20 Best Kerala Resorts (2025)

Kerala is home to some of the most enchanting resorts in India. Nestled amidst lush greenery, it offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, gorgeous views and luxurious comfort. From clifftop cottages with breathtaking scenery to serene wellness retreats featuring Ayurvedic spas and yoga, Kerala's resorts provide the ultimate in relaxation. Whether you're seeking a peaceful beachside escape, a wellness retreat or a unique treetop experience, you'll find it here.

For a rural hideaway

• Perched on a clifftop, 23km from Munnar town, The Wind has a wonderfully remote setting overlooking a verdant valley. Each room has huge windows and a balcony so guests can savour the magnificent views, plus the restaurant offers an eclectic menu of Chinese, Keralan and Western dishes. With everything from jeep safaris and boat trips to rock climbing and trekking, this is a fantastic base for outdoorsy travellers.
• Surrounded by Thekkady's verdant spice plantations, Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa offers a brilliant opportunity to reconnect with nature. Rise early for a morning trek through the iconic Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, where tigers roam, or enjoy rejuvenating treatments at the resort's soothing Ayurvedic spa. Rooms offer private terraces with hammocks, plus there are two restaurants serving Keralan, Italian and wider Indian cuisine.
• The Grand Cliff Resort Munnar is a luxury pick in beautiful tea country. Rise early for rooftop yoga classes with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, relax at the spa or take a dip in the vast infinity pool. Activities include cycling, forest treks and culinary demos. Discovering the Munnar region on horseback is particularly special.

For character and charm

• Set in 12 acres of verdant gardens, Spice Village reflects traditional life with cute elephant grass-thatched cottages. Rooms feature wooden furnishings and charming terraces, plus there's a tennis court, billiards table and outdoor pool. The resort offers Keralan cooking classes using garden-grown ingredients and resident naturalists will help you spot birds and flora.
• Hidden in the rainforest, Rainforest Boutique Resort is perfect for those looking for something different in magical tranquility. In close proximity to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, these treehouses offers stylish and unusual accommodation. Expect wonderful waterfall and rainforest views from expansive guest rooms and the lovely restaurant.

For a family getaway

• Nestled in leafy gardens near Periyar Nature Reserve, Cardamom County by Xandari is a great family pick with two-bedroom suites, a large outdoor pool, a spa, gym and local farm-fresh fare. Everyone can reconnect with nature here through birding walks, bamboo rafting and boat trips, plus wildlife safaris.
• The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel is another family favourite. This opulent hotel offers 96 rooms, suites and cottages on magical Lake Ashtamudi. There are three eateries (including a floating one!), games room, children's play area and a fabulous infinity pool. Play billiards, carrom and table tennis as a family, or catch live cultural shows at the hotel in the evenings.
• Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa is a classic waterfront resort on the banks of beautiful Vembanad Lake. There's lots for families to do here with cycling, fishing, kayaking, bird-spotting and boat trips on the river, plus it offers a games room, outdoor pool and multiple restaurants. For the grown-ups, the Ayurvedic spa offers treatments to rejuvenate body, mind and soul using traditional ingredients.

For contemporary style

• If modern accommodation is on your wishlist, Elysian Vale in the hills of Vagamon is a smart choice. Think clean lines, pale wood and crisp white linens, plus full-length windows with epic views. There's also a multi-cuisine restaurant, huge infinity pool, library, games room and outdoorsy activities for all ages.
• Mountain Shadows is a contemporary eco-resort on an island surrounded by glittering lake waters in the Western Ghats. There are 51 fabulous villas here boasting minimalist interiors with crisp white linens and pale polished wood. Spa enthusiasts will love the tailored wellness programmes, plus there's an infinity pool facing the lake, a games room and a well-stocked library.

For a romantic escape

• A wonderful wellness retreat by a private beach, Bethsaida Hermitage is an ideal couples' getaway. The restaurant serves healthy Ayurvedic cuisine, yoga and meditation classes are available, plus there are two pools, a pampering spa and lush gardens. There is a seven-night minimum stay so that guests can get the most out of their treatments and, as it's adults-only, it promises to be a peaceful escape.
• Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort is a great choice for couples looking for a relaxing stay. This adults-only retreat sits in a quiet, isolated location, not far from Fort Kochi. Its has 11 charming rooms, some with four-poster beds, plus a restaurant serving traditional Kerala cuisine and a spa offering soothing Ayurvedic treatments. A tranquil hideaway.
• Punnamada Resort is a peaceful, romantic spot for couples looking to enjoy Ayurvedic treatments and feast on classic cuisine. Interiors are characterful with four-poster beds, trunk-style tables and intricate carved details. Perfect for exploring the area surrounding beautiful Vembanad Lake on foot, bicycle or by boat.

For beachside bliss

• Somatheeram Ayurveda Resort is set at beautiful Chowara Beach with more than 15 acres of verdant gardens. Dedicated to authentic Ayurvedic treatments, this offers a rejuvenating wellness escape complete with nourishing cuisine. Unwind with yoga and meditation, enjoy long beach walks or kick back by the inviting pool.
• Kovalam Beach is just a 500m walk away from Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam. Expect luxury amenities with power showers, baths (unusual in Kerala), balconies and room service. It's foodie heaven here with Japanese cuisine at Wasabi by Morimoto, North Indian fare at Loya, and Thai dishes at Thai Pavilion. There's also an indulgent Ayurvedic spa, a huge pool and al fresco dining.
• Unwind in style at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra with spacious guest rooms, candlelit dining and soothing massages. Shaded by tall palms and magnificent ancient banyan trees, it's in a gorgeous spot. Boasting access to a quiet beach, an infinity pool, innovative food, an award-winning spa and ocean views, you'll feel totally spoiled here. 
• Taj Bekal Resort & Spa on Kerala’s quiet north coast is a peaceful pick. The design is inspired by the region's elegant houseboats with thatched roofs, laterite stone and silk wall art. Expect standout dining, a spoiling spa and lush gardens, plus indoor and outdoor pools. Step straight from manicured lawns onto Kappil Beach. 

For a waterfront retreat

• Eden Woods Resorts & Spa offers charming hillside cottages in verdant Munnar. Sit on your balcony overlooking the river, enjoy restorative Ayurvedic massages and yoga classes, and swim in the stunning infinity pool. The multi-cuisine restaurant, games room, bicycles and cultural shows add to the experience. 
• Surrounding a peaceful lagoon, it's all about pampering at The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resorts & Spa. Enjoy an extensive wellness menu, fitness centre and detox packages, plus modern rooms with Vembanad Lake views. Dine at Lime Tree or Laguna Bass, savouring Mughlai, Malayali or seafood favourites and borrow bicycles to zip along the resort's forested paths. A relaxed escape.

For great value

• Wild Avenue Resort & Spa in Thekkady is a great choice at very reasonable rates for the budget-conscious traveller. You get a lot for your money here with a multi-cuisine restaurant, lively games room, outdoor pool and traditional Ayurvedic spa. Unwind with restorative yoga classes or borrow the hotel's bicycles and zip along nearby leafy roads and forested paths.

Still not sure? 

• Browse through our full list of accommodation options in Kerala,
• Refine your search to include our recommendations for 10 Family Friendly Hotels in Kerala or 8 Boutique Boltholes for Couples in Kerala,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.