Alappuzha on the west coast of Kerala, is the ideal place to visit if you are looking forward to a laid-back holiday to escape from the monotony of work-life. The town offers the charms of beaches, backwaters, lakes, star hotels, Ayurvedic treatment centres and what not.
This destination also has on offer lush-green landscape and enchanting evenings as the sun disappears in the western horizon. Finding the right spot to stay is important to ensure a view of these beautiful vistas.
Here are the five places to stay in Alappuzha that suits every budget:
Lake Palace Resort
The Lake Palace Resort is situated at Chungam, just 3 km away from Alappuzha town. The elegant and classy resort nestles on the bank of Vembanad Lake. It offers immense facilities including an Ayurvedic spa and a swimming pool built in the private lake. They also have water villas and Kerala cottages where you can try your skills at angling.
Marari Beach Resort By CGH Earth
If you are heading to the Mararikulam beach, this would the perfect choice to unwind. Try out the thatched cottages and experience life at its fullest at this sea-side village. It's half-an-hour journey from Alappuzha town. Get a cab so that you can halt en route to take some snaps of the alluring beach.
Kudambashree’s Snehatheeram homestay
A stay at Kudambashree’s Snehatheeram homestay, located along the jetty near Perupalli at Arattupuzha, Alappuzha, could be your first step towards well-being. It's a 1-hour journey from Alappuzha. To stay at Snehathreeram, run by an all-woman gang, it is mandatory that the visitors shun plastics, smoking, and drinking.
Pagoda Resorts
The 3-star hotel is ideal for those who are looking for a typical Kerala homestead experience. Though it is situated right in the heart of the town, the hotel offers a serene environment. Take a leisurely walk through manicured grassy lawns and stone-tiled walkways, try out their rejuvenating Ayurvedic packages and check out the exciting tour packages to get a holistic experience.
Kondai Lip Backwater Heritage Resort
This backwater heritage resort is owned and managed by a local family based here for generations and possesses an intimate knowledge of the geography and culture of the area. Oottusala, the multi-cuisine restaurant at the resort, serves a wide range of seafood dishes. If you are a honeymooner, a candle-light dinner beside the canals here is a must try. The resort is located at Ezhupunna, 40 km away from the town.