Set in a secluded palm grove beside the Arabian Sea in Northern Kerala, Neeleshwar Hermitage breathes tranquillity. Built according to Kerala Vatsu’s traditional architectural principles, the cottages are a mix of wood and thatch architecture with contemporary touches. The resort features 2 restaurants, a large swimming pool facing the sea, a spa/yoga centre, and an unspoilt white sand beach.

Altaf Chapri
Your Host & The Team
“I believe that India has the oldest and most gracious system of refined hospitality, and with my team, we are keen to bring this to the attention of all beyond our shores." After the creation of Neeleshwar Hermitage on a glorious beach in Malabar - the unexplored beauty of northern Kerala - and the addition of a rice barge on the backwaters, connected to the Hermitage and giving guests the opportunity to visit some of the least visited temples and villages in Kerala, the property has won twice the award by CNBC TRAVEL for Best Resort for health and rejuvenation. Altaf recently restored and upgraded his father's houseboat in Kashmiri’s Dal lake and launched the only Eco Luxury houseboat and only Secret Retreats in Kashmir.”
Rooms
Private Plunge Pool Cottage
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, free Wifi / cable, bathrobe, hair-dryer.
Others : iPod and iPod dock.
Deluxe Sea View
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, free Wifi / cable, bathrobe, hair-dryer.
Others : iPod and iPod dock.
Deluxe Garden View
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, free Wifi / cable, bathrobe, hair-dryer.
Others : iPod and iPod dock.
Deluxe Pool View
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, free Wifi / cable, bathrobe, hair-dryer.
Others : iPod and iPod dock.
Lotus Houseboat
Facilities & Highlights
- Infinity pool 20 x 8 m
- The Annapurna restaurant, dedicated to the Goddess of Nourishment, specialises in authentic, predominantly vegetarian food, honed by ayurvedic teaching on the importance of attending to the appearance, balance, flavour, enjoyment and nutritional effects of any dish. Meenakshi, the beachside restaurant, serves superb fresh fish caught by the local long boats, healthy lunchtime salads and delicious light meals.
- Genuine Ayurvedic treatments are practised in the traditional way, in collaboration with the Sahayadri Foundation, one of the few 100% organic herbal medicine manufacturers in India. All the preparations used are completely natural and organically produced, and are sourced in a way that does not impact negatively on the environment. Disadvantaged tribal groups in the Sahayadri mountains in Kerala are producing for Neeleshwar Hermitage guaranteeing them stable employment, fair wages and social improvements. 20 Ayurvedic treatments on the menu, both general and localised.
- Early morning by the beach is the best place to see them. Kites, Brahminy, Grey-headed Eagles, Fishing Eagles, White-bellied Sea Eagles nesting just north of our lagoon (one of only 38 pairs known in Kerala), Black, long-necked Little Cormorants, Little Eagrets, golden Bee Eaters, Sandpipers, Green and Red Shanks, White-breasted Kingfishers with long beak, are often seen. In the gardens: purple-rumped Sunbirds, Pond Heron and Flameback Woodpeckers can be seen climbing the trees in the early evening, usually in pairs. Malabar is very rich in bird life, having over 340 species.
Useful Information
GENERAL
Total number of rooms: 18Time zone: (GMT+05:30) New Delhi
Currency accepted: INR
Electricity voltage: 230V
Electricity plug type:


CONCIERGE
Your concierge is ready to assist you with planning and completing your reservation, contact them on dream@secret-retreats.comACCESS
Nearest Airport: Name & Code Mangalore - IXE - 95 km
Nearest Railway Station: Name & Code Calicut - CCJ - 186 km
CONTACT
Neeleshwar Hermitage, Ozhinhavalappu, Padanakkad, Neeleshwaram, 671314 Kasaragod-Dist., IndiaKerala
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