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18 thatched cottages make up Kerala’s Neeleshwar Hermitage, a tranquil oceanside paradise nestled in a verdant grove of hibiscus, coconut palms and banana trees.
Nature runs through the hotel’s veins and sustainability is their ethos. Staff patrol the beaches so sea turtles can hatch their eggs on clean sands, their two restaurants serve delicious seafood, freshly caught and bought from local fishermen, and the decor was lovingly carved by craftsmen that built the village temples. With an infinity pool, Ayurvedic spa, and meditative yoga, Neeleshwar promises peace, seclusion, and unmatched sunsets over the Arabian Sea.
What we love
- A lush green getaway, nicely secluded and far away from the bustle of India’s cities
- Plenty of ways to unwind, either doing laps in the large infinity pool, rejuvenating an Ayurvedic spa, or unwinding with yoga
- The hotel’s noble commitment to ecology and sustainability means that the beaches remain clean, your food is sourced and cooked fresh, and the local community is supported
- Plenty of activities outside the hotel to enjoy, from cycling to nature walks, and even exploring Kerala’s backwaters on the Lotus, the 2-bedroom houseboat
Not all the cottages boast the gorgeous sea view, but you could still be treated to views of the garden or pool
Difficult to get to - it’s a domestic flight and a 2-hour road trip - but we think it’s a journey worth making for sea views and seclusion
The closest restaurants are at least a half hour walk away, but the on-site restaurants’ menus are amazing, especially for the seafood lover
Families are welcome, but amenities are not specifically designed with families in mind
The Hermitage is one of the largest employers in the area, hiring 95% of all staff from the local community. Local craftspeople took great care to use local materials when building the property, and today, they source their fish from fishermen a few miles down the beach, and buy vegetables from nearby markets. Their water is filtered and this process avoids polluting by reducing the need for plastic bottles. The hotel also employs staff members to regularly clean the beach
Located at the end of Padannakd Bridge Road, a 5-minute drive off Kallurayi Kanhangad Road (Highway 66), and a 2-hour drive from the city of Kannur
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