The best way to experience Kayal is to put away all gadgetry, lock your watch up, and take a stroll into another era. You can walk the island, stopping to say hello to the islanders. For those who love their me-time, we suggest a canoe ride on the backwaters. But if you truly want to live the local life, join a farmer in his fields, the fisherman on the lake, the toddy tapper up the tree or the womenfolk in their local festivals. From yoga to Ayurveda, day trips to nearby Fort Kochi to midnight stargazing, the possibilities are endless at Kayal. So much for a place with nothing to do!
With only four cottages, Kayal is one of the most exclusive boutique resorts in Kerala.
Each cottage is inspired by the local architecture and curated with reclaimed and recycled material. The air-conditioned waterfront cottages have been furnished with old teak cupboards, a reading area and desk for quiet contemplation, and an open-to-the-sky bath garden for some serious rejuvenation. The walls are adorned with narratives of local history in art. Each cottage is aesthetically designed with plush comforts for the city slicker in you.