At a Glance

From time immemorial, the lotus has been a symbol of the very best things in life: refinement, purity and beauty. In Indian art the flower has always represented heavenly comfort and spiritual enlightenment. Now, as a balm for our unquiet times, a new level of meaning has been added to these traditional ones.

The lotus, a houseboat of unequalled elegance and style, offers you serenity and healing relaxation while cruising through the languid backwaters of Malabar, the undiscovered jewel of northern Kerala.

The Lotus operates a strict no-smoking policy, and mindful of any potential pollution in Kerala, we also have an eco-friendly no plastic rule.

Safe and pure drinking water is supplied from the latest purification system, rather than from indestructible plastic bottles. No waste is discharged into the lake.

Guests have an option of boarding The Lotus either from Sultan Canal (outside Kannur) or from Neeleshwar. For those arriving at Calicut airport or coming up from Cochin (Kochi), we suggest your board The Lotus at Sultan Canal and reach The Hermitage refreshed and relaxed after a cruise of 1 or 2 nights.

The Lotus Houseboat Website