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Hindustan Beach Retreat

3.5 of 5
Papanasam Beach | Janardhanapuram PO, Varkala 695141, India
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Hindustan Beach Retreat
Ranked #13 of 32 hotels in Varkala
4.0 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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Riga, Latvia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

One of the best hotels I stayed in India - surely cost was higher as well - luckily of the season! So good: * the views from balcony (You definitely need room with balcony); * clean * perfect view from restaurant with good service during breakfast; * great pool * location - good! Not so good: * need to pay... More

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Cowes Isle of Wight
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Some good points and bad points here. The view from the restaurant and a balcony seat for breakfast is fantastic. So was the size of the room and the massive bed. The staff are a little indifferent; having to carry our own bags and find our own way around the building. Information on what the hotel had to offer was... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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This place is totally different to every other place in Varkala, it is a high rise hotel straight out of Hawaii. It is really nicve though and good value. The rooms were comfortable and the pool is excellent, the view over breakfast is particularly nice. It is about a 10 minute walk down the beach from the main strip.

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Ottawa, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Average, what more can I say ! Front desk guys a bit indifferent but OK. Restaurant has nice view and food is OK, not great. Our room was fine with a small balcony with an interesting view down to the beach which is fascinating. So the location with it's vantage point just above the beach is very good. Wifi is... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I stayed here on April 6th for 1 night. The staff do their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. A complementary juice drink upon arrival was a nice touch. This property is located within 30 seconds of the beach. However it is located on the opposite side from the cliff and all the western tourist places. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 via mobile

OK so me and a few friend stayed here which was an amazing location. The rooms were decent and the breakfast not the best in terms of quality. My quarks are with the very slow service. Just to order a food bill we waited 20mins. The reception staff are also a bit wierd, none really understand English but none even... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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We stayed here for 2 nights in early February. Our room had a beautiful view of the beach and a small balcony. The breakfast was good with plenty of choice. The swimming pool was good and although there were quite a few people there it didn't feel crowded. All in all it was a great stay

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Durban, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

After opting out of a disaster retreat they accommodated us in a luxury sea facing suite on the 3rd floor. The suite was well appointed with a great view of the beach and pool below. Watching the 24/7 prayers on the beach was educational. Breakfast on the top floor with a panoramic view was great. Just watch the laundry, they... More

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Bologna, Italy
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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We have spent 3nights from 30-12 to 1-1-2012. Mega Buffet and Party was not include in the prices but good and funny on the roof. There is a fantastic view on the beach during the breakfast or dinner from the roof. Nice swimming-pool and good Beauty Center with Ayurvedic Massage are inside. Close the hotel there are different good fish's... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Has a great stay at the hotel with my family (all adults), everything was clean and the staff were always helpful! It was quite quiet so the pool was generally empty and there were lots of sun loungers, the cushions and towels were brought out straight away by a member of staff who kept the pool area tidy. The location... More

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  • Hindustan Beach Retreat Varkala
Address: Papanasam Beach | Janardhanapuram PO, Varkala 695141, India
Price range (per night):* 70 AUD - 103 AUD

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