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5-star hotels in Munnar
A shortlist of the 5-star hotels in Munnar, from spa resorts on the Pallivasal road to plantation homestays above the tea country. It is for visitors who want the top class of stay in the Western Ghats, whether for a short break, a family holiday or a quiet retreat.
Staying in Munnar
Munnar is tea country: plantations, cool air and hill scenery, with Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi peak nearby. The town itself has markets, viewpoints and transport links, while the surrounding slopes hide resorts and homestays. Sightseeing means driving winding hill roads between dams, tea gardens and viewpoints, so where you sleep matters as much as what you see.
These hotels sit in different parts of that landscape. Several address Pallivasal, a short way from town, and Chinnakanal, where Club Mahindra Munnar and Elakai stand. Others name Chithirapuram, Kallar, Top Station, Rajakumari, Adimali and the Munnar bypass. Couples and spa-goers gravitate to Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar and Eden Woods Resorts and Spa, families to Club Mahindra Munnar and The Valle by Kondody Hotels, and short-break visitors to places close to the centre such as La casa de alexa homestay, 0.9 km away.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station
Munnar Top Station Highway Mettupetty Munnar, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet high on the Top Station highway, this 5-star property sits 22.9 km from Munnar's centre and pairs an outdoor pool with a Jacuzzi and fitness centre for days off the tea trails. Families get dedicated rooms, while the games room, darts and karaoke keep evenings busy. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 373 guest reviews.
See Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top StationClub Mahindra Munnar
Chinnakanal Village, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Gymnasium
- Family rooms
Why stay hereWith 5,215 reviews and a 4.2 out of 5 guest rating, this Chinnakanal Village resort suits families and longer stays: its rooms come with kitchen or kitchenette, microwave and refrigerator, and there is a restaurant on site. A gymnasium, games room and garden round out the 11.8 km distance from Munnar's centre.
See Club Mahindra MunnarAmber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar
Kseb Tunnel Road Pallivasal, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereJust 2.1 km from Munnar's centre, Amber Dale puts a spa, Jacuzzi and fitness centre within easy reach of the town. Business travellers have a business centre and car rental service, and family rooms with babysitting service make it workable for parents. Facilities include free parking for guests arriving by road.
See Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa MunnarElakai
House No.81 Anayirangal Chinnakanal Poopara Road, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereElakai stands 15.6 km from the centre at Anayirangal, with lake glimpses, a Jacuzzi and kitchen or kitchenette in its rooms. Groups and self-catering guests appreciate the microwave, oven and refrigerator, while car rental service and a games room fill out the stay. Free parking is available on site.
See ElakaiFlower Valley Plantation Homestay
Kallar Mankulam Road Kurisupara, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA plantation homestay 8.9 km from Munnar's centre, Flower Valley pairs a fireplace and terrace with free parking and a garden. Room service, a games room and family rooms suit guests travelling with children, and car or bike rental service helps with getting around. Laundry service and luggage storage ease longer visits.
See Flower Valley Plantation Homestayamã Stays & Trails Tea Estate Bungalows Munnar
Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Comp, Munnar, India
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThese tea estate bungalows sit 5.6 km from Munnar's centre, surrounded by a garden with a picnic area and smoking area. The bungalows keep things simple: free Wifi and free parking, plus a fitness centre for guests who want to keep up a routine. Wheelchair accessible access is provided.
See amã Stays & Trails Tea Estate Bungalows MunnarCastillo de Woods
Vgp 5 179, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAt 27.8 km from the centre, Castillo de Woods leans into leisure: horse back riding, badminton and a games room, plus a Jacuzzi and kitchen or kitchenette in the rooms. Families have babysitting service and dedicated family rooms, and free parking comes with the address. Several bars and a lounge are on site.
See Castillo de WoodsHimadri munnar holidays
Munnar Bypass, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHimadri sits 3.6 km from Munnar's centre on the bypass, making it a practical base for short stays. Rooms open onto a balcony or terrace with a garden below, and family rooms are available. Free Wifi and free parking are included, with an ATM on site for everyday needs.
See Himadri munnar holidaysSpiceTree Rajakumari
Kumbhappara Khajanappara Po Rajakumari Idukki Dist. Kerala 685619 India, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSpiceTree Rajakumari, 10.5 km from the centre, centres on rest: an outdoor salt water pool, Jacuzzi and massage service, with a restaurant on site. All rooms are non smoking, breakfast can be taken in the room, and the garden and patio offer quiet corners. Free parking and car rental service are available.
See SpiceTree RajakumariLa casa de alexa homestay
Chithirapuram 238 8, Munnar, India
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Car parking
- Pets allowed
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLa casa de alexa is the closest option to Munnar's centre at 0.9 km, a small homestay with a terrace and balcony and pets allowed. Each room has a desk, towels and free Wifi, and car parking is provided. It suits guests who want to walk into town and keep things simple.
See La casa de alexa homestayHotel NovArk Munnar
National Highway 85 Adimali P.O. Munnar Kerala, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereOn National Highway 85 at Adimali, 12.6 km from the centre, Hotel NovArk offers a restaurant, bar and lounge, with family rooms and a lift to the upper floors. Rooms come with a minibar, refrigerator and TV. Housekeeping, laundry service and free parking make it convenient for road trips.
See Hotel NovArk MunnarEden Woods Resorts and Spa
Eden Woods Resorts & Spa Vallakadavu Road Power House Munnar, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereOnly 1.1 km from Munnar's centre, Eden Woods combines a spa and Jacuzzi with a kids pool and badminton for families. There is a business centre and currency exchange for travellers, plus a games room and garden. Free parking is provided, and babysitting service is on hand.
See Eden Woods Resorts and SpaFood Forest Kanthalloor
Vettaikaran Kovil Roadopposite To New Dam Site, Munnar, India
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast
- Kitchen
Why stay hereFood Forest Kanthalloor, 26.1 km from the centre, pairs a restaurant with room service and breakfast delivered to the room. A kitchen and free bottled water are provided, along with a garden and shuttle service. It suits guests who prefer a quieter, non smoking base outside town.
See Food Forest KanthalloorThe Valle by Kondody Hotels
Pallivasal, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAt Pallivasal, 2.1 km from the centre, The Valle offers a spa and sauna, fitness centre, massage and a pool bar. The restaurant caters to special diets, and a business centre serves working guests. Family rooms and a games room round out the 5-star set-up.
See The Valle by Kondody HotelsMeraki Tribe Heritage
Kallar Vattiyar Po 8Th Acre, Munnar, India
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMeraki Tribe Heritage sits 7.7 km from the centre among gardens with a picnic area, and its rooms are all non smoking with a fireplace for cool Munnar evenings. Family rooms and room service are available, along with free Wifi and free parking. Housekeeping keeps the heritage property in order.
See Meraki Tribe Heritage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 22.9 km |
| Club Mahindra Munnar | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 11.8 km |
| Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.1 km |
| Elakai | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 15.6 km |
| Flower Valley Plantation Homestay | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 8.9 km |
| amã Stays & Trails Tea Estate Bungalows Munnar | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 5.6 km |
| Castillo de Woods | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 27.8 km |
| Himadri munnar holidays | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 3.6 km |
| SpiceTree Rajakumari | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 10.5 km |
| La casa de alexa homestay | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.9 km |
| Hotel NovArk Munnar | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 12.6 km |
| Eden Woods Resorts and Spa | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.1 km |
| Food Forest Kanthalloor | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 26.1 km |
| The Valle by Kondody Hotels | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.1 km |
| Meraki Tribe Heritage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 7.7 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Club Mahindra Munnar, Eden Woods Resorts and Spa, The Valle by Kondody Hotels and Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar. Club Mahindra Munnar also offers kitchen and kitchenette facilities for longer stays with children.
Club Mahindra Munnar · Eden Woods Resorts and Spa · The Valle by Kondody Hotels · Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar
For spa and wellness
Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar combines a fitness center, massage, jacuzzi and outdoor pool. The Valle by Kondody Hotels has a spa and sauna, while SpiceTree Rajakumari offers massage and both an outdoor pool and a salt water pool in its garden setting.
Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar · The Valle by Kondody Hotels · SpiceTree Rajakumari
Closest to the centre
If proximity to Munnar town matters, La casa de alexa homestay is 0.9 km from the centre, Eden Woods Resorts and Spa 1.1 km, and both Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar and The Valle by Kondody Hotels 2.1 km. Himadri munnar holidays, on the Munnar bypass, is 3.6 km away.
La casa de alexa homestay · Eden Woods Resorts and Spa · Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar · The Valle by Kondody Hotels
Top guest ratings
Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station has the highest guest score here, 4.7 out of 5 from 373 reviews. Club Mahindra Munnar follows at 4.2 from 5,215 reviews, the largest review base on the list. Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar also stands out for its mix of spa, fitness center and dining facilities.
Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station · Club Mahindra Munnar · Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar
Where to stay in Munnar
Pallivasal
Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar and The Valle by Kondody Hotels both address Pallivasal, a short run from Munnar town on the road toward the tea slopes. It suits guests who want resort facilities and spa time within easy reach of the town's shops and restaurants.
Our picks here: Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar · The Valle by Kondody Hotels
Chinnakanal
Club Mahindra Munnar and Elakai sit at Chinnakanal Village, a resort area on the slopes. Club Mahindra Munnar brings extensive facilities including a gymnasium, games room, restaurant and shuttle service, while Elakai offers lake access, a garden and kitchen facilities for longer, self-catered stays.
Our picks here: Club Mahindra Munnar · Elakai
Chithirapuram
Chithirapuram is a suburb about 10 kilometres from Munnar town, with resorts set among tea gardens and valley views. La casa de alexa homestay is listed here, in a quiet setting outside the busier centre.
Our picks here: La casa de alexa homestay
Top Station
Top Station is a high-altitude viewpoint about 32 kilometres from Munnar, with panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the Theni valley. Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station places guests in this dramatic setting, well away from town.
Our picks here: Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, about 110 kilometres away, and the nearest major railway station is Aluva, about 110 kilometres. From there, taxis and buses are available. Munnar is well connected by road to Kochi, Madurai and other cities. Within Munnar, local buses and auto-rickshaws serve the town and nearby attractions, and taxis can be hired for sightseeing. Driving is scenic but involves winding hill roads, so allow time for the climbs between the town and resorts such as Chinnakanal, Rajakumari and Top Station.
When to go
The best time to visit Munnar is from September to May, when the weather is cool and dry. The monsoon months from June to August bring heavy rainfall and occasional landslides. Winter, from December to February, can be chilly, with temperatures sometimes dropping near freezing at night, so pack warm clothing. Summer, from March to May, is pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C, good for days out at Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam and Top Station.
Questions, answered
Which of these 5-star hotels is closest to Munnar town centre?
La casa de alexa homestay is 0.9 km from the centre, followed by Eden Woods Resorts and Spa at 1.1 km. Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar and The Valle by Kondody Hotels are both 2.1 km away, and Himadri munnar holidays on the Munnar bypass is 3.6 km.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at most of these hotels, including Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station, Club Mahindra Munnar, Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar, Elakai, Flower Valley Plantation Homestay, amã Stays & Trails Tea Estate Bungalows Munnar, Castillo de Woods, Himadri munnar holidays, SpiceTree Rajakumari, Hotel NovArk Munnar, Eden Woods Resorts and Spa, The Valle by Kondody Hotels and Meraki Tribe Heritage.
Which hotels have a pool?
Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station has an outdoor pool. SpiceTree Rajakumari lists both an outdoor pool and a salt water pool. Eden Woods Resorts and Spa has a kids pool, and The Valle by Kondody Hotels offers a pool bar. Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar also has an outdoor pool.
Are any of these hotels pet friendly?
La casa de alexa homestay is the one hotel here that lists pets allowed. Its other facilities are limited to a balcony, terrace, coffee, free wifi, internet access, car parking, desk and towels, so it is a simple base rather than a full resort.
Which hotels are best for families with children?
Eden Woods Resorts and Spa lists a kids pool, babysitting service, family rooms and games room. Club Mahindra Munnar offers family rooms, a games room, kitchen facilities and a shuttle service. The Valle by Kondody Hotels adds family rooms, high chairs and a games room, and Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar has family rooms and babysitting service.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station scores 4.7 out of 5 from 373 reviews, the highest on this shortlist. Club Mahindra Munnar is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5,215 reviews. Ratings are not shown for the other 5-star hotels listed here.
Which hotels have a spa or massage?
The Valle by Kondody Hotels lists a spa and sauna. Amber Dale Luxury Hotel & Spa Munnar, SpiceTree Rajakumari and Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station all list massage. Eden Woods Resorts and Spa also includes a jacuzzi among its facilities.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Chandys Drizzle Drops Munnar Top Station, Elakai, Flower Valley Plantation Homestay, SpiceTree Rajakumari, Hotel NovArk Munnar and Food Forest Kanthalloor. SpiceTree Rajakumari and Food Forest Kanthalloor also offer breakfast in room.