Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort

We stayed here for 7 days at the end of an Exodus cycle tour, extending our holiday by 5 days to rest and relax. The hotel was small (about 15 rooms) but was very clean, including the pool which is essential in Varkalla as the sea can be out of bounds in July/August due to undercurrents. The staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough for you. Rooms were serviced daily and drinks by the pool were reasonabley priced. The food (breakfast was included) was excellent in their restaurant. However, we enjoyed walking 10 minutes to the cliffs where there were many restaurants to choose from just to give variety and we were rarely dissapointed. We wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel for singles (there's not much going on in the area after dark apart from eating/drinking though), couples or families. Plenty of small 'touristy' shops to bargain at and all the sellars were friendly although haggle well.