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Keralas Best Luxury Beach Resorts

Beach, Waves, Breeze and Comfort!

There are several bespoke luxury five-star resorts in God’s own country-Kerala and many of these cater to the traveller with a diverse set of travel needs. This state has one of the highest development indices in the country and has resulted in stunning resorts being built all across the state with world-class luxuries and comforts.

The culture in this state is unique, just like its tourist spots. It has great weather and locales. And also the increased tourist influx has called for a hike in the quality and standards in the resorts that are coming up here. Given below is a detailed profiling of the top 5 high-quality resorts that specialize in luxury.

The Leela, Kovalam Beach

This premium hotel is located 15km from the Trivandrum Airport and is the largest resort in and around the region. It has 194 guest rooms and also suites which is spread over a sprawling area of 44 acres. The unique feature about this resort is that it is built on a cliff which overlooks the sea. It is situated between two beaches and gives one a panaromic view of the Kovalam coastline.

What we Love

• The truly five-star experience of a staying at a world-class resort with every comfort and luxury imaginable!
• The unique views offered by the resort being built on a rock-face on a cliff in between two beaches which gives you visual access to two beaches at a simultaneously.
• Lounges which specialize in Ayurveda treatment for rest and rejuvenation which is a speciality of the state.
• Specified comforts of a 24-hour butler in Club rooms and suites and matching amenities.

What we know

• 70 Beach view Rooms, 60 Sea - View Club Rooms (500 sq ft), 3 Club Suites and 1 Maharaja Suite available with the suites being the best of the lot.
• Every room being equipped with responsive climate control, HD TV, and a fully stocked mini bar and more.
• Two amazing infinity pools that look out into the Arabian sea and offer a breath-taking view of the ocean
• 12 square meter sun deck in Beach - View rooms,Interconnecting rooms  make this really amazing to stay in.

 Xandari Pearl Resort, Alappuzha

This is a new resort based out of a sleepy fishing village called Mararikulam in the Alapuzzha region of Kerala. It is set in over 18 acres of coconut palm, and this beach resort has the specialty of being able to provide its guest with a private holiday that is quiet and which is free of the hustle and bustle of the city. Its focus is on villa style accommodation which is facilitated by the large space available for this resort. And also it is eco-conscious and aims to blend in with its local surroundings by integrating with the local folk in an inspiring way. It is best to choose a villa with a plunge pool.

What We Love

• You can savour five-star luxury in the rustic backdrop of a simple fishing village
• Access to an amazing spa which you can use to relax
• The quietness and stillness of the whole place and also the plunge pools in some of the villas. You can take a walk in the palms and gain incredible peace of mind talking with the cheerful local folk.

What We Know

• It has a total of 20 villas with five of them having plunge pools, 24 hour Security, Car & Driver Hire are available
• No TVs in any of the villas to promote silence and oneness with the environment
• A Coffee Bar, an Open Fire, and a No smoking Lounge Area all make it interesting and fun to stay here
• A Steam Room, and Sunbed available in the spa can help you de-stress in the best way possible

Vivanta by Taj, Bekal

 

Vivanta by Taj, Bekal is one of the resorts by the Taj group which is placed near Kappil beach in Bekal, Kerala which is sprawled over an area of 26 acres. The unique feature in this resort is that the interior of the said resort is a fusion of North Kerala décor and Balinese influences. The resort has 71 villas and rooms put together. The interior décor the rooms themselves are inspired by the traditional Kettuvallfam houseboat. The in-house spa has great relaxation services and is named Jiva.

 What We Love

• 27000 sq feet of area for the resort gives the customers a great amount of space for recreation.
• Excellent Ayurveda treatments in a calm and peaceful setting
• Amazing views from the room as shown

What We Know

• Along with kayaking, the resort also offers boating, rowing, fishing and trekking
• It is relatively new compared to other Taj hotels and therefore will have the most modern amenities
• Five star quality would be reflected in everything they do- from food to activities and hospitality

The Zuri, Kumarakom

 

The Zuri is a super specialty resort specializing only in luxury! This is located on the banks of the Vemabanad Lake. It also has South India’s largest spa named Maya. Also it possesses great restaurants within its surroundings and also has an excellent bar. Located in Kumarakom, it is strategically placed to open a resort with great views, because of the backwaters and Lake. A total of 72 rooms divided Zuri Rooms (18), Zuri Deluxe Rooms (16), Zuri Cottages (28) and Zuri Presidential Pool Villas (10) make this a great stay.

What We Love

• Spa Heaven! – With the Maya spa which is the largest in this neck of the woods. It offers Ayurveda, oriental and Western treatments as well
• The Presidential Pool Villa which is the best room to stay in and have the best services catered to the room and also the best pool
• The effectiveness of the spa treatments

 What we Know

• Single most expensive resort with quality to match
• The Zuri Cottage is the second best room to pick in case Presidential suite isn’t available. This will have a twin cottage set-up with a garden shower and a king size bed
• Game Arcade , buggy service, and Cigar Lounge are the most unique features of this resort

 Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kumarakom

Kumarakom Lake Resort is the one of the best resorts in Kerala for peace and quiet and a little bit of activity. This is also located on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom.  It has breath-taking views and is set upon a peaceful plot of land. It is set over an area of 25 acres and is a leader in its class, winning several awards for its quality. The resort has 59 rooms including houseboats, suites and villas.

What We Love

• Outdoor Jacuzzi which always improves a person’s mood
• World Class Ayurveda and Spa services
• Indoor and outdoor activities

What we Know

• Heritage Villa comes with its own pool!
• Prince Charles celebrated his 65th birthday at Kumarakom Lake Resort.
• Open roof showers for a few rooms

Also See: Best Luxury Spas