Springdale Heritage is a three star hotel on the Vandiperiyar Kumily road, 10.1 km from Thekkady and 20.6 km from the centre of Kattappana, in Idukki district. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant and bar, and a garden. The guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 1892 reviews. It suits people who want a full service base for the Periyar reserve and the spice country around it, and who are happy to be in a car for the last stretch.
What the hotel offers
Springdale Heritage gives you the machinery of a full service stay rather than a bare room. Sleeping and bathing come with air conditioning, a balcony, a minibar and non smoking rooms, with room service and laundry to keep the days moving. Downstairs there is a restaurant, a cafe and a bar, plus a pool bar by the outdoor pool. The garden, playground and games room give children somewhere to go, and the fitness centre covers the adults.
Practical needs are covered without fuss: a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security, concierge and luggage storage, free WiFi and free parking with valet parking. A business centre and banquet hall serve guests with work or an event. The guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 1892 reviews, which for a three star property suggests the basics are done reliably. Car hire is available if you would rather not drive yourself.
Where Springdale Heritage sits
The address is Vandiperiyar Kumily, outside Kattappana, in the wider Idukki district of South Kerala. Kattappana is a town in Idukki district, and the hotel is 20.6 km from the centre of Kattappana. The nearer reference is Thekkady, 10.1 km from Thekkady, the wildlife town at the gate of Periyar. The reserve sits at 900 to 1,200 m, built around a lake made by a dam in 1895, where the drowned forest still stands in the water. This is cardamom country, and the plantation belt begins behind the town.
Who it suits
It suits families and couples who want a pool, a garden and a restaurant on site after a day around the reserve, and who value a staffed front desk at any hour. It also suits people combining Periyar with the spice smallholdings on the road up, which are working farms rather than demonstration gardens. It does not suit anyone hoping to step out to restaurants and shops: the setting is rural, the nearest town centre is 20.6 km away, and the Tamil Nadu border is minutes off, so the food changes within a few kilometres. The hotel is inland hill country, with no coast nearby.
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 wet season visit is possible if you accept rain rather than avoid it. The altitude of 900 to 1,200 m keeps the air cooler than the Kerala lowlands, and the garden and pool are best used in the drier months. Book around the main season if your dates are fixed.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 20.6 km from the centre of kattappana, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Vandiperiyar Kumily.
Questions people ask
How far is Springdale Heritage from Thekkady?
The hotel is 10.1 km from Thekkady, the town at the gate of the Periyar reserve. That makes it a practical base for the lake and the surrounding wildlife area, with the drive short enough to do in the morning and repeat later in the day if you want.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with a pool bar beside it, and a garden and playground nearby. The pool is one of the main reasons to choose this property over a smaller guesthouse in the area, particularly if you are travelling with children.
What is the guest score?
The guest score is 4.1 out of 5 from 1892 reviews. That is a solid figure for a three star hotel with this range of facilities, and the volume of reviews means it reflects a settled pattern rather than a handful of stays.
Is Springdale Heritage good for families?
It is well set up for families. The playground, games room and outdoor pool keep children occupied, and there are non smoking rooms, a garden and a restaurant on site. Adults have the fitness centre and bar. The rural setting means you will rely on the hotel for most meals.
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