Spice Village is the classic Thekkady base, a cottage resort on the Kumily to Thekkady road that sits close to the entrance of Periyar National Park. It is a class 4 property with a guest rating of 9.8 from 54 reviews, one of the highest scores in this market. It has 52 rooms in cottages set around gardens, with an outdoor pool and a children’s pool, a spa, two restaurants, a library, bike rentals and an indoor tennis court. The Western Ghats are an eight-minute walk away and Periyar National Park a ten-minute walk, which makes early boat departures easy. It suits wildlife travellers, families and couples who want a calm cottage stay with plantation walks, spice gardens and good food within reach.
Location and getting around
The property is on Kumily Thekkady Road, Peermade, with the Western Ghats about eight minutes on foot and Periyar National Park about ten minutes on foot according to the property page. That proximity means you can reach the boat landing area without a long drive, though the parking area for the boats is some distance from the landing, so ask the hotel how to get there. The hotel offers an airport shuttle for a fee, and free self-parking is available. From Kochi or Munnar, plan on a long road transfer.
Rooms
The property page lists 52 rooms, with Deluxe Cottage with Private Garden at about 581 square feet and Spice Garden Cottage at about 274 square feet, both with one bedroom and king or twin beds. The cottages give a village feel rather than a corridor of doors, with gardens that suit families. If you want more space, choose the deluxe cottage. Free WiFi and air conditioning are listed.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 2 PM and runs to midnight, and check-out is at 11 AM. There is a pool, a spa and massage treatment rooms, two on-site restaurants, a library and a games room with an arcade. Book early for November to February, and ask the hotel to arrange boat tickets, a guided trek or a spice-plantation visit. Mosquito repellent is useful in the evening, and a torch is handy on garden paths.
Why stay here
- ✓Walk to Periyar National Park
- ✓Outdoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓Spa and massage rooms
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Garden cottages
- ✓Library and games room
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Free WiFi and parking
Good questions
How far is Spice Village from Periyar National Park?+
The property page lists Periyar National Park about ten minutes on foot. The Western Ghats are about eight minutes on foot.
How many rooms does Spice Village have?+
The property page lists 52 rooms, in cottages around gardens. Types include the Deluxe Cottage with Private Garden and the Spice Garden Cottage.
Does Spice Village have a pool and spa?+
Yes, an outdoor pool and a children’s pool, plus a spa and massage rooms. Two restaurants are on site.
