Hotel Sandra Palace is a one star hotel opposite Lourder Church at Thekkady Junction in Kumily. It sits outside Kattappana in Idukki district, with Thekkady 3.2 km away. The guest score of 4.1 from 4167 reviews is high for its class. The listed facilities, including a restaurant, bar and family rooms, decide whether it suits you; the simple category does not.
What Hotel Sandra Palace lists
Hotel Sandra Palace is rated one star, yet a guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 4167 reviews points to a well run, no frills base. The listed facilities cover the essentials and then some: air conditioning, a lift, non smoking rooms, family rooms and balconies. Practical support comes in the form of a 24 hour front desk and security, valet parking, free parking, free WiFi, luggage storage, laundry, room service and a business centre.
Food and gatherings are provided for: a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, special diet menus and a banquet hall. Car hire and express check in help with arrivals and onward travel. For a one star property, the list is broad; it is the combination of these facilities, not the star rating, that guests reward.
Where the hotel sits
The address is Opp Lourder Church Thekkady Jn Kumily, in Idukki district, South Kerala. The nearest town is Kattappana, and the hotel is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, 17.7 km from the centre of Kattappana. The destination is Thekkady, a wildlife destination at 900 to 1,200 m, and the hotel is 3.2 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 setting is inland, with spice smallholdings on the road up and the Tamil Nadu border minutes away, which changes the food within a few kilometres. The reserve stays open through the monsoon.
Who it suits and who it does not
Hotel Sandra Palace suits travellers who want a practical, well kept base for Thekkady and Periyar, and who value a strong guest score of 4.1 from 4167 reviews over stars. It fits families and groups who will use the restaurant, bar, banquet hall and family rooms, and drivers who need parking and car hire. It does not suit anyone expecting a resort experience or a high star category; the one star rating and the listed facilities are the whole offer.
Planning a stay
Plan for October to March if wildlife around the lake matters most. The reserve stays open through the monsoon. The hotel is 3.2 km from Thekkady and 17.7 km from the centre of Kattappana, so keep those distances in mind when arranging days. Breakfast is listed, which simplifies early starts. Book a room with a balcony if you want outdoor space, and use the 24 hour front desk for late arrivals or changes.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 17.7 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Opp Lourder Church Thekkady Jn Kumily.
Questions people ask
How far is Hotel Sandra Palace from Thekkady?
Hotel Sandra Palace is 3.2 km from Thekkady, according to its address and location details. That puts the Periyar reserve gate within a short drive. The nearest town is Kattappana, 17.7 km from the centre of Kattappana, so Thekkady is the closer hub for the reserve and its boat landing.
What facilities does Hotel Sandra Palace have?
The listed facilities include a restaurant, bar, breakfast, special diet menus, a banquet hall and a business centre. Practical facilities cover a 24 hour front desk and security, express check in, lift, laundry, luggage storage, room service, car hire and valet parking. Free WiFi and free parking are also listed, along with air conditioning, balconies and family rooms.
Is Hotel Sandra Palace good for families?
Family rooms and a restaurant are listed, and the guest score of 4.1 out of 5 from 4167 reviews suggests families are satisfied. The 24 hour front desk and security add reassurance. The one star rating keeps expectations modest, so the fit depends on whether you want a simple base near Thekkady rather than a full resort.
When is the best time to stay near Thekkady?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake at Periyar. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit outside those months is still possible. At 900 to 1,200 m the air is cooler than the coast, and the listed air conditioning and non smoking rooms help whichever month you choose.
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