Hotels near Ripple Waterfalls, Idukki

Beautiful hotel in a wonderful, peaceful location. The manager and all the other staff looked after us with such care, nothing was too much trouble. From the moment we arrived we felt looked after. The food was fabulous - full of flavour. The sound of the bird songs is beautiful, a wonderful place to wake up & such a special place to stay. Highly recommend.

The property is impeccably maintained inside and outside the houses. The home is beautiful – the views are better than they appear in the photographs. Plenty of landscaped shrubbery, and it's a balm for city-sore eyes. The air is crisp, and quiet. Do request for a bonfire, and spend time walking outdoors to witness a star-filled night sky. A spot table tennis, pool, and chess were nice options (although the equipment need a touch-up). Right from Biju, the gatekeeper, each staff member is not only courteous but friendly, helpful, and skilled – most hospitable and nice to interact with. Susheel, the General Manager, was a delight to meet – he showed us around the plantations, introducing us to the fruits and vegetables they grow there, extended to us a lovely beetroot halwa on the house, and suggested a scenic route to drive back to Kochi. Shakti Raj, the day manager, was equally helpful in suggesting places to visit nearby, and serviced every request we had. The food is deliciously prepared, and the range is quite something in an otherwise sparse culinary stretch. While the tandoor was closed, their curries, desserts, and more make a fine spread. Their complimentary breakfast was very good indeed – the idiappam and egg roast as well as the puttu and peanut curry call for special mention. Plenty to do nearby: Kolukkumalai for sunrise (you get jeeps outside the property), Surianalle tea factory (you can pick up their teas and other spices from Siena), Tata Tea Museum, Top Station view point, and more. I'll be looking to visit again. They have another property at Thekkadi – Springdale, if of interest.