OYO 9348 Hotel Lonely Stay is a 2 star property at Attappallam Post, outside Kattappana in Idukki district, South Kerala. It lists a 24 hour front desk, breakfast, free WiFi, free parking and laundry. The 3.5 out of 5 guest score from 355 reviews suggests a functional, plainly furnished base. Its position, 6.9 km from Thekkady, decides whether it suits you.
What the property provides
OYO 9348 Hotel Lonely Stay is a 2 star hotel at Attappallam Post. The listed facilities cover the practical side of a short stay: a 24 hour front desk, breakfast, free WiFi, free parking and laundry. Those are the things that matter for a night or two on the road, and they are the only facilities the property sets out.
The 3.5 out of 5 score from 355 reviews puts it in the middle of the range for this class of hotel. Read that as a sign of a place that does the basics without pretension. The 24 hour front desk helps if you arrive late, and breakfast means you can leave for Thekkady without searching for food first. Free parking suits anyone driving here.
Where it sits
The setting is outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the hotel is 14.3 km from the centre of Kattappana. Idukki district lies in South Kerala.
The property is 6.9 km from Thekkady, the wildlife destination at the gate of Periyar. That reserve is built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, where the drowned forest still stands in the water, and Cardamom country begins at the edge of the plantation belt behind it. Thekkady sits at 900 to 1,200 m. 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.
Who it suits
This hotel suits travellers who want a simple, functional base close to Thekkady and are content with the listed facilities. It does not suit anyone expecting a resort setting or a long list of leisure amenities, because none is listed. The 2 star rating and the 3.5 out of 5 score from 355 reviews point to a place that meets basic needs rather than one that adds comforts beyond breakfast, a 24 hour front desk, free WiFi, free parking and laundry.
Planning a stay
Come between October and March for wildlife around the lake at Thekkady. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so a visit in the wet months is possible if you accept rain. The property is 6.9 km from Thekkady, which keeps the reserve within easy reach while placing you outside the main destination. Breakfast is listed, so mornings can start without a detour.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 14.3 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Attappallam Post.
Questions people ask
What facilities does OYO 9348 Hotel Lonely Stay list?
The property lists a 24 hour front desk, breakfast, free WiFi, free parking and laundry. No other facilities are listed. Those five cover the essentials for a short stay, and the 24 hour front desk is useful if you arrive late in the evening.
How far is the hotel from Thekkady?
OYO 9348 Hotel Lonely Stay is 6.9 km from Thekkady, the wildlife destination at the gate of Periyar. That puts the reserve close by while keeping you outside the main destination area, which can mean a quieter night.
What is the guest score for this hotel?
The guest score is 3.5 out of 5 from 355 reviews. That places it in the middle range for a 2 star hotel. It suggests a property that meets basic expectations without claiming more than it offers.
When is the best time to stay for Thekkady?
October to March is the season for wildlife around the lake. The reserve stays open through the monsoon, so the rest of the year is possible if you accept wet weather. The hotel itself is a base, not a destination.
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