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The Best Luxury Hotels in Kerala

4 and 5-Star hotels in Kerala

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Kerala is a popular destination for visitors seeking luxury, pampering, and relaxation. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a friends trip, a fun-filled family vacation, or a once in a lifetime trip, Kerala has something to offer everyone. For those seeking an ultra luxurious stay, Kerala is home to a variety of luxury boutique hotels, resorts, and B&B's, all offering a range of fantastic amenities and quality services to meet your needs. So, if you're looking for where to stay in luxury in Kerala, we have analyzed many of the best high-end hotels from a variety of angles to help you choose the best option for your next trip. From the luxurious 5-star and 4-star hotels with award-winning spas and swimming pools, to properties with bars, restaurants, and family-friendly activities, there is something for everyone in Kerala, and they are outlined below with their amenities, locations, and more. When searching for the best luxury hotels and resorts in Kerala, travelers should prioritize guest ratings, quality service, and the stunning features along with their locations and prices. With this guide, you can find the best luxury hotels and resorts in Kerala, ensuring a truly memorable and relaxing vacation experience. So, let's get to it so you can plan your trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa

Kottayam, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $128 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Kerala
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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Located at V-235 A1 to A54, Karottukayal, The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa has great rooms from $128 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 46 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and child care at this relaxing hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
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Crowne Plaza Kochi

Kochi, Kerala
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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A great place to stay is Crowne Plaza Kochi which has nice rooms starting at $71. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Kochi Xi/641 A Kundanoor Junction Nh - 47 Bypass. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 21.2 km from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Leela Kovalam

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in Kerala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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We found The Leela Kovalam to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $192. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kempinski Kovalam Beach. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 186 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Holiday Inn Cochin

Kochi, Kerala
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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With terrific rooms from $55, Holiday Inn Cochin, at 33/1739 A, Chakkaraparambu Junction National Highway Bypass provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and city views. It's located just 20.2 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $239 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Kerala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $239 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at G.V Raja Vattapara Road. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for visitors. Just 184.9 km from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
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Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Varkala, Kerala
4-star Resort with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Kerala Here
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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The great guest rating of Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $101, and it's located at Janardhanapuram Kerala. We also love the a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, child care, and laundry services which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just 142.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Gokulam Turtle On The Beach

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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A cool place is Gokulam Turtle On The Beach because it has great rooms that start at $97. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at VPI/439, ITDC Road Kovalam. Only 186.5 km from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Beach
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Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin

Kochi, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $105 (before taxes). It's located at Willingdon Island and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 26.7 km from the city center.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa Kerala

Kottayam, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Kerala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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Located at 1/404 Kumarakom, Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa Kerala has great rooms from $184 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 42.3 km from the center of town.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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HYCINTH Hotels

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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A great place to stay is HYCINTH Hotels which has nice rooms starting at $57. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Manorama Road, Model School Junction, Thampanoor, Trivandrum. Discerning travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 174.9 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Tour desk
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the Luxury hotels in nearby destinations: Kochi, Kottayam, and Kumily.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kerala, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kerala, Best Beach Hotels in Kerala, Best Cheap Hotels in Kerala, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kerala, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kerala, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kerala, Best Hotels for One Week in Kerala, Best Hotels for One Night in Kerala, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kerala, or Best Business Hotels in Kerala.


How much do luxury hotels cost in Kerala? How much are luxury hotel rooms in Kerala?

Kerala Average Luxury Hotel Price
$100

Visitors will find a large range of terrific luxury hotel choices when planning a visit to Kerala. The price of these luxury hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average luxury hotel price in Kerala based on data from 38 hotels is an affordable $100. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kerala.

The average prices of our suggested luxury hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $117
  • 4-star hotels: $83


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