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CGH Earth Experience Hotels

Casino Group was the pioneer in identifying the potential of Tourism in Kerala and also the visionaries as they realised the need for the connect between humans and nature. These Kerala hospitality pioneers did not want to build the run of the mill hotels and instead created ec0 friendly hotels providing unforgettable experiences. Now rechristened as CGH Earth Hotels , the chain is the fore runner in term of providing experiences.

Experiences of Nature
CGH Earth destinations are usually vast natural sprawls, with the bare minimum of rooms. That way, the care is better, not just for you but for the living ecology we’re part of. And even so, best to touch the earth with gentle hands. Waste becomes natural gas, used as fuel, at Coconut Lagoon. And water harvesting keeps the groundwater fresh at Marari Beach and Brunton Boatyard. Even the towels in your room help conserve water , based as they are on a light and elegant local design.All resorts are chemical-free zones, and over the years, as they have perfected the use of local and tribal wisdom in diverse matters, from gardening to pest control. Black resin from the forest keeps the insects at bay in Spice Village. Lemon Grass oil disinfects and freshens the rooms at Kalari Kovilakom. And everywhere it’s vermiculture and composting, not chemical fertilizers, that keep the plants thriving

Experiences of Community
If nature defines a place, it’s people that give it life and colour. And to be at a CGH Earth destination is to be part of the life of a local community, to rejoice in its living culture.The cottages at Marari Beach are modeled on the huts of the local fishermen, down to the exact weaves in the palm-thatch roofs and the little foot-washing taps outside. Cows keep the grass trim at Coconut Lagoon, just as they do in countless villages in the area. And along with the herbal cosmetics we routinely provide, you’ll see a clever little scrubber at Spice Village, made from soapwood and used by the local hill women to keeps their skin fresh and glowing (going by their complexions, it seems to work really well…). It’s local communities that work on their organic farms, keeping up a steady supply of fresh produce for your meals. And the fisherfolk of Mararikulam, Bangaram Island and the Spice Coast bring the pick of the catch to the restaurants of our properties there.

Experiences of Heritage
Many CGH properties have been conceived as repositories of history, places where the past can be a vivid, tangible presence for the visitor. Restored over two years by the artisan families of the area, Kalari Kovilakom Palace is one such trip into yesterday, evoking the simple elegance of princely Kollengode. At Coconut Lagoon, the feudal dwellings of the Malabar landowners have been painstakingly transplanted brick-by-brick and timber-by-timber, to give the visitor a unique experience in living. Even the soaring colonial edifice of the Brunton Boatyard has been recreated using the exact building materials of 19th century Cochin.In a hundred little details, CGH properties reflect a living history. At Spice Village, tiled tables from a 100-year-old restaurant, at Brunton, genuine Portuguese and Dutch antiques, at Kalari, floor tiles that have been restored and cleaned, inch-by-inch.

Experience of Wellbeing
On a visit with CGH, there are many ways to get in touch with the inner you, or even fix a chronic health problem. Most of our destinations offer extensive facilities for Ayurveda, complete with massage rooms, therapy centres and qualified doctors. You can usually find a Yoga class too, or pick up a few tips on meditation.Kalari Kovilakom, one of our latest destinations, is a palace for healing, perhaps the first of its kind. Here, you can experience not just royal spaciousness, but also holistic living at its purest, complete with Ayurvedic kitchens, therapies, yoga, meditations and comprehensive diet plans customized for you by experts.

Each and very eco stay is an experience to write home about
Bangaram Island
Brunton Boatyard
Casino Hotel
Coconut Lagoon
Kalari Kovilakom
Marari Beach Resort
Spice Coast Cruises
Spice Village
SwaSwara
Visalam
Maison Perumal