22/12/2025
Exclusive Acquisition Opportunity: Operational Boutique Backwater Resort, Varkala – Kerala
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational, boutique backwater resort in Varkala, one of Kerala’s most sought-after coastal destinations. Set across approximately 3.13 acres of contiguous resort-zoned land, this asset combines scale, operational readiness, branding, and significant upside potential—a rare find in today’s hospitality market.
Asset Snapshot
Location: Kayalpuram, Ayiroor P.O., Varkala, Trivandrum District
Land Area: ~3.13 acres (contiguous, resort-zoned)
Keys: 21 independent cottages / rooms
Operational Status: Fully operational premium resort
Brand: Operated under the Hill Country – “Still Waters, Varkala” brand
Asking Price: ₹40 crore (negotiable)
The Property
Nestled along the tranquil Varkala backwaters, the resort offers a serene and immersive experience, blending traditional Kerala architectural aesthetics with modern hospitality comforts. The master plan is thoughtfully laid out across the expansive land parcel, ensuring privacy, open green spaces, and seamless guest flow.
The resort currently features 21 well-appointed independent cottages, with ample surplus land allowing for:
Expansion of room inventory
Development of premium villas or suites
Addition of wellness, spa, or event infrastructure
(Subject to statutory approvals)
Location Advantage
Located in Varkala, a rapidly growing coastal tourism hub renowned for:
Pristine beaches and iconic cliffs
Backwater experiences
Yoga, wellness, and spiritual tourism
Excellent connectivity to:
Thiruvananthapuram city
Trivandrum International Airport
Technopark / Hi-Tech City, enabling strong leisure, corporate, and MICE demand
A rare positioning that offers quiet backwater seclusion while remaining highly accessible to domestic and international travelers.
Guest Experience & Amenities
Multiple accommodation categories (Club, Deluxe, and higher suites as per current operations), catering to couples, families, and premium travelers
Landscaped gardens, internal pathways, and water-facing vistas
Central swimming pool anchoring the leisure experience
Curated backwater activities including:
Rowing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Food, Beverage & Events
Multiple operational multi-cuisine F&B outlets, serving:
Authentic Kerala cuisine
North Indian and international menus
Strong F&B revenue potential supported by:
Lakeside and backwater-facing venues
Capacity to host corporate offsites, small conferences, curated retreats, social events, and destination weddings
Positioning & Brand Appeal
Marketed as an upscale experiential resort, the property emphasizes “beautiful memories by the backwaters”—a positioning that resonates strongly with:
High-yield FIT travelers
International guests
Wellness and experiential travel segments
The existing brand, SOPs, staffing, and operational systems allow a new owner to step into a running business with immediate continuity.
Investment Highlights
Rare combination of:
Operational income-generating resort
Large 3+ acre landholding
Established brand presence
Prime Varkala backwater location
Multiple value-creation levers:
Expansion of room inventory
Improved ARRs through repositioning or rebranding
Aggressive digital distribution and international partnerships
Curated wellness, yoga, Ayurveda, and workation programs
Event-led revenues (weddings, MICE, retreats
Ideal Buyer Profile
Hospitality groups seeking a flagship leisure resort in Kerala
Family offices and HNIs looking for a trophy lifestyle asset with income and land appreciation
NRIs wanting a professionally managed hospitality asset in a high-growth destination
Wellness, retreat, or experiential travel operators seeking a ready campus-style property
Transaction
Asking Price: ₹40 crore (negotiable)
A rare opportunity to acquire a ready, cash-flowing hospitality asset with significant land, operational, and repositioning upside.
Detailed financials, occupancy history, and site visits will be shared strictly with qualified and serious buyers upon request.
