Thanal Beach Resort
Papanasam Cliff, Varkala Town, Varkala 695141 India
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Sea Front rooms. Big, very clean rooms with a beautiful view on the sea. AC rooms. Hot shower 24 hours.
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Free parking
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Modern
Ocean View
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Papanasam Cliff, Varkala Town, Varkala 695141 India
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Good for walkers
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I stayed in the Thanal North. Only 4rooms but perfect views over looking water. Best view and balcony in town. Big room. Air con. Clean. Loved it.
No toiletries, no fridge, no TV, no restaurant. There is meant to be free wifi in room but couldn't get it to work. Next to all cafe's and shops on the cliff that have free wifi so no problem.
Stayed in September when no tourists. Price 2500rupees. I imagine would be hard to get a room in November. Walked along cliffs looking for hotel when I saw this but no one was there. Man in shop next door called the manager and he came in 5min later. Didn't see him again and left the key on the desk when I left but didn't worry me. As only stayed 2 nights.
I thought this hotel was great and I loved the view. Looked at about 5 hotels along the cliffs with views and this was the best.
Would recommend. I would stay again
No toiletries, no fridge, no TV, no restaurant. There is meant to be free wifi in room but couldn't get it to work. Next to all cafe's and shops on the cliff that have free wifi so no problem.
Stayed in September when no tourists. Price 2500rupees. I imagine would be hard to get a room in November. Walked along cliffs looking for hotel when I saw this but no one was there. Man in shop next door called the manager and he came in 5min later. Didn't see him again and left the key on the desk when I left but didn't worry me. As only stayed 2 nights.
I thought this hotel was great and I loved the view. Looked at about 5 hotels along the cliffs with views and this was the best.
Would recommend. I would stay again
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled solo
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Very clean,modern,artistic rooms. No restaurant. But that does not matter cos it's on the north cliff with sea facing rooms. Plenty of food available on the cliff. The only draw back I found was the property does not have a lift. Access to the third floor by stairs?
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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WE stayed there as a last minute plan to travel to varkala on a saturday evening, they have two properties, one close to the helipad and one further away. The one closer to the helipad is much better. The rooms are absolutely fabulous--very tastefully done decor and quite spacious too. The view from the balcony is as good as it gets-perched high up on the cliff with an unobstructed view of the ocean as far as the eye can see.
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: There are two properties--choose the one close to the helipad.
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Well maintained property with nature touch of bamboo, wood and plants. Easily accessible place in Cliff with car parking. Nearby Club Discotheque disturbs the calmness and subsides the wave sound.
The helper is not able to understand English so we are helpless.
Glass door separates the access to open Balcony which has no locks.
The helper is not able to understand English so we are helpless.
Glass door separates the access to open Balcony which has no locks.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Park your car early as police doesn’t allow till 11 pm. Need to wake until 11pm to park car.
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We stayed here for two nights. The property has good parking space and comfortable rooms. Since we stayed in the first floor we did not have a good view of the beach/cliff. Rooms are large and clean. Would recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip: Request for rooms in higher floors for better view.
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After a break, I decided once again to travel. A new place - Varkala.
I took the early morning flight from Hyderabad-Chennai-Trivandrum.
Started 23rd Nov at 6:50am and reach Trivandrum by 12:00noon.
Costed me 7k INR return, booked on 30th Oct-Indigo. Great choice!
Called Subhash (owner)- for booking my room. Told him single female traveller and the rest is history.
He arranged a cab to pick me up from Trivandrum airport - Driver #919947505920 Rajendran, who charges 1500/- each way. Polite, neatly dressed in local attire and simple middle aged man. Who will go OUT OF HIS WAY to help with small stuff you need. My request was for some mussel - Kalamakai (famous thru parts of Kerala & Dubai) to carry back home. I hadn't gotten it during my short stay, so he went to the fish village, got me a handful, cleaned it at home, had his wife fry it and wrapped it in a banana leaf for me to carry it back to Hyd, as a farewell gift. I was hit in my gut by his gesture and graciousness. He can speak bits and bobs of basic English.
Now to the resort - Thanal.
I was welcomed by the owner and his beautiful wife. The room I got was #7. With a view to kill! Decor in the hotel and the room was amazing, with just the right touch of wow and simplicity!
No food available at Thanal but the helper Rishi is very friendly and can get you breakfast/coffee but my suggestion is to step out and eat out.
The place Varkala is littered with shops, hotels and foreigners and the inspiring massive water body. Thanal resort gets the credit for a good view as nothing beats waking up to watch the blue water.
The room has bed, towels, soap, water bottle, plates, basic cutlery, ashtray, few chairs and a gorgeous balcony. They have 2 properties - Thanal Beach Resort.
I stayed at the lower one. Next time, will stay on the other one, halfway up the cliff, it's a smaller property.
Loved the place!
Book in advance, as it gets crowded due to it's popularity.
Gets a 5* from me for sure!
I took the early morning flight from Hyderabad-Chennai-Trivandrum.
Started 23rd Nov at 6:50am and reach Trivandrum by 12:00noon.
Costed me 7k INR return, booked on 30th Oct-Indigo. Great choice!
Called Subhash (owner)- for booking my room. Told him single female traveller and the rest is history.
He arranged a cab to pick me up from Trivandrum airport - Driver #919947505920 Rajendran, who charges 1500/- each way. Polite, neatly dressed in local attire and simple middle aged man. Who will go OUT OF HIS WAY to help with small stuff you need. My request was for some mussel - Kalamakai (famous thru parts of Kerala & Dubai) to carry back home. I hadn't gotten it during my short stay, so he went to the fish village, got me a handful, cleaned it at home, had his wife fry it and wrapped it in a banana leaf for me to carry it back to Hyd, as a farewell gift. I was hit in my gut by his gesture and graciousness. He can speak bits and bobs of basic English.
Now to the resort - Thanal.
I was welcomed by the owner and his beautiful wife. The room I got was #7. With a view to kill! Decor in the hotel and the room was amazing, with just the right touch of wow and simplicity!
No food available at Thanal but the helper Rishi is very friendly and can get you breakfast/coffee but my suggestion is to step out and eat out.
The place Varkala is littered with shops, hotels and foreigners and the inspiring massive water body. Thanal resort gets the credit for a good view as nothing beats waking up to watch the blue water.
The room has bed, towels, soap, water bottle, plates, basic cutlery, ashtray, few chairs and a gorgeous balcony. They have 2 properties - Thanal Beach Resort.
I stayed at the lower one. Next time, will stay on the other one, halfway up the cliff, it's a smaller property.
Loved the place!
Book in advance, as it gets crowded due to it's popularity.
Gets a 5* from me for sure!
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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In enjoyed the Ayurvedic treatments and consultation by Dr. Sharun. Highly recommended are courses done by him for therapists and people who want to learn about Ayurveda basics. He offers individual courses during several day, for single or a group. Try it out! The hotel itself is very nice and calm although it is very central in Varkala and only 2 min. from helipad.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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Happened to change hotel as we were walking we stopped at Thanal not knowing if there were vacancy....Surprise we met with the manager and yes after looking at the room we stayed for 2 nights. Wow factor. it was super well located over the cliff all the rooms are facing the sea, fantastic. The best coffee place just next door so you can have your breakfast and all the shops and restaurants walking distance within meters from each others.
The steps to go down the cliff to go to the beach which is the best keep secrets was at 60 meters from our hotel, so convenient. Cheap prices to eat caters for young crowd of yogi and backpackers. Had the best red snapper fish at Clafoutti restaurant maybe 5 min walk from the hotel on the same path,
Thanal is well located super clean marvellous shower A/C and fan loads of space!
Marvellous place not to be miss.....
The steps to go down the cliff to go to the beach which is the best keep secrets was at 60 meters from our hotel, so convenient. Cheap prices to eat caters for young crowd of yogi and backpackers. Had the best red snapper fish at Clafoutti restaurant maybe 5 min walk from the hotel on the same path,
Thanal is well located super clean marvellous shower A/C and fan loads of space!
Marvellous place not to be miss.....
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Higher level for the best view there is also another Thanal (same owner) just down the road also...
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With his new house closer to heli-pad, Subash has realized a far above Indian standards house with lots of design elements and a sense for quality, which will definitely pay-off. God beds, fridge, warm showers, a/c, balcony and a great hospitality. We enjoyed our more than 2 week stay and felt very comfortable. Highly recommended and we will come again. Hoe that internet will be more stable in the future. All the best Thomas & Annika
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Date of stay: February 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Rather choose a room on the right side of the building (coming from the cliff). It is less noisy...
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We stumbled across Thanal when looking for somewhere to stay on our second night in Varkala. We strolled in on our way to the beach, and the friendly manager was more than happy to offer us a room for the next 3 nights. The room was spacious, clean, modern, and the shower always had hot water (something of a novelty in India!). The location was great, mere minutes from the beach, and this felt like it offered really good value for money compared to other properties in the same price bracket. It would have been nice if breakfast was offered too, but it didn't really matter as there were plenty of restaurants/cafes in the vicinity where you could grab a tasty bite to eat in the morning.
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Date of stay: February 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hello,
Can you arrange a pick up from the Trivandrum Airport and what is the price? Thank You,
Julie
They will.
Price negotiable
More than enough if you step outside.
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+91 94460 24342 - call this number. Owner's name is Subhash.
"Park your car early as police doesn’t allow till 11 pm. Need to wake until 11pm to park car."Read full review
"Look for the rooms facing the beach and preferrably 1st floor to get the perfect view"Read full review
"Higher level for the best view there is also another Thanal (same owner) just down the road also with rooms facing the sea"Read full review
PRICE RANGE
₹5,739 - ₹5,908 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaThiruvananthapuram DistrictVarkalaVarkala Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
14
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thanal Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Thanal Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Varkala Cliff (0.1 km), Varkala Beach (0.1 km), and Shalimar Weaves (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Thanal Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, airport transportation, and car hire.
What are some restaurants close to Thanal Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include InDa Cafe, Coffee Temple, and Abba Restaurant and Everest German Bakery.
Does Thanal Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Thanal Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Thanal Beach Resort?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Thanal Beach Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Sivagiri (3.2 km).
Does Thanal Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Thanal Beach Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.