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title: "Sajjoys vs The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Sajjoys or The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort in Varkala? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Sajjoys vs The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort

Both are in Varkala, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Perumkulam
## [Sajjoys](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sajjoys-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2053502/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★½ · Perumkulam
## [The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-sanctum-spring-beach-resort-varkala/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2216077/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 80 m apart.

### Choose Sajjoys if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.9)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2008)

### Why is Sajjoys better than The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.9) (+1.2)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2008) (+10y)

### Why is The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort better than Sajjoys?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Sajjoys | The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.2) | 7.9 |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Public transport | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+1.1) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+1.2) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 410  (+49) | 361 |
| Rank in Varkala | top 1%  (+60%) | bottom 39% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.0  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Perumkulam centre | 1.0 km | 960 m |
| To the beach | 210 m | 150 m |
| To public transport | 430 m | 360 m |
| To the airport | 37 km | 37 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27 | 27 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 18 | 17 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+10y) | 2008 |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+15) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

80 m apart

Sajjoys: city centre: 340 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 430 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 210 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort: city centre: 410 m, nearest station Varkala Railway Station, Trivandrum: 360 m, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV): 37 km, beach: 150 m, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Varkala

[Varkala weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/india/kerala/varkala/weather)

## Sajjoys or The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Sajjoys or The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort?

They are evenly matched. Sajjoys is stronger in guest rating; The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Sajjoys or The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Sajjoys and The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort?

The two hotels are 80 m apart in a straight line.

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-   [The Sanctum Spring Beach Resort vs Hindustan Beach Retreat](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hindustan-beach-retreat-varkala-vs-the-sanctum-spring-beach-resort-varkala/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sajjoys-varkala-vs-the-sanctum-spring-beach-resort-varkala/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/