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Sanctum Spring

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel near the beach

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Spa
    SpaSpa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

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Helipad, Varkala, Kerela, 695141
  • Popular LocationVarkala Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationVarkala Cliff3 min walk
  • Popular LocationJanardanaswamy Temple11 min walk
  • AirportThiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)44 min drive

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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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

Varkala

A family-friendly stay in Varkala awaits you at Sanctum Spring. You'll be within steps of Varkala Cliff and within a short 5-minute stroll of Varkala Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .A day of pampering can include massages, body treatments and Ayurvedic treatments. Enjoy access to parasailing, bike hire and a playground. Plus you'll find free wired Internet in public areas, free supervised childcare and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Varkala hotel, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from Janardanaswamy Temple and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Sivagiri.

What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach - 2 min walk
  • Varkala Cliff - 3 min walk
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 11 min walk
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive
  • Kappil Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Edava Station - 4 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juicy Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪InDa Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Abba - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amantha Family Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gods Own Country Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sanctum Spring

Comfortable hotel near the beach
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly Sanctum Spring. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Varkala hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Sanctum Spring offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (INR 100 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (INR 100 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sanctum Spring

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3500 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Valet parking fee: INR 100 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: INR 100 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Sanctum Spring.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sanctum Spring?

Sanctum Spring offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sanctum Spring?

Yep, Sanctum Spring has a free self car park. Additionally, there is valet parking with in/out privileges for INR 100 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Sanctum Spring?

Yep, Sanctum Spring is a short 2-minute walk from Varkala Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Sanctum Spring?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body treatments.

Does Sanctum Spring have a pool?

Sanctum Spring has an outdoor pool.

Is Sanctum Spring family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Sanctum Spring is a hit with families.

Does Sanctum Spring serve breakfast?

Yeah, free local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sanctum Spring?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sanctum Spring?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Sanctum Spring's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sanctum Spring?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sanctum Spring?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sanctum Spring Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally good for the price, staff friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Expedia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.

6/10 Okay

Jamie, Sydney

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with sea views
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.