Sukriti beach Resort is a one star property on the coast at Varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala, 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala. Its 4.6 out of 5 guest score from 75 reviews points to a well liked simple stay. The deciding factor is the format: rooms and a garden with a spa, restaurant and direct beach access, rather than a full service hotel.
Rooms, facilities and guest score
Sukriti beach Resort lists non smoking rooms with a refrigerator, a 24 hour front desk, luggage storage and laundry, so arrivals at odd hours and longer stays are both manageable. Food runs through a cafe, a restaurant and special diet menus. Free WiFi and currency exchange cover the practical side, and free parking helps if you bring a vehicle.
The leisure side is unusually full for a one star rating: a spa, massage, yoga, a garden, a patio and a terrace, with fishing on offer and the beach nearby. A shuttle service is listed, useful given the distance from town. The guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 75 reviews is strong for this bracket.
On the coast at Varkala
The property sits in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district and a tourism hub in South Kerala. It is on the coast, by the sea, 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala. Varkala is known for 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.
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 for the journey in, though the 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala still separates the resort from the main cliff area.
Who it suits, and who it does not
Sukriti beach Resort suits travellers who want a quiet, low key coastal base with spa and yoga on site, easy beach access and a shuttle for the run into town. It also suits guests arriving by train who are content to be outside the centre. It does not suit anyone expecting a polished full service hotel: the one star rating and the distance from the centre are the trade offs, and both are clear before booking.
When to go
The season runs from November to March, when the weather is at its best for the coast. Outside those months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, which affects access along the cliff. Plan a stay in the main season if the cliff and beach are central to your trip.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 5.1 km from the centre of varkala, in Thiruvananthapuram district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Shree Eight 15 396.
Questions people ask
How far is Sukriti beach Resort from the centre of Varkala?
Sukriti beach Resort is 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala. It sits on the coast, by the sea, in Thiruvananthapuram district, South Kerala. A shuttle service is listed for getting between the property and the town, and trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed.
What facilities does Sukriti beach Resort have?
The property lists a 24 hour front desk, cafe, restaurant, special diet menus, free WiFi, currency exchange, free parking, laundry, luggage storage, non smoking rooms and a refrigerator. Leisure facilities include a spa, massage, yoga, a garden, a patio, a terrace, fishing, a shuttle service and the beach nearby. No guest score is on file beyond 4.6 out of 5 from 75 reviews.
What is the best time to stay at Sukriti beach Resort?
The season runs from November to March. Cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, so the main season is the safer choice if the cliff and beach matter to your trip. The property is on the coast at Varkala, so weather affects the stay directly.
Is Sukriti beach Resort suitable for guests arriving by train?
Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in Varkala, so no car is needed to reach the town. The resort is 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala and lists a shuttle service, which helps with that last stretch. A 24 hour front desk and luggage storage are also listed for late arrivals.
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