Set 500 metres from Varkala Beach, Devi Kripa Residency offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. It is located 500 metres from Odayam Beach and provides a 24-hour front desk. The homestay also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units provide views of the garden and come with a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A balcony with quiet street views is offered in each unit. At the homestay, units come with bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the homestay, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near Devi Kripa Residency include Aaliyirakkm Beach, Varkala Cliff and Janardhanaswamy Temple. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 41 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Varkala, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Varkala
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent home stay - Sudeer went over and above to ensure we had a good stay, helping us do washing, driving us to the ATM in town as the one close by was broken and having a tuk tuk waiting for us on checkout. The place itself is spotless and a...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Definitely the best place of the 10 we stayed in Kerala. Very clean, new, comfortable. Staff excellent.
  • Ralph
    India India
    Sudheer the owner was very kind enough to welcome us. He even made sure that when the other guests were leaving for airport at 3am in the morning he came with his car incase if their driver didn't reach on time. He also made sure that we are...
  • Rishikant
    India India
    Great place to stay near the beach. Wonderful hospitality from the owner Mr. Sudheer. Would surely come back again.
  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    Excellent attention from owner. Room comfortable, cool (A/C) & had a great outlook. Not on the beach but a short (& safe) walk to the centre of the cliff-top activity strip for restaurants etc.
  • Raj
    India India
    A very good location with spacious rooms and closed door parking space. It was with all the needful amenities.
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place, in a great location 10 minutes away from the beach and restaurants. Owner was very helpful helping us to book a more efficient way to get to our next destination. Would recommend.
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really great spacious room, comfy beds, good air con (much needed!), location was perfect, washing machine and kitchen was a great added bonus 2 female travellers so safety is a huge priority for us, and this place felt super secure inside the...
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional accommodation. A beautiful property set in well kept gardens. Immaculately clean tiled floors throughout. A helpful guest kitchen and fridge, providing filtered water and kettle among other utensils. The manager was helpful and...
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A fabulous place to stay, close to beach and restaurants. The owner was very helpful and let me use washing machine and also booked an airport taxi for me. Everything was clean and the room was a good size with really efficient air conditioning....

Property questions and answers
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  • Is this a couple friendly property? As we are unmarried travellers

    Yes couple friendly property
    Answered on 27 February 2023
  • Hi , Do you have a kitchen in the premise that can be used by the guest

    Yes can use kitchen
    Answered on 1 December 2022
  • Hi, what is the total price included taxes in INR please? Would there be a slight discount for a longer stay? Thank you

    Depending on the duration of stay, how long the stay.
    Answered on 16 January 2024
  • Are there rooms with a washing machine?

    Yes we have washing machine
    Answered on 1 September 2022
  • What's the check in and check out time? Is is possible to check in at around 9.30am?

    Check in time 12 check out 11, 9.30am according to availability, you can keep things, hear and refresh.
    Answered on 17 September 2023
  • Hi, I would be staying from 17th January to 1st Feb, maybe 2nd Thank you for your quick response

    Two thousand ples gst
    Answered on 16 January 2024
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Hosted by Sudheer Kumar

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Sudheer Kumar
Devi Kripa Residency is set in Varkala in the Kerala region, 100 m from Varkala Beach and 1.3 km from Aaliyirakkm Beach and very near to Alakkattu Temple. Among the facilities of this property are a garden, 24-hour front desk, and a shared kitchen, along with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a shared lounge, and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room has a balcony. At Devi Kripa Residency all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers an à la carte or vegetarian breakfast. Devi Kripa Residency offers a terrace for Yoga and Meditation.
I, Sudheer Kumar welcome all my beloved guests to our Devi Kripa Residency. We will do the best we can for you to have a great time with us. 95% of recent guests gave the location a 5-star rating coz it is very near to Varkala Cliff and Thiruvambadi Beach.
100m from Varkala Beach and 1.3 km from Aaliyirakkm Beach. 100m from Varkala Cliff and Thiruvambadi Beach. Situated in the best-rated area in Varkala, this hotel has an excellent location score of 10.0
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Malayalam,Tamil

Property surroundings

Facilities of Devi Kripa Residency
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

House rules
Devi Kripa Residency takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 12:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Devi Kripa Residency in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Devi Kripa Residency

  • Devi Kripa Residency is 750 yards from the centre of Varkala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Devi Kripa Residency offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Devi Kripa Residency is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The prices at Devi Kripa Residency may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Devi Kripa Residency. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.