Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom- a CGH Earth Experience

If you want to experience the warmth of Indian hospitality amidst the beauty and tranquility of God’s own Country, CGH earth’s Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom is THE resort to book… I have been to Kerala many times in the past. Visited almost the entire state barring few places in the north for the state like Calicut, Wayanad, Kannur, Mallapuram, etc. But the stay in Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom has by far been the best experience of my Kerala sojourns. Spread across an area of about 30 acres, this picturesque resort is flanged by Kavanar river on one side and India’s longest, the magnificent Vembanad lake on the other. It has 49-keys divided into 3 categories of rooms, listed in order of base to premium as under: Heritage Bungalows, Heritage Mansions and Lake front Villas with private pool. This resort has lots to offer viz, 2 restaurants (one of them being speciality seafood restaurant called Aymanam and the other multi-cuisine, called Ettukettu), a swimming pool, a small gym, cultural centre, clay craft area, a souvenir shop, butterfly garden, paddy fields, fish rearing areas, cow shed, yoga centre, Ayurveda centre with Doctor and therapists, large wandering areas, a common television room (Yes, you will not find a TV in your rooms. Logic? : To unwind, one has to be away from as many ****** as possible, including the idiotbox ), etc. Right next to the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (closed during monsoons), you can spot various species of birds in the resort itself. All-in-all, Coconut Lagoon resort is quintessentially a replica of typical Kerala backwaters life, crisscrossed with canals which you often have to cross over a bridge to probably get to your room from the restaurant or may be the cultural centre or the clay craft area. So, we booked for 2 nights’ stay during 2nd week of August’25 and immediately upon reaching the resort, repented for not booking a longer stay. One has to take an approx 10 minutes boat ride on Kavanar river to reach the resort which is exactly at the mouth of the river where it meets the lake. There’s a road as well to take, but by all means : avoid that. The resort has its own car parking area near the private jetty, from where it operates complimentary boat services (to and fro) every half an hr. Upon reaching the reception, we were welcomed with tender coconut water (true to its name), handed a resort’s map and an extremely courteous and generous staffs. They were so mindful that a day before our scheduled visit, the property manager bagger WhatsApped us the way to reach, informed about the boat services and asked our tentative time of arrival so that the staff at the jetty were well informed. We checked-in by about 4 ish. After getting a glimpse of the layout on the resort-map, we went to our Heritage Bungalow room. I had booked this room category because : (a) we wanted privacy and (b) unlike a Heritage Mansion, its bath and sleeping areas weren’t on 2 different levels. But on reaching our assigned room, we got a

We’ve visited Kerela and Coconut lagoon several times and the hotel never fails to inspire. From the superb setting and environment , to the ever helpful, welcoming and friendly staff. Do make the most of the activities, the sunset lake trip and wildlife walks are but two. The food is well prepared and tasty, with a la carte dishes adjusted to personal taste. Overall a comprehensive choice at breakfast buffet of Indian and European foods, with items made to order and plenty of fresh fruit. Great service all round and whilst I try not to name individuals in case I miss anyone, I must say thanks to Jaison and his team in the restaurant.

We recently stayed at Coconut Lagoon with our 3 year old and my wife, and it was nothing short of fantastic. The arrival itself sets the tone, a serene boat ride into the property that immediately transports you into another world. From that moment on, everything was exceptional. The team has truly mastered the art of hospitality. The cultural programs, village experiences, and the overall vibe make you feel deeply connected to life in Kumarakom. The sunset cruise was simply breathtaking one of those moments you don’t forget easily. Food was outstanding. We especially loved the traditional sadhya meal a real treat! The staff went above and beyond to help us with kid-friendly meals too, which we appreciated as parents. Everyone we met was warm, genuine, and attentive. Coconut Lagoon is a place that deserves at least three nights to be fully experienced and enjoyed. We’ll definitely be coming back for more!

We had amazing time at coconut lagoon, where we were treated nothing less than family. We left the property with our stomach filled with delicious kerala food, heart filled with love, and mind filled with memories. We were greeted with enthusiasm and loved the hospitality by the staff at the restaurant, at the reception, by the pool, at the bar, and by everybody else on the property. Special mention for Ms. Sanjana, the ever smiling naturalist for an amazing golden hour bird watching excursion.

We had an exceptional stay at Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom! We booked 2 rooms and were blown away by the friendly and accommodating staff who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. Our daughter had a wonderful time, and the food was truly exceptional - the buffet dinner and breakfast were highlights of our stay. The team was attentive to our requests, and the attention to detail was impressive. The sunset cruise was phenomenal - a perfect way to experience the beauty of Kumarakom.