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Eco Stars:
5 star
Stars:
unrated
Location:
Asia
Country:
India
Neeleshwar Hermitage
"There are some places in India, so beautifully carved that they are about
to reach perfection, or at least inspire a profound respect: Agra's Taj
Mahal is one of them. Located in the heart of the Malabar coastline of
Kerala, Neeleshwar Hermitage could well be another one...
Set against the immensity of the Ocean, facing a beautiful empty beach,
Neeleshwar Hermitage is an oasis of calm and serenity that combines the
tranquil and rejuvenating simplicity of a retreat with the comfort and
elegance of a first class hotel.
They believe that inner and outer harmonies go together; everything we take in
through our senses is food for the soul. So the natural beauty of their
surroundings is carefully protected by eco-friendly policies, and they promote
the practice of the nourishing lifestyle arts for which Kerala is renowned
Ayurveda, massage, meditation and yoga.
They have eight single cottages, and four double cottages, offering a total of
sixteen rooms, with private terraces facing the open sea or the lush
gardens. All of them are light and airy with attached courtyard bathrooms,
and are furnished with local handmade furniture and both antique and
contemporary works of art from Kerala, and an in-house stereo system (iPod).
Among the hotel's amenities and services are the magnificent Varuna
infinity pool, the central Annapurna Restaurant (mostly veg.) and the beach
side Meenakshi Restaurant (sea-food), the authentic and natural treatments
at Priya Spa Ayurvedic Center, and finally a lavish Yoga and
Meditation Hall."
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Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Energy Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Kitchen waste is recycled to provide bio-energy for cooking and heating and natural waste is purified and used as garden fertiliser.
Water Rating: ★★★★ (4)
Staff Comment - At Neeleshwar the water is conserved and harvested, the
gardens are kept free of pesticides and artificial fertilisers, they only contain local flora, and as few palm-trees as possible were removed to create the complex.
Disposal Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - We adopted a strict "no plastic policy", and rather than using bottled water, we purify all drinking water on site by the most up to date reverse osmosis method. Our hotel?shop only gives recycled paper bags to hold the purchased items.?All our?spa treatment products are organically produced by giving work to disadvantaged tribals who gather ingredients and manufacture items, so everything is sourced with maximum concern for the environment, both natural and human.
Eco-Active Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Most of Neeleshwar's staff is originally from the local area. Neeleshwar also takes part to one of the largest local event and is happy to provide it with the food for the participants. We also encourage interaction between our guests and the local people.
Protection Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment - Apart of following strict policies to protect our environment, we also created the Malabar foundation to raise awareness in the area and encourage local people and hotel to participate in sustainable programs. Neeleshwar being one of the only places where the rare Olive Ridley turtles come to lay their eggs. We also inform our guests about this exceptional event so that the turtles are not disturbed during this period.
Contact Details
Name:
Neeleshwar Hermitage
Address:
Neeleshwar Hermitage.
Neeleshwar, Kasaragod District,
Malabar, Kerala 671314,
India.
Telephone:
0091 124 4010072
Website:
www.neeleshwarhermitage.com
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