Poovar Island Resort

Set across the river from Poovar Golden Beach and overlooking the Backwaters of Kerala, this upscale resort is 13 km from Parassala railway station.

Refined cottages feature sitting areas and terraces, along with flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded quarters add open-roof bathrooms, hot tubs and/or living rooms. There are also floating cottages (no air-conditioning) with floor-to-ceiling windows. Room service is offered 24/7.

Breakfast and parking are free. There’s a cosy restaurant, a vegetarian eatery and a bar, plus an Ayurvedic spa, a fitness room, a playground and 2 pools, 1 of which has a sunken bar.