Akhil Beach Resort is a two star hotel on the North Cliff, in Varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. It holds a 3.9 out of 5 guest score from 844 reviews. The cliff position is the deciding factor: the property sits by the sea, with easy access to the beach and the pilgrimage tank below. If you want a base on the cliff itself, this fits. If you need a town centre address, it does not.
What Akhil Beach Resort offers
Akhil Beach Resort lists two outdoor pools, one for children, and a pool bar beside them. A bar, a cafe and a restaurant cover drinking and eating, with room service for meals taken upstairs. For rest, there is a sauna, a steam room and massage. Practical matters include a lift, laundry, currency exchange, WiFi and parking.
The two star rating matches a simple, functional property rather than a polished one. The guest score of 3.9 out of 5 from 844 reviews suggests most people find it acceptable for the setting and the facilities on offer.
On the North Cliff in Varkala
The address is North Cliff, in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. Varkala is a tourism hub, and the property is 2.6 km from the centre of Varkala. It is on the coast, by the sea.
The destination is the red laterite cliff standing out of the Arabian Sea, with a temple town and a pilgrimage tank at the bottom. That cliff is the only one on this coast, and it is why the beach below exists. Staying here puts you on the cliff rather than in the town.
Who should book this
Akhil Beach Resort suits travellers who want the cliff, the sea and the beach close by, and who are content with a two star property and its listed facilities. It does not suit anyone who needs a town centre base or a higher star rating. The 2.6 km to the centre of Varkala is short by vehicle but not on foot, so factor that in if you plan to spend most evenings in town.
When to plan a stay
The season for Varkala runs from November to March. Outside those months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, so some clifftop access is affected. Plan around the dry season for the most reliable conditions and the fullest use of the outdoor pools and the pool bar.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 2.6 km from the centre of varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is North Cliff.
Questions people ask
Where exactly is Akhil Beach Resort?
It is on the North Cliff in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala. The property is on the coast, by the sea, and it stands 2.6 km from the centre of Varkala. The cliff location defines the stay.
What facilities does Akhil Beach Resort have?
The hotel lists two outdoor pools, one for children, a pool bar, a bar, a cafe and a restaurant. It also lists room service, massage, a sauna, a steam room, a lift, laundry, currency exchange, WiFi and parking. It is a two star property.
What is the guest score for Akhil Beach Resort?
The guest score is 3.9 out of 5, from 844 reviews. That places it in the moderate range. It reflects a two star hotel on the North Cliff with the facilities listed above, rather than a luxury property.
When is the best time to stay in Varkala?
The season runs from November to March. Outside that window, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months. If you want the outdoor pools and the pool bar at their most useful, aim for the dry months.
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