Punnamada Serena Spa Resort

If you go looking for Prasanth Bhavan in the Mannancherry area, you will find us right there. We are in Alappuzha, which is right in the middle of all that green scenery and water that Kerala is famous for. The resort is spread out quite a bit near the water's edge. We focus a lot on the spa side of things here. It is not just a place for people to sleep; it is where we spend our long days trying to keep the gardens tidy and the rooms ready for the next guests. The humidity in this part of the state is no joke, so there is always some kind of maintenance work that needs doing. We have local guys from the village working in the kitchen and at the front desk. We are not trying to be like one of those big, cold city hotels. We much prefer the quiet and the slow pace of the backwaters. Usually, you can hear the water hitting the muddy banks if the wind is blowing the right way. We deal with the heavy rain when it comes, which happens quite often in this part of India. The Ambanakulangara East area is generally very peaceful. We see a lot of people who just want to get away from the loud noise of the bigger towns and cities. We serve local food and keep things pretty traditional around the property. The spa area smells of fresh oils and herbs most of the time. It is a busy life, but we like the routine.