Best places to stay in Varkala

Overlooks Cochin Harbour with a colonial Victorian aesthetic, rooftop spa, and 24-hour fitness centre

Set in a late-1800s colonial bungalow beside Vembanad Lake with lakeside dining and an Ayurvedic spa

Sixteen acres of Kovalam coastline with Balinese villas, a lagoon, and a naturopathy-led wellness spa

Kappil River flows through the resort grounds, with houseboat-inspired architecture and beachfront access in Bekal

Multiple pools and Asian-accented rooms surround lush gardens on the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kottayam

Thatched beachside villas with partly open bathrooms deliver an authentic coastal village experience near Alleppey

Twenty-six acres of beachfront gardens in Bekal with hot tubs, Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, and a private helipad

Nine acres along the Chaliyar River in Calicut with backwater views, a yoga centre, and three restaurants

Wooden-floored rooms overlook Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, paired with four restaurants and a full health club

Rustic thatched cottages with private verandahs border Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, tended by on-site Ayurvedic doctors

Traditional kettuvallam houseboats crafted from local jackfruit wood, sailing Vembanad Lake and Alleppey backwaters

Five-star CGH Earth houseboat in Alleppey with free bikes, airport shuttle, and refined backwater cruising

Four-star houseboat with shared lounge and lake views, positioned 6.8 km from Alleppey Lighthouse on the backwaters

Distinctive two-level houseboat on Alleppey backwaters with a shared lounge, balcony access, and lake views

Family-friendly houseboat in Kumarakom offering lake and river views with streaming TV and free WiFi throughout

Open-air bath, spa facilities, and lake views make this Alleppey houseboat a standout for relaxation on the water

Five-star houseboat in central Alleppey with an on-board restaurant, lake views, and full-day security

Floating on Alleppey and Vembanad backwaters with a full kitchen, dining table, and 24-hour front desk service

Brand-backed Sterling Holiday Resorts houseboat under 1 km from Mullakkal Temple with free WiFi and lake views

Pet-friendly houseboat with sun terrace, massage services, and river views just 5.3 km from Alleppey Lighthouse

A heritage backwater retreat on Vembanad Lake, accessible only by boat, with private pool villas

Perched on a cliff top above the Arabian Sea with a sunken pool bar and sweeping ocean views

Set 2,600 feet up in the Wayanad Hills across 20 acres of rainforest with a spa and ozone-treated pool

Steps from Marari Beach with beachfront access, a spa, and robes-included rooms for a romantic coastal stay

Traditional Kerala architecture beside Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom, with large windows framing tranquil backwater views

Positioned along the Muthirapuzha River in Munnar with a spa and pool amid cool, mist-wrapped mountain scenery

Beachfront property near Vizhinjam offering Arabian Sea views, an Ayurvedic spa, and balconies with ocean outlooks

Features a remarkable 150-metre outdoor pool and an Ayurvedic Spa on the banks of Lake Vembanad at Kumarakom

Elegant lake-facing cottages with Jacuzzi facilities and traditional Kerala décor on the shores of Vembanad Lake

A woodland spa resort set on 3 acres just 2 km from Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, ideal for a nature-immersed honeymoon

A 5-star property in Kollam facing the Arabian Sea, with a spa, pool, and panoramic sea-view rooms

Government-run beachfront resort in Kovalam with direct beach access, an on-site restaurant, and free parking

Four-star Kovalam property with an outdoor pool, two restaurants, and garden-facing beachfront rooms

Dual pools and a spa set this Kovalam beachfront hotel apart, with sun terrace views over the sea

Clifftop Varkala retreat with a pool-with-a-view, spa, and garden, steps from the beach

Boutique beachfront hotel in Kannur with an outdoor pool, lush garden, and an excellent breakfast

Spa-equipped beachfront resort in Varkala with a garden terrace and family-friendly room options

Five-star Alleppey hotel with a rooftop pool, spa, and direct beachfront access along the Kerala coast

Alleppey property with a private beach, infinity pool, spa, and free bicycles for exploring the area

Four-star beachfront spa resort in Kannur with a sun terrace, family rooms, and sea-view garden setting

A beachfront Ayurveda research institute on Chowara Beach with a herbal garden and Ayurveda academy

Hillside Kovalam resort with a dedicated Ayurvedic hospital, research centre, and beachfront outdoor pool

Traditional Ayurveda treatments and outdoor pool just minutes' walk from the beach near Vizhinjam

Riverside Ayurvedic resort on the Bharathapuzha offering Purva Karma and Prardhana Karma treatments

Kollam backwater property with a state-of-the-art Ayurveda spa, outdoor pool, and lake-view rooms

Chowara Beach resort offering Ayurvedic spa treatments and yoga classes steps from the shoreline

Dedicated Ayurvedic healing village in Palakkad with a fitness centre, outdoor pool, and wellness programmes

Trivandrum Ayurveda and healing village with outdoor pool, free shuttle, and a full wellness restaurant

Kovalam retreat less than 1 km from Light House Beach combining Ayurvedic therapies with an outdoor pool

Set across 55 acres of Idukki spice plantations at 1,219 m elevation with an Ayurvedic centre and yoga

Waterfront resort in Kochi with two swimming pools, a tennis court, and spacious family-friendly rooms

Spacious Kochi hotel with an outdoor pool, gym, and five dining options well-suited for families

Five-star Trivandrum property with an outdoor pool, garden, and multiple restaurants near Napier Museum

Munnar hill-station hotel featuring two rooftop heated pools with separate adult and family sections

Alleppey hotel near the Nehru Trophy Boat Race point, offering two pools, a spa, and family rooms

Edapally Kochi hotel with an outdoor pool, Quan spa, and direct buggy access to Lulu Mall

Beachside Kozhikode retreat with two pools, an Ayurveda Wellness Centre, and oversized-window rooms

Five-star Trivandrum hotel with an outdoor pool, spa, and multiple dining options on a garden campus

Munnar hillside hotel with mountain-view rooms, an outdoor pool, and a garden terrace for families

Alleppey backwater resort with an outdoor pool, spa, and easy access to Alleppey Beach for families

A lodge with a pool, sun terrace, outdoor fireplace, and evening entertainment deep in Wayanad's forests

Family rooms with kitchenettes, balconies, and lake views set within a lush Ambalavayal garden in Wayanad

Garden and terrace setting in Vaduvanchal, Wayanad, with a children's playground and shared lounge for families

Infinity pool and balcony rooms with forest surroundings in Meppadi, within Wayanad's wildlife-rich highland zone

Sultan Bathery base with garden views, sun terrace, and family rooms at the gateway to Wayanad wildlife areas

Terrace rooms with air conditioning and free parking in Kalpetta, a convenient hub for Wayanad forest exploration

A heritage bungalow stay near Wayanad's tea landscapes, offering a classic plantation-era atmosphere

Steps from Odayam Beach and Varkala Cliff, with a restaurant and evening entertainment for backpackers

Set 600 metres from Fort Kochi Beach in the heart of Cochin's heritage district with 24-hour front desk

Within 400 metres of Fort Kochi Beach and Kochi Biennale, with free bikes and a shared lounge

Positioned near Chembra Peak and Soochipara Falls in Kalpetta, with a garden, restaurant, and good breakfast

A social base in the tea-plantation highlands of Munnar, offering a restaurant, garden, and shared lounge

Less than 1 km from Alleppey Beach with a shared lounge and terrace, ideal for backwater explorers

Within 500 metres of Varkala Beach, featuring a garden, terrace, airport shuttle, and exceptional breakfast

Perched in Vagamon with mountain views, a shared lounge, terrace, and restaurant for nature-focused backpackers

Less than 1 km from Pookode Lake in Vythiri, with an outdoor swimming pool and garden surroundings

60 metres from Varkala Beach with a shared kitchen, tour desk, and free airport shuttle available

Beachfront villa near Marari Beach with a private pool and alfresco dining access

Mararikulam villa steps from the beach offering a private pool and outdoor swimming area

Mountain-view family villa in Munnar with a private pool and panoramic patio setting

River-view villa near Kochi with a private pool and garden on the StayVista platform

Alleppey villa 400 metres from Marari Beach featuring a private pool and alfresco dining

Estate villa in Munnar with garden views, a terrace, and satellite TV in every unit

Wayanad villa near Banasura Sagar Dam with a private pool, BBQ area, and mountain backdrop

Lakeside villa in Wayanad near Kuruvadweep with a private entrance and family-friendly rooms

Five-star rated villa in Kochi with a pool-view terrace, room service, and housekeeping

Spacious five-bedroom villa in Thekkady with two living rooms and a fully equipped kitchen

Stunning sea views along Marine Drive with a palm-fringed outdoor pool and full spa

Restored Victorian shipyard on Cochin Harbour, a minute's walk from the Fort Kochi ferry terminal

Rooftop swimming pool and five dining options in the heart of Ernakulam City

Lakeside setting on Vembanad Lake with four restaurants and a spa tailored for business and leisure guests

Willingdon Island address with four dining options, Ayurvedic massage services, and a quick ferry to Fort Cochin

Rooftop pool and spa just five minutes from Ernakulam Junction Railway Station in central Cochin

Located 800 metres from Kochi Biennale in the Fort Kochi district with four restaurants and a spa

Heritage hotel on Princess Street in Fort Kochi, 200 metres from Santacruz Basilica with two pools

Tribute Portfolio property in Cochin with an outdoor pool, spa, and three restaurants near Forum Mall

Novotel-branded property in Kakkanad with an outdoor pool, fitness centre, and sustainability certification