Fodor's Expert Review Spice Village
Thekkady-Kumily Rd., Kumily, Kerala, 685536, India
One of Thekkady's finest resorts, Spice Village has well-maintained thatch-roof cottages that are built into a hillside with lush plantings, including a spice garden that adds fragrance and privacy. Room interiors have knotty pine furniture and trim, white walls, red-tile floors, and hand-loomed upholstery and bedspreads. There are two restaurants and a bar, and the resort organizes jungle treks, paper-making lessons, and Indian cooking classes. The property is also eco-friendly, running partially on solar energy and recycling all its waste within the premises.
PROS
- great for spotting wildlife like a black-faced langur or a richly colored Malabar giant squirrel
- restaurants use locally sourced, organic produce
- fantastic collection of animal masks
CONS
- easy to get lost in this large resort
- cottages perhaps too close to each other in some parts
- some guests have experienced slow service
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted