Kerala Hotels and resorts by type and rating

Our Kerala hotels

We have listed our Kerala hotels and accommodation by region and then town. Below is the list of regions. Click on the region for a list of towns... then browse through the hotels for our recommendations and ideas for that property. Sadly, we don't like them all, but we are trying to visit them all.

We have also listed accommodation by star rating and also experience type - such as romantic, etc

If you need help... why not simply contact us directly and ask the team for advice - we are based in Cochin, Trivandrum and Edinburgh and have a lot of tourism experience. We have been there, done that, as they say. We know where to find the softest beds and the best views for your family, your honeymoon or evening a karmic brainstorming meeting with your marketing wonks. We also do tours and itineraries, Kerala houseboats, and can advise on ayurveda which is an especial interest of ours.

We have filtered them into towns and we publish our own views of the the quality and reliability of these different properties. Where we have not inspected a property - we try to tell you so!

Hotels in Kerala

Old Harbour Hotel

Old Harbour is a boutique hotel which was built around three centuries ago. Situated at Fort Cochin, a place which exudes history and culture, this colonial buliding has a rare aura about it. Being situated at the heart of the town is one of the factors that drives people to this hotel. Heavily influenced by Dutch and Portuguese cultures, this heritage monument is charming and laid back.

Spice Village

Spice Village is a cozy resort located in Kumily, a town close to the renowned Periyar Wildlife aka Thekkady in Kerala. Spice Village is specially designed for city folks who want some time away from the maddening pace of the city life, yet cannot do with out the city conveniences. The resort makes an ideal romantic getaway. From misty mountains to spice plantations, the settings around Spice Village has everything to enamour you. This visually appealing resort will also charm you with its salubrious climate and cardamom hills.

The Brunton Boatyard

The Brunton Boatyard is a boutique hotel situated in the happening town of Fort Cochin. The hotel mirrors the romantic age and has captured a little bit of every culture that has left its footprints in Kerala. One would find traces of Dutch and Portuguese influences and architecture reminiscent of the colonial era is what sets the hotel apart. Resurrected from the remains of a Victorian shipyard, Brunton Boatyard is a place of stay modelled on the old colonial buildings of Cochin.

Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel

The Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel sits on the silent end of Fort Cochin beach. Facing out to sea. Home to one of the architects of modern Cochin, the house reopened in the autumn of 2009 as a boutique hotel.

The rooms are spacious with rain showers or baths. Although all the rooms do not look out to sea, breakfast and dinner is served facing the sea. But yes the deluxe suite has a sea face balcony.

Tea Bungalow

A deluxe boutique hotel by a Colonial street. Memories of the colonial days. Located in an exclusive heritage area of Fort Cochin.

Cherai Beach Resort

Exquisitely landscaped with lagoons and canals meandering in and around a number of cottages (heritage & modern).Has a clean long beach at the front and serene backwaters behind.

Dream Cochin

Dream Cochin is a fairly new hotel situated right at the heart of the Ernakulam City. This hotel is constructed keeping in mind the luxurious needs of the hi-fi traveller. Just a half an hour drive away from the Cochin International Airport, this hotel is furnished with the latest in amenities. An interesting blend of the momentous features from both east and the west, Dream Cochin is a safe bet for both the corporate traveller as well the pleasure seeker.

Fort Heritage

Fort Heritage, a Dutch Palace built in the 17th century, was converted into a 'Heritage' Hotel with ten luxurious rooms by the Syrian Christian family which owned it since 1945. Located at the prime point of Fort Cochin.

The Killians Boutique Hotel

The hotel is situated at the historically significant and culturally rich town of Fort Cochin. Easy access to the Arabian Sea and a view of the Chinese Fishing nets. Cleanliness is the hallmark of this hotel. Perfect place for a family holiday.

Trinity

Trinity is located opposite St. Francis Church in the heart of historical Fort Cochin. It is ideally located for walking through Fort Cochin, sightseeing, antique and curio shopping at Jew Town and tours into the backwaters.

Vasco Da Gama Inn

Vasco Da Gama Inn is a budget accommodation located at the nerve-center of Fort Cochin.Near the "Vasco do Gama Square", the hotel ensures all comfortable facilities .Few minutes walk to beach and Chineese fishing nets.