Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas vs Purva Star Reach

Side-by-side comparison of price, possession, size, density, RERA registration, amenities and connectivity for two projects in Kakkanad.

Data from each project page on BookNewProperty, last updated 1 Nov 2026.

For the full price list, floor plans, RERA details and our review of each project, see Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas and Purva Star Reach.

Quick answer

Both projects are in Kakkanad, Kochi. Purva Star Reach has the lowest entry price, from ₹2.22 Cr, against Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas at ₹5 Cr. Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas is ready to move in, so it is the one to pick if you need a home now. Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas sits on the largest site, at 2.86 acres. Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas is the least dense, at about 9 homes per acre.

Key specs side by side

FeaturePrestige Hillside Gateway VillasPurva Star Reach
DeveloperPrestige GroupPuravankara Limited
LocationInfopark Road, Kakkanad, KochiSeaport-Airport Road, Kakkanad, Kochi
Starting price₹5 Cr Onwards₹2.22 Cr OnwardsLowest
Configurations4 BHK Villas3 BHK plus Staff
Unit sizes3,932–4,070 sq ft1,117–2,082 sq ft
Price per sq ft₹12,500—
Site area2.86 AcresLargest1.87 Acres
Homes27 Villas119 Residences
Density~9 homes/acreLowest~64 homes/acre
PossessionReady to MoveDecember 2030
StatusReady To Move InNew Launch
AvailabilityAvailableAvailable
Project typeStandalone ProjectStandalone Project
RERAK-RERA/PRJ/315/2020K-RERA/PRJ/ERN/126/2026
Payment planConstruction Linked PlanConstruction Linked Plan
Amenities listed1826

Prices are base prices from each project's latest price list; GST, registration and other charges are extra. Density is homes per acre of site area.

Which should you choose?

Choose Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas if…

  • you want to move in soonest
  • you prefer a less crowded community
  • you want the biggest site and open space

Full Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas review →

Choose Purva Star Reach if…

  • you want the lowest entry price
  • amenities matter most to you
  • you are looking for 3 BHK plus Staff

Full Purva Star Reach review →

Price list comparison

Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas

UnitSizePrice
4 BHK Villa3,932 – 4,070 Sq.Ft.₹5 Cr – ₹9.15 Cr

Purva Star Reach

UnitSizePrice
Series 1 - 3 BHK plus Staff, South2,082.93 Sq.Ft. saleable | 1,158.85 Sq.Ft. RERA carpetOn Request
Series 2 - 3 BHK plus Staff, West2,019.06 Sq.Ft. saleable | 1,117.30 Sq.Ft. RERA carpetOn Request
Series 3 - 3 BHK plus Staff, North2,068.41 Sq.Ft. saleable | 1,155.30 Sq.Ft. RERA carpetOn Request
Series 4 - 3 BHK plus Staff, East2,041.88 Sq.Ft. saleable | 1,129.14 Sq.Ft. RERA carpetOn Request

Amenities compared

AmenityPrestige Hillside Gateway VillasPurva Star Reach
Clubhouse✓✓
Table Tennis✓✓
Multipurpose Hall✓✓
Swimming Pool✓—
Mini Theatre✓—
Gymnasium✓—
Squash Court✓—
Badminton Court✓—
Billiards✓—
Indoor Games Room✓—
Children’s Play Area✓—
Card Room✓—
Convenience Store✓—
Sky Walk / Viewing Deck✓—
Landscaped Open Spaces✓—
Video Door Phone✓—
24x7 Security✓—
Power Backup✓—
Swimming Pool with Deck—✓
Sun Deck—✓
Pool Deck—✓
Indoor Gymnasium—✓
Yoga Area—✓
Amphitheatre—✓
Sauna and Steam—✓
Massage Room—✓
Billiards Room—✓
Gazebo—✓
Floating Pavilion—✓
Open to Sky Lounge—✓

Showing the 30 most common of 41 amenities across these projects. "—" means the developer has not listed it.

Location and connectivity

NearbyPrestige Hillside Gateway VillasPurva Star Reach
Transport
  • Cochin International Airport
  • Railway Station
  • Seaport-Airport Road — 0.5 km
  • Kakkanad Water Metro Station — 4.0 km
  • Edappally Metro Station — 5.0 km
Work Hubs
  • Shopping hubs and entertainment zones within easy access
  • Infopark Kochi — 4.2 km
  • SmartCity Kochi — 4.2 km
Healthcare
  • Major healthcare facilities nearby
  • Sunrise Hospital Kochi — 300 m
  • Ernakulam Medical Centre — 5.0 km
  • M.A.J. Hospital — 5.2 km
Recreation
  • Infopark Kakkanad
  • SmartCity Kochi
  • Multiple reputed educational institutions nearby
  • Cochin Children’s Science Park — 6.7 km
  • Wonderla Amusement Park — 7.5 km
Education—
  • Cochin Public School — 2.5 km
  • Cochin University of Science and Technology — 2.7 km
  • Vidya Jyothi School — 2.9 km
Shopping—
  • Oberon Mall — 5.2 km
  • LuLu International Shopping Mall — 5.4 km

Pros and cons

Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas

Pros

  • Located on Infopark Road with strong connectivity to major IT hubs in Kakkanad.
  • Exclusive low-density luxury villa development with only 27 villas.
  • Spacious 4 BHK villa layouts designed for premium family living.
  • Prestige Group brand positioning adds long-term buyer confidence.

Cons

  • Villa pricing is positioned within the premium luxury residential segment.
  • Kakkanad traffic congestion can impact commute timings during peak office hours.
  • Limited inventory availability due to the smaller project scale.
  • Luxury villa maintenance costs may be higher compared to apartment communities.

Purva Star Reach

Pros

  • Four homes per floor with no shared walls between residences.
  • Every home opens on three sides and carries three balconies, so cross-ventilation is built into the plan rather than added as a feature.
  • 119 homes on 1.87 acres works out to roughly 64 homes per acre, which is low for a high-rise.
  • Around 80 percent of the site is open landscaped area, about 548 Sq.Ft. per home.

Cons

  • Loading is high. The RERA carpet area is about 55 percent of the saleable area you pay for, a loading of 79 to 81 percent across the four series.
  • Only one configuration exists, so there is no compact or larger format for buyers who need a different size.
  • Edappally Metro is 5.0 km away and Kakkanad Water Metro is 4.0 km, so the daily commute depends on road transport.
  • Cochin International Airport is 21.0 km away.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas or Purva Star Reach?

Purva Star Reach is cheaper to get into. Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas starts at ₹5 Cr; Purva Star Reach starts at ₹2.22 Cr. Taxes, registration and other charges are extra.

Which project will be ready first?

RERA possession dates: Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas: Ready to Move; Purva Star Reach: December 2030.

Which project is bigger?

Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas has the largest site. Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas: 2.86 Acres, 27 Villas; Purva Star Reach: 1.87 Acres, 119 Residences.

Are Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas and Purva Star Reach RERA registered?

Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas is registered under K-RERA/PRJ/315/2020. Purva Star Reach is registered under K-RERA/PRJ/ERN/126/2026.

Who are the developers?

Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas is by Prestige Group; Purva Star Reach is by Puravankara Limited.

Which project has more amenities?

Purva Star Reach lists the most. Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas lists 18 amenities; Purva Star Reach lists 26 amenities.

What configurations do they offer?

Prestige Hillside Gateway Villas offers 4 BHK Villas; Purva Star Reach offers 3 BHK plus Staff.

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