Vistara Resort

Vistara Resort is a four star property outside Sultan Bathery in Wayanad district, North Kerala. It holds a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 1906 reviews. It lists pools, a spa, a sauna and a steam room, a restaurant, a cafe, free WiFi and free parking. The score and the facilities together decide whether it fits your trip.

Facilities and guest score

Vistara Resort is a four star property. Its guest score is 4.6 out of 5 from 1906 reviews, which is a strong result across a large number of stays. The listed facilities group into a few clear areas. For food and drink there is a restaurant and a cafe. For wellbeing there is a spa, a sauna and a steam room. For families there is a children's pool, a playground and a picnic area.

The practical side covers a 24 hour front desk, concierge, express check in, laundry, luggage storage, free WiFi and free parking. Two pools are listed, one outdoor and one for children. A garden and a terrace give outdoor space, and there is a business centre and meeting rooms. Wheelchair access is listed. The combination of pools, spa and children's play areas is what sets the tone here.

Wayanad district, North Kerala

The resort sits in Wayanad district, in North Kerala. It is outside Sultan Bathery, in the wider Wayanad district. Sultan Bathery is a town in Wayanad district, and the property is 10.4 km from the centre of Sultan Bathery. The address is Karapuzha Kalathuvayal Ambalavayal.

Wayanad is a plateau in the north east, reached by a hairpin climb from the Malabar coast. Coffee, cardamom and pepper grow under canopy here rather than tea on open slopes, which is why the hills stay green rather than clipped. The destination rises from 700 to 2,100 m. Edakkal, Thirunelli and the Jain temple at Sultan Bathery are all inside an hour of each other, and the tiger reserve borders Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, so the forest is continuous in three directions. Edakkal petroglyphs are neolithic, older than the tourist map.

Who this resort suits

Vistara Resort suits families who want pools, a playground and a picnic area on site, and travellers who want a spa, sauna and steam room after a day in the hills. It also suits anyone who values a 24 hour front desk, free WiFi and free parking. It does not suit people who want to be in the centre of Sultan Bathery on foot, because the resort is 10.4 km from the centre. Anyone seeking a small, simple hillside stay will find this too large and too full of facilities.

Planning your stay

The season runs from September to May. The ghat road is the weak point in heavy rain, so travel in the monsoon months needs care. The guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 1906 reviews suggests the resort handles a high volume of guests well. Book early for the main season, and use the express check in and luggage storage if you arrive before your room is ready.

What the property lists

Where it is

About 10.4 km from the centre of sultan-bathery, in Wayanad district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Karapuzha Kalathuvayal Ambalavayal.

Questions people ask

What facilities does Vistara Resort list?

The resort lists two pools, one outdoor and one for children, plus a spa, sauna and steam room. There is a restaurant, a cafe, a playground and a picnic area. Practical facilities include a 24 hour front desk, concierge, express check in, laundry, luggage storage, free WiFi, free parking, a business centre, meeting rooms, a garden, a terrace and wheelchair access.

How far is Vistara Resort from Sultan Bathery?

The resort is 10.4 km from the centre of Sultan Bathery. Sultan Bathery is a town in Wayanad district, and the property sits outside it, in the wider Wayanad district. The address is Karapuzha Kalathuvayal Ambalavayal. That distance means you need a vehicle to reach the town centre, restaurants and transport links.

What is the guest score for Vistara Resort?

Vistara Resort holds 4.6 out of 5 from 1906 reviews. That is a high score across a large number of stays, which suggests consistent service. No other guest score is on file. The score, combined with the four star rating, indicates a property that meets expectations for its class.

When is the best time to stay in Wayanad?

The season runs from September to May. The ghat road is the weak point in heavy rain, so the monsoon months are less predictable for travel into the hills. The destination sits at 700 to 2,100 m, so temperatures are cooler than the coast. Coffee, cardamom and pepper grow under canopy, keeping the hills green rather than clipped.