A two star beach resort on South Cliff Temple Road in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala, on the coast by the sea. The sea, the cliff and the temple town are all within walking distance. Its outdoor pool, free parking and shuttle service set the tone. The guest score on file is 4.3 out of 5 from 135 reviews, and that, along with the cliffside address, is what decides whether it suits you.
What Figo Beach Resort offers
Figo Beach Resort is a two star property on South Cliff Temple Road in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala, on the coast by the sea. The guest score on file is 4.3 out of 5 from 135 reviews.
The facilities listed are a 24 hour front desk, free parking, a garden, an outdoor pool, a shuttle service and wheelchair accessible access. For a beach stay, the outdoor pool and the garden are the two that shape the day: the pool for a swim without sand, the garden for shade between outings. The 24 hour front desk matters for late arrivals, and free parking removes a common worry if you drive. Wheelchair accessible access is listed, and the shuttle service is there for trips that are not on foot.
Where it sits
The property is in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, a tourism hub. That town sits in South Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. The destination is Varkala, and the draw is the coast, with the land rising from sea level to 45 m. A red laterite cliff stands 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.
From the centre of Varkala the property is 1.8 km away, about 20 minutes on foot. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed. Being on the coast, by the sea, puts the water and the cliff path within reach.
Who it suits
This suits travellers who want a simple two star base with a pool, a garden and free parking, and who are happy to walk the 1.8 km into the centre of Varkala rather than stay in the middle of it. It also suits those arriving by train, since the shuttle service is available and no car is needed. It does not suit anyone expecting a higher star rating or a full resort range: the facilities listed are the ones above, and nothing beyond them.
Planning a stay
The season here runs from November to March. Cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, so the walk along the cliff may be interrupted then. Plan the season around that. The 20 minute walk into the centre of Varkala is on foot; if walking is not for you, the shuttle service is the alternative. The pool and garden are there for the hours between trips.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 1.8 km from the centre of varkala, roughly 22 minutes on foot at 4.8 km/h, in Thiruvananthapuram district. The listed address is South Cliff Temple Rd.
Questions people ask
Is Figo Beach Resort on the beach?
It is on the coast, by the sea, on South Cliff Temple Road in Varkala. The destination is a red laterite cliff standing straight out of the Arabian Sea with a beach below. The property itself is on the coast rather than on the sand, so expect a short walk to the water.
How far is the property from Varkala town centre?
It is 1.8 km from the centre of Varkala, about 20 minutes on foot. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so a car is not needed. The shuttle service listed can cover trips you would rather not make on foot.
What facilities does Figo Beach Resort have?
The listed facilities are a 24 hour front desk, free parking, a garden, an outdoor pool, a shuttle service and wheelchair accessible access. The pool and garden are the two most useful for a beach stay. No other facilities are on file.
When is the best time to stay in Varkala?
The season is November to March. Outside that, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, so the cliff walk may be interrupted. If the cliff path is the reason for your trip, plan around those months.
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