Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Front of property
Cottage Non A/C | Balcony
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Balcony

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Thiruvambadi Road, North End cliff, Varkala, Kerela, 695141
  • Place, The Black Sand Beach Varkala
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Varkala Cliff
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 3196 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Non A/c Room

  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom (A/c )

  • 144 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Varkala

Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat places you next to The Black Sand Beach Varkala and within a 15-minute walk of Varkala Beach. This 16-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • The Black Sand Beach Varkala - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Varkala Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Varkala Cliff - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kappil Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Edava Station - 10 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milestone Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪God's Own Country Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Trattorias Oriental Food Court & German Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ABBA - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rock and Roll Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking
Guests of Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat enjoy a full-service spa, a nightclub, and an indoor pool. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 1500 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym.
Guests can expect TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Other amenities include sitting areas, ceiling fans, and desks.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 800.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 800.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?

This hotel is located in Varkala, just steps from The Black Sand Beach Varkala. You'll also find Varkala Beach and Varkala Cliff less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?

There is a full-service spa at this available for guests to enjoy at this hotel.

Does Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat feature a casino?

No, Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

Is Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat serves breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat.

Does Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?

The closest major airport to Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat is Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV), which is 27.4 mi away (95 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat.

Thiruvambadi Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pls do not not book this hotel!

This hotel does not have a tie-up with hotels.com and does not honor the reservation/confirmation from hotels.com. We reached the hotel only to be told that they do not have a tie-up with hotels.com or expedia. Fortunately, it was a 'Pay-at-Proeperty' reservation and hence did not lose any money. Hotels.com tried to book another hotel for us but were unsuccessful and finally agreed to reimburse any extra cost if we found another hotel on our own. Overall, a bad experience both from the hotel as well as hotels.com as they have not verified this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nyc !!! had nyc tym wth frnds... stay in this hotel have nyc swim with coke or beer... the staff r ver helpful !!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arun

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

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Geraldine, England

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

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.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.

4/10 Poor

Ian, England, near Europe

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

kim, aust

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

Nice hotel, close to everything

Good, cheap place to stay. Nice rooms, super close to everything.

8/10 Good

Stephane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel un peu vieillissant il manque d entretien dommage l’hôtel est une ancienne maison coloniale
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Pool is good. Bad beds, my back still hurts. Cheap but more indian than western style. Room is very hot to.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Milena

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

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

6/10 Okay

patrick, Champs sur marne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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