Grand Thekkady is a three star hotel outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district of South Kerala, 3 km from Thekkady and 18 km from the centre of Kattappana. It holds a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 2875 reviews. The pools, shuttle and breakfast decide whether it suits you; the distance from town decides whether it does not.
What the hotel provides
Grand Thekkady is a three star property with a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 2875 reviews. The facilities fall into two groups. For families, there is a children's pool beside an outdoor pool, and breakfast is served daily. For practical needs, there is a 24 hour front desk, free WiFi, free parking, a lift and wheelchair access. A restaurant and a shuttle service are also listed.
The pools and the shuttle matter most if you are travelling with children or without your own vehicle. The lift and wheelchair access matter if stairs are difficult. The guest score suggests most recent guests have been satisfied with what they found.
Where the hotel sits
The setting is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, in South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the hotel is 18 km from the centre of Kattappana. It is 3 km from Thekkady.
Thekkady is the town at the gate of Periyar, a reserve built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, where the drowned forest still stands in the water. Cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind it. The reserve sits at 900 to 1,200 m.
Who it suits
Grand Thekkady suits families who want pools and breakfast on site, and drivers who value free parking near Thekkady rather than in the centre of it. It also suits anyone who needs a lift or wheelchair access. It does not suit travellers who want to be in Kattappana itself, because the hotel is 18 km from the centre of that town, and the shuttle is the main alternative to driving.
When to plan a stay
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake, and the reserve stays open through the monsoon. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m keeps the air cooler than the lowlands, so pack for that. The two reasons to base yourself here are given as spice smallholdings on the road up, which are working farms, and the Tamil Nadu border minutes away, so the food changes within a few kilometres.
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 Lake Roadthekkady Thekkady 685536Kerala.
Questions people ask
Does Grand Thekkady have a pool?
Yes. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are both listed, which is unusual for a three star property in this area. The children's pool makes the hotel easier for families with young swimmers, and the outdoor pool is the main shared facility.
Is breakfast included at Grand Thekkady?
Breakfast is one of the listed facilities, so it is available at the property. The hotel also lists a restaurant, which means you can eat on site rather than driving out, though the setting outside Kattappana puts other options some distance away.
How far is Grand Thekkady from Thekkady?
The hotel is 3 km from Thekkady. That is close enough to reach the reserve gate quickly, but far enough that you are not in the middle of the town. A shuttle service is listed, which helps if you do not have your own vehicle.
What is the best time to stay at Grand Thekkady?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake, and the reserve stays open through the monsoon. The hotel sits at 900 to 1,200 m. Outside those months, expect wetter conditions, but the reserve itself does not close.
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