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Sanctum Spring

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Varkala Beach

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Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Sports facility

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Helipad, Varkala, Kerela, 695141
  • Place, Varkala Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Cliff
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Janardanaswamy Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Studio Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Varkala

Steps from the beach.With a stay at this Varkala hotel, you'll be steps from Varkala Cliff and a 5-minute walk from Varkala Beach. Also, Janardanaswamy Temple is within half a mile (1 km) and Sivagiri is within 3 miles (5 km).

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
  • The Black Sand Beach Varkala - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Cliff - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clafouti - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Tides - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Temple - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sanctum Spring

3.5-star beach hotel near Varkala Beach
Sanctum Spring offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Sanctum Spring. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • 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 complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Playground

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
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sanctum Spring

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 (roundtrip, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 December 31, 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

How close is Sanctum Spring to the airport?

Sanctum Spring is 27.4 mi (45-min drive) away from the Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sanctum Spring have an airport shuttle?

Sanctum Spring offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of INR 3500 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Sanctum Spring to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Varkala Beach and 3.5 mi (17-min drive) from Kappil Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sanctum Spring offer free breakfast?

Sanctum Spring offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Sanctum Spring?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sanctum Spring?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sanctum Spring?

This hotel offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for INR 100 per night. Extended parking is available for INR 100 per night.

Does Sanctum Spring have a pool?

Sanctum Spring features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sanctum Spring have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sanctum Spring have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Ayurvedic treatments, body treatments, and massages.

How close is Sanctum Spring to downtown Varkala?

Sanctum Spring is 1.4 mi away from Varkala.

Sanctum Spring Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Bianca Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness
the room does not look like the pictures offered on Hotels.com but a further downgraded version of it. It was also not properly clean, full of dust still and it didn't help that a massive spider cam out of nowhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKASH

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raja Gopalan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property which is close to the Cliff in Varkala. Good sized rooms with balconies facing the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pradeep

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Moorthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favourite hotel in Varkala Beach

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.

10/10 Excellent

pamss, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel and great location

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chilled vibe

Friendly staff, clean room, TV, quiet

6/10 Okay

jules

Liked: Cleanliness

Well-located hotel, inexpensive, clean, good views

Sanctum Springs is a good, low-priced hotel, well-located at the beginning of the cliff side boardwalk overlooking Varkala Beach. Our suite room was spacious, with adequate air conditioning and shower. Rooms, beds and bed linens could all use an upgrade. A good value choice for this area.

10/10 Excellent

Bridin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with garden & view. Great staff

We stayed 2 nights in this hotel & loved it. Staff couldn't have been more helpful. Room is nice with a lovely balcony & view. Easy access to restaurants & beach. Garden at hotel is beautiful & really good for relaxing in. Would stay here again

8/10 Good

Yogender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

srini, R

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent hotel close to beach

Hotel was decent very close to beach. No restaurant on the premises that is a big negative. Overall decent place to stay if you want to compromise on restaurant and bar.