The Elms Thekkady

Staff hospitality and understanding, fast and seamless service

Staff is supporting.

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Good size room which was spotlesly clean. Very friendly staff always with smiles. Location very good. I would certainly reccomend.

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Location is good.

Our fan was not working properly , complained also. But no one attended.

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The stay at the Elms Thekkady was truly memorable. The property was well maintained.

The location is right in the middle of town. No restaurant/food service available at The Elms Thekkady.

Helpful staff who organized a taxi pick up from kottayam. They also gave me the contact data from a travel agency. Nice and clean room.

The room was a little small and moisture. It has no air conditioner

The room was well maintained and had all the essential amenities needed for a comfortable stay. However, the experience at the reception was disappointing, as the lady at the front desk seemed unaware of basic information a guest would reasonably expect, such as food options, nearby places to visit, and booking-related details. At the time of checkout, there was no effort from her side to be courteous, exchange pleasantries, or even check whether the room met the checkout requirements. Assistance with bringing down the luggage was also not offered, which made the interaction feel rather cold and impersonal, overshadowing an otherwise decent room experience.

Great location.

No access to a refrigerator, no breakfast and we had to plug the water kettle into a socket on the floor.

Not included breakfast

Not have proper parking facility

Large comfortable rooms with excellent shower, a fridge and a kettle. Friendly and helpful staff. Peaceful location and only 10 min walk to the Periyar park entrance.

Nothing. You do need to close AND lock windows securely as monkeys pulled open our closed window. The staff were really lovely and helpful.

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It's really a good homestay with all facilities Close to the market too. We loved the stay It's not really that expensive either as compared to other hotels there. The hotel is quite cozy and comfortable with all its clean

There's no breakfast we had to plan it outside but still a good homestay.

The Location is at a walkable distance from the Market, cultural program centre, boating area. The room was very comfortable, had a kettle, tea and coffee.

When the staff told me to keep the door of the balcony shit as there are monkeys around and they might take your belongings if they by any chance enter into the room was a bit disappointing for me. I had specially booked the room with a balcony view to enjoy the street view.

The room was very clean and well maintained. The host were very nice and always available. The location is good.

The room we stayed in was a bit small and basically equipped (other rooms in the property are larger and fully equipped but cost more). Adding a kettle would be nice. The price is a bit higher than what we normally pay for this kind of room, but it seems this applies to Thekkady in general.

Very nice facilities, nice staff, everything worked well. A bit noisy, as closer to streets.

Location near to famous sites in thekkady

No food arrangements inside homestay except tea arrangements

Hospitality, amazing. Very cooperative staff. Genuinely nice and helpful. Planned our whole thekkady itinerary at a very reasonable rate and made everything possible. Thank you so much.

We had a great stay at the Elms. The host was extremely nice and forthcoming, we were able to leave our luggage during the day when we went into the national park. The national park entry is walking distance, making the location perfect for park visitors. The rooms were nice and clean, and had everything we needed.

Fantastic location near the Periyar reserve, lovely clean room and very friendly staff. A great place to stop!

We liked the front office staff and the coffee they served.

The approach to the hotel is short and very steep from the road and no steps are provided. Old people can trip and fall, specially while exiting from the house. The facility does not serve breakfast and we were told that there are several restaurants around the place. We did not find any good restaurant. A basic room with no AC and balcony is priced at 4.3K which we considered high for the facilities provided. There is limited and congested parking place in front of the house... negotiating the steep slope is a task for pro drivers.

Great location, walking distance to shop etc. , very comfortable and clean.

The room was pretty average looking and quite small, nothing special here. But the staff were amazing! The guy behind the reception was there to help us throughout the day, also he helped us book activities in the area. 10 stars just for him, otherwise this is a decent but not outstanding place.

Too many light/power switches for such a small room, and it was hard to figure out which is which.

I like everything! The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms are immaculately clean, I loved this place!

I don't like that there are not enough properties like this one in India!

A nice property close to lots of shops and restaurants. It's very near a busy are but set back enough for the convenience with no disturbance. Helpfull staff.

Everything OK.

The property had hot water round the clock and it was close to the Periya Tiger Reserve Check post.

For the cost, the room size was small. After putting the extra bed there was no place to walk. There is no restaurant in the hotel either. The price was too much for small room with no breakfast.

Staff were very kind and room was clean and comfortable. Exactly what you want

Great location, excellent facilities in the room, very helpful staff

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- great location in Thekkady - central and not far from the park entrance, but away from all the noise of the town. Quiet at night - clean and comfortable. Bed was very comfy - good air conditioning and good shower - very helpful staff. Organised a jeep safari for us

- in-room amenities could have been better e.g. bigger shower gel, another soap so that we had one for kitchenette as well as bathroom. More toilet roll (had to ask a couple of times, however staff quick to respond when asked) - not a criticism but for future perhaps consider offering breakfast. For future guests, Chrissie’s cafe just up the road is very good

A very nice and clean hotel with a wonderful location—central yet quiet. The staff were extremely helpful. The only downside was that they don’t serve breakfast.

Very new and plush, location is very good

It was very good

This location is in the city center, within walking distance to restaurants and sites. The staff was attend and even woke up early to make us chai at 7:30 am on our departure date.

I wish we would have had more time in Kumily.

Location and cleanliness

Room was right in front of the reception

good location, close to the park but out of the hustle and bussles of the town

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This is a boutique room which is good.

Booking.com is charging very high. No value for money. This is a simple good room but no other facility.

Couple Friendly Stay Our stay at The Elms in Thekkady was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, the staff Mr. Philip made us feel like family with their warm hospitality and attentiveness. They went above and beyond in arranging a memorable trip to Gavi, including a thrilling jeep ride that allowed us to explore the stunning landscapes. We also enjoyed an incredible Kalari and Kathakali show, which was a fantastic way to experience the local culture. The accommodations were comfortable and well-maintained, providing the perfect retreat after a day of adventures. The peaceful surroundings and beautiful views added to the overall experience. I can't recommend The Elms enough! If you're looking for a welcoming place with fantastic service and great activities, this is it. We left with wonderful memories and a desire to return!

1. Follow up with our travel confirmation 2. Warm welcome 3. Suggested the attractions 4. Guided good restaurant for food 5. Excellent room service

Beautiful place at a central location with welcoming staff in a modern well furnished apartments with European touch.

Everything was good and their was nothi g you wouldn't like in this apartment.

I stayed a couple of nights with a group of friends as part of our trip through Kerala. Our stay was great! The room was extremely clean, it matched the description and, since the property has been renovated recently, all the facilities worked without issues: especially the AC and the WiFi. The location is also perfect for all Kumily's activities. Peryiar park, Kalari shows and off-road Jeep tour were all reachable on foot from the property. Special thanks to Jerin, the manager! He was really friendly and helped us with all our needs. We arranged a cab with him to move to our next stop in our trip. Highly recommend

The property lists different kind of payment methods but wasn't ready to accept international credit/debit card yet. In the end we had to pay with cash. Better to contact the property in advance and check with them.

Location and staff. The hotel is very nice, spotless and modern, large room very comfortable Jerin and Shebin are very kind and superb helpful they made us feel at home.

Wonderful villa with an excellent modern European style decor that will captivate you. It's spic clean with modern Fittings and furnishings. It's absolutely stunning and comfortable. The moment you see the property and step in, you are overwhelmed by the beauty of the place. It's absolutely same / possibly a shade better than what you see in pics. Jerin & shebin who manage the property are extremely supportive in every respect. You feel absolutely at home here. Location is wonderul absolutely at centre of the town from where u can cover all places of interest with an absolute ease. As it is a villa converted into a hotel, though their is no inhouse restaurant but Tea kettle is available in roons and tgey serve Tea / coffee / small savouries from kitchen, if / as desired and many good cafes are just a small walk away from the place. We are very frequent travellers in India as well as glibally and this property meets international / european stabdards as in fact the property belongs to an artist irishman and you can see many of his wonderful works in the property, startibg from the entry point.

Everything is absolutely fine here. Though not very consequential for many as most people use their own phones/ laptops / I pads for viewing entertainment programs of their chouce but availability of some TV channels on available TV / set up boxes may help some.

It is nice Properity, all staff very good, instant help.

Every thing was good

Had a chat with Liz and Joel, her son, who are the property owners. Very sweet to talk to! Now coming to the property, one thing you'll notice immediately is how extremely well kept their property is. Liz is a perfectionist and that shows in how the property is maintained by the staff. Even after being a homestay, it's super clean and organized, the kitchen is so well kept, almost feels like it is newly made for you to use. The color themes in the property and the balconies, everything is very well designed. I feel like an interior designer reviewing a stay but I can't help it. For complete meals, you order from outside and the delivery people will drop it at your door too. The coffee (they may also have other options) from their kitchen is very homely!

Nothing really! You'll miss an in-house restaurant if you're used to that, but the delivery guys are able to drop food at your room door so that's no problem at all

Great hospitality and the rooms were super clean.

Location - great location, walking distance from many restaurants. Staff - so warm and helpful, they helped us organise a safari tour for a good price. We enjoyed complimentary tea and cake on our balcony every morning, and they gave us plenty of bottled water when we asked. Room - spacious, soft but comfortable bed. Bathroom was really clean and modern compared to some in India. Plenty of taxis just outside if you need onward travel at short notice. Note there is no laundry available but there are some on the street (we didn't use though). I would highly recommend The Elms!

Very clean, nice room, general appearance was amazing. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Also very nice balcony for the complimentary morning tea. Definitely good value for our money. Location was nice because it wasn’t right next to the busy street. Very close to the national park entrance for self guided tour.

Only small things that overall didn’t impact our experience, for example the room was right next to the reception which wasn’t a big deal but it’s not ideal, and there were no hooks to hang a jacket, and many (too) many buttons in the room for lights and other (unclear) things. But as I said, very small things.

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Beautifully decorated, tastefully appointed, comfortable and quiet, The Elms was a total respite. Small (just 5 rooms) but with everything you need. Amal, the manager, was pleasant, thoughtful, helpful and resourceful willing to help us plan our day, help with transport or even order food to be delivered to us. The location was central but on a quieter street. Near tiger preserve booking office and lots of restaurants and shops. I recommend upgrading to a room with a balcony on second floor so you are not on the ground floor with reception and central seating lounge.

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VERY clean and modern room. The bed was extremely comfortable. Good WiFi. Great location, easy walking distance to food and sites. Lovely balcony! Amal was super helpful in arranging activities and transportation to our next destination.

5 pu of 5. Amal and Dennis are amazing. So helpful. Above and beyond. Thankyou very much.

Loved the huge windows and patio in this modern 4 or 5 room hotel. Across the street from the national park booking office which was convenient. All the restaurants are an easy walk away. Amal, the manager took good care of us during our 4 night stay.

Staff very helpful in organising trips/tours etc. Clean and comfortable room.

Room on the ground floor slightly noisy due to proximity to reception area.

I had a wonderful stay at the Elms. The staffs were very kind and accommodating. Amal makes the best masala chai and it was very easy to communicate and organize everything from the hotel. The room was comfortable with Fan and very clean. Definitely recommend if you want to stay closer to the Periyar wildlife reserve.

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The Elms is a really clean, comfortable hotel with good wifi and hot showers. Dennis on the front desk is incredibly helpful and kind. He gave us lots of information about local attractions, reserved our dance/martial arts tickets and our taxi. Thank you Dennis!

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Sanjay was a great host, greeting us with a juice and snack which was lovely after a 4+ hour taxi ride. He answered all of our questions and was very helpful. We felt safe and the location was very central but the balcony still felt private

The staff were absolutely phenomenal! As a solo traveler figuring things out in a new city can be challenging, but the Elms team made it easy. They even came to my rescue when I needed to secure a multi-hour taxi ride. The room and common spaces were clean and welcoming. They made me feel right at home with their delicious tea and help in navigating tourist activities. As a bonus, there are very cute monkeys that like to hang around the hotel.

Centrally located and spacious rooms

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Staff were very helpful. Room was very clean and modern. Central location. Good WiFi and close to restaurants and entrance to the Periyar reserve

Newly refurbished and situated in a nice part of town and close to many lovely eateries. The Elms has been recently modernised with lots of eco-friendly touches. The rooms are clean, bright and well maintained.and had tea and coffee making facilities and the bathroom had everything you would need. Nice verandah attached to our room. Sanjay on the front desk was brilliant, so helpful and always there to answer queries etc. All the rooms have nature related names which is a nice touch!

Some bedside tables would be good.. Overall nothing to not like.

Clean, compact rooms. Staff helpful.

Hotel is located next to a side road which was noisy in the morning.

Modern hotel in good, quiet location. Received a welcome drink on arrival which was kind. Staff were friendly and efficient. Room was very clean, simply but nicely furnished and comfortable. Good shower. Balcony looked great although we didn’t use it.

Room and bathroom were smaller than we imagined.

The property is beautiful and clean. Loved every corner of it. The rooms were spacious enough. Our caretaker was a gem of a person. Loved how he went out of his way to make us comfortable at his stay. He is extremely calm and co operative.

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Wonderfull experience and best services Very good staffs.. Rooms are pretty cool and hygiene.. Must visit

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Elm's boutique homestay in Thekkady for two days, and it was truly a beautiful experience. Antony chettan and his warm welcoming demeanor made me feel better at home. The cleanliness of the place were really awesome and I appreciated the freedom to use the kitchen to cook food for my baby. I highly recommend this homestay to anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Thekkady.

This property is modern, comfortable and homely. A lot of thought has clearly been put into its design and there is bespoke art work made by the owner Liz. The staff at this property are the highlight, Antony is extremely kind and helpful and Liz is a brilliant lady, she is kind, funny and very insightful! She even came out for dinner with us.

There is nothing not to like about this property!

The property is new and the rooms are good and well maintained. The staff is very friendly and polite.

Liz and her whole team looked after us with absolutely everything. They couldn’t have been more accommodating, absolutely zero complaints. The property is absolutely stunning and beautifully maintained. Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome on our tour of Kerala !

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All new, very clean, staff helps,

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Everything..Literally everything was perfect over there.The place,Ambiance is very calm and peaceful with a Aesthetically pleasing.The greens around the property and the welcome drink, it all adds to a very nice experience for us.The staff’s made us feel very comfortable,warm and welcoming…Loved the stay by our family ppl…Thanks much for the hospitality and the experience & helped us out for the nearby places to discover.

Superb Nature Theme based property, Interior & Exterior both are designed highly creatively. Rooms are Extremely Cleaned & Comfortable. Staff was very very Helpful. I Strongly recommend this superb property, best in entire thekkaddy.

I Recommend to Start Theme Based Cafe on Roof Top, It will add additional attraction to tourists.

The location of this stay was amazing. Rooms were very clean. The staffs were very polite and helpful. Hospitality was extremely good. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

This accommodation is very very clean. The washroom is The Cleanest I have ever seen. Including Bath Towel. Smart Tv With WIFI connected. We can't even Spot Dust in the Air. The bed cushion and pillow are very comfortable. Reasonable price at Thekkady. Most important is Pre-check IN is excellent. Got a call from the Property and they guided me to reach the Room hassle-free. April 25 2023 had a cozy Weather 23°C . Non A/C Standard Room is Value For Money Stay in Thekkady. Love it. While sleeping at night time there is pin drop silence. No outside noise heard. Hot water is very hot.

Beginners drivers will face problems in parking inside the property campus. But there is a lot of parking available outside campus