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Spice Village is an eco resort in the hills(thekkady) near the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. A cluster of tribal style huts set in a beautiful spice garden is a great escape for most tourists from the heat of the plains, and also a great place for some adventure activities. We have a comfortable pool, an ayurvedic spa, we organise treks into the forest, bamboo rafting and many more. A walk through the property itself is a great way to explore many aspects of nature and the green initiatives undertaken at this eco resort.
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Spice Village, CGH Earth stands out for its eco-friendly ethos and serene atmosphere, as guests often highlight the spotless and spacious rooms set within lush gardens. The array of amenities and exceptional dining experiences alongside the attentive service receive consistent praise.
While some visitors question the value due to the cost, the hotel's commitment to sustainability and convenient location near Thekkady are popular benefits. However, despite the general appreciation for the eco-centric rooms, a few guests miss modern comforts such as air conditioning.
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Expensive
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This establishment in the heart of Kerala and on our way to Cochin left me with an excellent memory. First of all by the quality of the site. The bungalow rooms are distributed in a large well maintained park, very quiet and secure. They have air conditioning and a terrace and are very comfortable. In the area you will also find a large swimming pool, a bar in the purest English colonial style with a large pool table and a vast restaurant with high quality buffet. The staff is very available and ready to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We were here on February 14. On Valentine’s Day, the staff had really gone wild to make it the theme of the day with decorations, heart-shaped chocolates, an orchestra coming for the event and traditional dances in the garden. The hotel was celebrating and most of the residents were delighted to sketch out, for some, a few dance steps. Believe me, no one will forget that evening spent at the Spice Village. A rare moment in our already long experience as a frequent flyer and a fully deserved “Travellers’ Choice 2024” green card.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Nestled within the verdant embrace of Spice Village resorts, every day unfolds as a harmonious symphony of rejuvenation, where the gentle rustle of leaves composes a serene melody, and the invigorating crispness of the air serves as a tonic for the soul. Each morning, the soft hues of dawn delicately filter through the lush canopy, casting a tranquil aura over the surroundings. Renowned as the ultimate family retreat in Thekkady, Spice Village offers a myriad of delights catering to every member of the family. From immersive nature trails to engaging activities, there's something to enchant everyone.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Responded 25 Jun 2024
Dear Ketan, Thank you so much for your beautifully written review! We're thrilled to hear that you found your stay at Spice Village Resorts to be a harmonious symphony of rejuvenation. Your poetic description captures the serene and tranquil ambiance we strive to create for our guests. It's wonderful to know that you and your family enjoyed the immersive nature trails and engaging activities. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enchanting experience. Warm regards, Dipu Sasi, Team Spice Village.
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The resort is superbly laid out, creating a most relaxing and distinctive atmosphere. There are plenty of things to do beyond the usual massages etc. and the staff were very engaging - you could actually engage with them on a number of topics. The food was excellent, basic but very well cooked and a huge number of dishes to choose from.
The room was very clean and functional but can be difficult to locate in the dark, especially on the first night when one's orientation is not as sharp as it should be. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from CGH Earth, General Manager at Spice Village, CGH Earth
Responded 15 Jan 2025
Namaskaram, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Spice Village. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of our resort, along with the engaging staff and excellent food. It's great to know that you found plenty of activities to enjoy during your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the room's location at night, and we will certainly look into ways to improve this area for our guests. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we are delighted that your experience was worthy of a 5-star rating. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable stay. Warm Regards, Dipu Sasi, GM Spice Village - CGH Earth
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Functional, simple, clean villas/rooms. The resort is in a central location for exploring the area and the nature reserve. Not a huge resort. It was educational watching one of the villa roofs being re-thatched according to traditional methods. Well-tended gardens, with a variety of flora and fauna. Authentic bar area with history (drinks are expensive in Kerala - when available - due to government tax). Santosh the bar captain was friendly, helpful and interesting to talk to. Cute tea cart in the afternoon with complimentary tea/coffee and snacks. Friendly staff. The restaurant had a decent variety of dishes in the buffet (evening and morning) to suit different tastes. We watched the traditional dance in the evening on the lawn. Laid-back vibe. Lovely waking-up to birdsong. Check-out was efficient.
However, we found the welcome on arrival lacked warmth - it seemed rather commercial as on arrival we were sat down and talked to about the concept of CGH - overwhelming for weary travellers. Check-in took time - reception kept our passports which were later delivered to our room. We found a laundry bag outside the entrance to our villa, probably from the change-over, waiting for collection - not a good impression. Limited in-room amenities; the mini bar could do with a better stock. Rooms were quite plain - bed mattress wasn't very comfortable and seemed to be sagging, perhaps time to change it. The villas themselves are quite near each other, we could hear people as they passed by talking. Swimming pool area quite small.
Not really a five-star wow factor or value, but we enjoyed our stay/experience.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from CGH Earth, General Manager at Spice Village, CGH Earth
Responded 15 Jan 2025
Namaskaram Wendy, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent stay with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of our gardens, the traditional cultural experiences, and the friendliness of our staff, particularly Santosh, who made your time at the bar memorable. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the central location, the laid-back atmosphere, and the small touches like the afternoon tea cart. We are, however, truly sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the check-in experience, welcome process, and in-room amenities are duly noted. We apologize for any inconvenience you faced and assure you that we are already working on enhancing these areas to ensure a more seamless and warm experience for all our guests. Rest assured, we will also address the concerns regarding the bedding and soundproofing to improve the comfort and tranquility of our villas. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to offer a superior guest experience, and we thank you for sharing both the positives and areas for improvement. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable stay. Warm Regards, Dipu Sasi, GM Spice Village - CGH Earth
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We celebrated our anniversary here, The whole experience was wonderful without complaints!
The entire team is extremely friendly, welcoming and hospitable. They took care of a lot of little requests we had, and did so with a smile. There was a lot of space and open areas which made us feel cozy without feeling isolated. The facilities were excellent but the team was outstanding!
Special thanks to Ashley the naturalist who took us on a wonderful hike and kept the whole trip informative and fun. We learnt a lot and felt like every bird we saw was the most special sighting! The entire kitchen team were skilled with almost all the dishes tastefully prepared.
Honestly will come back, hopefully soon!
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from CGH Earth, General Manager at Spice Village, CGH Earth
Responded 3 weeks ago
Namaskaram Varun, Thank you so much for celebrating your anniversary with us and for sharing your delightful experience. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay without any complaints and that our team made your time with us special. I am glad that you appreciated the friendliness and hospitality of our staff, as well as the spaciousness and cozy atmosphere of our facilities. It is heartwarming to know that Ashley, our naturalist, made your hike enjoyable and educational. I will make sure to convey your kind words to him and the entire kitchen team, whose skill did not go unnoticed. We are truly honored by your compliments and the outstanding rating you have given us. We certainly look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable stay with us at Spice Village. Warm Regards, Dipu Sasi, GM Spice Village - CGH Earth
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We stayed two nights at the Spice Village, which is a 100% nature immersive experience similar to lodges that can be found also in central-south America. A reception building, a restaurant building, a bar building, a pool, a SPA building and many cottages spread around in a nice park & botanical garden. Each cottage hosts one room, features a thatched roof and is protected by anti-mosquito net on the door and on each window. You can sleep with open windows and hear the sounds of the night, or close them for more privacy. The property is well run and maintained, staff is very friendly, food is very good with “daily specialties” served in a separate “specialties restaurant” located near the bar. The Ayurvedic treatments are awesome. Both of us had a four hand sync massage with steam bath and at the end we were refreshed to the point of sharing the feeling we’ve turned the clock backward by several years... A last word about monkeys: there’s a large population that freely walks around in the lodge, and some of them are a little more thuggish than others…
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from CGH Earth, General Manager at Spice Village, CGH Earth
Responded 5 Sept 2024
Dear Lilas, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our accommodations luxurious, comfortable, and sustainable. It’s heartening to know that Akhla's knowledge and passion for nature and sustainability left a lasting impression on you. We are also delighted that you appreciated the cleanliness and meticulous attention to detail from our housekeeping team. Your kind words about our culinary offerings and the exceptional service provided by our waitstaff and chefs are deeply appreciated. We're pleased that you enjoyed the authentic Indian flavors and that the birthday cake was a memorable highlight. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and it motivates our entire team to continue delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Spice Village in the future! Warm regards, Dipu Sasi, General Manager, Spice Village.
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Stay at Spice Village, CGH Earth , Thekkady has been a unique and fulfilling experience for the entire family. They actualize their tagline, Clean, green and healthy ( CGH) in spirit in true sense of the terms. All the staff members cutting across duties are highly courteous and helpful. They actually entertained requests which could have been ignored citing schedules , with full enthusiasm and cheerful demeanor . It reflects mix of eco friendly practices, sustainability and luxury. There are several activities for everyone.The food is healthy, delicious and authentic. They cared about our family even after we checked out for next destination at Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom. The staff while checking in informed that they received request from Spice Village, Thekkady to place our rooms at nearby location as they were of different categories. Thanks for giving us beautiful memories. Keep up the good practices. 🙏🙏
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from CGH Earth, General Manager at Spice Village, CGH Earth
Responded 1 Jul 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Spice Village, CGH Earth, Thekkady. We are thrilled to hear that your stay with us was unique and fulfilling for your entire family. Your kind words about our commitment to being clean, green, and healthy truly warm our hearts. Our team takes great pride in ensuring that each guest feels welcomed and cared for, and it’s gratifying to know that our efforts were recognized and appreciated. We're glad that the eco-friendly practices, sustainability, and luxury we strive to offer resonated with you. It’s also delightful to hear that you enjoyed our healthy, delicious, and authentic food offerings, as well as the various activities available for everyone. Our staff's dedication to providing exceptional service extends beyond your stay, and it’s wonderful to hear that they were able to accommodate your family's needs even at your next destination, Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to create beautiful memories with us. We look forward to welcoming you back and continuing to provide you with extraordinary experiences. Warm regards, Dipu Sasi, General Manager, Spice Village, CGH Earth
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Fantastic property. Can't fault it. Lovely room, everything provided for you. Great ethos behind it too, they grow much of their own organic fruit, veg and of course spices make their own compost and recycle everything. They only cook with food within a 50 mile radius. And the food is wonderful. Staff are fantastic, cannot do enough for you (special thanks to Renju!) The room is comfortable, and large, with a fridge tea and coffee and snacks. The room comes with a fan, which is very strong, absolutely kept me cool enough. It is cooler here anyway no aircon needed. The grounds are stunning full of chipmunks, monkeys, and Guinea fowl. It really is heavenly. You can wonder into town too which is just a few minutes walk away. They organise treks, which I very much enjoyed. Indian hospitality at its finest!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from From the, General Manager at Spice Village, CGH Earth
Responded 12 Dec 2022
Dear Guest, Greetings from Spice Village!! CGH Earth holds Non negotiable Core Values of environmental sensitivity, Integration, Benefiting the local community and Adoption of Local ethos. All the offerings at our various destinations therefore are in keeping with these values.The cuisine is largely organic,local and healthy i.e non processed,using ingredients that are salubrious,the construction of the units are in keeping with the local style and ecological balance of the geography.We thank you for your feedback and hope to have you stay with us on the next visit to Spice Village and we assure you of our very best services and attention at all times. Warm Regards, Harikrishnan.R.Nair General Manager Spice Village
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CGH Spice Village at Kumily, Thekkady is a uniquely themed hotel providing an authentic experience in the midst of nature. Their well equipped, spacious and clean thatched cottages surrounded by 100+ species of trees are extremely comfortable. The delicious cuisine of pickles, jams, local recipes were simply a gastronomic delight. Activities like the birding tour, the wildlife talk, the paper making, the yoga session, the Kerala massage and spices demo are insightful. The entire staff are thoroughly professional and courteous exuding a personal touch. Naturalist Betsy whose knowledge and passion for wildlife is admirable. Indeed it was memorable stay and we highly recommend it to all
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from CGH Earth, General Manager at Spice Village, CGH Earth
Responded 14 Nov 2024
Namaskaram Ameya, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us at CGH Spice Village, Kumily. It brings us immense joy to know that you appreciated the natural beauty around our thatched cottages and found comfort in their surroundings. Our team takes great pride in curating delicious local cuisine, and we're thrilled that you found it to be a gastronomic delight. We're also pleased that you enjoyed our various activities and found them insightful. It is our objective to ensure that each guest leaves with cherished memories, and it seems Betsy and the rest of our staff, with their professionalism and personal touch, helped achieve just that for you. Thank you for highly recommending us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another memorable stay. Warm Regards, Dipu Sasi, GM Spice Village- CGH Earth
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Yes they are locals very friendly and will help you. Being local they know all the nearby places to visit and also can help you if you are interested in trails.
There are more places to choose from in the Kumily area.
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â‚ą11,828 - â‚ą16,921 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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spice village hotel thekkady, spice village thekkady
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaIdukki DistrictThekkadyKumily
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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