A two star property on Kerala's south coast that lists a pool, a spa and air conditioning, set on the north cliff at Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district. Its guest score and its position by the sea decide most of it. Suits travellers who want the cliff and the beach close and accept a plain, functional base.
What the property lists
Anamika Ayurvedic Heritage Resort is a two star property whose listed facilities cover the practical parts of a coastal stay. Rooms are air conditioned and non smoking, with family rooms available, and a 24 hour front desk and room service cover late arrivals and meals indoors. Free WiFi and free parking are both listed, which matters if you drive down or work from the room.
The leisure side is a swimming pool, a spa and a garden, so days can pass without leaving the grounds. A guest score of 3.9 out of 5 from 308 reviews is on file; no other rating is given.
On the north cliff at Varkala
The property sits at Kurakkanni North Cliff in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, in South Kerala. It stands on the coast, by the sea, and the beach is nearby. The centre of Varkala is 2.7 km from the centre of Varkala, which keeps the cliff address separate from the town itself.
Varkala is a red laterite cliff standing straight out of the Arabian Sea, with a temple town and a pilgrimage tank at the bottom of it. It is the only cliff on this coast, and geologically the reason the beach exists.
Who it suits and who not
Suits travellers who want the cliff, the sea and a pool on the same property, and who are content with a two star base and a guest score in the upper threes. Families and drivers do well here. It does not suit anyone wanting polished interiors, a central town address or a quiet inland setting, since the cliff position and the pilgrimage beach below set the tone.
When to come and plan
The season runs from November to March. Outside it, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, which changes how much of the cliff you can use. Papanasam beach below the cliff is a pilgrimage site as well as a swimming beach, so dress accordingly. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 2.7 km from the centre of varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kurakkanni North Cliff North Cliffvarkala 695141.
Questions people ask
Does Anamika Ayurvedic Heritage Resort have a swimming pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is among the listed facilities, along with a spa and a garden. Those three cover the leisure side of the property, while air conditioning, non smoking rooms and family rooms cover the rooms. Free WiFi and free parking are also listed.
How far is the property from the centre of Varkala?
The centre of Varkala is 2.7 km from the centre of Varkala. The property address is Kurakkanni North Cliff, so it sits on the cliff rather than in the town. That distance is the only one given for the property.
What is the guest score for this property?
The guest score on file is 3.9 out of 5 from 308 reviews. That places it in the upper range for a two star property, but it is a review average rather than a star upgrade. No other guest rating is on file.
When is the best time to stay at Varkala?
November to March is the season. In the wet months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path, which limits how much of the cliff is open. The beach below the cliff is a pilgrimage site as well as a swimming beach.
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