My husband, my best friend, and I stayed at Karthika back in December- January. We were there for new years, surfing, and to have a great time. What can I say about this place, Rajesh, and his staff. They were all so humble. My husband went surfing most mornings we were there and Rajesh had breakfast for him at 6AM... More

what can i say ,why did everyone mark it as 5 star, why because it is . the place is brill,the staff are better ,(sorry rajesh calling you staff)you are more than that , if you travel the world you will not find a better hotel and anyone who could do more for you , to make your stay nicer,10... More

We had initially booked to stay at Karthika Plaza for one week only. But this comfortable, clean, cool and beautiful mini hotel was so good we doubled our time there and stayed for two weeks. All the positive things written in other reviews are true: Rajesh is the perfect host, always on hand with advice about what to do, where... More

We loved every minute of our stay at Karthika. The rooms are clean, comfortable and cool and the gardens beautiful...but what really makes this place special is it's dedicated host. Rajesh knows how to make his guests at home. Breakfast on the balcony was always a lovely way to start the day and as all the other reviews say he'll... More

Karthika Plaza was the highlight of our stay in Kerala. The well appointed room was by far the cleanest we had encountered in India. Rajesh, the host would run you anywhere in the surrounding area - and pick you up again -at no charge!!! The breakfasts were exceptional and if you were, say, reading on the balcony - a freshly... More

A stay at Karthika Plaza in Varkala is a winning ticket.You are in all respects looked after by the hosts in a fantastic way.Before you even know yourself, what you want to do, what you want to see,what you would like to eat for breakfast...it is fulfilled for you. In 3 years the owner Rajesh have built this secluded retreat... More

To be true to the title and to cut through niceties, I'll emphasize 3 points most important for every tourist. 1. Care free transportation to and from Karthika Plaza Resort. They pick you up as far as from Trivandrum Airport; give you a ride for any business in Varkala and even Trivandrum (50 km away), but also advise you about... More

We had a brilliant stay. Rajesh is a great host, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we had a great time. He ferried us round, recommended local restaurants and ensured our onwards travel was all organised. The accommodation is very clean, and the breakfasts are lovely (ask for indian breakfasts). The staff all take great pride in... More

We chose this small hotel on the basis of your rating. We were not disappointed. In many years of travelling in India and elsewhere we have never had such outstanding personal service from Rajesh and his staff. The rooms were comfortable and spotlessly clean; the breakfasts were excellent; the location was quiet but convenient and Rajesh provided free transport to... More