what we liked - the location at Varkala Beach cannot be better! it is right by the cliffs but also just... More

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Calgary, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

We really enjoyed our stay at Arabian Soul when we were in Varkala in late October. The rooms were lovely, airy & spacious, and they were also very clean and tidy, (such a treat in India!). The view from our room was truly stunning and and the guesthouse has a really peaceful feel to it, set back in a lovingly... More

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Sunshine Coast Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

We loved loved loved Arabian Soul... was right on the cliff with the most stunning views of the ocean but at one end so still peaceful while being in the heart of things. The gardens are pretty, the rooms are CLEAN, Navi was super helpful with any request or information and the Wifi was pretty strong for India... And on... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
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We arrived at Varkala station having travelled from Kumily, (bus to Kottayam and then train to Varkala) a long journey, but a really good way to travel by bus and train, you certainly experience the true way of Indian travel. We caught an ancient, ambassador taxi from the station to the helipad on north cliff, the homestay is a 30... More

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Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

i stayed here in august and was very happy with my room it was clean and private and has wifi its location was perfect as it is on the cliff of the beach, naveen the owner is a great guy very helpful and it was good being able to speak with him and get an overall honest view about india.... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011
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I stayed at the Arabian Soul at the end of July 2011 and had booked in for 4 nights thereafter reading good reviews on Trip advisor. As it was the monsoon season the resort was quiet and i was the only person staying at the hotel. This would have been fine except when the very friendly guy running the place... More

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arabiansoul, Manager at Arabian Soul, responded to this review
17 August 2011

Dear Tourist, Thank you for your classy review. It would have been more appropriate, if you could have also wrote , what you have done on your side to me before you left. A coin has two sides, so as an incident , I leave it for the travelers who read this review to guess it for themselves. I gladly... More

Kochi (Cochin), India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011

If you are looking for a beautiful and bright room perfectly located right on the cliff of Varkala, Arabian Soul is the place to stay! I was welcomed very warmly and had a great time there - I wish I could have stayed longer! :) I will come back for sure!

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Bielefeld, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2011

We spent 8 wonderful nights here with a group of 10 blind and visually impaired people. Naveen and Brygida looked after us very well and we all quickly felt at home. Everything we needed was provided and the service was exceptional throughout our stay. Though the accommodation is fairly basic, it is clean and well presented and made with a... More

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No. 349 ,Kurakanni Village, Near Helipad | Kurakanni Village, Varkala 695141, India
Price range (per night):* 22 AUD - 55 AUD

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