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Soul & Surf

South Cliff | Janardhanapuram, Varkala, India
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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11 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I went to this place for my honeymoon and trust me it was wonderful. we stayed there for 4 days which wasn't enough. could just not get enough of the place. This resort by far has one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL view I have ever seen. It's located on a cliff about 100 ft above the sea below is golden... More

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Dorking, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I stayed at S and S for 2 weeks in March/April 2013 . The property is ideally situated with lovely views to the ocean, a private garden with loungers and a covered seating area, fantastic healthy drinks and snacks served from the garden kitchen, rooms are clean, spacious, nicely decorated and some have aircon with balcony views to the sea.... More

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Brighton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We (mum, dad and 3 young lads -10, 7 & 6) stayed here for a week at the end of our Indian adventure. It was the perfect end to an amazing trip. The set up at Soul and Surf was right up our street - super relaxed, laid back and an amazing location. The days were made up of a... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I stayed here for a week with my wife and two young kids at the start of march and i cannot say enough good things about the place. A real chilled vibe floats round this amazing location on a cliff overlooking a golden sandy beach. It has its own steps down to the beach and the cliff is an amazing... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We stayed for a week with Soul & Surf (a couple with a toddler), and it really did surpass all expectations. My expectations were already pretty high, partly due to excellent reviews here and from friends, and also because of their beautifully designed and well thought-out website. Beautifully designed and well thought-out must be Ed and Sofie's (our hosts at... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

we had heard about soul surf from friends and all only had great things to say but nothing really prepared us for the fantastic setting; great vibes and incredible surfing. we were travelling with a two year old who has had the holiday of a lifetime. daddy enjoyed the morning surfing - its a very early kick off of 6.30am... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We spent 3 days here and had a great time learning to surf. It is quite expensive compared to other places we stayed in India (as on a travelling budget) but it is a really unique place and the staff are brilliant, often taking guests out with them to their local haunts. The breakfast was really tasty and the rooftop... More

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Pal, Andorra
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

After backpacking India for 3 weeks, we finished our trip with an absolute gem hidden away in Varkala. If you surf or do yoga, come here. If you are not interested in either, still come here. The cliff top setting is just breath taking at sunset. The staff are great and you feel like part of the "family" in no... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I have just returned from my stay with Soul & Surf and just wish I could have stayed longer. It is a lovely oasis of peace and calm on the south cliff of Varkala and has a very homely and happy family feel about the place. All the staff are very welcoming and friendly and you are constantly greeted by... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013 via mobile

I gotta say i loved the place, the people who work there are really cool and nice, feels like family. And the combination with surf and yoga is genius. Also the location, its close to everything but still by itself. And you can watch the beautiful sunset every day! The rooms are really good to be india, the only thing... More

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Edward039, Owner at Soul & Surf, responded to this review
8 March 2013

Hi Cillthegrill, Thanks for the great review, glad you had a good stay with us. Also, thanks for your honesty. It's been noted about the hardness of the beds, we've had another review mention it too, so we're measuring up and getting 10cm mattress toppers for all the beds to ensure a decent, hard-earned, sleep for all our guests. Cheers,... More

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Also Known As:
Soul & Surf Varkala, Kerala
Address: South Cliff | Janardhanapuram, Varkala, India
Region: India > Kerala > Varkala
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 36 Speciality lodging in Varkala
Price range (per night): $42 - $76
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Join us at our new cliff-top, sea-gazing venue in Varkala, Kerala where our team will make you as welcome and comfortable as possible. Come alone, with friends or make it a romantic getaway as a couple. We welcome guests from all over the world to surf and practice yoga in India.We love the combination of surfing and yoga, they compliment one another on both a physical and mental level which is why we try to do both every day, so we’ll drive you to the surf, give you surf lessons if you want, teach you yoga, advise you on how best to experience this wonderful part of the world and organise a few special evenings during your stay. It's really much more than your usual surf camp holiday! ... more   less 

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