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Hindustan Beach Retreat

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Single Room | View from room
View from room
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Papnasam Beach, Janardhanapuram, Varkala, Kerala, 695141
  • Varkala Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Varkala Cliff
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Janardanaswamy Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV-Trivandrum Intl.)
    ‪82 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Nebo hotel

  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (12)
The price is NZ$137
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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About the area

Varkala

When you stay at Hindustan Beach Retreat in Varkala, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Varkala Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Varkala Cliff. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Janardanaswamy Temple and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sivagiri.

What's nearby

  • Varkala Beach - 1 min walk
  • Varkala Cliff - 5 min walk
  • Janardanaswamy Temple - 6 min walk
  • Sivagiri - 5 min drive
  • Kappil Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Thiruvananthapuram Varkala Station - 9 min drive
  • Trivandrum Intl. Airport (TRV) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buddha Bar Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Chompas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gods Own Country Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Varkala Marine Palace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sarwaa - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hindustan Beach Retreat

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Varkala Beach
Hindustan Beach Retreat offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Turtle Bay – The Ayurved has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include body wraps, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at NOTHING DOING, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
NOTHING DOING - This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Slow motion - Onsite bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • NOTHING DOING
  • WAIT N WATCH
  • Slow motion

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • A hot tub
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 1200
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 600 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1000 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1300 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

Property is also known as

Hindustan Beach
Hindustan Beach Retreat
Hindustan Beach Retreat Hotel
Hindustan Beach Retreat Hotel Varkala
Hindustan Beach Retreat Varkala
Hindustan Beach Retreat Varkala, Kerala
Hindustan Beach Retreat Hotel
Hindustan Beach Retreat Varkala
Hindustan Beach Retreat Hotel Varkala

Hindustan Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joydeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

DR JOHN

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Prajeesh, Hoffman Estates

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are not well maintained. The bed covers and sofa covers were dirty. Overall not worth for the rent paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach property and restaurant balcony view is beauty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sreekala

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I have stayed at this hotel several times due to its location. Everything is satisfactory, just a little tired. Bathroom can do with updating. Service from restaurant staff is very good. Had an issue with reception not finding our room booking which caused a couple of hours of stress .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

sashi

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water was not coming in the flush when checked in. It was rectified within half hour. Said that tank was empty. Okey, but early in the morning, the situation was same. Just imagine flush not working early in the morning, and not having a bucket or things like that. Secondly, even after rectification water was dripping just outside the washroom. Such things usually happen in cheap hotels. Sorry to mention these.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad Faruq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mohammad Faruq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach kilometres of sand n surf, great view from the rooms, spacious rooms, good breakfast, near the multiple restaurants and shopping area. Please Upgrade to lumber supporting mattresses, new upholstery of furniture and TV. This is the best located property on Papnasam Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great garden surrounds. Staff 👍 and helpful. clean. VG a/c.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms with superb view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
Hindustan Retreat is in an interesting location with much activity all around. The view of the beach from our room was great and we really enjoyed the sunsets from our porch. The breakfast offerings were meager but good. We requested info on yoga classes but no one ever got back to us?
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jothi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Helen , Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Super location!
Location is great. All rooms have sea view. Interesting to watch the rituals on the beach. Pool was amazing and pool attendant very helpful. Good hotel for children. Breakfast was a welcome addition. The hotel is tired and there are pigeons on the building (owing to its design) but the hotel is certainly clean inside. The staff generally were very helpful and with three kids we found this useful. This hotel is not luxury but it is clean, comfortable and child friendly - in my opinion. In line with what you pay. Would recommend given the explaination above.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the beach
Close to beach friendly staff good half board package which you could swap with main menu and pay any difference if any
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly
Really friendly hotel right on the beach. Great breakfast. Recommended.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the price.
The place is 2 star and we were cheated the first night. Had we not asked for a better room, we would not have been given what we paid for. We were upgraded for one night.

8/10 Good

Kristina, Norway

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good value for money, but not completely new
Good value for money and very close to the waterside. Large rooms and a very nice view from our room (and the top floor where they serve breakfast and dinner). Pleasant pool both for adults and children. The first day the cleanliness was medium, but the second night it was very good. You will notice that the facilities are not brand new but on the other side the staff is friendly and very helpful.

8/10 Good

Amrit, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only ok
Great location near the beach, nice hotel but pricey for what you get. We had a great room view beautiful view. The staff take ages to do anything but are kind enough!

10/10 Excellent

brent, sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
what a great hotel
had a lovely big room with balcony with a great view of the beach and pool.Great shower and comfy bed.Breakfast was tasty and plenty of it. Staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Everything about the Hindustan was just what you want in a hotel. Would not hesitate to stay here again.Top hotel

6/10 Okay

Pushpavaly bhaskaran, Singapore

Disliked: Staff & service
My unhappiness was with the hotels t room service. The staff has a hard time understanding simple orders. My food was served cold. This hotel needs alot of improvement. Even their wifi needs to improve. The hotel location is good. Staffs are friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Teele, Pune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great beachside retreat
Stayed with family at this hotel by Papanasam Beach. Room was great, spacious enough for 3, beautiful view of the beach and Arabian Sea. Location can't be beat, 100 meters from the beach; its a 5 min auto ride from hotel to the North Cliff, where there are numerous restaurants and shops. The restaurant in the hotel is modest, but we had very good breakfast -- included -- every morning. To sum up: A perfect base for a lovely Varkala Beach vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Canadian_1982, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, great service
Don't overlook Turtle Bay Spa which provides great massage therapy packages. Staff was friendly, cleanliness of rooms was impeccable, hotel restaurant served great food with incredible variety, plus the view overlooking the beach and the barely 100 metres separating the hotel from the beach add to the dreamlike experience.