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Sanctum Spring

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach

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Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior
Sports facility
Perched near Varkala Beach, Sanctum Spring offers an idyllic retreat with a rooftop terrace and lush garden. Take advantage of activities like cycling and parasailing or relax at the spa with massage treatments. With a playground, library, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant serving local cuisine for breakfast lunch and dinner plus free wired internet access this hotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Valet parking
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Helipad, Varkala, Kerela, 695141

What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Varkala Cliff - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sivagiri - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kappil Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 45 min drive
  • Edava Station - 4 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 4 min drive
  • Akathumuri Station - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buddha Bar Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪InDa Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Chompas Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gods Own Country Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sanctum Spring

Sanctum Spring features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, body treatments or Ayurvedic treatments. Other highlights include an outdoor pool and a garden.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Free babysitting
    • Free supervised childcare
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free wired internet access in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site valet parking (INR 100 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site extended parking (INR 100 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free off-site parking nearby; booking required
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • Parasailing
  • Beach access
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 3500 per vehicle (return. Maximum occupancy 4)

Parking

  • Valet parking costs INR 100 per night with in/out privileges
  • Extended parking costs INR 100 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Also known as

Sanctum Spring
Sanctum Spring Hotel
Sanctum Spring Hotel Varkala
Sanctum Spring Varkala
Sanctum Spring Beach Hotel
Sanctum Spring Beach Resort Varkala, Kerala
Sanctum Spring Hotel
Sanctum Spring Varkala
Sanctum Spring Hotel Varkala

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctum Spring offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sanctum Spring does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sanctum Spring?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sanctum Spring?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sanctum Spring?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Sanctum Spring?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 3500 per vehicle return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sanctum Spring?

You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sanctum Spring and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as parasailing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Sanctum Spring also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sanctum Spring?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does Sanctum Spring have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Sanctum Spring like?

Sanctum Spring is a short 2-minute walk from Varkala Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Varkala Cliff.

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Sanctum Spring Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Helpful staff and clean rooms with sea views across the helipad/car park. Near to clifftop restaurants and the beach. Quiet during weekdays. Slightly lacking in atmosphere (restaurant is only open for breakfast - no evening bar/restaurant available, although there are many within a short walk)
3-night trip

10/10

The location of the property which is close to the Cliff in Varkala. Good sized rooms with balconies facing the sea.
3-night trip

8/10

Generally good for the price, staff friendly
8-night trip

8/10

Good in every way.
2-night trip

4/10

A bit disappointing. Didn’t feel clean. Light from outside. Noisy dogs and cars and motorcycles just outside the window. Next to a big parking lot. We checked out after one night and round something better and cheaper the day after
1-night trip

6/10

Last stayed 6 years ago and it was lovely so re-booked for this latest visit. Good location with friendly and always helpful staff. Very hot during our visit but the air con was very good despite breaking down one evening but fixed quickly. Breakfast was average bordering on poor so we ate out elsewhere for our last few days (cheap and tasty)! But overall our stsy turned out to be average I’m afraid. Like a number of hotels we have stayed in in India, the room is in desperate need of upgrade. The fridge was filthy (but worked), as were the light switches. The wardrobe/cupboards are very old and scruffy. Bed and sheets were clean but the towels and bath mats were some of the worst we have ever seen, one so threadbare it was see through! They were clean but stained and very old. This hotel has the potential to be really good and could charge a lot more per night but as it is, it’s just scruffy budget hotel in desperate need of upgrade (fixtures and fittings) but to be fair, probably fine for most that stay there!
4-night trip

10/10

Fantastiskt bra boende, med nära till taxi, restauranger och till stranden. Personalen var väldigt trevliga och hjälpsamma. Bättre boende var nog svårt att få. Återkommer gärna som gäst.
3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

6/10

2-night trip

2/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

A very nice hotel with a pool. There didn’t seem to be a restaurant but that didn’t matter because there’s loads of restaurants in the immediate area down the lanes. Most people there had fairly good English. It is very hot but there was air con and a fan so I slept well.
1-night trip

4/10

The room was not ready when we arrived. It was not clean and the bulbs were flickering. The fridge was not working. There was no sufficient plug points. Bathroom was clean but there was no hot water. Room was big enough and AC was good. Staff were nice and helpful and food was good. There was no lift and had to climb up and down which was not comfortable in a hot weather. Balcony was not clean enough, but the sea view as amazing. Overall not worth the money we spent.
2-night trip

6/10

Clean and affordable place to stay that is well located for exploring Varkala. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Beds were very hard though - just a thin mattress on a plank of wood, also breakfast service was very basic - but there are many great affordable places nearby- so not a major issue- overall a great stay !
2-night trip

4/10

Hotel/ Resort: Ligger og har udsigt bl.a. til meget store offentlige parkeringsplads og vej dertil. Der er meget støj fra biler især motorcykler og tuk-tuk. Morgenmad: Meget begrænset udvalg og under al kritik. Senge: Meget hård madras. Balkon: Ikke tilstrækkeligt afskærmet fra omgivelser.
3-night trip

6/10

El hotel es antiguo, las habitaciones pequeñas por el precio a pagar. Las únicas más grandes son las suites! No tiene ascensor, y la ubicación, también si se ve el mar, es muy ruidosa, da a una explanada pensada como elipuerto, pero está muy transitada de día y de noche con bastante ruidos de bocinas y motores! Los días de nuestra estancia estaban en obras, arreglando fachadas y construiendo una piscina. Es limpio pero falta renovar las habitaciones y el quarto de baño para poder exigir el precio por noche!
2-night trip

8/10

We stayed for 2 nights in March, the hotel is ok but doesn’t quite live up to its description, there was no restaurant or terrace. It is in a good location, only 100m from Varkala cliff with numerous restaurants etc. The staff were very helpful, they just need to update their listing.

10/10

Fantastisk sted med hjælpsomhed og charme. Tæt til alt hvad du har brug for, for at komme helt ned i gear. Vi kommer gerne igen.
4-night trip

6/10

Sanctum Spring is in a great location on top of the cliff on the helipad, and is a short walk to Varkala Beach and the main street of restaurants and cafes and shops on the cliff side. However the room itself is in need of an upgrade - the mattresses were very hard, the bathroom had cracked tiles on the wall, and generally looked very dated. The bathroom is more like a traditional wet room as well and after a shower the whole bathroom will be wet for a while making it inconvenient if you are sharing a room with anyone else. Also had a bad experience with the manager who didn’t check my boooing details properly but was quickly sorted and never saw him or dealt with him again. Luckily the other staff member on reception was friendly and accommodating.
2-night trip

8/10

Varkala var härligt men väldigt turistiskt. Vänliga människor, mycket bra bad och fin strand

8/10

Overall: highly recommended. Good: location! - across the beach, close to great restaurants and amazing views. Friendly staff. Quiet and family friendly. Bad: included breakfast was average, basic amenities like hot water and front desk were very erratic. Spare bed provided was rusty and broken.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

The hotel did not have WiFi in the room for the majority of our stay. We were able to get a connection at the reception however. The fridge did not work and looked very old. Housekeeping was not a daily occurrence but was good when it happened. Breakfast was basis but good quality. The location is good - a minute walk from the restaurants and shops. There are tuk tuks and taxis close by also. The hotel staff seemed nice. One of the staff kindly assisted by checking bus times to Alleppey for us. Unfortunately the information given was incorrect. Luckily we had a knowledgeable tuk tuk driver who dropped us at another bus route and flagged down the bus for us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

From the outlet we were impressed, the staff knew who we were on arrival, the room was spacious and well air conditioned, the view and location are perfect for Varkala beach, the shower was hot (rare compared to other hotels) and the staff were always available to help. We will stay here again and recommend to friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

スイートの部屋でしたが　応接のセット、ベランダがあり部屋も広く快適でした。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Fantastically located on the cliff tops with beautiful rooms/suites - and a garden.