One of the highlights of our stay in Kerala was the three nights we stayed in this wonderful place. Our suite was stunning with an attention to detail missing in many top hotels. Nothing quite like starting your day under Aanavilasam's open shower. Best of all are the people that make this place special, Pirkko is charming , efficient and... More

Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House is an oasis of tranquility in the hectic world that is India. Our room was very spacious, with a wonderful bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower. Great hospitality,excellent service, fantastic food! Never seen such a well-stockd library in a hotel,with something for everyone. When you visit this beautiful part of Kerala, this hotel is certainly your... More

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay for 2 nights at the plantation house. The room was beautiful. Cool and spacious with a gorgeous outdoor shower. The chef was very entertaining when he showed me how he makes his Keralan fish.From further north he told me about his village. However the crowning glory was Pirkko, our Finnish hostess.She welcomed us and arranged... More

This perfect small plantation resort is offering a special concept of hostelling by providing such a unique and personnalise service orchestred by the charming Mrs. Pirkko.,who make you feel special .Everything is made to help plan your journey in this beautifull area ,can book taxi,dance ticket,boat ticket,garden visit (famous M.Abraham!) nothing to worry about!Four rooms with small living room,balcony on... More

We spent two nights here as part of a 3 week trip around Kerala and were very excited about the prospect of a couple of nights of luxury. Pirko the manager was exceptionally kind, arranging a walk around the plantation and a cooking demonstration for us. The service was excellent and the food of a high standard. My only criticism... More

We spent two nights here after spending time in the Backwaters and wish we could have stayed longer. Having booked a pool villa, we were not disappointed, our room was extremely spacious with a corner dedicated to tea/coffee, water, fruit and snacks etc. The bathroom was wonderful, a huge room built from the room onto the outside and with a... More

My wife and I stayed three nights at the Aanavilasam Plantation House in February when the sun shines and there is hardly a cloud in the sky. The bedrooms are spacious and airy. The bathrooms are top notch and the evening sunset across the Western Ghats is simply stunning. Whilst there we toured the Periyar Tiger Reserve at Kumily, seeing... More

We stayed here for three nights, having come from Munnar. It was a tranquil oasis and beautifully equipped. As one person has remarked, the bed was rather hard, but I slept well on it. I LOVED the garden shower, what a brilliant idea. And the little kitchen area with fruit, snacks and drinks, even coffee from the plantation. Everything had... More

We arrived at this peaceful and beautiful location after a long drive from Cochin and were made very welcome by the charming hostess Pirkko. Our pool villa was top quality and as the only guests staying we were pleased to have our hostess as our dinner companion on both nights. The food was delicious and the talented chef talked with... More