Old Harbour Hotel - Cochin, Kerala
Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, this up-scale hotel, set in an 18th-century, Dutch Colonial-style building, is a 6-minute walk from the Mahatma Gandhi Beach, and 2.6 km from the Mattancherry Palace.
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Fairmont - Kottayam, Kerala
Set in the commercial centre of the city, this trendy hotel is 2 km from the Kottayam train station, 2.3 km from Thirunakkara Sree Mahadevar Temple and 9 km from Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple.
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Brunton Boatyard - Cochin, Kerala
This elegant hotel in a Victorian-style building on a former boatyard is a 2-minute walk from the Fort Kochi - Vypin Ferry Terminal and 2.6 km from the 16th-century Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth.
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Windermere Estate - Munnar, Kerala
On a 22-hectare spice and coffee plantation, this subdued resort spans a series of bungalows. It's a 12-minute walk from Pothamedu Viewpoint and 13 km from Eravikulam National Park.
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Ambady Estate - Munnar, Kerala
Set on a 28-hectare cardamom plantation, this relaxed, countryside resort with stone cottages is 7 km from the Pothamedu Viewpoint and 12 km from Carmelagiri Elephant Park.
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Coconut Lagoon - Kumarakom, Kerala
Nestled amid canals, rice paddies and lush vegetation along the shores of Vembanad Lake, this serene resort is 1 km from the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 3 km from the Bay Island Driftwood Museum.
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Raheem Residency - Alappuzha, Kerala
Featuring Rajasthani decor, this bright, pagoda-style hotel is a 2-minute walk from Alleppey Beach and pier, a 5-minute walk from Alappuzha lighthouse and 1.5 km from Alappuzha train station.
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House Boat - Alappuzha, Kerala
kerala houseboat offers luxury houseboats, deleuxe houseboat,standard houseboats,pounding Houseboats,motor boats and Shikara boats.
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Shalimar Spice Garden - Thekaddy (Periyar), Kerala
Built on a verdant land unscathed by modernization, the Shalimar Spice Garden is a perfect blend of European and Indian living without diluting the rich heritage of Kerala.
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The Travancore Heritage - Chowara (Trivandrum near Kovalam), Kerala
Set in brick and timber buildings on a 15-acre tropical estate, this upscale resort is 3.7 km from the nearest beach on the Laccadive Sea. It's also 8 km from Padmanabhapuram Palace.
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Surya Samudra - Trivandrum, Kerala
Amid lush vegetation and coconut trees, this upscale beachfront resort is 5km from the town of Kovalam, and 7 km from Lighthouse Beach.
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The Gateway Hotel - Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
Surrounded by mountains, this refined hotel in a white-painted, Colonial-style lodging is 1.8 km from Nilgiri Mountain Railway.
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Hotel Sangam - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
This straightforward hotel is 1.6 km from the Gandhi Memorial Museum and 4 km from the ancient Hindu Meenakshi Amman Temple. The standard rooms come with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities.
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The Gateway Hotel - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Set in the shadow of the Kodai Hills, this luxe, colonial-style hotel with gardens is 4.5 km from the Hindu Koodal Azhagar Temple and 6 km from the 17th-century palace, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal.
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Radisson Resort Blu Temple Bay - Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Set on 18-hectare grounds facing the Bay of Bengal, this upscale beachfront resort lies 1.3 km from Krishna Cave Temple and 2.3 km from the 7th-century Pancha Rathas monument.
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GRT Regency - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Set 4 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple, this refined hotel is 4.7 km from Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and 12 km from the Athisayam amusement park.
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Vivanta by Taj Fishermen's Cove - Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
A 4-minute walk the beach, this upscale resort on the remains of a Dutch fort is also 5 km from MGM Dizzee World amusement park. Some have sea views, and upgraded units have open-air showers, surround sound and private gardens with hammocks.
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Ideal Beach Resort - Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Set along the Bay of Bengal, this upscale resort is an 11-minute walk from the Tiger Cave Hindu temple and 4.2 km from the 8th-century Shore Temple.
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Paradise Resort - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Set amid coconut, teak and mango groves in a traditional South Indian home and adjacent cottages, this rural hotel lies 1.9 km from Swamimalai train station and 2.1 km from Airavatesvara Temple.
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Savoy Hotel - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Set in a series of 19th-century cottages nestled among 2.5 hectares of genteel gardens and rolling hills, this upscale hotel is 4.5 km from the Gymkhana Golf Course and 9 km from Doddabetta mountain.
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Hotel De L'orient - Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
This refined heritage hotel in an 18th-century mansion is an 11-minute walk from Puducherry railway station and 14 minutes' on foot from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram shrine.
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Le Dupleix - Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu
An 8-minute walk from Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple, this elegant hotel in a converted 18th-century residence – which once housed the Mayor of Pondicherry – is 5 minutes from Promenade Beach.
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Ideal River View Resort - Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Ideal River View Resort is a 3 star property, located at 22.2 kms from Thanjavur Airport, 8.7 kms from Thanjavur Junction and 5.1 kms from CRC bus depot.
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Parisutham - Tanjore, Tamil Nadu
Set a 10-minute walk from Thanjavar railway station, this casual hotel is also 1.5 km from the ancient palm leaf manuscripts at Saraswathi Mahal Library and 1.6 km from the 11th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple.
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Bungalow on the Beach - Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
The Bungalow on the Beach is an 18th-century Danish colonial house which has belonged to the Governor of Danish India, who was styled Opperhoved, and after their exit in 1845, to the British administrator of the colony.
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Visalam - Chettinad, Tamil Nadu
Set in a converted mansion, this refined hotel with original woodwork and art deco grilles is 1.8 km from Chettinad railway station, and 10 km from Thirumayam Fort and Vinayagar Temple.
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Chettinadu Mansion - Chettinad, Tamil Nadu
Built in 1902, the beautiful Chettinadu Mansion in Kāraikkudi boasts stunning architecture, Italian marble flooring and wooden furnishings. About 10 km from Thirumayam and 1.5 m from Chettinad, it has an outdoor pool and free internet.
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Trident - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Set on 2 hectares of gardens facing Chennai International Airport, this refined airport hotel, in a whitewashed colonial property, is 1.8 km from Adambakkam train station and 13 km from Elliots Beach.
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Vivanta by Taj Connemara - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Automobile manufacturing in top gear. A thriving entertainment industry. A gateway to the south, Chennai has ancient history in the midst of a modern metropolis.
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SwaSwara - Gokarna, Karnataka
SwaSwara is a luxury holiday space for those seeking wellness, healing, rejuvenation and a path to self-discovery. You stay in a traditional Konkan villa, modern yet austere, amid acres of greenery, with a yoga deck of your own and a stunning view of Gokarna’s pristine Om Beach and the Arabian Sea.
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Om Beach Resort - Gokarna, Karnataka
The “Khashi of South India”, Gokarna lies at the confluence of the Aghanashini and Gangavalli rivers and is cradled between the Sahyadri’s and the Arabian Sea. Its timeless temples and beguiling beaches draw a steady stream of pilgrims and tourists.
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Lalitha Mahal - Mysore, Karnataka
Set in an ornate Italianate palace built in the 1930s by the Maharaja of Mysore, this refined landmark hotel is 5 km from Mysore Palace and 8 km from the Railway Museum Mysore.
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The Windflower Resorts and Spa - Mysore, Karnataka
A combination of unique destination based resorts as close to nature as can be. Whether one is looking for a corporate offsite, a romantic getaway, a weekend break, a family holiday, a wellness Ayurvedic experience, a reunion or just spaces where one can RE-EMERGE and refresh.
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Kings Kourt - Mysore, Karnataka
A 9-minute walk from Mysore Junction railway station and museum, this relaxed hotel is also 1.8 km from the ornate Mysore Palace and 3.1 km from Mysore Zoo.
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Hotel Southern Star - Mysore, Karnataka
Set on 1.6 hectares of lush gardens, this modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from Mysore Junction railway station, 1.9 km from Mysore Palace and 7 km from Lalitha Mahal palace.
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The Green Hotel - Mysore, Karnataka
This genteel hotel in a converted palace, built for Mysore's princesses, is 4 km from the Railway Museum Mysore, 6 km from the 1912 Mysore Palace and 7 km from Mysore Zoo.
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Kabini River Lodge - Nagarhole, Karnataka
Rated by the British Tatter’s Travel Guide as one of the top 5 wildlife resorts in the world. Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole National Park, the Kabini River Lodge is a perfect getaway for nature lovers.
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Orange County - Nagarhole, Karnataka
On the banks of the River Kabani, this luxurious collection of lodges set in a nature reserve is on the edge of the Nagarhole National Park.
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Cicada Jungle Resort - Nagarhole, Karnataka
We have experienced the indigenous characteristics of each place and the unique lessons that they have to offer.
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Hoysala Village Resort - Hassan, Karnataka
This upscale, all-inclusive resort is 7 km from Hassan Village, 13 km from the ornately carved Doddagaddavalli Lakshmi Devi Temple and 22 km from partially submerged Shettihalli Church.
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Hotel Southern Star - Hassan, Karnataka
Set in a glass and concrete building, this modern hotel is 1.1 km from Hassan Railway Station and 1.8 km from the 12th-century Hasanamba Temple.
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Hotel Coorg International - Coorg , Karnataka
An 11-minute walk from Ganesha Temple, this laid-back hotel lies 1.9 km from the 17th-century Madikeri Fort and 2.6 km from Mercara Downs Golf Club.
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