A three star resort on Kurakkanni Cliff in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala, with a pool, breakfast and free WiFi. It sits 2.6 km from the centre of Varkala. The cliff position decides whether it suits you: the sea is directly below, so the stay is about the coast rather than the town.
What the resort provides
Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort carries a three star rating and a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1344 reviews. The facilities that matter most on a coastal stay are here: air conditioning, a swimming pool, breakfast, free WiFi, free parking and room service. A 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and a concierge cover arrivals, departures and daily questions.
For everything else there is car hire, a shuttle service, laundry and luggage storage. The result is a resort that handles the practical side of a cliff stay, leaving you to deal with the sea below and the town up the road.
Cliff, coast and district
The property is on Kurakkanni Cliff, on the coast, by the sea, in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, a tourism hub. Varkala is in South Kerala. It sits 2.6 km from the centre of Varkala, which separates a cliff stay from a town stay.
The destination is the coast itself: a red laterite cliff standing straight 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 is geologically the reason the beach exists. The altitude runs from 0 to 45 m. Papanasam beach below the cliff is a pilgrimage site as well as a swimming beach, so dress accordingly.
Who it fits
This resort suits travellers who want the cliff and the sea as the centre of the trip, and who value a pool, breakfast and air conditioning at the end of the day. It does not suit anyone who wants to be in the middle of Varkala's town centre, because the property sits 2.6 km from it, and the cliff is the point of the stay.
When to plan a stay
The season runs from November to March. Outside those months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed. Book with the season in mind and the cliff position in mind.
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 Kurakkanni Cliff.
Questions people ask
How far is Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort from the centre of Varkala?
The resort is 2.6 km from the centre of Varkala. That places it on Kurakkanni Cliff, by the sea, rather than in the town itself. Guests who want the cliff and the beach close by will find the position right; guests who want the town centre on the doorstep will find it removed.
What is the guest score for Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort?
The property has a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1344 reviews. No further rating detail is on file. The score sits alongside a three star rating, and together they give a broad sense of the standard before you book.
Does Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort have a swimming pool and breakfast?
Yes. A swimming pool and breakfast are both listed among the facilities. Air conditioning, free WiFi, free parking and room service are also provided. A 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and a concierge are available, along with car hire, a shuttle service, laundry and luggage storage.
When is the best time to stay at Deshadan Cliff and Beach Resort?
The season runs from November to March. In the wet months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path. Plan around those months, and note that trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed to reach Varkala.
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