At Sanctum Spring, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy parasailing.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
During your stay at Sanctum Spring, you're just a quick walk from Varkala Beach. Features include free breakfast, free self-parking and free wired Internet.
Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
Free wired Internet in some public areas
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
Valet parking and extended parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include free babysitting, free supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry
On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent, parasailing and a playground
Steps from Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.
Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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
No lift
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
21-inch TV with satellite channels
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 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
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 at the property
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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
Sanctum Spring Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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!
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
4 Mar 2019
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 !
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Steven
26 Mar 2018
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.
Steven
6/10 Okay
Jamie, Sydney
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.
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.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Kay
29 Mar 2017
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
srini
6/10 Okay
jerome, london
9 Jan 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean comfortable hotel close to beach
A clean comfortable hotel very close to the beach and all the shops and restaurants of varkala cliff. The hotel is very nicely presented with a nice garden. It will never be exceptional as its next to a car park/ helipad.
but our stay was very comfortable and I can recommend it on this.
Also the owner and staff are great.
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
4/10 Poor
A.K.Raymond
8 Feb 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
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.