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Sanctum Spring

3.5 star property
Travelers discover the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation at this rooftop retreat overlooking Varkala Cliff, just steps from the beach

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Located near Varkala Beach, Sanctum Spring offers a rooftop terrace, garden, playground, library, outdoor pool, and a restaurant serving local dishes all day. Enjoy cycling, parasailing, or spa massages nearby. Families love the free wired internet access.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
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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 a body treatment 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 and a children's 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, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • 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

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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

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctum Spring have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the balcony and the view, and the closeness to the Beach promenade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raja Gopalan

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PRAVEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

luke

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel overlooks a huge noisy car park
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Moorthy

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

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

pontus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt bra boende, med nära till taxi, restauranger och till stranden. Personalen var väldigt trevliga och hjälpsamma. Bättre boende var nog svårt att få. Återkommer gärna som gäst.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Expedia

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

A.K.Raymond

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gennaro

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
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Søren Bo

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jamie

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Varkala var härligt men väldigt turistiskt. Vänliga människor, mycket bra bad och fin strand
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

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.