A one star property on the North Cliff at Kurakkanni, in Varkala, with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 99 reviews. It sits by the sea in Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala. The list of facilities is unusually long for its class. The deciding factor is whether you want a cliff setting with a spa, bar and shuttle, and can accept simple rooms.
What Oceanic Beach Residency offers
Oceanic Beach Residency is a one star property with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 99 reviews. The facilities cover more ground than the star rating suggests. There is a spa, a beauty salon, a bar, a garden and a library. Air conditioning, a balcony, a kitchen and non smoking rooms are available, and the 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, concierge, luggage storage, currency exchange, laundry and room service handle the practical side.
For getting around, the property lists bicycle hire, car hire, a shuttle service and a taxi service. Free WiFi and free parking, including valet parking, are also listed. Yoga and fishing are offered as activities. This is a place where the extras matter more than the room grade.
Where it sits
The address is North Cliff Kurakkanni, on the coast, by the sea, in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, a tourism hub. The property is 2.8 km from the centre of Varkala. Varkala is a destination on this coast, and the destination altitude runs from 0 to 45 m.
The cliff is the reason the beach exists, a red laterite face standing straight out of the Arabian Sea, with a temple town and a pilgrimage tank below. 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.
Who it suits
This property suits travellers who want a cliff coast base with a wide list of services, including a spa, bar, shuttle and yoga, and who do not need a higher star grade. It also suits anyone arriving by train, since no car is needed. It does not suit guests who expect polished rooms or a formal hotel setting, because the one star rating and the simple room stock will disappoint.
Planning a stay
Come between November and March. Outside those months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, which can affect access along the cliff. The property has a 24 hour front desk, so late arrivals can be handled without stress. Book the facilities you need in advance, especially the shuttle service and the spa.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 2.8 km from the centre of varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is North Cliff Kurakkanni.
Questions people ask
Is there parking at Oceanic Beach Residency?
Yes. Free parking is listed, along with valet parking. The property also offers car hire and a taxi service, so you can leave the driving to someone else. Bicycle hire is available if you prefer to move around on two wheels.
How far is the property from Varkala town centre?
Oceanic Beach Residency is 2.8 km from the centre of Varkala. It is on the coast, by the sea, at North Cliff Kurakkanni. The address places you on the cliff rather than in the town itself.
What is the guest score for this property?
The guest score is 4.3 out of 5 from 99 reviews. That is a solid figure for a one star property. It suggests guests are generally satisfied with what the place offers, despite the simple room grade.
Does the property have a spa and a bar?
Yes, both are listed, along with a beauty salon. The spa and bar are part of a longer than usual facility list for a one star property. Yoga and fishing are also offered as activities.
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