Sanctum Spring Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Varkala Cliff

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Laundry
24/7 front desk

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

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

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

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

Family-friendly hotel near Varkala Beach

Located close to Varkala Cliff and Janardanaswamy Temple, Sanctum Spring provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a rooftop terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and parasailing at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as Ayurvedic treatments or a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free wired Internet is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An outdoor pool
Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge) and extended parking (surcharge)
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, a front desk safe and concierge services

Room features

All guest rooms at Sanctum Spring include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free newspapers and free bottled water.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
21-inch TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

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On private beach
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

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

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

Does Sanctum Spring have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sanctum Spring pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctum Spring?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sanctum Spring?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctum Spring?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Sanctum Spring provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 3500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sanctum Spring located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Varkala hotel is steps away from Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff. Janardanaswamy Temple and Sivagiri are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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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

8/10 Good

Richard

22 Feb 2025

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

Raja Gopalan

12 Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

peter John

21 Oct 2023

Generally good for the price, staff friendly

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Moorthy

6 Apr 2024

Good in every way.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

pontus

10 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lesley

23 Feb 2024

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

AKASH

20 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Annika

1 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pradeep

23 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

1 Dec 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Expedia

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

21 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

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

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 !

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

A.K.Raymond

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Gennaro

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Steven

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 Excellent

Søren Bo

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Katarina

21 Feb 2018

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.