Thanal At The Oceans Edge

Thanal At The Oceans Edge (2-star, 8.8/10 on Booking.com) is a beachside getaway offering free WiFi in all areas and free on-site private parking. Located a 6-minute drive from Janardhanaswamy Temple in Varkala, the property is a 15-minute drive from Sivagiri Mutt Pilgrimage Centre and 1 hour 15 minutes from Trivandrum International Airport by car. Each air-conditioned room includes a wardrobe, fan, electric kettle, and en suite bathroom with shower and free toiletries; some rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the garden or sea. Fresh towels and bed linens are provided. The 24-hour front desk can arrange car hire, airport shuttle, massages, and laundry at extra charges. Guests at Thanal At The Oceans Edge can use the shared lounge/TV area, shared kitchen, garden with outdoor furniture, and terrace. Facilities include a spa and wellness centre with hot spring bath, massage services, fitness/spa locker rooms, and spa facilities. Windsurfing and fishing are available nearby. Dining is via room service serving hearty dishes. Family rooms, non-smoking rooms, facilities for disabled guests, pets, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out, safety deposit box, electric vehicle charging station, and accessible parking are provided.

Spacious rooms with sea views and daily cleaning in many units.

Free private parking and free WiFi throughout the property.

24-hour front desk assists with car hire, airport shuttles, and massage bookings.

An excellent ayurveda massage place in the back garden (unrelated to the hotel).

Good value for money, especially with the sea views and property beauty.

No TV in the rooms.

Room service is the only dining option (no on-site restaurant).