Wayanad Wild - A CGH Earth Experience

It was peaceful

For claiming the property as a 5 star, amenities and quality of rooms isnt justified - curtains were torn, mattress uncomfortable, bathrooms not maintained well.

Activities

The property was well maintained and clean. The activities were wonderful.

Nothing. Everything was outstanding and exceeded our expectations.

Location

All good

Food could have been much better

Its location is superb. Staff are very courteous and food is amazingly tasty.

There is no room service for snacks and food . Which we felt inconvenient. And the balcony should be closed with mesh to prevent monkeys and insects.

Service and food

Pool is not clean

It is a nature resort. has well qualified experts including Mr David Raju who has authored a photographic guide on the fauna of South India and is an authority on dragon-flies. I could interact with visiting experts including entomologists, lepidopterists, botanists and herpetologists. We saw many types of frogs and snakes including the Malabar pit viper, birds including Asian fairy bluebird and vernal parrot etc. The food was very good (local varieties of rice was a highlight) and the ambience was awesome with the water droplet frog contributing to the sounds of nature.

1. The access road needs to be fixed, it is a jungle road but there is no point rattling everyone to go up and down a hill. The whole road is not under the control of the resort, only the part within, but a collective representation and a public private partnership could help, after all, a significant amount of state revenue comes from tourism. 2. Longer treks into the jungle would be good. 3. It should be publicized that the best time to visit is winter to see migratory birds

Food was good, but too little options for the costs.

Staff courtesy was excellent

Location - It is far away from main road. We had to take jeep in off road to reach the place. Location is in the forest area and cut off from town or shops

Everything. From the check in process to the time we checked out, there was not one thing which I could find fault with.

Not applicable as everything was just perfect

The activities for kids especially were very well managed, my kid got really enthusiastic about the night animals.

Location and the naturalists. The staff was very ordial

No gym

Everything was amazing , awesome location , delicious food , polite staff

Travel to resort from parking ; there should be a better road.

Environmentalists hired by the hotel were top notch and made all the difference to our stay.

The overall youthful friendliness of the staff from waiters to naturalists was endearing. The relaxed vibe of the space was also alluring. The activities planned ecplored the true potential of the space.

The location. The wildlife is astonishing. The guides brillliant. While you see a range of creatures every day, the routes of the tours are the same each day.

The property itself is within a lush environment and offers scening views. It's quite self-contained as well.

The staff tried their best but there were minor maintenance gaps (door bolt, lights not working, bathroom flush blocked, etc.) and we also felt that the price point is way above what it should be. Unfortunately, while the staff were quite genuine and well meaning, they seemed to be not so well trained on technical aspects. We travel extensively and I'd personally place JLR, Karnataka as a much better offering.

10/10 - if you go to Wayanad I would fully recommend. Beautiful place, great staff, very knowledgable about the local flora and fauna, very nice complementary activities (I did multiple nature walks, a cooking class and a talk about flowers). The food was amazing, the rooms beautiful and spotlessly clean and the staff was incredibly forthcoming and helpful

Amazed with the nature and people The food is out of world Staffs are really good…wold strongly recommend.

Location is simply amazing. The place is quite, clean and peaceful. The staff are attentive to your needs and the nature walks are well demonstrated. If you are into a nature, this is the place the stay in Wayanad. Nothing can beat this for the services they provide and the location of the resort. Not to miss, if you are in Wayanad. The resort blends with nature & provides a luxury accommodation in the middle of the forest without disturbing the habitats.

Nothing. I liked everything.

Peaceful, quite, amidst nature and extremely warm and helpful staff

Great location and great service

Nothing

The ambience

Movement restriction due to elephant’s presence

We had a wonderful and peaceful stay at Wayanad Wild, nestled in the heart of the Wayanad forest. The location is stunning and surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for anyone who loves nature. The staff were warm, friendly, and always ready to help, making our stay memorable.

Food and stay costs can feel a bit high compared to other places.

Staff were really good.

Stretch 15 mins by van from pickup point to the location was miserable. Anyone with lower back or any ailments please note it’s not easy especially our driver was very rash and we had travelled already too long on road so I was totally upset holding my cramped tummy .

I struggled to find a single aspect which wasn't fabulous about this property! Marvellous location - first hand experience of what a jungle stay could feel like. Massive shout out to the staff - right from the drivers who supported with the pick/drop services, to the waiters, naturalists and the management - all of them were thorough professionals and clearly came across as folks who love the hospitality industry. The cabin was spick and span with all necessary amenities. And finally, the food - spent 3 nights in this wonderful property and looked forward to each meal of the half board booking. Phenomenal spread in both breakfast and dinner.

Albeit not a must but would be good to consider keeping some basic gym training equipments.

It was very eco friendly

Nice wildlife, interesting walks

The place is a cocoon..in the middle of a dense forest.. the hear see live in nature. Felt so bonded with life. Could see a giant squirrel while having breakfast, butterflies sucking nectar.. went for morning trek amd saw 18 different species of birds and the night walk discovered different kind of snakes frogs worm n leeches. I had a incredible time and if u have time ..make a 4 days trip.. it just relax and soothe u. Btw must must highlight the to and fro is so well organised, the Ecco s within the premises is so prompt and efficient, the staff is courteous and helpful .. infact 1st time it has happened our car was parked in the parking and due to gusty winds coconut branch fell on the windscreen..we were promptly informed , thw hotel took care of the repairs and provided us a complimentary car and driver to take care of the sight seeing. I loved cgh earth...its an experience, one should one. Thank you so very much to make this our most memorable enjoyable and comfortable trip..will be coming back v soon. Rashi

I dont have anything to say. I was promised a complimentary upgrade, which wasn't given..only this was disappointing. Else You were perfect in every which way.

Serene place that allows us the boon of connecting to mother nature. High quality food and wonderful ambiance. Worthy of a one time visit for everyone who can afford.

Not much food options, buffet is pricey but that is sort of justified by the quality of food they served. Secondly, the road to resort is a bit risky and bad (until the resort entry point). Finally, the rest rooms near the restaurant can be better maintained (had foul smell on both days)

Heart of wilderness. Minimalist & Simple. Fantastic staff. Good food. Silent.

If you are rained in like we were, there wasn’t much to do to entertain ourselves, so come prepared if you have little kids.

One of the best. The staff is so amazing that they are there whenever you needed to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

The forest seems to have been preserved rather well.

The items for Breakfast and Dinner Buffet were limited. For Breakfast No Cheese platter, No dry fruits, Single shot Espresso was chargeable,

Great staff..!! Appreciate their hospitality. Authentic Malbar food sumptuous..!!! Special thanks to below in specific Parking staff Off road Jeep experts Reception staff Buggi driving experts Chefs Kitchen staff Managers - Jinto House helps. Naturist - Arthi and others Will be visiting in winter again..!!!!

No complaints.. al carte items prices on the exorbitant side. Know that..!!

Its set in the forest with some fun hiking options. They have a pool of naturalists that guide you on the local fauna. The food options are limited but fine well. They have focused on eco friendly products and reducing wastage. My baby had a medical emergency and the staff was extremely professional and helpful in getting her to the hospital and calming us down. Many thanks to Mr Sherwin, Umesh and Shaji once again from the bottom of my heart.

Pool could have been heated but I don't know how they can do that while being eco friendly.

Food, hospitality, hygiene, professional staff!

Absolutely everything! I booked the stay to go on small break from the city life - just wanted to be in nature and feel better. Initially I was skeptical about the property basis the photos, thinking it might not match the pictures. But honestly, the property was exactly as shown in the photos. It is nestled inside the rain forest. The only sounds you will hear are birds, insects, monkeys and the occasional elephants. To eat breakfast and dinner with the sound of a creek whilst seeing beautiful greenery really helped reset my nervous system. The food was fantastic - primarily Kerala food made from local ingredients. They also had some staple dishes in case if Kerala food is not something you want to try (but absolutely should - it was divine). They do not have room service and primarily do buffet food but have a limited a la carte menu as well. The cottage was extremely spacious and sufficiently distant from other cottages. It was clean, comfortable, decently decorated and self-sufficient. Slept so well because of the nature sounds - especially rain since I visited during the monsoon. They have a prompt buggy service as well. The staff was very accommodating and helpful - always served with a smile and even when we made certain requests, they were happy to oblige. The pool is lovely but if you are visiting in non-summer periods, the water can be very cold. Vibes are great though - an infinity pool in the middle of a forest is immaculate. The best part was the list of in-house activities - it brought out my inner child. They had walks, talks and live cooking - all very interesting and engaging. Would recommend for a great time away from the daily hustle-bustle. Came back feeling very rejuvenated :)

Nothing as such. But if they really want to up the game, should consider including a spa and heating for the pool

The staff, the location, the food...everything was top notch. One thing completely distinct was the absence of a TV and so all the activities they had to replace it again top notch.

Amazing staffs resort is very clean highly recommending

Nice

Good Food , Good Staff , Good Rooms , location is little inside the forest , it takes 20 min to reach per day one trip is free , there is charges of 700 for extra trip.

the food was awesome and the staff amazing. the presence of naturalists and the multiple activities was really nice, and the kids loved them. it felt like a luxurious hideout in the middle of a forest. loved the variety of food and the attention to detail by the chef and going out of their way to make us feel pampered. the naturalists are amazing and we were literally spell-bound by their talks and walks on the property. would love to go back!

nothing

Location is fare but this is worst place I stayed ever in life

Certain ambience

Wonderful experience. Excellent location , staff and hospitality. Value for money.

Excellent property and location Great service, staff was absolutely wonderful and made sure we are comfortable despite the continuous rains Wonderful stay in nature, good food local options

Desserts should have been more local cuisine than Mousse, cakes etc. They should also plan some more indoor activities given the torrential rains that made us unable to move for any outdoor activities (some of which had to be cancelled too) Too much rains meant clothes stayed wet throughout the stay for over 3 days. Need to ensure some consideration for the same

Ambience, Rooms, People Food all was excellent

Great getaway for a few days immersed in nature, stunning hikes and views and wonderful staff and cuisine. Accent on on-site activities is justifiable; surrounding attractions outside the property, while famous, are incredibly crowded and congested and better to enjoy the excellent ambiance, service and cuisine and superb cabin rooms drenched with birdsongs!

The friendly ambience and the forest all around

The hi tea snacks should have a bit more on the spread

The addition of the naturalists and the chefs made it exceptional. They were a delight and involved the whole family and gave another element to our holiday. This is the future of luxury travel. The atmosphere around the hotel was so calm and welcoming and the food was the best we have had in India changing every day. The restaurant wonderful. The jeep in very exciting.

SUMPTUOUS BREAK FAST.

THE FOOD WAS LIMETED CHOICE.

The property staff was well trained and the environment friendliness. Did not find a single plastic use items at all. Lived without guilt for those 3 days

Beds were not much comfortable. Could be better

Amazing nature, great food and personel!