Mannaas Veedu Retreat & Spa

Set in the lush countryside of Central Kerala, Mannaas Veedu Retreat & Spa sits in Elanthoor near Cheppad and Kozhenchery. This mountain-side homestay is on the popular stopover route between Periyar and Kovalam and places like Alleppey backwaters and Konni Elephant Camp within easy reach. Kochi Airport is roughly a 3.5-hour drive; Alleppey is about an hour away and the elephant camp is a short 30-minute drive.

A traditional Kerala-style homestay with modern comforts. The property offers eight guestrooms with pillowtop beds, LCD/satellite TVs, mini-bars and bathrooms with separate tubs and showers. Communal kitchen access, a library and local design touches give it a cosy, authentic vibe.

Full-service spa and massage rooms, yoga area and body treatments to unwind. Evening bar, on-site restaurant and a barbeque area for relaxed meals. Free wireless internet across the grounds, parking/valet, tour assistance for excursions, laundry, press and a safe-deposit box.

Conference space and a meeting room (about 269 sq ft / 25 sq m), a computer station and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Tour/ticket assistance and wedding services are also available, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle service.

On-site restaurant serving local Kerala flavors and a bar for evening drinks. Breakfast is served daily and room service is available, making it easy to fuel up before day trips to backwaters, temples or the elephant camp.