S 'cliff Black Beach Resort is a five star property on Thiruvambadi Road in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala, on the coast by the sea and 3 km from the centre of Varkala. A private beach, swimming pool and restaurant set the tone. The 4.5 out of 5 guest score from 626 reviews suggests it largely delivers. It suits travellers who want a full facility list and a cliff coast base, and not those who want to be in the centre of town.
What the resort provides
S 'cliff Black Beach Resort is a five star property with a private beach, a swimming pool and a children's pool, a spa, a bar and a restaurant. Breakfast is provided, and room service runs alongside a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security. Express check in and currency exchange are available, as are family rooms and non smoking rooms.
The practical side is covered by free WiFi and free parking, with a kitchen, laundry, balcony, garden and gift shop on the list. Car hire, taxi service and shuttle service are offered for getting around. The guest score of 4.5 out of 5 from 626 reviews points to consistent satisfaction across these facilities, though no further detail is on file.
Where the resort sits
The property is on Thiruvambadi Rd in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, a tourism hub, in South Kerala. It is 3 km from the centre of Varkala, and it sits on the coast, by the sea. Varkala itself 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. The only cliff on this coast, and geologically the reason the beach exists.
The destination is the town of Varkala, a coast at 0 to 45 m. 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.
Who it suits
This resort suits travellers who want a private beach, a swimming pool, a spa and a restaurant in one place, and families who need children's pool, family rooms and kitchen. It also suits anyone relying on shuttle, taxi or car hire. It does not suit those who want to be in the centre of Varkala, since it is 3 km from the centre of Varkala.
Planning a stay
The best months are November to March. Outside that window, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, which affects access along the cliff. The property is on the coast, by the sea, so sea conditions and the pilgrimage nature of Papanasam beach below the cliff are part of the setting. No guest score is on file beyond the given 4.5 out of 5 from 626 reviews.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 3.0 km from the centre of varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Thiruvambadi Rd.
Questions people ask
What facilities does S 'cliff Black Beach Resort offer?
The resort lists a private beach, swimming pool, children's pool, spa, bar, restaurant, breakfast, room service, 24 hour front desk and security, express check in, currency exchange, family rooms, non smoking rooms, free WiFi, free parking, kitchen, laundry, balcony, garden, gift shop, car hire, taxi service and shuttle service.
How far is the resort from Varkala town centre?
It is 3 km from the centre of Varkala. The property is on Thiruvambadi Rd, on the coast by the sea. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed, but for local trips the resort offers car hire, taxi service and shuttle service.
When is the best time to visit Varkala?
November to March is the season. Outside that window, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months. The destination is a coast at 0 to 45 m, and Papanasam beach below the cliff is a pilgrimage site as well as a swimming beach, so dress accordingly.
Is S 'cliff Black Beach Resort good for families?
It is, based on the listed facilities: family rooms, a children's pool and a kitchen are all available. There is also a private beach, swimming pool, spa and restaurant. The 4.5 out of 5 guest score from 626 reviews suggests families have been satisfied, though no specific family feedback is on file.
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