Cherai Beach Resorts

Beach resort on Vypin Island with Greenleaf-certified Ayurvedic spa and heritage villas

Amenities

Cherai Beach Resort offers two outdoor pools, including one with a view and a separate kids' pool. Guests have access to complimentary beach umbrellas and towels along the Arabian Sea. The property includes a games room, badminton equipment, and evening entertainment, along with organized walking tours and cultural classes about local life.

Rooms

Accommodations are independent A/C villas designed with heritage-style architecture and private entrances. Each villa includes a seating area, flat-screen TV, minibar, tea/coffee maker, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Options include the Doctor's Villa and the Lake Facing Duplex Villa, which offer garden or sea views.

Location

Cherai Beach Resort sits directly on Cherai Beach, known as the Princess of the Arabian Sea, with the backwaters behind the property. The resort is 16 miles from Cochin International Airport and 13 miles from Aluva Railway Station, serving as the gateway to the Muziris Heritage Site. Traditional fishing villages are within walking distance, allowing guests to observe local fishing practices from the villas.

Wellness

The on-site Ayurmana Spa holds a Greenleaf certification for authentic Ayurvedic treatments and offers a range of massages, including full body, head, foot, and back massages. Facilities include a steam room, hammam, massage chair, foot bath, and a spa lounge. Yoga classes and spa/wellness packages are available, with dedicated spa locker rooms and relaxation areas.

Dining

The resort's Oottupura restaurant serves local specialties such as grilled fish in coconut milk, spicy curry prawns, and fried lobster, along with a separate vegetarian kitchen. A snack bar, coffee house on site, and kid-friendly meals cater to diverse dietary needs. Guests can also request packed lunches or enjoy fruits and special diet menus.

• Location: On Cherai Beach, 16 miles from Cochin International Airport
• Rooms: Heritage villas with garden or sea views
• Dining: Oottupura restaurant with local seafood and vegetarian kitchen
• Wellness: Ayurmana Spa with Greenleaf certification
• Family: Kids' pool, playground, babysitting, indoor play area
• Activities: Fishing, badminton, yoga, cultural tours
• Beach: Private beachfront access with umbrellas and towels