Not much to add to what has already been written about Rajesh and Karthkika Plaza but just wanted to say that all the reviews are true and Rajesh continues to offer his uniquely excellent service. Rajesh does it in a way that is very helpful and attentive without being intrusive - quite a difficult balancing act. New larger rooms have... More

This place is absolutely amazing. Rajesh is so friendly and helpful. Always on hand to organise or help with anything. It's set back about 15 minutes from the beach but he'd always drive you down and pick you up. He also went to the station to pick up our train tickets saving us the time queuing up. Breakfasts were very... More

We loved this place so much! It is like home from home. Rajesh really looks after his guests very well and had set up a great little hotel. The rooms are spotless, a lot cleaner than some in the 4 star hotels we stayed in! You have everything you need-hot water, we opted for room with fan and air con,... More

We stayed at the Karthika Plaza from the 10/01/13 to 20/02/13. K P was recommended to us by acquaintance whom had stayed there. We also read the reviews on Tripadvisor, we were not disappointed. Each day started with B/fast on the varanda, which we enjoyed very much. Rajesh will go that extra distance with help and advice to visit places... More

Want to be treated like a king or queen? Then I suggest you try the Karthika Plaza. Just returned from a six week stay there and I cannot recall such service in any hotel I have used. And believe me I have used many in my extensive travels throughout Asia and the world. The exceptional service starts before you even... More

If you want to stay away from the crowds at Varkala clif then this might be a good option. Friendly place with clean rooms and just a few km. from the cliff. Rooms are good value. And the distance from the cliff is never a problem because the staff will take you there and pick you up after dinner.

We stayed at the Karthika Plaza from the/1/2/2013 to the 9/1/2013 then we went travelling for 6 days returning to the Karthika Plaza on the 16/1/2013 we checked out early on the morning of the 20/1/2013. as other people have already said everyone here is so helpful & nothing is too much trouble even our 6 day trip was helped... More

Rajesh and his team are there for you whatever you need, wherever you need to go and whenever you need them. This included chasing about for Doctors and a Hospital visit when one of us was ill. The property is a decent walk from the Cliff/Beach but you will be dropped off and picked up as required. Breakfast is great... More

We, two sisters, stayed in Varkala from Jan 5th to 10th, 2013 after reading the reviews on Tripadvisor. Everything was as described and we really loved it. Rajesh and his team are friendly and kind people. We were welcomed and felt really cared for. We moved from the front to one of the new, more spacious back rooms which have... More