Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom

The Address & The Vision

An Address Worth Owning

Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom is an upcoming all-villa retreat on an island within Vaikom's stretch of the Vembanad backwaters, developed by Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited in partnership with Marriott International under The Ritz-Carlton brand. Blending exclusivity with refined elegance, with plans to feature a 70-key all-villa retreat, this property will offer refined accommodations, each with a private pool. The agreement reinforces Brigade's nearly 15-year partnership with Marriott, further strengthening a successful relationship, and marks the group's first Ritz-Carlton address in Kerala.

The resort will have a strong focus on wellness and will also be ideal for weddings and leisure getaways with the option of full resort buyouts. Each villa's private pool is conceived as a personal retreat within the wider island setting, an arrangement suited equally to a quiet family holiday or an exclusive celebration. The pace here is set by water and light rather than a schedule, in keeping with the backwaters that surround it.

Plans for the property include five distinct dining venues, a swimming pool, a fitness center and The Ritz-Carlton Spa. The design brief pairs Ritz-Carlton's global hospitality standards with the materials and craft traditions of Kerala, translating the state's houseboat and homestead vocabulary into a resort built for long, unhurried stays. Every villa and shared space is oriented so that the lake, rather than any single building, remains the visual centerpiece.

Vaikom itself lends the project its character. Vaikom is a lakeside town situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake similar to other lakeside towns like Kottayam and Changanassery. The town's own history sits alongside a hospitality address built for the next decade of Kerala tourism, with Kerala, Southern India's most serenely beautiful state, as the backdrop for the brand's Ritz-Carlton debut in the region.

Slated to welcome guests and residents in FY 2029, Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom is planned as a long-stay, full-buyout destination on the Vembanad backwaters, built around water, wellness and privacy.

A Look Inside

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Configurations & Pricing

Choose Your Space

Configuration	Size	Starting Price
All-Villa Suite with Private Pool One of 70 exclusive villas, each with its own private pool, on the island resort		On request

Lifestyle

World-Class Amenities

Recreation

The Ritz-Carlton Spa
Five distinct dining venues
Swimming pool
Private pool in every villa
Sunset lounge deck

Active

Fitness center
Backwater kayaking and boating
Island walking trails
Yoga and wellness pavilion

Community

Full resort buyout option
Wedding and event lawns
Concierge and butler service
Airport transfer coordination

Greens & Outdoors

Landscaped island gardens
Lakefront promenade
Waterfront cabanas
Palm-shaded courtyards

Master & Floor Plans

Detailed master plan and unit-wise floor plans available on request.

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Location / Address

A Defining Address

Vaikom Island, Kottayam District, Kerala · Vembanad Backwaters · Vaikom

Vaikom is a municipal town in Kerala's Kottayam district. It is situated at the northwestern end of the Kottayam district, close to the border with the Ernakulam district, and is a lakeside town situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake similar to other lakeside towns like Kottayam and Changanassery. It is located 33 km north of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 183 km north of the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram. The town's own history, including its role in the Vaikom Satyagraha and its temple traditions, sits alongside a lake economy that has long depended on backwater boat traffic.

The resort's island address sits within this backwater geography, reached from Kochi by a scenic overland route rather than a highway exit. The property will be accessible via a picturesque 120-minute drive from Kochi Airport, close enough to Kerala's principal international gateway for a weekend visit, yet far enough into the Vembanad waterscape to feel entirely removed from it. That distance is, in effect, the address's defining asset: an island character that a mainland resort of comparable scale could not replicate.

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Connectivity

Location Advantages

Thoroughfares

NH66 (Kollam-Kochi coastal highway) — approx. 20 mins
MC Road — approx. 15 mins
Vaikom Road railway station — approx. 25 mins

Corporate

World Trade Center, Kochi — approx. 1.5 hrs
Infopark Kochi — approx. 1.5 hrs

Hospitality

Kumarakom Lake Resort — approx. 30 mins
Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa — approx. 30 mins
Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort — approx. 30 mins

Education

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam — approx. 45 mins
St. Joseph's College, Kottayam — approx. 45 mins

Healthcare

Kottayam Medical College — approx. 45 mins
Caritas Hospital, Kottayam — approx. 45 mins

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Beyond the Project

Infrastructure & Growth

NH66 Coastal Highway Widening

Construction of National Highway 66 is progressing at pace, with Kerala becoming the first state in India to bear 25 percent of land acquisition costs, amounting to ₹5,580 crore, shortening road travel between Kochi, Kottayam and Vaikom.

MC Road Corridor

The MC Road route linking Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi covers around 230 kilometers and passes through several scenic landscapes and towns, including Kottayam and Vaikom, and remains part of Kerala's ongoing state road upgrade program.

Vizhinjam International Seaport Phase II

The second phase of the Vizhinjam International Seaport was inaugurated on January 24, 2026, with the government aiming to complete the project 17 years ahead of its original schedule, part of a broader push on Kerala's port-linked infrastructure and tourism traffic.

Kochi Metro Phase 2 Extension

Kochi Metro Phase 2 extension to Kakkanad and the airport is among the projects expected to strengthen transit in Kochi, the nearest metropolitan gateway serving Vaikom and the Vembanad backwaters.

State Road and Bridge Funding

The Public Works Department has been allotted ₹1,182.43 crore for roads and bridges, with ₹300.50 crore earmarked for the design and overlay of Main District Roads and ₹87 crore for State Highways, funding that touches district and main roads serving Kottayam and Vaikom.

Build Quality

Specifications

Structure

Structural design suited to an island and backwater site
Elevated villa plinths responsive to Vembanad lake water levels

Flooring

Natural stone and timber-finish flooring across villa interiors

Bathroom

Private en-suite bathrooms in every villa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa treatment suites

Kitchen

In-villa dining and butler service
Five distinct on-site dining venues

Doors & Windows

Large lake-facing openings in each villa
Private pool decks opening directly onto villa interiors

Electrical

Backup power provisioning for uninterrupted villa stays

Security

Island-wide access control
24/7 guest and villa security

Why Invest

Compelling Reasons

1

The Ritz-Carlton's Kerala Debut

The resort brings The Ritz-Carlton to Kerala for the first time, developed by Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited with Marriott International, an agreement that reinforces Brigade's nearly 15-year partnership with Marriott across South India.

2

An All-Villa, Private-Pool Layout

The 70-key all-villa retreat offers refined accommodations, each with a private pool, so every stay is set apart from the next, with no shared corridors or stacked room blocks between guests.

3

An Island Within the Vembanad Backwaters

The resort occupies an island setting inside Vaikom's stretch of the Vembanad lake, one of the largest brackish-water lake systems on India's west coast, giving every villa and dining venue a water-facing outlook.

4

Built for Weddings and Full Buyouts

The resort will have a strong focus on wellness and will also be ideal for weddings and leisure getaways with the option of full resort buyouts, a format suited to destination weddings and closed retreats.

5

Five Dining Venues and a Ritz-Carlton Spa

Plans for the property include five distinct dining venues, a swimming pool, a fitness center and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, giving guests a working range of cuisines and wellness formats without leaving the island.

6

Backed by a 300-Project Developer

Brigade Group brings a track record of 300+ projects covering roughly 100 million sq ft across South India, alongside an existing portfolio of Marriott-branded hotels, to a resort format the group has not previously built in Kerala.

About the Developer

Brigade Group

Brigade Enterprises Limited was founded in 1986 and is based in Bengaluru, India by M.R. Jaishankar, and is today listed on both the BSE and NSE under the ticker BRIGADE. Over four decades the company has grown into a diversified property group whose portfolio has served 40,000+ customers and completed 300+ buildings, totaling 100+ Mn Sq ft of developed space. The group operates from its registered office at the World Trade Center within Brigade Gateway Campus in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, and is led by Chairman M.R. Jaishankar and Managing Director Pavitra Shankar, with operations spanning real estate, leasing and hospitality.

The Brigade approach is built around long-cycle, integrated development rather than one-off projects. Brigade's growth strategy is built around prudent land acquisition, sustainable development and holistic approach to customer relationships, with initiatives like the Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP) nurturing innovation and sustainability in PropTech . Design partnerships with national and international architects, in-house construction management and a balance-sheet posture marked by low leverage allow the group to underwrite large mixed-use campuses, township-scale residential enclaves and Grade-A commercial assets that are then held, leased or sold under disciplined capital allocation.

The portfolio spans residential apartments, villas, plotted developments and integrated enclaves alongside offices, malls, hotels, convention centres, schools and, more recently, industrial parks and logistics. The Brigade Group has Brigade International Finance Centre in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City and has built World Trade Center Bangalore, World Trade Center Chennai and World Trade Center, Kochi, and Brigade holds the WTCA licenses for all the major South Indian cities . Visionary real estate concepts have etched an indelible mark on the skylines of Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysuru, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, GIFT City Gujarat, Mangalore, and Chikmagalur .

Ownership and governance reflect the company's listed-entity discipline. The promoter family remains closely involved through the second generation, while an independent board provides oversight on capital, sustainability and customer commitments. The group's stated commitments include reaching Net Zero status by 2045, a 15% year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions intensity, 14.8 million square feet of the portfolio attaining green certification, an 84% year-on-year increase in wastewater recycling, and the use of 100% treated wastewater for landscaping . The Brigade Foundation exemplifies its social responsibility, empowering communities through education, healthcare and skill development initiatives .

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom?+

Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom is an upcoming all-villa retreat developed by Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited, part of Brigade Group, in partnership with Marriott International under The Ritz-Carlton brand. Blending exclusivity with refined elegance, with plans to feature a 70-key all-villa retreat, this property will offer refined accommodations, each with a private pool.

Where is Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom located?+

The resort occupies an island setting within the Vembanad backwaters at Vaikom, in Kerala's Kottayam district. Vaikom is a lakeside town situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake similar to other lakeside towns like Kottayam and Changanassery.

When will Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom open?+

The property is slated to welcome guests and residents in FY 2029.

How many villas does Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom offer?+

The resort is planned as a 70-key all-villa retreat, with refined accommodations, each with a private pool.

What amenities are available at Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom?+

Plans for the property include five distinct dining venues, a swimming pool, a fitness center and The Ritz-Carlton Spa. The resort will have a strong focus on wellness and will also be ideal for weddings and leisure getaways with the option of full resort buyouts.

How far is Brigade Luxury Island Resort at Vaikom from Kochi?+

The property will be accessible via a picturesque 120-minute drive from Kochi Airport, connecting the island resort to Kerala's principal international gateway.