Taj Garden Retreat, Varkala is perched atop a majestic red cliff overlooking the Arabian Sea. The aesthetically terraced facade of the hotel moulds itself harmoniously with the inclined landscape of Varkala beach.

If you're looking for beaches and are fed up with the crowds and prices at Kovalam, then its well worth checking out Varkala. The best times to go, are of course in the season, when the beach extends out all around the cliff face for 500 meters.

Accommodation

Taj Garden Retreat have 30 centrally air-conditioned rooms including suites. The various types of accommodation include:

Standard Rooms: All rooms are elegantly appointed and have a private balcony. Guest amenities include, international direct dial facility and colour television with satellite programmes.

Superior Sea Facing Rooms: These rooms have an open terrace that's perfect for viewing the sunset.

Suites: All suites have a bedroom, a living room and a private balcony with an excellent view of the swimming pool and sea.

Restaurants and Bars

The restaurants and bars housed here are a powerful draw for the gourmet and provide the finest of dining experiences.

Cape Camorin: Multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine.

Sunset Bar: A bar overlooking the swimming pool and the sea.

Facilities and Services

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Facilities :
Taj Garden Retreat have one room with a capacity for 40 persons auditorium style, 27 persons class-room style or 40 persons for cocktails/receptions. The hotel lawn can be used to host receptions for up to 100 persons.

Recreation : Taj Garden Retreat possess excellent swimming pool with a sunken bar, a children's wading pool, play ground, fitness centre, tennis, volleyball and badminton courts, indoor games and Ayurvedic massage.

Beaches : The beaches around this area are excellent and if you're looking for a cheap holiday Varkala should definitely be on your list. In the off season its really mellow and relaxed, swim and sleep and chill out.