Chrissie'S Hotel - Thekkady

Rooftop pool, solar energy, and wildlife views at Chrissie'S Hotel Thekkady

Accommodation

All rooms at Chrissie's Hotel offer a terrace or balcony facing greenery, allowing guests to spot macaques, langurs, and giant squirrels from the comfort of their room. The hotel's tallest building in Kumily provides sweeping rooftop views, and the rooftop swimming pool is open all year. Family rooms with spacious balconies are available for groups, and children under 12 stay free.

Dining

The on-site restaurant specializes in homemade Middle Eastern cuisine, including falafel wraps and bhindi masala, with an extensive menu also covering Italian and local Kerala dishes. Breakfast is a buffet with homemade breads, jams, peanut butter, and chocolate spread. Guests can join an Indian cooking class held at the hotel.

Activities

Daily yoga classes are offered at 4 pm in a large yoga studio with forest views. The hotel arranges hiking trips, bamboo rafting, and spice garden tours for guests. Wildlife viewing from the hotel grounds includes birds, elephants, and deer, with Periyar National Park 1 km away.

Sustainability

Chrissie's Hotel Thekkady harvests energy from solar power throughout the property. Toiletries are provided in refillable glass bottles, reducing plastic waste. Hot water is delivered to each room every morning for tea and coffee, supporting an eco-friendly approach.

Family-Friendly Features

Children under 12 stay free at Chrissie's Hotel, with family rooms available that include balconies overlooking the garden. The rooftop pool is a safe space for children to play, and the staff arrange kid-friendly activities like spotting wildlife from the balcony. The hotel also provides early breakfast for guests heading to the national park early.

• Location: 1 km from Periyar National Park, walking distance to town
• Rooms: All rooms with balcony or terrace facing greenery
• Dining: Homemade Middle Eastern cuisine and Indian cooking class
• Wellness: Yoga studio with forest views and rooftop pool
• Eco-friendly: Solar-powered energy harvesting
• Family: Children under 12 stay free, family rooms available