Oxygen Resorts Thekkady is a three star property on Kumily Anavilasam Road, outside Kattappana in Idukki district, South Kerala. It sits 16.1 km from the centre of Kattappana and 5.8 km from Thekkady, the wildlife town at the gate of Periyar. Its long list of facilities and 4.1 guest score from 2532 reviews make it a straightforward base for the Periyar area, but the setting is inland and the access is by road, so it suits travellers with their own vehicle or a willingness to arrange car hire.
Rooms, facilities and daily rhythm
Oxygen Resorts Thekkady lists 26 facilities. The essentials are covered: air conditioning, non smoking rooms, family rooms, a balcony, free WiFi and free parking. The resort also runs 24 hour security and a 24 hour front desk, with express check in, concierge, luggage storage and valet parking. For eating and drinking there is a restaurant, a bar and room service, so you do not need to leave the property for meals.
Beyond the room, the outdoor pool, spa, steam room, garden, terrace and picnic area give the place a resort feel rather than a simple motel. A games room and banquet hall add options for families and groups. Car hire and laundry are available. The 4.1 guest score from 2532 reviews points to a well used, generally reliable property.
Where it sits in Idukki
The address is Kumily Anavilasam Road, outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district, which is part of South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the property is 16.1 km from the centre of Kattappana. Thekkady, the wildlife destination at the gate of Periyar, is 5.8 km from the resort. The destination sits at 900 to 1,200 m, where cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt.
Periyar reserve is built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, and the drowned forest still stands in the water. 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. The setting is inland throughout: this is not a coastal base.
Who it suits and who it does not
This resort suits travellers who want a full facility base near Periyar and do not mind being outside Kattappana. The pool, spa, steam room, restaurant and bar mean days off from the reserve can be spent on site. It does not suit anyone expecting to step out to shops or restaurants on foot, or those without transport. Car hire is offered, which eases the 16.1 km run to Kattappana and the 5.8 km to Thekkady.
When to plan a stay
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit outside those months still has purpose, though the wet months change what you can do. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m keeps the air cooler than the lowlands. Book in the main season if Periyar is the priority.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 16.1 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kumily Anavilasam Road.
Questions people ask
Is Oxygen Resorts Thekkady close to Periyar?
The resort is 5.8 km from Thekkady, the wildlife town that serves as the gateway to Periyar. The reserve itself is the main reason most guests stay here. The distance is short by road, and car hire is available at the property if you do not have your own vehicle.
What facilities does Oxygen Resorts Thekkady have?
The property lists a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, spa, steam room, games room, garden, terrace and picnic area, along with air conditioning, non smoking rooms, family rooms, balconies and free WiFi. Free parking, valet parking, a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and room service are also available.
How is the guest score for this resort?
The guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 2532 reviews. That suggests a consistent, well reviewed property rather than a new or untested one. The score is the only one on file, and it reflects a broad set of stays across different seasons.
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 the property takes guests year round. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m makes the air cooler than the Kerala lowlands, including in the warmer months.
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