Cardamom County by Xandari is a four star property on Thekkady Road, outside Kattappana in Idukki district, 2.9 km from Thekkady. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 from 1778 reviews. It suits travellers who want a full service base with pools, a spa and dining on site, and who do not mind being inland rather than at the water.
What the property offers
Cardamom County by Xandari holds a four star rating and a guest score of 4.5 out of 5 from 1778 reviews. The facilities are broad: an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a fitness centre, a spa with massage and a steam room, and yoga. Dining runs from a cafe and a restaurant to a bar and a pool bar, with breakfast served and room service available.
Practical needs are covered by a 24 hour front desk and security, express check in, a concierge, currency exchange, laundry, luggage storage and a business centre. Rooms have air conditioning and balconies, and some are non smoking. There is a garden and a terrace, a games room, a badminton court, and fishing. Car hire, shuttle service, free parking and valet parking are all listed, along with free WiFi. Babysitting is available, and pets are allowed. The property is wheelchair accessible, and there is a banquet hall.
Where the hotel sits
The address is Thekkady Road, in the wider Idukki district of South Kerala, outside Kattappana. The setting is rural: 18 km from the centre of Kattappana, and 2.9 km from Thekkady. The destination is Thekkady, a wildlife area at 900 to 1,200 m, built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, where the drowned forest still stands in the water.
Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the hotel is 18 km from its centre. The destination, Thekkady, is 2.9 km away. The spice smallholdings on the road up are working farms, not demonstration gardens, and the Tamil Nadu border is minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres. Cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind the town.
Who it suits
This suits travellers who want a resort with a full set of facilities and do not need to be in the middle of a town. The pools, spa, fitness centre and multiple dining options mean days can pass without leaving the property, and the 2.9 km to Thekkady puts the wildlife area within easy reach. It does not suit anyone hoping to be at the coast: the hotel is inland, in Idukki district, and the sea is not part of the setting. It also may not suit those who want to be in Kattappana itself, since the centre is 18 km away.
When to plan a stay
The season for wildlife around the lake at Thekkady runs from October to March. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit in the wet months is possible, but the main draw is at its best in the drier months. Book with that window in mind if wildlife is the priority.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 18.0 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Thekkady Road.
Questions people ask
What is the guest score for Cardamom County by Xandari?
The property holds a guest score of 4.5 out of 5, based on 1778 reviews. That is a strong record for a four star hotel. No other rating details are on file, so the score stands as given.
How far is the hotel from Thekkady?
Cardamom County by Xandari is 2.9 km from Thekkady. The destination is a wildlife area around a lake, at 900 to 1,200 m. Being that close makes it convenient for visits to the reserve, especially from October to March.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. The listed facilities include an outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a pool bar. There is also a fitness centre, a spa with massage and a steam room, and yoga. These are on the property, not nearby.
Is the hotel in Kattappana town?
No. It is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, 18 km from the centre of Kattappana. The address is Thekkady Road, and the setting is rural, with spice smallholdings and the plantation belt nearby.
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