Sterling Thekkady Hotel

4-star hillside hotel with 83 rooms, a rooftop pool, and direct access to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary adventure activities

Rooms

Sterling Thekkady offers 83 rooms with seating areas and flat-screen TVs, each providing views of the Idukki hills. Suites include a separate lounge area with an extra bed, accommodating up to 3 adults without a portable cot. The private bathrooms come with free toiletries and hairdryers.

Dining

The on-site Cinnamon Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast with live counters for appam and aloo paratha, plus local Kerala dishes like cooked banana in coconut milk. Dinner buffets feature kadi, kichadi, and veg dum biryani, with special requests such as paal payasam prepared upon advance notice. Guests can also order from the multi-cuisine menu at the Black Pepper bar.

Recreation & Wellness

The 9th-floor rooftop swimming pool offers 360-degree views of the surrounding hills and town, with a separate kids' pool, a water slide, and a pool bar. The spa provides foot massages and other treatments, while the hotel arranges adventure activities like trekking, jeep safaris to Angamoozhy, and tickets for Kadathandan Kalari martial arts shows. An indoor games area with carrom and table tennis is also available.

Location & Local Access

The hotel is located on the Theni-Kottayam highway, a 5-minute drive from the Periyar boating ticket counter and the Kumily market. Nearby attractions include the Highrange Spice Garden and the Periyar National Park tiger reserve, with easy access to elephant rides and spice farm tours. Guests can reach the property via Madurai Airport (90 miles) or by road from Cumbum.

Business & Family

Conference and banqueting facilities accommodate business meetings in a tranquil setting, with a business center and fax/photocopying services. Families benefit from family rooms, a kids' pool, and a travel desk that arranges themed itineraries and group activities. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk, room service, and accessible parking for all guests.

• Location: 5 min from Periyar National Park and Kumily market
• Rooms: 83 rooms with hill views and suite lounges
• Dining: Cinnamon Restaurant with live breakfast counters
• Wellness: Rooftop pool with panoramic views & spa treatments
• Activities: Jeep safaris, Kalari shows, and spice garden visits
• Business: Meeting rooms for corporate events