Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with spa, near Varkala Cliff

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Front of property
View from property
Lobby sitting area
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 297 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom (A/c )

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Non A/c Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Thiruvambadi Road, North End cliff, Varkala, Kerela, 695141

What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Varkala Cliff - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sivagiri - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kappil Beach - 14 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 95 min drive
  • Edava Station - 10 min drive
  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 12 min drive
  • Kadakavur Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Clafouti - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪InDa Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jairam Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Abba - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat

Placing you just a 5-minute drive from Varkala Cliff, Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat features a nightclub and a rooftop terrace. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a free kid's club, and a fitness center.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1500 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 800.0 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Hotel Varkala
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Hotel
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Varkala
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Varkala, Kerala
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Resort Varkala
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Resort
Thiruvambadi Retreat Resort
Thiruvambadi Retreat Varkala
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Hotel
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Varkala
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Hotel Varkala

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1500 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?
You can check in starting at noon. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat includes yoga. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat also has a nightclub, a fitness center, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat like?
Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat is a short 15-minute walk from Varkala Cliff and 10 minutes' walk from Varkala Beach.

Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The Thiruvambadi is a great hotel. It’s in a convenient spot at the very end of the cliff ‘strip’ so, if you turn left out of the hotel, you’ve can walk along the clifftop past lots of shops and an endless choice of restaurants. However, turn left and you’re soon wandering along quiet, picturesque beaches. The aquarium’s good too. Our rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable with sea view balconies, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds. The hotel grounds and garden were attractive and immaculately kept. The friendly staff were always available. Unfortunately, when we arrived, at the beginning of November, the swimming pool was being serviced and was only refilled and useable on the day we left. It was a very slow start to the season (Because of the floods in July) and the restaurant was only open for breakfast. There were problems with the WiFi and engineers were there trying to fix it without much luck. Fortunately, the manager provided us with a dongle which enabled us to get internet access in our rooms. Probably the most difficult thing was that there was no hot water while we were there. Staff would gladly bring us up buckets of really hot water when requested but that’s not quite the same. We were old hands at Indian hotels and understood that the hot water could be unreliable or only on at certain times but none at all was a bit too much! However, we did get the impression that these issues were all temporary and, as a rule everything would be fine. If
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

nyc !!! had nyc tym wth frnds... stay in this hotel have nyc swim with coke or beer... the staff r ver helpful !!!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Over all great resort ..
This guest house location is very great , 1) Beach Facing 2) not so crowdy so very peaceful .. - Rooms are very comparatively big and very clean .. - resort very spacious .. - Comparitively big and clean swimming pool near to beach . - need to mention manager Mr. ANNOP who is very helpful and adjustable and very caring.. Only negative morning breakfast can be improved .
Arun, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good in parts
Position was good although not directly on the beach. Pool was lovely. The rooms in the larger block were probably better although our were basic. The WiFi was unreliable. The food was slightly dubious so ate out even for breakfast. Varkala was lovely which made up for it.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice Hotel close to the beach with WONDERFUL staff
First of all I can`t rate this Hotel highly enough for the friendliness and helpfulness of the Staff. The manager is extremely approachable, professional and speaks excellent English. He helped to make our holiday a very enjoyable one. We really enjoyed our breakfast as there was so much choice and our waiter will never be forgotten, he`s lovely. If you want your towels and bed linen changed you only have to ask and the staff are very willing to do it. We think that this Hotel is excellent value for the money and have no complaints. On the plus side as well is that the small beach is only 2 mins walk from the Hotel. Plus transport and shops are only a short walk away. The air conditioning is excellent in the room as is the fan. We also had a fridge in the room. There is also free WIFI which is good.
Geraldine, 16-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

great location
We actually had a lovely time here, but we're really easily pleased and don't look for flaws so were happy with the location of our room (right next to the pool) and with having the pool itself. We stayed for 7 days though and were never offered housekeeping, so no clean sheets or towels and the bin was never emptied, the balcony fell apart and the pool became unusable because of clouding issues. The staff were friendly though and happy to help when they were asked.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Looks good on the website & outside & not all bad
I stayed here 2nd week in October & their 'season' gets going in November. Also bear in mind this is a cheap place & it is India not Europe. There was cleaning, tydying, a bit of building going on maybe it will improve but it advertises as open all year.. The hotel is at the end of a (2-3 km?) long road out of town that ends in a small beach. Looks impressive from the outside; 'Reception' appears to be an old desk outside with a calculator & papers on it; sometimes there's someone there but I often walked in or out & saw no one at all. The lobby is a high-sided dark grey musty-smelling space that echoes and seems to amplify any sound like voices or doors. There was also a mosque 'next door' & the 'call to prayer' made a good night's sleep just a dream! The room smelled musty and was grubby to put it mildly but the bed was ok & big. Good wardrobe & cupboard space. The bathroom was a good size, fully tiled & recently modernised. There was hot water, eventually. The aircon didn't work, someone said they'd get it fixed but didn't; the electrical socket it plugged into was smashed. Their website talks of great restaurant & spa facilities? Neither! they have a 'social media' page with a glowing review....mmm who posted that? Breakfast was sad. There was a nice small pool to cool down in & a small beach nearby but the main Varkala beach was a 1km cliff walk past pestering stall holders & some OK food places - just as well as there was not even a shop or cafe by the 'resort' itself
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, close to everything
Good, cheap place to stay. Nice rooms, super close to everything.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hôtel un peu vieillissant il manque d entretien dommage l’hôtel est une ancienne maison coloniale
Stephane, 10-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay.
We enjoyed the hospitality of this wonderful hotel. There is a good swimmingpool, nice restaurant, and the rooms are spacy. All in the staff are very kind and helpful.
Christian, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Pool is good. Bad beds, my back still hurts. Cheap but more indian than western style. Room is very hot to.
6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paraíso em Varkala
Localização perfeita perto de uma praia quase deserta. Funcionários super prestativos. Comida excelente. Ambiente acolhedor e tranqüilo. Piscina deliciosa. Recomendo muito. Desejo retornar um dia!!! Lugar guardado no coração!
Milena, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Bra läge, prisvärt
Trevligt hotell, helt ok rum. Fördelen var främst nära allt; strand, shopping och restauranger ca 10 min promenad. Frukost ok, men inte mer. Någon dag fanns ingen kock på plats, så då blev det enbart toast och te. Bilfritt och lugnt område. Prisvärt utifrån våra behov. Det enda negativa var att vattnet i poolen var väldigt grumligt och ofräscht, trots att den städades. Tror inte det fanns klorin i vattnet, det gick inte att se bottnen.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Pas de petit déjeuner alors qu'il est mentionné sur le site
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