Luxury hotels in Thekkady

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Thekkady. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hills & Hues Thekkady, India

  

  Hotel. Situated in Thekkady, 16 km from Vandanmedu, Hills & Hues features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hills & Hues the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Hills & Hues offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at the hotel. Vandiperiyār is 18 km from Hills & Hues, while Gūdalūr is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 149 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 11000 INR.

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• 2 Woodnote Thekkady Thekkady, India

  

  Hotel. Located 17 km from Vandiperiyār, Woodnote Thekkady offers 5-star accommodation in Thekkady and has a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service. At the hotel every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and slippers, rooms at Woodnote Thekkady also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Woodnote Thekkady can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Gūdalūr is 18 km from Woodnote Thekkady, while Vandanmedu is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 145 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 4755 INR.

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• 3 Spice Village - CGH Earth Thekkady, India

  

  Resort. 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 Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 10983 INR.

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• 4 Greenwoods Resort Thekkady, India

  

  Resort. Located in the heart of Kumily, Greenwoods is set amidst beautiful natural greenery. This 5-star property boasts an outdoor pool and elegant rooms with free WiFi. Greenwoods offers a variety of recreational options that include hiking and working out at the gym. Cosy rooms have light wood furnishings and large windows that provide plenty of natural light. Each well-appointed room is equipped with a TV, tea/coffee maker and work desk. Attached bathrooms have a shower and toiletries. Guests can sample a variety of Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes at Amritham restaurant. Room service is available upon request. Greenwoods is a 5-minute walk from Kumali Bus Station and 110 km from Kottayam Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is 180 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 6999 INR.

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• 5 Elephant Court Thekkady Thekkady, India

  

  Resort. Peaceful and scenic, The Elephant Court in Idukki is spared over 4 acres of landscaped hills. Just 250 metres from Ambadi Junction, it has an outdoor pool, pampering spa treatments and a gym. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. Enjoying views of the garden, the well-designed rooms feature teak furnishings, a cable TV and a personal safe. Some units have a sofa or a hot tub. En suite bathrooms all come with a bathtub, hairdryer and free toiletries. The Elephant Court is 110 km from Kottayam Bus Station and Railway Station. Cochin Airport is 185 km away. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy traditional Ayurvedic treatments at Ayur Hasthi Spa, spend quiet moments at the Yoga/ Meditation Area, or enjoy views of the Wild Life Sanctuary from the rooftop. A tour desk and souvenir shop are also available. The on-site restaurant and coffee shop serves local Kerela cuisine, as well as other regional delights from India. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 9000 INR.

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• 6 The Mountain Courtyard Thekkady Thekkady, India

  

  Resort. Offering an outdoor pool, year-round outdoor pool and barbecue, The Mountain Courtyard Thekkady is situated in Thekkady. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.Room service is available. You can play table tennis at this resort, and bike hire is available. The resort also offers car hire. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 6200 INR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!