Sanctum Spring
Location: Helipad, Varkala, Kerela, 695141, Varkala, IN
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in massages, relax by the outdoor pool, and enjoy free babysitting services at Sanctum Spring.
Convenient Services
Take advantage of complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.
Ideal Location
Located near Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff, Sanctum Spring offers a perfect retreat for beach lovers and sightseers alike.
To escape to this beach paradise, book your stay at Sanctum Spring today!
Important Information
- A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before 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 instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Boat tours nearby
- Express check-out
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Parasailing on site
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Library
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Express check-out
- Express check-in
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Parasailing on site
- Playground on site
- Free self parking
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking reservations required
- Boat tours nearby
- Free breakfast (local cuisine)
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Superior Studio Suite
1 Queen Bed
Balcony/patio with sea views
Entertainment - 21-inch TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Free newspaper and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
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Executive Double Room
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
Balcony/patio with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Entertainment - 21-inch TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a bidet
Practical - Free newspaper, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
-
Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
169-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with pool views
Entertainment - 21-inch TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Free newspaper, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Richard (8/5): - 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)
- Raja Gopalan (10/5): - The location of the property which is close to the Cliff in Varkala. Good sized rooms with balconies facing the sea.
- Moorthy (8/5): - Good in every way.
- Lesley (6/5): 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!
- peter John (8/5): - Generally good for the price, staff friendly
- Expedia (10/5): 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.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - 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 traveler (6/5): - 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 !
- Steven (8/5): 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.
- Jamie (6/5): 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.
- Verified traveler (8/5): 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.
- Kay (6/5): 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.
- James (10/5): 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.
- pamss (10/5): Wonderful hotel and great location - Fantastically located on the cliff tops with beautiful rooms/suites - and a garden.
- Michael (8/5): Chilled vibe - Friendly staff, clean room, TV, quiet
- jules (6/5): 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.
- Bridin (10/5): 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
- srini (6/5): 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.
- jerome (6/5): 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.
- Gloria (10/5): Nice hotel. Perfect location. Nice staff. - The hotel staff were helpful and very accommodating. Hotel was conveniently located and the view was great
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