Willow Resorts

Willow Resorts is a four star property outside Sultan Bathery, in the Wayanad district of North Kerala. It holds a 4.3 out of 5 guest score from 1140 reviews. The grounds include an outdoor pool, a games room, badminton and fishing, with a restaurant and cafe on site. It suits families and guests who want a resort base with activities on hand, at 9.2 km from the centre of Sultan Bathery.

What the resort offers

Willow Resorts is a four star property with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1140 reviews. The listed facilities cover dining, leisure and practical needs in one place. There is a restaurant and a cafe, and breakfast is included in the offering. Room service is available, and the front desk operates around the clock.

For leisure, the resort lists an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a games room, a badminton court and fishing. There is a garden and a picnic area. Air conditioning, a balcony and family rooms are listed, along with non smoking rooms. Practical services include free WiFi, free parking, car hire, laundry, luggage storage, a concierge, express check in, 24 hour security and a shuttle service.

Where the resort sits

The address places Willow Resorts at Odavayal Ambalavayal Sulthan Bathery. The nearest town is Sultan Bathery, a town in Wayanad district, and the property is 9.2 km from the centre of Sultan Bathery. The setting is outside Sultan Bathery, in the wider Wayanad district. The district is in North Kerala.

Wayanad is the destination, and the resort is 12 km from Wayanad. The destination kind is Hills, with an altitude of 700 to 2,100 m. A plateau in the north east, reached by a hairpin climb from the Malabar coast, with coffee and pepper under the trees rather than tea on open slopes. It is older than the tourist map: the Edakkal petroglyphs are neolithic.

Who it suits

This resort suits families and groups who want a base with a pool, games and sports on site, and who are content to be outside Sultan Bathery. It also suits guests who value a staffed front desk at all hours and a shuttle service. It does not suit travellers who want to be in the centre of town or within easy reach of the shops and transport of Sultan Bathery.

Planning a stay

The best months for a visit to Wayanad are September to May. Heavy rain can make the ghat road difficult, so plan travel with that in mind. The resort is 12 km from Wayanad, and the listed facilities include free parking and a shuttle service, which can help with local movement. Book the months you want early, as the season is popular.

What the property lists

Where it is

About 9.2 km from the centre of sultan-bathery, in Wayanad district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Odavayal Ambalavayal Sulthan Bathery.

Questions people ask

Does Willow Resorts have a restaurant?

Yes, the property lists a restaurant and a cafe. Breakfast is also listed among the facilities. This means you can eat on site without arranging every meal elsewhere, which is useful given the resort sits outside Sultan Bathery rather than in the town centre.

What is there to do at the resort?

The listed leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a games room, a badminton court and fishing. There is also a garden and a picnic area. These give families and groups options on site, without needing to travel out for every activity.

How far is Willow Resorts from Sultan Bathery?

The property is 9.2 km from the centre of Sultan Bathery. That places it outside the town, in the wider Wayanad district. Guests with their own vehicle, or those using the listed car hire and shuttle service, will find the location straightforward.

When is the best time to visit Wayanad?

September to May is the main season. Heavy rain can make the ghat road the weak point, so travel in the monsoon months is less predictable. Outside that period, the hills are green from coffee, cardamom and pepper grown under canopy.