Essential Kerala

Brunton Boatyard Hotel

Resurrected from the remains of a Victorian shipbuilding yard, Brunton Boatyard blends in perfectly with its colonial era surroundings.

Formerly a Victorian shipbuilding yard, it gives the modern traveller a unique opportunity to dwell amidst the shadow-plays of 19th Century history. The refurbished, period building blends in perfectly with its colonial era surroundings, once-great trading houses from the high era of commerce. The hotel interiors are an eclectic blend of English, Portuguese and Dutch influences with soaring ceilings, hanging fans, and artefacts and curios from the great age of steam and sail.

The Windermere Estate

Inspired by the magic of plantation life, the property is intimate, with just 18 lovingly handcrafted rooms arranged around the original Planter’s Bungalow which still serves as the owner's residence. The exclusive restaurant serves thoughtfully personalized, locally sourced cuisine, and guests often gather in the gazebo for coffee and a snack or under the estate’s famous boulder for a barbecue and bonfire. At the Windermere Estate, you can expect old-world minimalism over embellishment, and smiles that come straight from the heart.

Spice Village

Check-in at Spice Village, a mountain tribal village. Absorb the sights and sounds of nature and completely relax.

A tribute to ancient ways of life. Curling around a misty ridge, 2000ft high and surrounded by fruit trees, herbs and flowers, this former ranger's home has been transformed into an ecological mountain resort. Check-in not at a boring reception desk, but out on the lawns, with a welcoming healthy herbal brew, and relax as everything is taken care of.

Coconut Lagoon

Enjoy a short boat trip along a narrow canal lined with wildflowers before being greeted at Coconut Lagoon with a reviving coconut cocktail, just the beginning of your authentic Keralan adventure. 

Coconut Lagoon offers an authentic taste of Kerala, from the shimmering canals that criss-cross the resort to the flavour bursting Keralan home-style cooking. The collection of mansions that make up the hotel have all been saved from ruin by being transported to Coconut Lagoon, timber by timber, and have been lovingly restored. Low rise buildings with deep verandas are interspersed with small canals and waterways, creating a haven of peace and relaxation.

Marari Beach Resort

Marari Beach Resort is a tribute to the fisher folk of this region who populate its spirit in obvious and subtle ways. The guest cottages echo their dwellings in style and character while the cuisine reflects the culinary subtleties of these people whose sensibilities and culture have been influenced by the charms and challenges of the oceans.