Where to Stay in Kerala

Kerala’s ample charms couldn’t have remained hidden from the world long, and they didn’t. Tourism blossoms in this tiny state in South India and there is no dearth of places to stay in Kerala. At the established seaside resorts like Kovalam and Varkala you can find a variety that ranges from 5-star luxury to cozy cottages that will not boast a strip of private beach, but will have rooms with attached bathrooms and balconies.

Top-end accommodation is also available at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. Taj Malabar Hotel at Willington Island in Kochi is often lauded for its exceptional hospitality fused with a fine touch of opulence. Equally rich in luxury is the Trident Hotel that caters to business travellers as well as those seeking leisure. Three star properties like Kovalam Beach Retreat and Kumarakom Lagoon assure equal comfort while going easy on your budget.

In smaller towns you can expect to find decent mid-range hotels that are clean and equipped with basic amenities and communication networks such as cable TV.

You could also spend a night on the backwaters of Kerala, between Allepey and Kollam, in a rice-boat. Hire a Kettuvalam; spend the day wafting past emerald green embankments. Luxury accommodation abounds in and around Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with Forest rest houses as budget accommodation options.