Sanctum Spring, Varkala: Reviews & Hotel Deals

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Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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.

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

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

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

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Free bottled water

Desk

Daily housekeeping

16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

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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Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

About the area

Helipad, Varkala, Kerela, 695141

What's nearby

Varkala Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Varkala Cliff - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Janardanaswamy Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Sivagiri - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Kappil Beach - 17 min drive - 5.7 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

Hotel size

- 17 rooms

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

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

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

Children

- No cots (infant beds)
- Free babysitting
- Free supervised childcare

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free wired internet access in public areas

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

Transfers

- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

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

Raja Gopalan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

21 Oct 2023

Generally good for the price, staff friendly

peter John, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

6 Apr 2024

Good in every way.

Moorthy, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

10 Jan 2024

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

pontus, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

23 Feb 2024

Disappointed - an average but scruffy hotel!

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!

Lesley, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

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.

Ewa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

AKASH, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

1 Dec 2024

Annika, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

23 June 2024

Pradeep, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 Dec 2022

Gareth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 Jan 2020

Excellent

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.

Expedia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

21 July 2019

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 Good

4 Mar 2019

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 Fair

8 Feb 2019

Overpriset og middelmådigt.

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.

A.K.Raymond, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

29 Nov 2018

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!

Gennaro, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

26 Mar 2018

Nice hotel but not 4 star

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 Exceptional

1 Mar 2018

Et sted vi kommer tilbage til

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.

Søren Bo, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

28 Feb 2018

Close to the beach and restaurants

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.

Jamie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

21 Feb 2018

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

8/10 Very good

1 Jan 2018

Memorable stay - go for location not luxury

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.