We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Thekkady, India. We have also included accommodation in villas, guest houses, residences, apartments, farm stays, holiday homes, boats and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Romantic. Great value. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Chrissie's Hotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Thekkady. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms feature a terrace or balcony facing greenery. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The property harvests energy from solar power. Periyar National Park is 1.2 km away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Thekkady. It also has great affordability and a unique rooftop pool.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in Thekkady, Hills & Hues offers a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. There is a year-round outdoor pool and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a mountain view. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. At Hills & Hues you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Italian cuisine. Dairy-free, halal and kosher options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at Hills & Hues. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 149 km from the hotel.Show full description
I think this is one of the most charming, cool and elegant boutique hotels in Thekkady! It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. WOW!
Resort.Elegant. Great bar. Resembling a traditional tribal village, Spice Village offers thatched-roof cottages with a minibar. The property houses an outdoor pool, tennis court and skilled Ayurvedic doctors. The rustic cottages come with a private verandah which overlooks fruit trees and herb beds. All cottages have a park bench and private bathroom. Spice Village is 1.4 km from KSRTC Bus Depot. It is 108 km from Kottayam Railway Station and 190 km from Cochin Airport. Free parking is available. Guests can play billiards at Woodhouse Bar. The resort also provides a tour desk, laundry services and airport shuttles at an extra charge. The restaurant serves Kerala cuisine, heavily flavoured by local spices. The chef can also prepare traditional tribal curries and Western dishes.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Great location. Set amidst beautiful greenery, Lake Palace offers a peaceful retreat with sweeping views of the lake. It features free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and is 3 km from Periyar Tiger Protection Centre. Stylish rooms come with modern interiors and large windows that provide natural sunlight. All rooms have a fan, flat-screen cable TV and private balcony. Shower facilities are in the en suite bathroom. Available for all-day dining, local and international dishes are served at the dining room. Vegetarian food options are also offered. For convenience, the property provides car rental services for guests who wish to travel and explore the area. Currency exchange and laundry services are available upon request. Palace Lake is 4 km from Kumily Bus Terminal, Kumily Centre and the Tribal Museum. It is a 20-minute boat ride from Thekkady Port and 114 km from Kottayam Railway Station.Show full description
The most beautiful, creative and cosy resort in Thekkady. WOW!
Apartment.Newly opened, February 2024. Murugan residency is set in Thekkady. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Providing access to a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 144 km from the apartment. A flat-screen TV is offered.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Located at the boundary of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Mulberry Homestay offers comfortable accommodation in the scenic locales of Thekkadi. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. Extras include a desk, bed linen and a fan. At Mulberry Homestay you will find a terrace and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge. The property offers free parking. The Kottayam Railway Station is 110 km and the Cochin international Airport is 180 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.Lively. Featuring free WiFi, a spa centre and an outdoor pool, Forest Canopy Thekkady offers accommodation in Thekkady. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and views of the mountains. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV offering satellite channels and a minbar. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. All rooms offer garden or mountain views. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site multi-cuisine restaurant. The property also offers room service and packed lunches. There is a 24-hour front desk offering express check-in/check-out services , a shared lounge and gift shop at the property. Also available is a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities. You can play table tennis at this resort, and bike hire and car hire are available. Kottayam Railway station is 110 km far while Cochin International Airport is 150 Km from Forest Canopy Thekkady.Show full description
Villa. Situated in Thekkady in the Kerala region, Vaishnavam Home stay has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The villa consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. The villa also comes with a seating area and 3 bathrooms. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Thekkady, like walking tours. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 148 km from Vaishnavam Home stay.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. With a mountain stream meandering through the property, Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa is situated amidst the cool mountains of Thekkady. Surrounded by green spice plantations, it houses an outdoor pool and 2 dining options. Located at the edge of Periyar Tiger Reserve, the property is 4 km from Kumily Town and about 4.6 km from the KSRTC Bus Depot. Offering a blend of European and Indian décor, Shalimar’s rooms and cottages feature a terrace with garden views. Tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar are included. Private bathrooms come with shower facilities and a hairdryer. Featuring local antique wooden furniture, Falling Leaves serves a variety of Indian and European dishes. In-room dining is possible. The Red Lounge features drinks in a relaxing environment lit and warmed by a crackling fireplace. Guests can go for an Ayurvedic massage, or head to the library for a quiet read. The tour desk can arrange for activities such as trekking, rafting or tribal village visits. The 24-hour front desk can assist with laundry and currency exchange services.Show full description
Guest House. The Elms Thekkady features a garden and a shared lounge in Thekkady. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house provides mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries, bidet and shower. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with garden or quiet street views. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the guest house. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 145 km from The Elms Thekkady.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, February 2024. Located in Thekkady, Blanket Days Resort and Spa features a garden, terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Blanket Days Resort and Spa offers certain units with mountain views, and every room has a balcony. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and vegetarian options. At Blanket Days Resort and Spa you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, French and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The nearest airport is Cochin International, 143 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Holiday Home. Situated in Thekkady, PERIYAR HOMES features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The holiday home has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. At the holiday home, the units include a desk. Units have a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a balcony and some have garden views. All units have a private bathroom with a bath and slippers. Guests are welcome to wind down in the in-house lounge, while a minimarket is also available. The holiday home features an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area. The nearest airport is Madurai, 148 km from PERIYAR HOMES, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Historic property. Great views. Popular among couples. Situated in Thekkady in the Kerala region, Coffee Inn has a garden. This guest house features free private parking and full-day security. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath, while certain rooms come with a terrace and others also boast lake views. At the guest house, all units are soundproof. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 145 km from the guest house.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC guest houses in Thekkady.
Villa. Featuring a sauna, Abraham's 12 is set in Thekkady. The property features garden views. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The villa is composed of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests may relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. If you would like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surroundings and the villa can arrange a car rental service. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 142 km from Abraham's 12.Show full description
Farm Stay.Newly opened, December 2023. Lush Acres has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Thekkady. Guests staying at this farm stay have access to a balcony. At the farm stay, units have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the farm stay. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 147 km from Lush Acres.Show full description
Villa.Newly opened, October 2023. Situated in Thekkady in the Kerala region, Vaishnavam Double Bedroom Villa has a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. This villa features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms fitted with a shower. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Madurai, 147 km from the villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Situated in Thekkady, Dolphin Residency has free bikes, garden and terrace. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at the hotel have a city view. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 145 km from Dolphin Residency.Show full description
Unique. Great location.Opened January 2021. Kalpavanam Heritage Resort in Thekkady features 4-star accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms are fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with garden views. At Kalpavanam Heritage Resort, all rooms are equipped with a seating area. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 146 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Thekkady.
Apartment. Situated in Thekkady in the Kerala region, FAB HOUSE has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment is composed of 2 bedrooms, a living room with dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 145 km from the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.Show full description
Villa.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Located in Thekkady, Spice Villa Thekkady features a garden and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. Some units include a private entrance. At the villa complex, all units come with a private bathroom. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, and car hire is available at the villa. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 139 km from Spice Villa Thekkady.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most RELAXING villas in Thekkady. It also has beautiful surroundings.
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