Himadri Retreat Cottages is a two star property outside Kalpetta, in the Wayanad district of North Kerala, sitting 6.8 km from the centre of Kalpetta. It holds a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 976 reviews. The cottages list an outdoor pool alongside a children's pool, air conditioning, family rooms and free WiFi. The deciding factor is whether you want a hillside base with these practical comforts and are content to be outside town.
What the cottages provide
Himadri Retreat Cottages is a two star property with a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 976 reviews. The facilities group into three useful sets. For comfort, there is air conditioning, non smoking rooms, family rooms and a balcony. For leisure, there is an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a badminton court, a garden and a picnic area. For practical needs, there is free WiFi, free parking, 24 hour security, express check in, laundry and luggage storage. Nothing here is surplus to a hill stay: the pools and court give children something to do on site, the balcony and garden give adults somewhere to sit, and the parking and security make arriving by car straightforward.
Where the property sits
Himadri Retreat Cottages stands outside Kalpetta, in the wider Wayanad district, 6.8 km from the centre of Kalpetta. Kalpetta is the headquarters of Wayanad district, so the town has the offices and bus stands of an administrative centre rather than the shape of a resort. The district belongs to North Kerala. Wayanad is a plateau in the north east, reached by a hairpin climb from the Malabar coast, with coffee and pepper under the trees rather than tea on open slopes. It is older than the tourist map: the Edakkal petroglyphs are neolithic.
Who will find it right
Himadri Retreat Cottages suits families and small groups who want a hillside base with a pool, a court and a garden for children, and who plan to drive to the sights of Wayanad. It does not suit travellers who want to step out of the door into Kalpetta, because the property sits 6.8 km from the centre, nor anyone expecting a full service hotel. The 2 star rating and the list of facilities make the trade clear.
When to plan a stay
September to May is the season for Wayanad district, when the plateau is at its most settled. Outside that window the ghat road is the weak point in heavy rain, and the climb from the coast can be the part of the journey that decides your day. The property offers 24 hour security and express check in, so a late arrival is manageable.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 6.8 km from the centre of kalpetta, in Wayanad district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Madakkimal Post Kumbalad Kalpetta.
Questions people ask
What is the guest score for Himadri Retreat Cottages?
The property holds a score of 4.4 out of 5 from 976 reviews. That places it well within the range guests expect from a small two star property in Wayanad district. No other score is on file.
Does Himadri Retreat Cottages have a pool?
Yes. An outdoor pool is listed, and a separate children's pool is also listed. Both sit within the grounds alongside a badminton court, a garden and a picnic area, which between them give families several ways to spend an afternoon on site.
How far is Himadri Retreat Cottages from Kalpetta town?
The property is 6.8 km from the centre of Kalpetta, in the wider Wayanad district. Kalpetta is the headquarters of Wayanad district, so the town has banks, bus stands and government offices rather than a resort strip. A vehicle is useful for reaching it.
When is the best time to stay in Wayanad?
September to May is the season for the district. The ghat road is the weak point in heavy rain, so the climb from the Malabar coast is best avoided in the worst of the monsoon. The rest of the year suits a hill stay.
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