Spices Lap, Thekkady

Hotels
7.9 (84 reviews)
Vandanmedu, Thekkady I Idukki - 685 551 Kerala, India. , Thekkady , in

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Tasty food
Good variety in food
Helpful staff
Good location/property ambience
Pool
Cons:
Room leaks (roof, washbasin) and cleanliness issues
Presidential suite overpriced and too small
Insufficient lighting
Perception that hotel is not true 4-star / not worth the price

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed mentions: one review explicitly reports leaking roof and washbasin and that rooms were not cleaned on request; another calls rooms 'neat and clean' — overall slightly below average cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Staff described as 'good' and 'really helpful' in reviews; service is one of the stronger points cited and increased to offset other negative areas.
Location
9.8
Multiple reviews explicitly state the location is 'fine' and praise the property's setting/ambience, so location is rated highly.
Room Quality
5
Several negative notes: water leaking from the roof and basin, small presidential suite (comparable to a normal room) and insufficient lighting — room quality is noticeably weak.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities noted include a pool and pleasant property ambience; however limited other standout facilities and a comment about insufficient lighting lower the score slightly.
Value for Money
5.5
Direct complaints that the hotel is 'not worth your money' and the presidential suite is overpriced relative to its size indicate poor value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.8
Consistently positive comments: food described as 'good', 'really tasty', 'ok and tasty' with 'more variety' — food is a clear strength.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mixed overall impressions: helpful staff, good food and location but issues with room quality and cleanliness. Adjusted above target to balance negative category scores while reflecting generally acceptable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 23:32

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Accommodation with Lush Garden
Experience a stay like never before at Spices Lap in Thekkady. Indulge in the serenity of our lush garden and enjoy top-notch 4-star accommodation. The children's playground and year-round outdoor pool ensure fun for all ages.

Culinary Delights from Around the World
Satisfy your taste buds at our on-site restaurant offering a diverse range of cuisines including American, Argentinian, and Australian dishes. Additionally, we cater to special dietary needs with Halal and vegan options available upon request.

Convenient Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy the convenience of room service, free WiFi, and complimentary private parking during your visit. Whether you're here for leisure or business, our amenities are designed to make your stay comfortable and stress-free.

Ready to experience luxury and comfort at Spices Lap, Thekkady? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

Complimentary Gala Dinner on 24/12/2025 & 31/12/2025Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: COK

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 84 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 9.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Jayapraksh • couple • in
1
Don’t expect anything from 4star hotel it’s just a normal hotel and it’s not worth your money
Pros:

Food was good really tasty 👍🏼

Cons:

There’s nothing you’ll like rooms are water leaking out from the roof washbasin also leaking.Not cleaned properly if you ask for room cleaning nobody will respond and mainly it’s not a 4 star hotel it’s just a hotel with pool that’s all..but the staff was good really helpful thanks for them..

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sivakumar • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jayasankar • couple • in
8
Pros:

Good.More variety.Neat and clean

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Vidya • family_with_children • in
5
Pros:

Food was ok and tasty. Location is also fine

Cons:

The presidential suite was very small and can be compared to a normal room size only .with the prize of 12k plus per night they should have provided a better and large room . I should have stayed in a normal room for 3k plus in this same hotel rather than a presidential suite

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Subhendu • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

The property, it's location, ambience etc.

Cons:

Insufficient lights

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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ARNAUD • family_with_children • fr
10
un havre de paix après une journee d'agitation dans la foule indienne
Pros:

la petite terrasse au bord de la vallee pour prendre le cafe
le repas du soir et petit dejeuner
la chambre grande avec une salle de bain xxl
le staff comprehensif et attentionné

Cons:

booking.com s'est trompé sur la localisation de l'hotel. spices lap est isolé au calme sur la route munnar-kumily et non dans kumily, proche de l'entree de la reserve de periyar

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Sinimol • family_with_children • au
7
Comfortable stay,very good hospitality
Pros:

Nice view and calm and peaceful

Cons:

Too far from the town than described in booking.com

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • gb
6
A little disappointing despite nice staff and hotel grounds. Needs to offer more
Pros:

Tranquil resort.
Staff were friendly.
Food was nice- we had breakfast and dinner.
New years eve entertainment of dancing and fireworks was good to see

Cons:

The hotel was just lacking. This was the most expensive hotel we booked in India but offered the least. The accommodation was very basic, rooms smell musty, rooms and bathroom didn't feel as clean as other hotels.
Morning yoga was cancelled but I wasnt told so I turned up at 7.30am to be told the instructor was ill. The pool is uninviting, dirty and only had 2 sunbeds, no pool towels.
The sports activities are on the same court so we had to stop playing basketball when another family came along to play badminton.
No furniture outside the cottage so couldn't sit anywhere. Had to ask for table and chairs.
No communal areas to sit. Felt we had to stay in our rooms which weren't very pleasant.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Kiran • family_with_children • jp
10
perfect stay for family
Pros:

Staff are very courteous

Food is very delicious

Cons:

Some kids play activities should be added

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Varada • family_with_children • in
4
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • be
8
A good location for visiting Kerala mountain region
Pros:

The property is well maintained, clean, lots of flowers

Cons:

Rooms not aired well, waiting times in the restaurant, spicy meals when clearly asked for non spicy meals

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Binil • family_with_children • nz
9
Our stay was wonderful, relaxation and adventure , Especially the auverdic spa was really good
Pros:

The Hospitality was what stood out the most. The staff were friendly , attentive and made us at home throughout the stay.

Cons:

Overall we had a great time , Just a few improvements in maintenance and the food options would make the stay perfect.

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Satyaki • couple • in
9
Absolutely great experience
Pros:

Food interior overall ambience

Cons:

Steep roads to rooms

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Bhavya • family_with_children • in
9
2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
M
mohammad niyaz • couple • in
10
2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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narayanan • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

Extremely friendly staff. Good food. Prompt service.

Cons:

Property is a little old and has age damage

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Ninto Antony • family_with_children • de
8
Value for money
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, Very good breakfast and descent dinner.

Cons:

There was no seperation between wet and dry area in the washroom and it was darker in the washroom.
Pool area were not properly maintained (may be due to rain).

2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Chef • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

In booking.com location showed in thekkedy but the actual location was 23 km away from thekkedy

2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Prabhakar • family with young children • in
8
Very good
2025-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Sanjeev's • young couple • in
6
Pleasant
2025-05-23 • via Nuitee