Rooms
Sleep to the sound of water.
Two homestays beside the backwaters: a private pool villa and a heritage Kerala home. Quiet rooms, soft linen and a kitchen that cooks for you.

Homestay · Pool villa
Kayal Pool Villa
Kayal means backwater in Malayalam.
A private pool villa at the water's edge, for the nights between cruises. Slow mornings, a cool dip, and a Kerala kitchen at home.
From ₹7,000 per night, whole villa
- Stay
- Private homestay villa
- Pool
- Private swimming pool
- Inside
- Bedroom, living room, kitchenette
- Private pool and garden
- Home-cooked Kerala meals
- Hosted by the Tranquil Cruise family
- Backwater views
- Easy transfer to the jetty

Homestay · Heritage home
Tharavadu Heritage Homestay
Tharavadu means ancestral family home in Malayalam.
A traditional Kerala home with a tiled roof, carved timber doors and dark wooden ceilings, refreshed with air-conditioned rooms and modern bathrooms.
From ₹2,500 per AC room, per night
- Stay
- Heritage homestay
- Style
- Tiled-roof Kerala tharavadu
- Rooms
- Air-conditioned bedrooms, attached baths
- Carved timber doors
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Attached bathrooms with hot water
- Verandah and garden courtyard
- Home-cooked Kerala meals
Standard
At both stays.
- Cotton linen and towels
- Mosquito netting on request
- Private bathroom, hot water
- Air-conditioning
- Reading lamps and sockets
- Welcome water and fruit
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Are the rooms air-conditioned?
Yes. Every bedroom at both homestays is air-conditioned, with a ceiling fan as well.
Does every room have a private bathroom?
Yes, each with hot water.
Can we choose a twin or a double bed?
Most rooms have a double bed. Tell us when you enquire and we'll arrange twin beds where we can.
Which stay should we choose?
The Kayal Pool Villa suits a couple who want privacy and a pool. The Tharavadu Heritage Homestay suits families and small groups who like a traditional Kerala home. Tell us your party and we'll suggest the best fit.














