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4- and 5-star hotels in Idukki
A shortlist of the 4- and 5-star hotels in Idukki, from hill resorts and cottages to a town hotel and a homestay. It is for travellers who want a comfortable base for the arch dam, the viewpoints and the spice country of this Kerala district.
Staying in Idukki
Idukki is a hill district of dams, lakes and viewpoints, with Munnar, Thekkady and Ramakkalmedu among its hill stations. Its economy is largely agrarian, built on rubber, tea, coffee and cardamom, and tourism has grown around the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary and the Idukki Reservoir. Visitors come for boat rides on the reservoir, trekking routes and views over the hills towards Tamil Nadu. The hotels on this shortlist sit in the Idukki area rather than in Munnar. Their addresses name Parunthumpara, Peermade and Pambanar, Anakulam Mankulam, the Neriyamangalam road, Cheruthoni, Kumbalikada near Calvary Mount, Idukki Dam Road, Koottar Cumbummettu Road, the market town of Thodupuzha and Ramakkalmedu. Couples and families fit the resorts with pools, gardens and family rooms, while the town hotel suits business travellers.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Pakoid Cottages
Parunthumpara, Idukki, India
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSet in Parunthumpara, this 5-star cottage stay puts an outdoor pool and a garden at the centre of the day, with fishing and entertainment activities on hand when you want something more active. A 24 hour front desk and shuttle service make arrivals and outings straightforward. It suits guests who want a full-service hillside base with plenty of ways to fill the hours.
See Pakoid CottagesIgloo Heritage Resorts
Idukki Neriyamangalam Road, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 5-star property on Idukki Neriyamangalam Road, with a Jacuzzi, a games room and a restaurant among its facilities. Balconies, air conditioning and family rooms cover couples and groups alike, while the shuttle service and free car parking ease getting around. Good for travellers who want resort comforts and indoor diversions as much as the surrounding countryside.
See Igloo Heritage ResortsRambler Garden Resort
Anakulam Mankulam, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThis 5-star resort at Anakulam Mankulam pairs a swimming pool with a garden and a restaurant. Family rooms, balconies and a 24 hour front desk make it workable for longer stays, and pets are allowed, which is unusual among the area's larger properties. A sensible choice for families or anyone travelling with a dog.
See Rambler Garden ResortApsara Residency
Cheruthoni Idukki, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 4-star address in Cheruthoni Idukki, with air conditioning, family rooms and 24 hour security. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and the 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals. It fits travellers who want a straightforward, well-secured base for exploring the Idukki area rather than a resort with extensive leisure facilities.
See Apsara ResidencyEden Homestay Idukki
Kumbalikada Road Near Calvary Mount Idukki, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star homestay on Kumbalikada Road near Calvary Mount, with a kitchen and kitchenette for guests who prefer to cook. A fireplace and lounge give the communal spaces warmth, and laundry service plus a washing machine help on longer trips. Suits families and self-catering travellers who want a homely setup 10.4 km from the centre.
See Eden Homestay IdukkiPearl Royal International
Near Ksrtc Bus Station Thodupuzha Town, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel near the Ksrtc bus station in Thodupuzha Town, with a restaurant, banquet and bar on site. Business travellers get a business centre, express check in and car rental service, while currency exchange and a concierge add convenience. Its town-centre position suits guests who want dining, transport and services within reach.
See Pearl Royal InternationalPaadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu
Idukki, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereFishing and entertainment activities are offered, and the kitchen, microwave and dishwasher make longer self-catering stays possible. Pets are allowed. It suits groups and families who want both quiet cooking facilities and livelier evening options.
See Paadi Holidays RamakkalmeduArabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount
Idukki Dam Road, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Idukki Dam Road, this 4-star resort combines an outdoor pool with a kids pool, plus a bar and restaurant. Apartments with kitchens, fireplaces and balconies cater to families and longer stays, and car rental service helps with day trips. At 8.5 km from the centre, it is one of the closer options in this shortlist.
See Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary MountBreezeinn
Koottar Cumbummettu Road, Idukki, India
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereA 4-star stay on Koottar Cumbummettu Road with a garden and a kitchen. Pets are allowed and the property is non smoking, with a desk for anyone working from the room. Free car parking is available. It suits guests who want a quiet, self-catering base rather than a large resort with pools and restaurants.
See BreezeinnGreen Veil Cottages
Kuttikkanam Thrisangu Heaven Road Parunthumpara Peerumedu, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage property on Kuttikkanam Thrisangu Heaven Road at Parunthumpara Peerumedu, with a garden, playground and picnic area. Family rooms, a kitchenette with microwave and toaster, and a 24 hour front desk cover practical needs. Laundry and dry cleaning services help on longer visits. Suits families who want outdoor space for children.
See Green Veil CottagesPEKOE Plantation Cottages by LexStays
Paruthumpara Road Peermade Pambanar Kerala, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay herePlantation cottages in Peermade Pambanar, this 4-star property has an outdoor pool and a garden. Breakfast is served, and family rooms, a refrigerator and a shuttle service make stays with children easier. It suits guests drawn to a plantation setting who still want a pool and on-site dining options.
See PEKOE Plantation Cottages by LexStaysMountain View Villa Vacation Rental
Mountain View Villa, Idukki, India
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA 4-star vacation rental at Idukki with a garden and patio for outdoor sitting. Air conditioning, a washing machine, a microwave and a refrigerator make it practical for longer self-catering stays, and express check in speeds arrival. Best for guests who want a whole-property style stay, 32.9 km from the centre.
See Mountain View Villa Vacation RentalCloudy Court Resort
Cloudy Court Resort Mk Pady P.O Amalagiri Idukki Kerala, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 4-star resort at Amalagiri with an outdoor pool and a garden, plus a beach nearby. Breakfast can be taken in the room, and family rooms, a minibar and free car parking are provided. Pets are allowed. Wheelchair access is available. It suits families wanting pool time and easy in-room dining.
See Cloudy Court ResortStayVista at Dawnlight with Bonfire & Complimentary Breakfast
Peermade Kuttikanam, Idukki, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereA 4-star StayVista property at Peermade Kuttikanam, just 1.4 km from the centre, with a fireplace, bar and garden. Breakfast is included and can be served in the room, and dinner is available. Pets are allowed and wheelchair access is provided. It suits guests who want a central location with a bonfire-friendly outdoor setting.
See StayVista at Dawnlight with Bonfire & Complimentary BreakfastKarickanattu Nature Resort
Karickanattu Nature Resort Munipara Mankulam Po Munnar Idukki Kerala, Idukki, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star nature resort at Munipara Mankulam with a balcony and patio for looking out over the surroundings. Family rooms, free wifi and free car parking are provided, along with room service. It suits travellers who want a simple, nature-focused stay rather than a resort with pools and entertainment programmes.
See Karickanattu Nature Resort
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakoid Cottages | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 21.9 km |
| Igloo Heritage Resorts | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 16.1 km |
| Rambler Garden Resort | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | – |
| Apsara Residency | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 16.3 km |
| Eden Homestay Idukki | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 10.4 km |
| Pearl Royal International | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | – |
| Paadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 13.3 km |
| Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 8.5 km |
| Breezeinn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 15.9 km |
| Green Veil Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 22.3 km |
| PEKOE Plantation Cottages by LexStays | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 21.2 km |
| Mountain View Villa Vacation Rental | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 32.9 km |
| Cloudy Court Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 8.9 km |
| StayVista at Dawnlight with Bonfire & Complimentary Breakfast | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Karickanattu Nature Resort | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Igloo Heritage Resorts and Rambler Garden Resort both provide family rooms, gardens and restaurants; Rambler Garden Resort also allows pets, and Igloo Heritage Resorts has a games room. Paadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu adds a games room, outdoor pool and high chairs, and Arabian Holiday Resort has a kids pool plus a kitchenette.
Igloo Heritage Resorts · Rambler Garden Resort · Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount · Paadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu
For couples
Pakoid Cottages pairs an outdoor pool with a terrace and garden in Parunthumpara, and Cloudy Court Resort has a pool, minibar and patio. StayVista at Dawnlight offers a fireplace, terrace and bonfire, while Eden Homestay Idukki has a fireplace, balcony and terrace near Calvary Mount.
Pakoid Cottages · Cloudy Court Resort · StayVista at Dawnlight with Bonfire & Complimentary Breakfast · Eden Homestay Idukki
For business
Pearl Royal International, beside the KSRTC bus station in Thodupuzha, is the obvious fit with a business centre, banquet, express check-in, currency exchange and car rental. Igloo Heritage Resorts adds a lift, safe, room service and 24-hour front desk, and Green Veil Cottages offers express check-in and 24H. Security.
Pearl Royal International · Igloo Heritage Resorts · Green Veil Cottages
Closest to the centre
StayVista at Dawnlight in Peermade Kuttikanam is 1.4 km from the centre, Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount is 8.5 km away on Idukki Dam Road, and Cloudy Court Resort at Amalagiri is 8.9 km out.
StayVista at Dawnlight with Bonfire & Complimentary Breakfast · Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount · Cloudy Court Resort
Where to stay in Idukki
Calvary Mount
A scenic area near Idukki with a church and viewpoints, offering a peaceful stay amidst nature, and accommodations that include resorts with pools. Eden Homestay Idukki sits on Kumbalikada Road near Calvary Mount, and Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount on Idukki Dam Road.
Our picks here: Eden Homestay Idukki
Peermade
Plantations and viewpoints are the setting; PEKOE has a swimming pool and dinner on site.
Our picks here: StayVista at Dawnlight with Bonfire & Complimentary Breakfast · PEKOE Plantation Cottages by LexStays
Mankulam
The Mankulam side of the district, on the road towards Munnar. Rambler Garden Resort at Anakulam Mankulam offers a swimming pool, restaurant, family rooms and pets allowed, while Karickanattu Nature Resort at Munipara Mankulam keeps things simple with balconies, a patio and free parking.
Our picks here: Rambler Garden Resort · Karickanattu Nature Resort
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Idukki is well connected by road. The nearest major airport is Coimbatore International Airport in Tamil Nadu, about 150 km away, and Kochi International Airport, about 130 km. The nearest railway stations are in Kottayam and Changanassery, both around 100 km. Buses run regularly from Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram to Idukki. Locally, getting around is best by taxi or private vehicle, as public transport is limited in remote areas; several hotels here run shuttle services, and Pearl Royal International offers car rental, valet parking and sits near the KSRTC bus station in Thodupuzha.
When to go
The best time to visit Idukki is from September to May, when the weather is cool and dry. Winter, from December to February, is particularly pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 25°C. Summer, from March to May, is warmer but still comfortable in the hills. The monsoon months from June to August bring heavy rainfall, which can cause landslides and make travel difficult.
Questions, answered
Which shortlisted hotels have a pool?
Pakoid Cottages, Rambler Garden Resort, Paadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu, Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount, PEKOE Plantation Cottages by LexStays and Cloudy Court Resort all list a pool, and Arabian Holiday Resort also has a kids pool.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Yes. Rambler Garden Resort, Paadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu, Breezeinn, Cloudy Court Resort and StayVista at Dawnlight all list pets allowed in their facilities, so you can bring a pet to a hill resort or a cottage stay.
Which hotels have free parking?
Most of the shortlist does, including Pakoid Cottages, Igloo Heritage Resorts, Apsara Residency, Eden Homestay Idukki, Pearl Royal International, Cloudy Court Resort and Karickanattu Nature Resort. Breezeinn, Green Veil Cottages and StayVista at Dawnlight also provide free car parking.
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Idukki?
StayVista at Dawnlight in Peermade Kuttikanam is 1.4 km from the centre. Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount is 8.5 km out on Idukki Dam Road, and Cloudy Court Resort at Amalagiri is 8.9 km away.
Is breakfast available at these hotels?
Breakfast is listed at Pakoid Cottages, Pearl Royal International, Paadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu, Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount, PEKOE Plantation Cottages by LexStays, Cloudy Court Resort and StayVista at Dawnlight, which includes complimentary breakfast.
Which hotel is best for a business trip?
Pearl Royal International, a 4-star hotel near the KSRTC bus station in Thodupuzha town. Its facilities include a business centre, banquet, express check-in, currency exchange, shops-side services such as copy and car rental, and valet parking.
Which hotels suit families with children?
Arabian Holiday Resort With Swimming Pool In Idukki Calvary Mount has a kids pool and kitchenette. Paadi Holidays Ramakkalmedu adds a games room, high chairs and an outdoor pool, while Rambler Garden Resort, Igloo Heritage Resorts and Cloudy Court Resort all list family rooms.