The Shade is a two star hotel in the Idukki district of South Kerala, 6.9 km from the centre of Munnar. It holds a guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 104 reviews. That score and the distance from town decide whether it is right for you: a quiet, well rated base for the hills, not a central one.
What The Shade provides
The Shade lists a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, express check in, luggage storage and non smoking rooms. Breakfast is served, and there is a restaurant as well as room service. A garden and a terrace give you somewhere to sit outside, and free WiFi covers the building. Car hire, laundry and a shuttle service are available.
The star rating is two, so expect simple rather than elaborate. The guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 104 reviews is the clearest signal of how it performs in practice. Facilities such as the front desk, security and shuttle matter most for late arrivals or days when you are moving around the district.
Where the hotel sits
The address is Chithirapuram Powerhouse Kunjithanny Road, Idukkichitirapuram Post Office, Munnar 685565. The setting is outside Munnar, in the wider Idukki district, in South Kerala. The hotel is 6.9 km from the centre of Munnar.
Munnar is a town in Idukki district and a tourism hub. The destination is the Hills, at 1,500 to 2,695 m. Tea from 1,500 metres up to the grassland, laid over hills the Scots planted in the 1880s. Anamudi, the highest point in India south of the Himalaya, sits on the eastern edge at 2,695 metres.
Who it suits
The Shade suits travellers who want a calm, well reviewed base outside Munnar and do not mind being 6.9 km from the centre. It suits those who value a 24 hour front desk, security, breakfast and a shuttle. It does not suit anyone who wants to be in the middle of town or expects more than a two star hotel.
Planning a stay
The season runs from September to May. The heavy monsoon months bring closed in cloud and landslip risk, so plan around them. January mornings frost here, ninety kilometres from a tropical lagoon. Eravikulam, the Nilgiri tahr park, is a short drive and closes for calving in February and March, which changes what you can do on those dates.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 6.9 km from the centre of munnar, in Idukki district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Chithirapuram Powerhouse Kunjithanny Road Idukkichitirapuram Post Officemunnar 685565.
Questions people ask
How far is The Shade from Munnar town?
The hotel is 6.9 km from the centre of Munnar, on Chithirapuram Powerhouse Kunjithanny Road. That puts it outside the town itself, in the wider Idukki district. A shuttle service and car hire are listed for getting around, which helps if you are not driving yourself.
What facilities are available at The Shade?
The hotel lists a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, express check in and luggage storage. Breakfast is served, with a restaurant and room service. There is a garden and a terrace, free WiFi, car hire, laundry and a shuttle service. Rooms are non smoking.
What is the guest score for The Shade?
The Shade holds a guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 104 reviews. That is high for a two star hotel and suggests guests are generally satisfied. No other rating is on file, and the score is the most reliable guide to what to expect.
When is the best time to stay in Munnar?
September to May is the season. The heavy monsoon months bring closed in cloud and landslip risk, so they are best avoided. January mornings frost here, and Eravikulam, the Nilgiri tahr park, closes for calving in February and March, so check dates if that is on your list.
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