Aranya Nivas
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Aranya Nivas
H5HJ+C3C Thekkady P.O, Idukki, Kerala, 685536, India
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With a stay at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady in Peermade, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Western Ghats and Thekkady Boat Landing. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Periyar National Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parkingFree
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Table tennis room
Restaurant
Car rentals
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Property Description
With a stay at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady in Peermade, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Western Ghats and Thekkady Boat Landing. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Periyar National Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.
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3.5/5
Cleanliness3.5
Amenities3.5
Location3.5
Service3.5
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Thekkady Boat Landing
(150m)
Landmarks: Thekkady Park
(170m)
Landmarks: Periyar Tiger Reserve
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Periyar National Park
(1.6 km)
Landmarks: Periyar Spice & Ayurvedic Garden
(1.8 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
Standard Double Room
1 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
LCD TV
Wi-Fi in room
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3
Premium Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
LCD TV
Wi-Fi in room
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4
Deluxe Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
LCD TV
Wi-Fi in room
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Guest Reviews
3.5/5
23 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.5
- Amenities3.5
- Location3.5
- Service3.5
Average for similar properties in Idukki
AI Summary
The accommodation provides a satisfying buffet breakfast and pleasant rooms in a charming forest setting. Guests appreciate the friendly staff but find it overpriced. Convenient location near Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Guest User
January 23, 2025
The rooms were most comfortable the toilets clean, the staff were courteous and friendly and the weather was great. But the buck stopped here. The food was AWFUL and tasted indifferent - The sambar was hot water with veggies floating on top, the chutney was diluted 1:100, the fried rice was more than fired - it was BURNT. The chicken dishes were insipid, and I could go on forever. In contrast, wayside restaurants at Vazhavara and Chelimada served very tasty food, and that's a prerequisite for hungry travellers. Ananya Nivas - it has taken you years to build up a reputation - get yourself professional cook who can do justice to the kind of food you are serving
Guest User
January 23, 2025
6 of us on holiday, took 3 rooms here for 3 nights, mid January 2025. The rooms are large and comfortable. The staff civil, courteous, and very helpful. Location is terrific. The Restaurant is atrocious; a joke really. Prices are sky high, but quality/taste of food, was pits. The free breakfast is nothing to talk about. They don’t have ONE good cook/chef in this established institution!!!! And you are forced to eat here, especially dinner, as you cannot go out after 5.30pm. KTDC doesn’t seem to care.
Guest User
January 19, 2025
Nice place inside the forest with good dining options. The bathrooms and rooms overall were very clean. Since it's locked down by 5:30 pm, there's plenty of things to do inside the compound like pool, table tennis, cards, a library as well as a TV lounge with newspapers and books.
Guest User
December 14, 2024
Never book this place. Food is highly over charged. Too expensive.After 530 pm you are trapped, as the gate closed because of security issue. We are the senior citizen couple, while check out no one had the courtesy to help us for the luggage, inspite of giving them sufficient tips while check in. So disappointed!!!
Guest User
November 12, 2024
Our group stayed here as part of a Mercury tour, the rooms were comfortable although basic with air conditioning, kettle facilities & bottled water provided. Breakfast, lunch & dinner were buffet style, plenty of options available & staff were helpful. Lovely venue situated within the reserve, only stipulation is no wandering alone through the reserve after a curfew time.
Guest User
October 16, 2024
Stayed with family for a day. Pros: Right on the bank of Periyar and walkable to boat boarding point and ticket counter. Also I heard after reaching there that they provide boat tickets on discounted rates for inmates (250’per head or so) . Reception staff were very courteous. Small garden right outside was good and good for pics. Cons: Rooms are small and no meaningful views, lunch was horrible and food costly in general. Swimming pool is outdoor, so cold and not that clean. Can’t open doors and monkeys all around. The TT table/badminton court etc. all outdated or non usable. Few cycles available. The Periyar house nearby would have been a better economically with better front view and kids play area etc. Tips: call them for booking and info than doing it online.
Guest User
October 15, 2024
This hotel is in a perfect location. I had a wonderful room on the ground floor, which was absolutely massive. The food was OK but limited choice for a vegetarian westerner who is not used to spicy food. We saw a sign about a film show of the wildlife, which just two of use went to watch. It stopped several times. I asked if they sold it in the shop, where DVDs and swimming costumes were on sale, and was told it was very old. This was disappointing. Unfortunately we did not have much time to stroll around, as we had limited time on our tour. Not many places where you can watch the monkeys while you eat your meal !
Guest User
June 19, 2024
Aranya Nivas in Thekkady is a clean and well-maintained hotel with satisfactory food quality. However, it's important to note that there is a strict check-in time restriction, requiring guests to arrive before 5:00 PM. I love the climate in Thekkady
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parking
Free
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Table tennis room
Restaurant
Car rentals
Multi-function room
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Car rentals
Front Desk Services
Tour and ticket booking service
Luggage storage
VIP check-in service
24-hour front desk
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Health & Wellness
Table tennis room
Public Areas
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Ironing service
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Business Services
Multi-function room
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–17:00
Check-out: 10:30–11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children aged 6 and above are welcome at this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeAsian, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2014
- Number of Rooms: 39
With a stay at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady in Peermade, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Western Ghats and Thekkady Boat Landing. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Periyar National Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Aranya Nivas Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include electric kettles and ceiling fans.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Aranya Nivas Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include electric kettles and ceiling fans.