Healing by nature
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Green nature resort
Surrounded by forest, palms and open lawns. Birdsong replaces traffic.
Where nature feels like home
Luxury Nature Resort in Vayalada, near Kozhikode
Pool villas, a forest glass house and quiet hilltop rooms, wrapped in mist and green, just a scenic drive from Kozhikode.
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Welcome to Vayalada Gardens Resort
One of the best resorts in Vayalada, wrapped in green
Vayalada Gardens Resort is a hilltop retreat among the rainforests, rubber estates and mist-covered ridges of Vayalada, in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. If you are looking for resorts in Vayalada that feel private, calm and genuinely close to nature, you are in the right place.
We are one of the most loved resorts near Kozhikode and among the best resorts near Calicut for nature lovers, with pool villas, a glass house, family suites and a banquet hall, all set within lush gardens and only a short drive from Balussery. Wake to birdsong, walk to the viewpoint, swim as the clouds roll in, and end the night by a campfire.
- Private pool villas & a glass house in the trees
- Misty hilltop setting, 1.5 km from Vayalada viewpoint
- Easy weekend getaway from Kozhikode and Balussery
Choose your escape
Stays made for every kind of getaway
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Pool Villas
Private swimming pool, forest balcony and total privacy.
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Glass House Stay
Sleep inside the canopy behind floor-to-ceiling glass.
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Family Stays
Spacious suites, a kids play area and safe open lawns.
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Romantic Nature Stay
Candle light dinners, campfire evenings and misty mornings for two.
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Rooms & Suites
Executive rooms, suites and the pillar house from ₹5,500.
Why guests choose us
A green, peaceful hill station resort near Calicut
Looking for nature resorts in Calicut or a peaceful resort in Kerala where phones go quiet and shoulders drop? This is it.
Misty hilltop views
A misty resort in Vayalada with cloud-wrapped mornings and cool evenings, all year round.
Pool and play
A resort swimming pool, a kids play area, indoor games and an evening campfire.
Peaceful, private
One of the most peaceful resorts in Kerala: calm, uncrowded and perfect for couples, families and quiet weekends away.
Restaurant & candle light dinners
Kerala and regional dishes, grills at night and romantic dinners on request.
Safe & looked after
Secure parking, a friendly resident team and personal service from check-in to checkout.
Hilltop resorts in Kerala rarely feel this close to the clouds.
Tell us your dates and we will hold the best villa for you. Direct bookings get our best rates, with no booking fee.
Rooms & villas
Where you will stay
From pool villas to cosy executive rooms. Rates are per night plus taxes; WhatsApp us for live availability.
Private pool
Pool Villa
2 adults · 2 kids
A private swimming pool, a plush AC bedroom and a balcony into the forest canopy. Our most private stay near Kozhikode.
From ₹11,600/night + tax
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Glass walls, forest views
Glass House
2 adults · 2 kids
Floor-to-ceiling glass wraps a warm timber-toned bedroom, so you wake up level with the treetops of Vayalada.
From ₹6,200/night + tax
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Best for families
Family Suite Room
4 adults · 4 kids
Two AC bedrooms, a balcony and room for the whole family, with breakfast included and the kids play area close by.
From ₹14,950/night + tax
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Spacious & serene
Suite Room
2 adults · 2 kids
A generous suite with a dining nook, balcony and layered ceiling lighting. A calm base for a weekend getaway near Kozhikode.
From ₹7,800/night + tax
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Comfort, great value
Executive Room
2 adults · 2 kids below 10, or 3 adults
Warm wood and stone textures, soft curtains and a crisp king bed. Everything for a restful stay in the green hills of Kerala.
From ₹5,500/night + tax
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Terracotta heritage style
Pillar House
2 adults · 2 kids
Our terracotta-toned pillar house is surrounded by palms, with a balcony facing the valley.
From ₹5,800/night + tax
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Things to do
A weekend getaway near Kozhikode, full of little joys
Campfire evenings
Gather around the fire with music, snacks and stories under the stars.
Swim & unwind
Float with a view of the hills, or take a dip in the pool at dusk.
Kids play area
Swings, hammocks and a slide on a shaded green lawn.
Trek & explore
Trails, viewpoints and waterfalls begin right outside the gate.
Resorts near Balussery
Right in the heart of Kozhikode's hill country
Vayalada Gardens is the ideal base for viewpoints, dams and waterfalls. Distances below are approximate.
~1.5 km
Vayalada Viewpoint
Panoramic views of valleys, hills and rivers.
~6.2 km
Kariyathumpara
A scenic riverside spot with green hills.
~22 km
Kakkayam Dam
Calm reservoir for nature walks and picnics.
~28 km
Peruvannamuzhi Dam
Boating and birdwatching on a still reservoir.
A day at Vayalada
From misty sunrise to a candle-lit night
This is what a weekend getaway near Kozhikode feels like at Vayalada Gardens Resort.
6:30 AM
Mist, birdsong and filter coffee
Open the doors to a cloud-wrapped valley. Sip a hot coffee on your balcony while the hills slowly appear.
11:00 AM
A slow swim in the hills
Float in the resort pool with the forest all around you, or lounge by your private pool villa.
2:00 PM
Lunch with a forest view
Fresh Kerala flavours served in our open-sided restaurant, with trees all around.
5:00 PM
Golden hour at the viewpoint
The Vayalada viewpoint is just 1.5 km away. Watch the valley turn gold before heading back.
8:00 PM
Campfire and a candle light dinner
End the night under the stars with a crackling campfire and a candle light dinner for two.
The resort in motion
Walk through Vayalada Gardens
From the winding hill road to the pool villas, glass house, banquet hall and play lawn, take a quick tour of the resort before you arrive.
Love what you see? Message us on WhatsApp and we will hold the best villa for your dates.
Good to know
Questions about staying at Vayalada Gardens
Where is Vayalada Gardens Resort located?
We are in the misty hills of Vayalada, on Kurumboyil - Vayalada Road, Thorad, near Balussery in the Kozhikode (Calicut) district of Kerala, just about 1.5 km from the Vayalada viewpoint.
How far is the resort from Kozhikode (Calicut)?
Vayalada is roughly 38 km from Kozhikode city and about 15 km from Balussery junction, an easy scenic drive for a weekend getaway near Kozhikode. Please check the live route on Google Maps before you travel.
What kinds of stays do you offer?
Private pool villas, a glass house, family suites, executive and suite rooms, and a terracotta pillar house. See all rooms and suites.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is included with our room categories. Lunch, dinner and candle light dinners can be arranged at our restaurant.
Do you have a kids play area?
Yes. Our resort has a kids play area with swings and climbing frames close to the family rooms. See family stays.
How do I book?
Tap WhatsApp or call us, or send the enquiry form. Our team replies with live availability and the best direct rate.
Ready when you are
Your green escape near Kozhikode is one message away.
Direct bookings get our best rate and a personal reply from our team.
Plan your stay
Send us an enquiry
Tell us your dates and the kind of stay you want. We reply quickly on WhatsApp, call or email with availability and the best direct rate.
- Best rate guarantee on direct booking
- No booking fee
- Personal reply from our team