Siddapura Coorg, India
Renovated
2013
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
Evolve BackKodava coffee plantation
A working coffee and spice harvest sets the rhythm here, from morning plantation walks to afternoons in the stilted reading lounge.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Villas feature heated private pools set across three hundred acres of coffee plantation.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Evolve Back Coorg’s accommodations are split between the single-room cottages and the suite-like villas, many of the latter featuring private pools.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The estate borders the Dubare Reserve Forest, with private trails leading directly down to the Cauvery River.
1 of 5
The rooms
Heritage Pool Villas open onto walled courtyards with heated plunge pools, built from hand-cut laterite stone.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved infinity pool looks across the private lake, and a family pool sits under palms on the grounds.
The spa & gym
At the table
The Granary serves regional Kodava dishes from open buffets, and private tables are set high in the plantation canopy.
How it began
The Ramapuram family bought the estate in 1926, harvesting coffee and sweet oranges decades before opening guest cottages in 1994.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.