6 Best Resorts in Wayanad | Luxurious 5 Star Resorts

I have been to Wayanad multiple times and each time I have visited the district, I have stayed at different resorts, including the luxurious 5 star resorts. Since I enjoy staying at some of these best luxury stays and resorts, I am bringing you the top 6 Best Resorts in Wayanad that you can stay for your next visit to Wayanad.

About Wayanad

Famous for its wildlife and plantations, Wayanad is located in the Western Ghats of India. Located between the Western Ghats of South India, Wayanad is home to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Chembra Peak and Eddkal Caves.

6 Best Resorts in Wayanad

Wayanad Wild – Rainforest Lodge by CGH Earth

Location: Lakkidi | Guest Rating of 9.0/10 on Booking.com

Located inside the rain forests of Wayanad, Wayanad Wild – Rainforest Lodge by CGH Earth is a luxury eco-friendly stay amidst nature and wilderness.

Best for: Families, Couples (Married / Unmarried), Solo travelers, Workcation.
Tip: The last stretch of the resort (around 3.5 kilometres) needs a 4 wheel drive. You can book a complimentary drive with the resort in advance.
Restriction(s): Groups with only male guests are not allowed. Pets are not allowed.
How to get to the resort? The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, which is around 3 hours drive from the resort.

Room types and booking

Wayanad Wild offers different types of rooms and the prices for these rooms vary depending on the type, meals included and number of people.

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Room type	Facilities included
Superior Room with Balcony * You can choose either 2 single beds or 1 extra large double bed	Mountain view Balcony Ensuite bathroom Coffee machine
Deluxe Room with Balcony * 1 extra large double bed	Mountain view Balcony Ensuite bathroom Coffee machine
Deluxe Jacuzzi with Balcony * 1 extra large double bed	Mountain view Balcony Ensuite bathroom Jacuzzi Coffee machine

Amenities

Each of these rooms come with free toiletries, bathrobe, slippers, safety box, towels, hand sanitizer, among others. There is also free Wi-Fi throughout the property that makes it ideal for a workcation as well.

The property offers an airport shuttle for extra charges. Apart from these, they have an outdoor swimming pool, and an in-house restaurant that serves amazing and delicious food.

Vythiri Resort

Location: | Guest Rating of 8.4/10 on Booking.com

Located in Vythiri town, the Vythiri Resort is an amazing eco-friendly jungle resort with spectacular views of Wayanad hills. This resort is recognised as the winner of International Quality Crown award.

Best for: Families, Couples (Married / Unmarried), Solo travelers.
Tip: Ensure to arrange the tours rom the travel desk at the resort.
Restriction(s): Pets are not allowed.
How to get to the resort? The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, which is around 44 kilometres from the resort.

Room types and booking

Vythiri Village has three types of rooms and it has a tree house that is perfect for guests looking for some adventure. The prices vary depending on the room type and the meals included.

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Room type	Facilities included
Tree house	All services provided at the villas are available at tree house.
Honeymoon Villa with private pool * 1 double bed	Balcony with lovely views Toiletries Private pool Jacuzzi
Celestial Honeymoon pool villa * 1 extra large double bed	Balcony with lovely views Toiletries Private pool Jacuzzi

Amenities

Each room is provided with safety deposit box, free toiletries, and towels. And the property has free Wi-Fi, which is available only at the public areas.

The resort provides many luxurious amenities such as outdoor swimming pool, gym, Ayurvedic spa, sauna and massages. To go around the property, you can hire bicycles. There is also an in-house restaurant that serves Continental, Chinese and Indian food.

Taj Wayanad Resort and Spa

Location: Wayanad | Guest Rating of 8.3/10 on Booking.com

An absolutely stunning property to stay in Wayanad is at Taj Wayanad Resort and Spa. Spread across 10 acres, Taj Wayanad Resort and Spa provides a panoramic view of Banasura Lake.

Best for: Families, Couples (Married / Unmarried), Solo travelers.
Restriction(s): Pets are not allowed. There is no age restriction for check-in.
How to get to the resort? The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, which is around 91 kilometres from the resort. It is also close to Kannur airport, which is around 96 kilometres.

Room types and booking

Taj Wayanad Resort and Spa have 61 rooms, cottages and villas (in total) with great views. They mostly have villas that cater for high end customers, but they do have a few rooms and cottages.

Note: The room bookings are for 3 guests.

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Room type	Facilities included
Superior Room * King or Twin bed	Balcony Minibar Ironing facilities
Deluxe Cottage * King or Twin bed	Personal porch
Premium Cottage * King or Twin bed	Balcony
Luxury Villa * King bed	Porches and balconies Bathtub Balcony Sky deck Private garden
Grand Luxury Villa with Plunge Pool * King bed	Separate living room Sky deck Bathtub Access to outdoor plunge pool
Presidential 2 Bedroom Villa * King and Twin beds	Bathrooms with tubs Plunge Pool Personal butler Pantry room Private ensuite treatment room

Amenities

Each room comes with a flat screen 55 inch television, and digital connectivity, tea/coffee maker, minibar and ironing facilities. They also have free Wi-Fi that is available at public areas.

Taj Wayanad Resort and Spa provides many amenities for their guests. They have a fitness centre, yoga sessions, outdoor infinity pool, sauna and steam, and indoor activities room.

With multi-cuisine restaurant and bar, the resort stands out in their food and cocktails.

The Windflower Resort and Spa

Location: Pozhuthana | Guest Rating of 4/5 on MakeMyTrip.com

Surrounded by tea estates and coffee plantations, The Windflower Resort and Spa Wayanad is an amazing resort to stay at as it screams of luxury and comfort.

Best for: Families, Couples (Married / Unmarried), Solo travelers, Workcation.
Tip: From the Kalpetta main bus stop, the property is around 10 kilometres and it takes about Rupees 250 by auto rickshaw.
The property has a lot of monkeys, keep your windows and doors closed when you are not in the room.
Restriction(s): Pets are not allowed. Guests below 18 years are not allowed.
How to get to the resort? The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, which is around 60 kilometres from the resort.

Room types and booking

The Windflower Resort and Spa has only two kinds of room options and each one is beautiful.

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Room type	Facilities included
Suite * King or Twin beds	Balcony
Villa * King bed	Balcony Sit out Jacuzzi

Amenities

Each room is fitted with basic toiletries, slippers and ironing facilities. The rooms are also fitted with televisions. There is also free Wi-Fi available at public areas and the rooms, which means that the resort is perfect for workcation.

The Windflower Resort and Spa provides many amenities such as indoor games room, swimming pool, badminton, life size chess and cycling. The staff also conduct early morning plantation walks.

There is an in-house restaurant that serves a la carte and buffet options. They mainly serve Kerala cuisine.

Mountain Shadows Resort

Location: Kuttiyamvayal | Guest Rating of 8.8/10 on Booking.com

Spread across 20 acres, Mountain Shadows Resort is located on top of a mountain. Set amidst the Western Ghats, this eco-friendly resort is a perfect getaway for nature lovers.

Best for: Families, Couples (Married / Unmarried), Solo travelers.
Tip: The last stretch of 3 kilometres is through the deep forest. As it is a muddy road, ensure to drive slow.
Restriction(s): Pets are not allowed.
How to get to the resort? The nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, which is around 90 kilometres from the resort.

Room types and booking

Mountain Shadows Resort has only villas which are catered for luxury and high-end guests. Each of them come with private entrances and pretty views of lake, mountain or river.

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Room type	Facilities included
Luxury Jacuzzi Villa	Lake/Mountain/River view Balcony Terrace Toiletries
Romantic Pool Villa	Lake/Mountain/River view Private pool Balcony Terrace Toiletries

Amenities

Each villa at Mountain Shadows Resort come with basic toiletries, flat screen television, minibar, tea/coffee makers, hairdryers, cable channels, and private entrances. It also has free Wi-Fi at public areas.

Apart from the above at each villa, the resort has outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, games room, yoga, and walking tours. You can also hire bicycles to go around the resort.

There is an in-house restaurant at the resort that serves multi-cuisine food, including Continental, Asian, and Vegan options.

Arayal Resort – A Unit of Sharoy Resort

Location: Tariyod | Guest Rating of 8.0/10 on Booking.com

With a backdrop of Banasura Reservoir, Arayal Resort is one of the most beautiful resorts in Wayanad. The resort offers a panoramic views of the reservoir and dam.

Best for: Families, Couples (Married / Unmarried), Solo female travelers.
Tip: If you are a solo traveler, then ensure to call and check if they allow solo traveler. It should not be a problem as I traveled alone and stayed at many resorts as a solo traveler.
Restriction(s): Single male travelers are not allowed
How to get to the resort? The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, which is around 110 kilometres from the resort.

Room types and booking

Arayal Resort has two types of rooms and both types have lake views.

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Room type	Facilities included
Lake View Premium * 1 extra large double bed	Balcony Lake view
Lake View Romantic * 1 extra large double bed	Balcony Lake view Pool view

Amenities

Each room comes with a flat screen television, free toiletries, tea/coffee maker, ironing and laundry facilities.

Arayal Resort is one of the best resorts in Wayanad that has an infinity pool with amazing forest views, and has a spa/massage centre. The resort arranges for bonfire, star gazing and water sports. They also provide bird watching walks and outdoor activities such as fishing.

Closing Notes

These are some of the most amazing and best resorts in Wayanad. Each one of them screams of luxury and the entire experience of staying at these places are spectacular.

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