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KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady

Property class: 3

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A dining area with a view of a swimming pool and lush greenery.
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A spacious room with a round dining table, several chairs, and a ceiling fan. Large windows with curtains provide natural light and views of greenery outside.
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Kumily, Idukki, Peermade, Kerala, 685536
  • Place, Periyar National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Ghats
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thekkady Boat Landing
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the area

Thekkady

At KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady you'll be within steps of Periyar National Park and Western Ghats. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Aranya Nivas Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Peermade hotel, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Thekkady Boat Landing and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.

What's nearby

  • Periyar National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Western Ghats - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thekkady Boat Landing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marian Retreat Center - 35 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Parunthumpara Hill View Point - 54 min drive - 33.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Moose & Malt - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bodhi Vihar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thekkady Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sora Grill & Gossip - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Sithara International - ‬6 min drive

About this property

KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady. Self parking is free.
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady offers 30 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 560 for adults and INR 280 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Aranya Nivas Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments

More

  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
This property is located within the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Guests must arrive at Forest Entry Gate in Thekkady before 5 PM to access the property. Reserve gates are closed from 5:30 PM to 6:30 AM daily
Due to this hotel's location inside of wildlife sanctuary, guests must check in before 5 PM. Arrivals after 5 PM are subject to approval of the Forest Department at guests' own risk. Boat tickets (surcharge) must be reserved on the day of arrival prior to 10:30 AM. Guests must arrive prior to 1:30 PM to board the last boat trip (subject to availability) for wildlife watching.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 800.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 803.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 803.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 1050.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1050.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 560 for adults and from INR 280 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Aranya Nivas
Aranya Nivas KTDC
Aranya Nivas Thekkady
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady?

Yep, KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady has a free self car park.

Does KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady have a pool?

KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady has an outdoor pool.

Does KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady?

No, KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is noon.

KTDC Aranya Nivas Thekkady Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Property set in the wild life sanctuary was lovely . Standard rooms were ok needed some updating . We upgraded our room to a more comfortable space . Restauant was poor on food and service . Upon reaching the wildlife sanctuary we had to pay to get in even though hotel was booked with the reserve also was offended that i had to pay a lot more than my partner and was refered to as a forgiener adult racist to say the least
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Convenient Location

The location is great being as close to the boat dock as possible. The monkeys all around the facility are a great source of entertainment. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff could do a MUCH better job of providing accurate information. We were given incorrect information of how to obtain tickets for activities which resulted in us going back and forth to the main gate (~2km) and ended up not being able to do any hikes. It would have been nice if they were able to help arrange whatever activity we wanted to do. Had we been warned that during June the lake is usually so low no boats go out, we probably would not have come since the boat ride to see the animals was the main reason for coming. The food was good but the service was very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful Getaway

It was such a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Indian cities. We really enjoyed the "old charm" feeling of the place. Rooms were very spacious and we had a great balcony. The TV could have been in a better location and the power supply dropped out frequently. Also, no wi-fi in the room. Everything else was lovely.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

venu

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay at aranya nivas

food was expensive, there are no AC's and it was very sultry and restless so I suggest to install AC's in the rooms. Staff was good and cooperative.
Verified review

8/10 Good

gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing location in the middle of the park.

incredibly cozy and pleasant. a must for nature lovers and a very nice and gentle hotel crew.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

kein romantisches Hotel zum wohlfühlen- leider

das Essen war sehr gut. das Zimmer sehr gross. die Bar war im Umbau und leider gab es keinen gemütlichen aussenbereich zum Essen oder etwas zu trinken. Bier war ausgegangen und der Park schliesst um 6 Uhr. da kann man noch draussen am Pool ohne Ambiente sitzen oder auf dem Parkplatz rumlaufen. der Nationalpark war sehr voll von reisenden Indern, die über weihnachten 10 Tage urlaub machten. wir waren sehr enttäuscht vom Hotel und preis Leistung stimmte nicht.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Right in the middle of the park

Medium-sized hotel with basic facilities. Currently undergoing signficant renovation work, so kinks were expected and did materialize. For example, the water pressure was fluctuating and temperature control virtually non-existing. Staff was made aware this issue but apprently could not fix it satisfactorily.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Good Stay

Location was excellent, surrounded by Nature. Food was great very fresh.Good Taste.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Perico

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

The best place to visit Periyar Tiger Reserve

Our local friend recommended we stay at Aranya Nivas for our visit to Periyar, and I think it was a great choice. It's the best location if you're going to be visiting the park, which we did in several occasions. The staff were very helpful in arranging all the tickets for us and giving us proper indications to make the most of our stay. The only complaint is that the accommodations, although clean, were quite worn out. Food was also very nice, with both breakfast and dinner included, buffet style, traditional Kerala fare.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hôtel situé au coeur de la réserve, qui est fermée au public de 18h à 6h du matin. Calme et tranquillité
Verified review

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good for nature reserve

great location, need more front office staff as one/two people try and do everything, good food, nice rooms, jump the queue for the boat ride if staying here, front office staff helpful in suggesting extra excursions like the elephant ride
Verified review

6/10 Okay

mazahir

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location

Location of the hotel is very good ,right I'n the periyar tiger resort and the staff very helpful , but the rooms are a little cramped ,overall a good stay .
Verified review

8/10 Good

vidwans

Liked: Staff & service

Even govt. hotels can be good

This hotel is a good for the visitors of Sanctury. You don't need to stand in long que of boat ride because hotel people arrange boat ride passes at hotel reception.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great

great hotel except you have to pay the park entry fee every day you go for activities (200rp) Recomend the bamboo raft trip.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

KTDC - ARANYA NIWAS

THIS IS ONLY TRULY ONE OF THE TWO RESORTS LOCATED INSIDE THE PERRYAR TIGER RESERVE, THE OTHERS BEING KTDC LAKE PALACE. THE LOCATION NEAR THE PERRYAR LAKE IS ITS ADVANTAGE. RECEPTION STAFFS ARE GOOD SO ALSO THE RESTAURANT. HOUSE KEEPING IS NOT UP TO THE MARK. REEPTION STAFF WILL HELP YOU BOOK THE BOAT RIDING TICKET DURING THE PEAK SEASON.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Khalid Al sayed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very bad hotel

it is very very very bad Hotel,the room and the pathroom ,in the time it's expensive , ihave changed it to cardmom county there is big deferent betwen them .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019