Xandari Pearl Beach Resort

The villa was of a high international / minimalist standard with a huge comfortable bed, a well designed and stylish outdoor bathroom with decent flow shower, and a walled very private garden with hammock, sun lounger, chairs and table. Like the rest the resort, villa gardens and even the bathroom are perfectly coifed with lush grass and tropical flowers. Every day a band of gardeners rake up every stray leaf, and there is lots of new planting as well as what already exists on this former coconut plantation. The butterfly garden is gorgeous as is the incipient orchid garden. These guys are true to their eco ethos with their own kitchen garden, no plastics in the toiletry offering and the delicious daily fresh juices, snacks and water are delivered in reusable sterilised glass bottles. Even for the late afternoon kite flying on the beach - these have been lovingly made of newspaper and cotton reels… So, excellent creature comforts - including the best ever facial by Shiseida - but the staff are also incredibly charming, helpful and numerous. A special mention to Shimlaj in the restaurant who helped us choose our supper choices each evening and was chatty and informative. The only downside is the lack of any other restaurants in the area though there are some charming bars just ***** the beach serving drinks and lunch. The beach is incredible: almost deserted in one direction with only early morning fishermen sorting their catch and a small cluster of beach cafes in the other. People are so friendly in Kerala but there is a joyful lack of beach hawkers so you can walk for miles without anyone disturbing you other than to smile and perhaps ask where you are from. Would definitely recommend Xandari Pearl and return again myself.

A beautiful hotel! The hotel offers a lot in terms of complementary room drinks and snacks and lots of activities throughout the day. The rooms were gorgeous with lots of space and an outdoor bathroom. We stayed in a Green Villa and there was a lovely garden with a hammock also! Spa facilities were also great, and I had a lovely facial!