The perfect place to relax on the shore of Lake Vembenad in Kerala within easy access of Cochin. Coconut Lagoon is a charming hotel with heritage styled rooms, tropical gardens and fantastic local cuisine ideal for a final stop on a Keralan adventure.
Coconut Lagoon has an excellent location on the banks of Lake Vembenad
Built in a traditional style using eco-friendly materials, the resort invested in looking after the local environment
Expect unique heritage style accommodation and friendly hospitality here
Superb Ayurvedic treatments, ideal for unwinding at the end of an itinerary through Kerala
Coconut Lagoon is accessible only by boat and nestles along the shore of Lake Vembanad, a 175-square kilometre expanse of water stretching between the backwaters of Kerala and the sea. The resort’s heritage rooms and pool villas are scattered throughout the tropical gardens of the resort, many with outdoor garden bathrooms and views of the canals.
Fort Cochin is the speciality seafood restaurant serving a variety of shellfish, sea and river fish in local and international styles, as well as meat and vegetarian dishes. With its large swimming pool, Ayurvedic centre and peaceful atmosphere it is the perfect place to relax for a few days.
Activities in the local area include boat rides, exploring life on the backwaters, visits to the Kavanar bird sanctuary and farms, experiencing organic farming and fish cultivation or learn to cook local specialities. You can also attend a performance of Kathakali, Kerala's classical dance, or try your hand at Kalari, Kerala's very own form of martial art.
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Enquire NowCoconut Lagoon is located in an abandoned coconut plantation on the shores of the Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom.
Fly into Cochin International Airport. Cochin is the nearest airport to Coconut Lagoon, the drive from there takes around 1-hour 30-minutes.
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