THE BEST LUXURY RESORTS IN KERALA

NIRAAMAYA RETREATS SURYA SAMUDRA

Luxury Resorts in Kerala | Niraamaya Surya Samudra

The award-winning Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra’s tranquil setting on Kovalam’s cliffs takes in panoramic views across the Arabian Sea, with its balmy breezes through the coconut palms a consistent reminder to relax. Take a cool dip in Surya Samudra’s rock-cut infinity pool, stretch out on the secluded beach below or indulge in an Ayurvedic treatment tailored specifically to your dosha (body type). And there’s always the buzzing markets of nearby Trivandrum, should you want to spice up your serene schedule.

THE MALABAR HOUSE

The intimate 17-room Relais & Chateaux Malabar House is located in historic Fort Kochi’s chicest corner. Its cleverly curated interiors draw upon Kerala’s burgeoning art scene; bold sculptures nudge up alongside antique Indian treasures for dramatic, stylish effect. The menus are sourced locally and offer traditional Keralan favourites as well as Mediterranean-inspired dishes—the chocolate samosas are a must.

BRUNTON BOATYARD

Kerala's Top Hotels | Brunton Boatyard

The palatial Brunton Boatyard has been elegantly restored from a Victorian shipyard, and gazes coolly out across the ferry-cut waters of Vembanad Lake and the broad expanse of the Arabian Sea. The British, Dutch and Portuguese influences that comprise Fort Kochi’s historic ambience all feature in the Boatyard’s elegant colonial-era décor, and a dosa (South Indian pancake) at the hotel’s Armoury restaurant on the waterfront will be the most memorable of your trip.

WINDERMERE ESTATE

Kerala’s not all beaches and Abhangya (Ayurvedic massage). Perched high in the Western Ghats, on a fragrant cardamom plantation, is Windermere Estate. Its guaranteed cool temperatures make this a welcome retreat from the soaring coastal heat, and its elegant, colonial-era décor offers a cosy outpost from which to survey Kerala’s hilly interior.

THE OBEROI MOTOR VESSEL VRINDA

Luxury Resorts in Kerala | Oberoi

For a genuine taste of Kerala’s slow pace, take a cool glide through Alleppey’s backwaters on The Oberoi Motor Vessel Vrinda, a luxurious eight-cabin cruise that’s sumptuously appointed to first-class standards. Watch the scenery slide past as you sample delicious Keralan delicacies such as idli (rice dumplings) and sambar (spiced sauce) in the dining area, before flopping on deck with a cardamom-spiced chai.

CARNOUSTIE AYURVEDA & WELLNESS RESORT

Luxury Resorts in Kerala | Carnoustie

Daily massage treatments, morning yoga on the beach deck, afternoons whiled away on the sighing Marari Beach and organic Ayurvedic cuisine; these are all things that Carnoustie Ayurveda & Wellness Resort does very well indeed. Add in its exclusive thatched villas—all marble floors, sumptuous interiors and private pools surrounded by wooden decking—and you have one of Kerala’s best resorts.

NEELESHWAR HERMITAGE

Luxury Resorts in Kerala | Neeleshwar

One of Kerala’s best luxury resorts, Neeleshwar Hermitage is set back demurely from the quiet shores of Malabar, offering a tranquil enclave of yoga and Ayurveda. A bespoke wellness regime is prescribed for you by the exacting Dr Suma, whose team of charming therapists is on hand to deliver four-hand massages and herbal steam baths as necessary. All accompanied by the most delicious Ayurvedic fare and optional classes in Transcendental Meditation, of course.



The Lalit Resort & Spa, Bekal

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A head-turner all the way, the Lalit Resort is everything you could have asked for, and more. Flanked by the Nombili river on three sides, the resort also has a sparkling personal lagoon. Added to the breath-taking decor of the rooms, it takes the term “luxury” a notch higher by providing a floating cottage! The Rejuve Spa and great cuisine at their restaurant will satisfy you both mentally and physically.

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The Zuri, Kumarakom

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Enhancing the beauty of the Vembadanad Lake, the Zuri Resort is the perfect combination of hospitality and beauty. An award-winning resort, it houses South India’s biggest spa – Maya Spa, that is sure to help you wane all your worries away in a jiffy.

The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort, Kovalam

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Enjoy the sight of calm waves and the gush of the ocean waters, at the Leela Kovalam Beach Resort. A treasure house of modern amenities, the Leela resort couples it with a courteous staff. Experience Kerala’s and the world’s finest food in its restaurant and after a heart-warming meal, slumber in their luxurious suites.

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Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom

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In the midst of huge coconut groves and overlooking the Vemabanda Lake, the Coconut Lagoon elegantly stands ready to give you the best of Kerala’s beauty. You can have meditating Yoga sessions and massage therapies at the hands of experts that weave their soothing magic on your nerves.

Kairali

Kairali Heritage, Kannur

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Giving you refreshing river-facing cottages and your taste-buds, the flavour of Malabari cuisine, the Kairali Heritage is 11 acres of ecstasy. With heart touching interiors against the blue waters of river Kattampally, your stay at Kairali Heritage would be filled with some vividly joyous moments.