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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kerala

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If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Kerala, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Kerala because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Kerala, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Kerala below.

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

The Leela Kovalam

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Resort with prices starting at $192 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Kerala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at Kempinski Kovalam Beach, The Leela Kovalam has great rooms from $192 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 186 km from the city center, visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
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Malabar House

Kochi, Kerala
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Kerala
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Malabar House which has nice rooms starting at $238. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1/268 – 1/269 Parade Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, cooking classes, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 28.8 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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GK s Riverview Homestay

Kottayam, Kerala
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found GK s Riverview Homestay to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $38. We loved that is has room service, scuba diving, hiking, cooking classes, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at GK's Riverview Homestay,Pulikkuttyssery. You'll also find kids meals, car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and fishing which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 40.9 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Gokulam Turtle On The Beach

Trivandrum, Kerala
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $97 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $97, Gokulam Turtle On The Beach, at VPI/439, ITDC Road Kovalam provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 186.5 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
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Windermere Estate

Munnar, Kerala
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Windermere Estate has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $147 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at P.O Box 21, Pothamedu. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and cooking classes, which is nice for visitors. Just 62.4 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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Blackberry Hills Retreat & Spa

Munnar, Kerala
4-star Resort with prices starting at $66 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Blackberry Hills Retreat & Spa is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a pool, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $66, and it's located at Bison Valley Road, Pothamedu. We also love the mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 59.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Reds Residency - Homestay

Kochi, Kerala
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $13 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Reds Residency - Homestay because it has great rooms that start at $13. It has a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 11/372, Beach Road, Near Dronacharya Main Gate, Fortcochin. Only 28.8 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and city views at this fun hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Kottayam, Kerala
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Backwater Ripples Kumarakom offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a kid-friendly buffet which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $77 (before taxes). It's located at Kumarakom South and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, cooking classes, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 46.4 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Magnolia Guesthouse Varkala

Varkala, Kerala
Guest House with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Kerala
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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Located at Odayam Beach Road, Magnolia Guesthouse Varkala has great rooms from $41 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and cooking classes which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 140.6 km from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions

Varkala, Kerala
4-star Resort with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Kerala
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Gateway Varkala - IHCL SeleQtions which has nice rooms starting at $101. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Janardhanapuram Kerala. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 142.5 km from the city center, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Kochi, Munnar, Kottayam, Kumily, and Alappuzha.

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 Luxury Hotels in Kerala, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kerala, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors 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 hotels for a weekend visit cost in Kerala?

Kerala Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$67

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Kerala. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Kerala based on data from 104 hotels is an affordable $67. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kerala.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $116
  • 4-star hotels: $91
  • 3-star hotels: $47


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