Curated Stays in Kerala — A Handpicked Selection
Discover a curated collection of authentic hotels and places to stay in Kerala, India. Explore slow hotels and beautiful accommodations for an unforgettable stay
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Marayoor, Munnar
The team behind this place is committed to creating an awareness that connects you firmly to nature and helps you reconnect with the beauty and spirituality you innately possess.
Hotel – 4 Mud Houses and a Treehouse
Prices starting at 77€ low season
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Vismaya lake heritage p.o, Thirunallur, Kerala
Vismaya offers a sublime slice of traditional Travancore Kerala’s minimalist architecture, with an emphasis on elegant simplicity, refined detail, and first-rate food.
Hotel – 2 near identical rooms, each with 100m2 attached bath gardens.
Prices starting from 461€
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Kochi
Somewhere between history and present, you’ll find The Postcard Mandalay Hall.
5 rooms curated in the true sense of the word, with artworks by handpicked artists.
Prices starting from 245€ with a minimum of two nights required on specific dates.
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Janatha Road, Panangad, Ernakulam
Spend your day in the infinity pool or just watch the kites fly overhead as you pretend to finish your paperback. Better still, head out on kayaks for a firsthand experience of life by the backwaters.
Fort Kochi is 15 km away and well worth a drive out from 976.
House – 4 rooms, 2 with plunge pool
Prices starting from 732€
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Munnar, India
Surrounded by green cardamom, with panoramic views all around, Elakai is all about disconnecting with your everyday life and taking time out to smell the roses, quite literally
two-bedroom retreat with stunning views of tea fields and a serene lake.
Prices starting from 300€
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Thattakād, India
Situated on the lush green banks of the river Periyar, adjoining Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Kerala, the Periyar River Lodge is an ideal getaway for nature lovers, bird watchers or just about anyone who needs a break from the humdrum of urban life.
Villa – 2 bedrooms
Prices starting from 300€
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South Chittoor, Kochi, Ernakulam
Chittoor Kottaram was built as a peaceful sanctuary beside the backwaters, for King Rama Verma of Cochin. Today, you can experience the grandeur of living like a king.
There are no other guests, the entire staff is dedicated to serve just you.
House: Private lakeside home with 3 bedrooms.
Prices starting from 471€ all inclusive
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As always, in my guides, I strive to give visibility to independent, small accommodations with soul, character, and charm, catering to the design-oriented traveler who appreciates unique and creatively curated spaces, embracing the essence of slow travel and a mindful approach to hospitality.
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I only recommend places where I would stay myself. Some of the links in this guide are affiliate links. This means that if you click on them and book, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me keep this project going and continue curating beautiful places to stay around the world.
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