Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in India’s hospitality sector by launching Hanric, Varkala, further strengthening the Hanric by Eight Continents brand along the country’s southern coastline. With this latest addition, the hospitality group continues to accelerate its growth strategy while reinforcing its commitment to experiential hospitality across high-potential tourism destinations in India.
Situated in the heart of Varkala, the newly developed property offers travellers a contemporary hospitality experience inspired by the destination’s distinctive coastal identity. As one of Kerala’s fastest-growing tourist hotspots, Varkala has earned recognition for its breathtaking cliffside views, pristine beaches, vibrant local culture, and flourishing wellness tourism. Consequently, the destination continues to attract domestic and international travellers seeking relaxation, adventure, and authentic cultural experiences.
The newly opened Hanric, Varkala, features 32 thoughtfully designed rooms alongside a restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities, thereby catering to leisure travellers, family vacations, intimate celebrations, corporate gatherings, and social events. Moreover, the property blends modern amenities with warm hospitality to create a comfortable stay while providing guests with convenient access to Kerala’s scenic coastline and popular attractions.
Furthermore, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts will utilise its operational expertise to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain high service standards, and strengthen destination-led hospitality offerings at Hanric, Varkala. Through this strategic approach, the company aims to establish the property as one of the preferred accommodation choices in the region while enhancing the overall guest experience.
Speaking on the launch, Richa Adhia, Managing Director, Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts said, “The launch of Hanric, Varkala marks an important milestone in the growth of the Hanric by Eight Continents brand. Varkala’s growing popularity as a coastal getaway makes it a natural fit for our vision of creating distinctive hospitality experiences rooted in place and culture. Through this property, we aim to offer travellers an authentic connection to the destination while further strengthening our presence in India’s growing experiential hospitality landscape.”
Meanwhile, the launch also reflects Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts’ continued focus on expanding into destinations with strong tourism potential and increasing demand for experience-led travel. The hospitality group currently manages a diverse portfolio of brands, including Treetop, Hanric, Stamps, Ocho Homes, and Signature Collection, allowing it to serve a wide range of traveller preferences across multiple markets.
At present, Eight Continents Group operates properties across India, the United Kingdom, and East Africa. Additionally, its expanding portfolio spans destinations such as Belfast, Guernsey, Zanzibar, Kasauli, Udaipur, Sariska, Jodhpur, Pushkar, and now Varkala, highlighting the company’s long-term strategy of building a design-led hospitality portfolio across both emerging and established travel destinations.
As India’s tourism industry continues to witness robust growth, the launch of Hanric, Varkala, further positions Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts to capitalise on the rising demand for premium coastal stays, experiential travel, wellness tourism, and destination-focused hospitality. The new property not only strengthens the group’s presence in Kerala but also reinforces its vision of delivering memorable guest experiences across some of the country’s most promising travel markets.
