I am trying to find a good 5 star hotel in Kerala for our forthcoming holiday in November. Our family normally stays in doors, its either to work or at home due to the busy lifestyle, so we want to be more with nature and outdoors. The ideal hotel which I am looking for should not be any ordinary 5 star hotel which would find in a city. I am looking for something on the lines of a hotel near a lake or by the beach. Something like the Leela Kovalam Beach hotel. I would have booked this hotel, but unfortunately the dates required are no available.
Hello, @Gracie! Welcome to the forum! Here are some good five-star hotels near the beaches/lakes in Kerala: 1. Niraamaya Retreats - This resort is located on the shores of the Kovalam Beach. All rooms and cottages here are designed using traditional Kerala style of architecture. They also have private sit-outs with views of the Arabian sea. All their restaurants offer a stunning view of the sea. One of their restaurants, named Essence, is perched on top of a cliff and serves delectable dishes. The hotel also offers Ayurveda packages bundled with rooms. It's the perfect combination of relaxation and rejuvenation. Tariff - Rock Garden at Rs. 10,606 per night and Heritage Classic at Rs. 11,500 per night. These rates are already inclusive of breakfast. Room Amenities - Wireless internet, sit-out, flat-screen television, air-conditioning, mini-bar, coffee/tea maker, telephone and attached modern bathroom. Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, spa, swimming pool, wedding planner and yoga classes. Address - Pulinkudi, Mullur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695521. Contact Number - +91 471 226 7333. 2. Vivanta By Taj Bekal - This hotel is located at a close distance to the Kappil River. The hotel also has their private beach that you can enjoy. They have rooms, villas and suites that you can stay in. All of which has views of the backwaters, river or the courtyard of the hotel. Some rooms also have private plunge pools although they're priced higher. They also have four restaurant serving both local and international cuisines. They also offer activities like nature trails and kayaks. Sightseeing tours and car rentals are also available in the hotel. For the adults, there's a beauty salon and fitness centre that they can use. Tariff - Superior Charm Room with Backwater View at Rs. 8,700 per night and Deluxe Delight Villa with Courtyard View at Rs. 11,400 per night. These rates are already inclusive of breakfast. Room Amenities - Balcony, flat-screen television with home theatre system, air-conditioning, study table with chair, telephone and attached modern bathroom. Hotel Facilities - Restaurants, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, indoor games, library, car rentals, nature trails, sightseeing tours and travel desk. Address - Kappil Beach, Kasargod, Bekal, Kerala 671319. Contact Number - +91 467 661 6612. 3. Hotel Lake Palace - This hotel is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake in Alappuzha. The hotel/resort was built on an island about two kms away from the town of Alappuzha. They have cottages and villas, all of which have views of the Vembanad Lake. They also offer Ayurvedic treatments to guests. Some of their packages include an Ayurvedic treatment along with the room. Tariff - Kerala Cottage at Rs. 8,000 per night and Lake View Deluxe at Rs. 9,000 per night. Rates already include breakfast. Room Amenities - Balcony, flat-screen television, air-conditioning, study table with chair, telephone and attached modern bathroom. Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, gift shop and bar. Address - Thirumala Ward, Chungam, Alappuzha, Kerala 688011. Contact Number - +91 477 223 9701. 4. Kumarakom Lake Resort - This hotel is located on the banks of the Kumarakom Lake. The views of the backwaters while you're in a traditional homestead is quite exhilarating. Although rooms and villas are designed in the traditional sense, most of the amenities are modern and can ensure that you would have a comfortable stay. They also have houseboats for rent, if you'd like to experience staying in the backwaters. Tariff - Heritage Lake View Villa at Rs. 13,950 per night. Rate already includes breakfast. Room Amenities - Plunge pool, flat-screen television, air-conditioning, study table with chair, telephone and attached modern bathroom. Hotel Facilities - Restaurant, infinity swimming pool, conference room, business centre, internet facilities, activities on the lake, fitness centre, spa, gift shop and bar. Address - Kumarakom North Post, Kottayam, Kerala 686563. Contact Number - +91 481 252 4900. These are all the five-star hotels/resorts near the beaches and lakes in Kerala. There are many more resorts and hotels near the beaches and lakes but they are not five-star ones. I hope this helps you. Have fun!
