Sharing recommendations for following cities in God’s own country – Kerala
- Kochi
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Alleppey
- Kumarakom
- Bekal
Kochi (Kerala)
City - Kochi
Name - Dreams Paradise Airport Residency
Location - Kochi Airport
Type – Budget Hotel
What We Liked
- We stayed here in March 2025 🙂
- 3 min drive / 15 min walk from Kochi airport
- Hotel provides free cab for airport pickup/drop
- Very neat and clean property
- Quick to respond to queries over booking platforms
- Near to multiple restaurants (Dhabas, Saravana Bhavan etc)
- Best suited for overnight stay if arriving/departing via late night or early morning flight
- AC, Lift, TV, Hot Water, Iron Board, Wifi available
Things To Know
- This is a budget hotel, so don’t expect amenities and luxury
- Does not have in-house restaurant
City - Kochi
Name - Taj Cochin International Airport
Location - Kochi Airport
Type – 5* Hotel
What We Liked
- Bang opposite to Kochi Airport
- Its a Taj 🙂
- 1 min drive / 12 min walk from airport
Things To Know
- Taj group property
What We Liked
- Its a Marriott group property
- 4 min drive / 15 min walk from airport
- Beautiful paintings in room and on hotel walls
- Business hotel with healthclub and swimming pool
- Amazing food
Things To Know
- This is a Marriott Group property
What We Liked
- Neat and clean apartment
- 3 km from Kochi airport
- Best suited for overnight stay if arriving/departing via late night flight
Things To Know
- This is a budget hotel, so don’t expect amenities and luxury
Other nearby options you can consider in Kochi (near airport)
Courtyard by Mariott Kochi
Flora Airport Hotel & Convention Center
Presidency Airport Hotel Kochi
Flyview Airport Residency
Munnar (Kerala)
What We Liked
- We stayed here in March 2025 🙂
- Very Neat and clean resort
- Farm resort with few pet animals, and lots of plantations and greenery
- In-house restaurant offers limited menu but tasty food
- In-house cardamom plantation with reasonable rates
- Activities like Carroms, Chess, Badminton, Cycling and Bonfire available
- Rooms have balconies
- Plantation view rooms have amazing views
- Few novels available if you want to spend time within resort
- Iron box, Kettle, TV, hot water in shower and wifi in rooms are available
Things To Know
- Resort is ~45 min from Munnar and in middle of no-where. So book only if you have own vehicle to travel
- Nothing available nearby
- Dont expect a grand buffet breakfast. They had 3 dishes (Upma/Idli/Chole Bhature on 1st day, Dosa/Vermicelli/Poora Bhaji on 2nd day)+Bread+Eggs+Juice
- Book if you want peace and greenery
What We Liked
- We stayed here in March 2025 🙂
- Its a Taj group property 🙂
- Very beautiful and scenic
- Has activity room for kids (Billiards, carroms, chess, slides, puzzles etc)
- You can also book rooms with walk-in swimming pool
Things To Know
- In Munnar town, but not walkable to main road
- They conduct free show of Kalariyapattu martial arts on weekend for resident guests
- Paid/Free tours for sightseeing/experiences/activities available
What We Liked
- Beautiful property with breathtaking views
- Jacuzzi pool
- Activity room with billiards, carroms
Things To Know
- About 12 km from main Munnar town
- Autos available from hotel to take you to Munnar
What We Liked
- Located in main Munnar city
Things To Know
Other nearby options you can consider in Munnar
Ambady Estate Resort
Abad Copper Castle Resort
Thekkady
What We Liked
- We stayed here in March 2025 🙂
- Small and clean property with lots of greenery
- Tasty food from their in-house restaurant
- Small activity room with carroms, chess, ludo and few books
- Iron box, Kettle, TV, hot water in shower, wifi in rooms are available
- 10 min drive to Periyar Tiger Reserve Bus stand
- Limited vehicle parking space
Things To Know
- Located in a narrow interior lane and hence approach road might not look good
- This is a no frills budget hotel, so don’t expect amenities and luxury
- Does not have intercom phone in room to call reception
Other nearby options you can consider in Thekkady
The Elms Homestay
Abad Green Forest
The Mountain Courtyard
Keys Prima by Lemon Tree
Alleppey
What We Liked
- 50m from famous Boat Racing finishing point
- Amazing property in close proximity lake, beach and key area
Things To Know
- Choose lake view rooms if going for boat race
Kumarakom
What We Liked
- We stayed here in Sep 2015 🙂
- Amazing property with beautiful rooms and lots of open spaces
- Bird santuary is within premises
- Amazing swimming pool
- Backwaters and houseboating can be done from here itself
Things To Know
What We Liked
- Its a Taj 🙂
- Amazing property in walkable distance to Bird Sanctuary
- Has a library and games room
Things To Know
- Adjacent to the KTDC resort
Bekal
What We Liked
- We stayed here in Jun 2022 🙂
- Its a Taj 🙂
- Very amazing property with beautiful rooms, lots of open spaces and greenery
- Private and clean beach
- Huge property with so many things to do within premises
- Can enjoy games like carrom, cricket, archery, billiards, badminton, foosball, cycling etc
- Has a small library for book lovers
- Can enjoy rafting, kayaking and backwaters within property
Things To Know
- Moonlight rafting is basically a luxury boat ride instead of real rafting
- Few activities are free while few are paid
- Enjoy their high tea if it is included in package
Pingback: India - Save More Money