Kshetra Boutique Retreat, Varkala

The kitchen was being renovated when we visited two days ago, but Tunish went out of his way to arrange food for us throughout our stay. He’s especially friendly, and the staff were all cooperative. The place is clean and well maintained, with the cliff within walking distance. I usually avoid Zomoto because of the hidden charges, unless I have no other option.

The location made it easy to get to nearby attractions, and the hotel was peaceful and quiet. I found the room spacious, very clean, and well cared for, with comfortable bedding that helped me unwind after a long day. Staff were warm and professional when I arrived, and check-in was quick and easy. Service, cleanliness, and comfort all exceeded my expectations. I’d stay again and recommend it to anyone wanting a pleasant, stress-free stay.

The food was delicious and reasonably priced, though we only found out on our last day that the property has a kitchen and serves meals. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the lively food street and conveniently close to North Cliff. The area felt safe and welcoming for tourists, with people walking or riding two-wheelers even at night. The surroundings are calm and green, almost like an upscale residential neighborhood, though the roads are a little narrow. A very pleasant stay, highly recommended.

We barely got an hour of electricity, just enough to run the fans. The power was out from 1 am until we checked at 11 am, and the generator wasn’t switched on even for the fans. We got no sleep, stuck in an AC room with neither AC nor fan. It was horrendous. Paying so much for a stay without basic things like a DG or proper power backup makes no sense. I can’t rely on this place for something this basic.