Northern Kerala
This fabulous, plastic-free beachfront ecoresort consists of 18 sleekly designed thatch-roof cottages inspired by Kerala fishers' huts, with voguish…
Must-see hotels in Northern Kerala
Northern Kerala
Surrounded by jungle and spice plantations, lovely Varnam is an oasis of calm 3km south of Katikulam in northern Wayanad. Varghese and Beena will look…
Northern Kerala
With a warm family welcome, this wonderfully peaceful and exclusive resort is pocketed away on an incredibly lush 1.5 sq km of working pepper, coffee,…
Kozhikode (Calicut)
In northern Calicut, the restored 1850 home of the Kadathanadu royal family is as serene as it gets – a traditional family compound with pristine lawns,…
Northern Kerala
Amid coffee, fruit and spice plantations with sweeping reservoir panoramas, Amaryllis elevates the humble Kerala homestay into a luxury-boutique affair…
Northern Kerala
Secluded and on an 80-year-old estate overlooking banana plantations, ginger crops and rice paddies, this charming homestay (which translates as My Own…
Kannur
Costa Malabari pioneered tourism in this area and consists of three lovely homestay-style properties just back from Thottada Beach. Costa Malabari 1 has…
Kannur
In a stellar clifftop location overlooking secluded Adikadalayi Beach, this wonderfully friendly address is a sprawling family property of well-presented…
Kannur
In a prime spot among palms, frangipanis and oleanders, facing northern Thottada Beach, charming Blue Mermaid has two immaculate rooms in a traditional…
Northern Kerala
The handful of rooms at this welcoming jungle guesthouse are comfortably appealing, but the standout factor is the fabulous location on the sanctuary…
Kannur
A century-old traditional Keralan building with handsome wooden shutters, hidden beneath coconut palms and separated from Thottada Beach by a small lagoon…
Northern Kerala
An elegant blend of Balinese and Keralan architecture infuses Bekal's opulent Taj, on secluded southern Kappil Beach 6km north of town. The pool overlooks…
Northern Kerala
A beautifully remote-feeling resort fringed by spice, coffee and tea plantations, 8km southwest of Kalpetta. Each of the private cottages is individually…
Northern Kerala
Chembra Peak looms high above this peacefully positioned, red-brick, colonial-era bungalow turned boutiqueish hostel, set in leafy gardens 6km south of…
Northern Kerala
Around 10km northwest of Payyanur and 5km southwest of Ayitti Jetty, this tranquil homestay, sandwiched between a near-empty golden-sand beach and the…
Kannur
The six rooms tucked into this 19th-century rust-red heritage home are enormous and filled with antique furniture, but most guests come for the Mappila …
Kozhikode (Calicut)
A smart, contemporary, good-value five-star with all the business trimmings, popular for its professional service, outdoor pool and spacious, well…
Northern Kerala
Comfortable whitewashed cottages with terraces and traditional Mangaluru-tile roofs surround a pool amid shady grounds of palms and hibiscus at this warm,…
Kannur
Under the watch of welcoming Hyacinth, this character-filled heritage home fronts unspoilt, palm-fringed Ezhara Beach, 9.5km southeast of Kannur. Rooms…
Kannur
Hidden amid greenery above quiet Kizhunna Beach (just south of Thottada Beach), this warm, yellow-walled guesthouse makes up for its lack of beach views…
Kannur
Crashing waves will lull you to sleep at these four simply styled, very cute hexagonal laterite huts and adjacent four-room cottage above a semiprivate…
Kannur
Slightly back from Thottada Beach in the palm groves, this long-established two-storey home pleases with its six spotless rooms, good food, deckchair…
Kozhikode (Calicut)
Built in 1890 to house the Malabar British Club, this slightly worn but quite charming six-room hotel has more character than most other Calicut…
Kannur
Most rooms are sea-facing at this compact, slightly faded midrange hotel looking over small Baby Beach, 2km northwest of Kannur's fort. Facilities are…
Northern Kerala
This reasonably priced and remarkably well-equipped complex in Sultanbatheri's hectic town centre has everything from sprucely maintained rooms to…
Northern Kerala
There are just two simple, spotless modern rooms (one lemon-washed and fan-cooled, the other air-conditioned with a red feature wall) with a shared…
Kozhikode (Calicut)
You'll get a bit of comfort for your rupee at this central business-style hotel, 300m west from the KSRTC bus stand. Staff offer a cheerful welcome, rooms…
Northern Kerala
Immediately north of central Sultanbatheri, the efficiently operated budget annexe of Mint Flower Hotel is in great condition. It's no frills, but the…
Northern Kerala
A little back from Kalpetta’s busy main streets, this is a plain but comfortable and popular midrange option, with balconied rooms and more private garden…
Kozhikode (Calicut)
Set back from a busy market area, friendly in-demand Alakapuri is built motel-style around a green lawn (complete with fountain!). Various rooms are a…
Kannur
Opposite the train station, in Kannur's market area, the Meridian is hardly palatial but it's friendly enough and offers a cornucopia of clean budget…
