Riverside resort
Pool, jetty, boats, campfire evenings and a kids park on the Korapuzha. Resort comforts, run like a family home.
Short answer: BelleVue is a small riverside resort-style homestay on the Korapuzha (Elathur) river at Koyilandy, Kozhikode. It has a private pool facing the river, its own jetty and gazebo, speedboat and canoe rides, a barbecue deck and an Ayurveda room, with only four guest rooms.
Most of Kozhikode's resorts face the sea or sit in the hills. The rivers get overlooked, which is a shame, because the Korapuzha is one of the prettiest stretches of water in Malabar. It's wide and slow by the time it reaches us, lined with coconut palms, and still worked every day by fishermen in wooden country boats.
At BelleVue the river is right there. The garden runs along the bank, a jetty walks out over the water to a thatched gazebo, and the pool deck looks straight across to the far shore.
A private swimming pool, only for people staying here, with loungers on a timber deck. A mini kids park. Campfire and barbecue evenings by the water. Pets welcome, at no extra charge. A steam bath and a small gym. An Ayurveda treatment room where you can book a massage or a full programme with a doctor. Free WiFi and parking. Meals cooked to order.
We're not a big resort, and we don't try to be. There's no restaurant full of strangers, no evening entertainment, no spa reception desk. If you want a buffet and a kids' club, there are good options on the coast. If you want a quiet pool, your own jetty and food from a home kitchen, you'll like it here.
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| BelleVue | Typical large resort | |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms | 4 | Dozens to hundreds |
| Pool | Shared by at most four rooms, or yours alone with a whole-villa booking | Shared with all guests |
| Food | Home-cooked to order, Kerala and Malabar dishes | Restaurant menu or buffet |
| River access | Own jetty and gazebo | Varies |
| Pets | Welcome, no charge | Usually not allowed |
| Who you deal with | The same small team, from enquiry to checkout | Front desk and call centre |
Guest reviews
Short extracts from public reviews on Google, Tripadvisor and Booking.com. Follow the links to read them in full. Scores as of 2 October 2026.
You won't find a better homestay in Kozhikode! Bellevue offers amenities that are on par with a resort. Chef Muneera serves the most authentic and delicious Malabari cuisine.
We had a memorable stay at Belle Vue home stay with our 2 furries. The rooms were impeccable and clean. The view of the backwaters outstanding.
Very well maintained, super clean and riverside property offers one of the best stay with gym, pool and a small counter bar, barbecue/grill, music setup along with peaceful location.
From the moment we arrived we felt at home. The house is very clean, well maintained, and in a beautiful, peaceful location near the river.
Shigal is a great host who organised everything for us (I had elderly parents and young kids). From meals to excursions, everything was taken care of.
Loved the refreshing riverside scenery here. Waking up to nature here feels magical. It honestly felt like staying at a home away from home.
The property itself is stunning view with beautifully maintained spice garden and fruit trees and very beautiful relaxing pool and gorgeous views.
The location was spectacular, on the banks of the Korapuzha river. The property has a long garden flanking the riverbank.
The biryani and chicken 65, in particular, deserve special mention. The boat ride was a memorable highlight of our trip.
The property was beautiful and well maintained, but what made our stay truly special was the outstanding service provided by Mr. Shigil, the caretaker.
Stay
Two rooms · familiesWe have two of these. A king-size bed, a high wooden ceiling and space to unpack. Good if a long, proper sleep is the priority.
For couplesOur favourite room. The balcony looks straight across the water, and most guests end up having their morning tea out there.
For friendsTwo single beds for friends, siblings, or a parent travelling with a grown-up child.
FAQ
Straight answers to what people ask us on WhatsApp. Anything else, just message us.
BelleVue, on the Korapuzha river near Koyilandy in Kozhikode, has a private swimming pool for house guests on a deck facing the river, plus its own jetty and gazebo. With only four rooms, the pool is never crowded, and booking the whole villa makes it yours alone.
Yes. The whole BelleVue Riverside Villa on the Korapuzha can be booked for a family or group: four AC bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a private pool, a jetty, a long riverside garden, campfire and barbecue evenings, and home-cooked meals on request. It's about 45 minutes from Calicut city.
Yes. BelleVue has its own jetty on the Korapuzha. Speedboat rides, canoeing and fishing can be arranged with local boatmen, and houseboat cruises on the river can be set up with local operators.
It's a homestay: a family property with four guest rooms, run by a small team who live locally and cook for you. It has a few things you'd normally go to a resort for, like a private pool, a barbecue deck, a mini gym, a steam bath and an Ayurveda treatment room. You get the space and quiet of a private house with some of the comforts of a resort.
Yes. The pool is only for people staying with us, and it sits on a deck that looks out over the river. If you book the whole villa, the pool is yours alone.
On site: swim, sit on the jetty, take a speedboat or canoe on the river, fish, use the gym or steam bath, let the children loose in the mini kids park, and finish the day with a campfire and barbecue. Nearby: Kappad Beach (14 km), Sree Pisharikavu Temple (11.5 km), the Koyilandy mangrove museum (6 km), Sargalaya craft village (27 km), Peruvannamuzhi dam (31 km) and Kakkayam (45 km). We can also set up a houseboat cruise on the Korapuzha.
Yes, the garden and the riverside deck work well for small gatherings like a birthday dinner, a family get-together or a small team offsite. Tell us the date, the number of people and what you have in mind, and we'll tell you honestly whether it fits.
We think so. The river runs high, the garden is at its greenest and the rain on the roof is the best sleeping sound there is. Boat trips depend on the river on the day, so we'll plan those around the weather. Monsoon is also the classic season for Ayurveda.
Yes. Families and groups often book all four rooms, which gives you the house, the pool, the barbecue deck, the garden and the jetty to yourselves. Tell us how many people are coming and we'll suggest the best arrangement.
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Send your dates on WhatsApp and we'll reply with availability and the rate for your stay. Booking direct costs less than going through a travel site, and you talk to the people who'll actually look after you.