"The dormitory is beautiful and probably the best I've ever been in. Had a Scandinavian feel to it as spacious and clean. Bathroom also spacious.
However mostly male staff work here and they just walk into the all female dorms. One knock and they come in. Also when being cleaned through the day the doors are left open so rooms fill with mosquitos. You try and explain this and they can't understand English. Also no curtains for each bed so no privacy.
Also serves meat at the hostel which I find...
"The dormitory is beautiful and probably the best I've ever been in. Had a Scandinavian feel to it as spacious and clean. Bathroom also spacious.
However mostly male staff work here and they just walk into the all female dorms. One knock and they come in. Also when being cleaned through the day the doors are left open so rooms fill with mosquitos. You try and explain this and they can't understand English. Also no curtains for each bed so no privacy.
Also serves meat at the hostel which I find...
"Great property, huge rooms with a separate sitting area. Balcony with great valley views.
Food and beverage service is dirty and unhygienic. Sugar is dirty, lying open under the service desk at the canteen. No glass ware in the rooms for water etc. were provided paper cups, how un-ecofriendly. Even if you want to have any drink it’s the paper cups. They are going through 100’s of paper cups each day/ how easy to provide glassware in rooms. The room had dust and cobwebs. Photo attached and also...
"Great property, huge rooms with a separate sitting area. Balcony with great valley views.
Food and beverage service is dirty and unhygienic. Sugar is dirty, lying open under the service desk at the canteen. No glass ware in the rooms for water etc. were provided paper cups, how un-ecofriendly. Even if you want to have any drink it’s the paper cups. They are going through 100’s of paper cups each day/ how easy to provide glassware in rooms. The room had dust and cobwebs. Photo attached and also...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Trek through the lush Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary where colourful kingfishers and hornbills flit between ancient trees. Explore the ornate Mar Thoma Cheriapally church before asking locals about the best spice markets in this tranquil Kerala town.
Australian family with 8 and 11 yr olds. A very mixed experience with staff hence that part of the review: Naturalist guide Abilash and birding was amAzing. Guest relations manager very attentive. Restaurant staff borderline unfriendly. Lots of miscommunication from bookings person that led to a lot of avoidable stress and triple check if they have availbility during peak times even if Expedia says they have plenty of tents avail. Superb location / cabins and we Loved kayaking on Periyar. Early...
Australian family with 8 and 11 yr olds. A very mixed experience with staff hence that part of the review: Naturalist guide Abilash and birding was amAzing. Guest relations manager very attentive. Restaurant staff borderline unfriendly. Lots of miscommunication from bookings person that led to a lot of avoidable stress and triple check if they have availbility during peak times even if Expedia says they have plenty of tents avail. Superb location / cabins and we Loved kayaking on Periyar. Early...
By far the best place we've stayed at in India! Way above standards - staff is extremely helpful, location is magnificent (exactly like on pictures), and infrastructures clean and brand new!
If you are looking for calm, rest and magnificent nature definitely go there
By far the best place we've stayed at in India! Way above standards - staff is extremely helpful, location is magnificent (exactly like on pictures), and infrastructures clean and brand new!
If you are looking for calm, rest and magnificent nature definitely go there
Stefan
Reviewed January 22, 2025Reviewed January 22, 2025
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation in the area, which gets good reviews from our travellers: Maram Resort Mamalakandam - 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from the heart of Kothamangalam. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kothamangalam?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 22°C. The rainiest months in Kothamangalam are July, August, June and October, with each month seeing an average of 554 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Kothamangalam?
Depending on your interests, you might like to discover these things around Kothamangalam. Get out into nature with places such as Anamudi Peak, Western Ghats and Nella Malai. Additional attractions include Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Mandar Para and Malayattoor Church.
What's the best way to get to and around Kothamangalam while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Kothamangalam in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Cochin International Airport (COK), 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from the city centre.