Wavealokam Beach Retreat

Wavealokam Beach Retreat is a three star property in Varkala, on the coast in Thiruvananthapuram district, 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala. The guest score is 4.9 out of 5 from 59 reviews. What decides whether it is right for you is that the beach is nearby but the town centre is not, so a car or the train matters.

What the retreat provides

Wavealokam Beach Retreat holds a three star rating and a guest score of 4.9 out of 5 from 59 reviews. Rooms come with air conditioning and a balcony, some with a refrigerator, and the property is non smoking. Outside there is a garden and a terrace, and the sea is nearby. Free WiFi and free parking are both available, and a fitness centre is on site. Car hire and laundry are offered, and pets are allowed.

The combination is practical rather than lavish: the balcony and terrace extend the room outward, the garden gives children somewhere to run, and the fitness centre and laundry make longer stays easier. Air conditioning matters on this coast for much of the year, and free parking suits anyone arriving by car. For anyone travelling with a dog, the pets allowed policy is the deciding detail.

Where it sits

The address is Wavealokam Sree Eight Edava, in Varkala, a town in Thiruvananthapuram district, a tourism hub. Varkala is in South Kerala, on the coast, by the sea. The property is 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala.

Varkala 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. It is the only cliff on this coast, and geologically the reason the beach exists. The district rises from sea level to 45 m. Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed.

Who it suits

It suits travellers who want a quiet, self contained base with sea air, a garden and a terrace, and who are happy to be 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala. The free parking and car hire suit drivers, and the pets allowed policy suits those bringing a dog. It does not suit anyone who wants to step out of the gate into the busiest part of town, or who expects a cliff edge position.

Planning a stay

The season runs from November to March. Outside those months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path in the wet months, which affects access along the cliff. Papanasam beach below the cliff is a pilgrimage site as well as a swimming beach, so dress accordingly. The trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed.

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 Wavealokam Sree Eight Edava.

Questions people ask

Is Wavealokam Beach Retreat on the beach?

The property sits on the coast, by the sea, and the beach is nearby. It is at Wavealokam Sree Eight Edava, 5.1 km from the centre of Varkala. The cliff and the beach below it are the reason people come to this part of the coast, but the retreat itself is not built on the sand.

How do I reach Wavealokam Beach Retreat without a car?

Trains from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam stop in town, so no car is needed for the journey to Varkala. From the town, the property is 5.1 km from the centre. Car hire is available at the retreat if you want to move around the district without relying on public transport.

Does Wavealokam Beach Retreat allow pets?

Yes. Pets are allowed at the property. The garden and the nearby beach give animals space, and the non smoking rooms keep the interiors clean. It is worth confirming the arrangement when you book, since the number of pets and the type can affect which room you are given.

What is the best time to stay at Wavealokam Beach Retreat?

November to March is the season. In the wet months, cliff erosion work closes stretches of the path, which changes how you reach the cliff and the beach. The summer months are hotter and more humid, so air conditioning in the room matters. The sea is present all year.