Kuruva Riverside Villas
The Kabini slides past the garden on its way to Karnataka, and Kuruva Island's bamboo rafts leave from just upstream. The villas are built in the traditional nalukettu style around a central courtyard, with verandahs on the river.
Kuruva Riverside Villas is a quiet heritage stay in northern Wayanad: river villas, courtyard rooms and a two-bedroom family villa set in a garden of jackfruit and areca. It is the gentlest introduction to the district's tribal heartland and temple country.
- Location
Mananthavady, Wayanad
4 km from Kuruva Island
32 km from Tholpetty sanctuary
- Best for
Families
Birders
Temple and heritage trips
Value stays
- Check-in
From 1:00 pm
Check-out by 11:00 am
- Rating
4.7 / 5 from 173 verified stays
- In packages
Rooms & suites
River villas open onto the bank with outdoor showers and hammocks; courtyard rooms surround the nalukettu's open sky-well; the family villa has two bedrooms, a dining pavilion and its own garden.
Breakfast and a bamboo raft trip to Kuruva Island are included. Ayurvedic massages, village walks and cycles can be booked at reception.
Room types
- River Villa · up to 2 guests · from ₹6,900 per night
- Courtyard Room · up to 2 guests · from ₹5,400 per night
- Heritage Family Villa · up to 5 guests · from ₹13,900 per night
Dining & amenities
Home-style Wayanad cooking from the family kitchen: river fish curry, bamboo-shoot thoran, jackfruit in season and a full sadya on Sundays, served in the courtyard or on your verandah.
Experiences
Bamboo rafting at Kuruva Island, dawn jeep safaris at Tholpetty, the forest temple at Thirunelli, Pakshipathalam birding treks and village walks through tribal hamlets with a local guide.
Included or arranged by the resort: river verandahs, bamboo raft trip, ayurvedic massage, cycles, family villa and more.
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Rooms, rates and availability
Rates are per room per night with breakfast and taxes included. Pick a date below to start a request, or use the room list to book a specific category.
River Villa
Up to 2 guests · 44 m²
₹6,900per night- Verandah on the Kabini bank
- Outdoor shower
- Bamboo raft trips
- Birding guide on request
Courtyard Room
Up to 2 guests · 32 m²
₹5,400per night- Traditional nalukettu courtyard
- Rain shower
- Ayurvedic toiletries
- Kerala breakfast
Heritage Family Villa
Up to 5 guests · 88 m²
₹13,900per night- Two bedrooms, private garden
- Dining pavilion
- Kitchenette
- Cycling and village walks
Good to know
Useful information
Courtyard dining, river verandahs, Ayurvedic massage room, cycles, children's garden, complimentary Wi-Fi, and help with Tholpetty safari and Thirunelli visits.
Laundry and private transfers available.
Check-in from 1:00 pm, check-out by 11:00 am. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival. Cancellations within 7 days are charged one night; no-shows are charged in full.
A 25% deposit confirms your reservation. The balance is settled at the resort by card or UPI.
Children of all ages are welcome. Extra beds available in villas.
By Air
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) is the closest, about 90 km and a 2.5 to 3 hour drive through the Thamarassery ghat. Kannur International Airport (CNN) is roughly 3 hours away and is a scenic alternative for northern Wayanad. Bengaluru is a 6 to 7 hour drive via Mysuru and the Bandipur forest road.
By Road
All resorts on Wayanad Escapes can arrange a private airport transfer at the time of booking. Self-drive guests should note that the Bandipur stretch closes to traffic between 9 pm and 6 am.
By Rail
Kozhikode (Calicut) railway station is the nearest railhead, about 85 km from Kalpetta.
Rates 2026
01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Rates are per room per night in INR, inclusive of breakfast and all taxes. Peak dates include Onam, Christmas and New Year week. Please enquire for extra beds, child policy and long-stay rates.
Season
01 Oct - 30 Apr
excluding peak dates
Monsoon
01 May - 30 Sep
green season offers
Peak
20 Dec - 05 Jan
Onam week
River Villa
Up to 2 guests · 44 m²
₹6,900
₹5,500
₹9,000
Courtyard Room
Up to 2 guests · 32 m²
₹5,400
₹4,300
₹7,000
Heritage Family Villa
Up to 5 guests · 88 m²
₹13,900
₹11,100
₹18,100
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