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Carmelia Haven

3.5 of 5
Vandanmedu | Idukki District, Thekkady 685551, India
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Rajkot, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We had booked the tree house, and requested for the larger tree house, but as it was unfortunately under maintenance, we were offered the smaller one. My family finally vitoed against the tree house. Management was kind enough to immediately accommodate us in Jacuzzi Villa (maybe due to off season), which was the best thing that happened to us. The... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

It was a pleasant stay. we had a good trip & the location was so too good, The staff where excellent & So Co-operative. Food Was average, Room were clean & good, The rooms and cottages are surrounded by tea and cardamom plantation.Room service little bit to improve.The table tennis court was nice, and the pool was also nice!

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Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Mist, fragrance and flavor of cardamom will make the stay in this resort a pleasant experience. The rooms and cottages are surrounded by tea and cardamom plantation. Early morning you will be welcomed by chirping of a variety of birds. Employees are very cordial and helpful.

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Cochin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We were pleasantly surprised by the warmth of hospitality shown by the staff of Carmelia, doubled with a charming and well maintained farm resort. Great place for staying away from maddening crowd. One can expect a relaxing holiday, great cuisine in a tropical upland farm environment. The property is full of spice plantations, with many tropical fruit trees, from which... More

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Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

The resort is in a good location and the climate was quite pleasant. The table tennis court was nice, and the pool was also nice! Rooms were decent esp the jacuzzi cottages... the tree house was quite small but then again that's understandable. The transparent bathrooms were a weird feature though :-) We had a look at the honeymoon cottage.... More

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uniKerala, General Manager at Carmelia Haven, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Sir At the outset we would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. However we understand that you were not very pleased with the service in the restaurant. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and have ensured that such incidents do not happen in future. Looking forward to serve you again in Carmelia... More

Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

we have stayed here for two night in march 2013..excellent resort ..very beatiful..trip to kailashm was indeed great experience..staff is good.but food was horible.service in dining area was very bad ...they almost took 50 to 60 minuts to serve food..

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uniKerala, General Manager at Carmelia Haven, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Dear Sir At the outset we would like to apologise for the delay in the restaurant during your stay with us. We have made amends to ensure tasty food and prompt service henceforth.Your valuable feedback has motivated us to do better and correct our shortcomings. Looking forward to serve you again on your future visits to Carmelia Haven. Regards Unnikrishnan... More

Calcutta, West Bengal, India
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

This resort is a long way from periyar tiger reserve.It is about 33Km from Thekkady town. It was an excellent resort. The plantations were awesome.Completely isolated from any sort of civilization.The accommodations are nice, simple and tastefully decorated rooms and nice grounds. The staff are friendly and helpful.

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Varanasi, India
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5 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We were 3 families with kids to visit this resort. And we found out that the place is indeed VERY calm and quiet. And very beautiful. But it has no activities to get your kids involved with. The forest trail was good experience, but that was the only activity that we could find. The rates were more than a 5*... More

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uniKerala, General Manager at Carmelia Haven, responded to this review
8 March 2013

Dear Sir Greetings from all of us at Carmelia Haven !! At the outset,I would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused to you during your stay with us. In our constant effort to provide the best services to our valuable guests,your feedback regarding activities specifically for children has been taken into consideration and we have already started working on... More

Mumbai (Bombay), India
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

We stayed in month of February, coming from Camp noel at munnar our expectations were very high. But it was a big dissappointment - rooms, food, staff nothing was up to the mark. Except front desk staff, others were not humble, food was pathetic, rooms were not great. I booked jacuzzi villa where water was so cold, that couldnt use... More

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uniKerala, General Manager at Carmelia Haven, responded to this review
8 March 2013

Dear Sir Our sincere apologies for the inconveniences caused during your stay with us.Your feedback about the staff has been taken very seriously and we assure you such staff would not be kept in Carmelia anymore. Regarding the Jacuzzi,heating system shall be installed very soon to ensure comfortable use of jacuzzi for the guests. Looking forward to welcome you again... More

Vancouver Island, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

This resort is a long way from Thekkady town. We were booked into an area with two rooms. The bedroom had no windows. The other room held some very tired looking furniture. The entry to these rooms was through the gift shop and past the hall where extra beds were stored.. The staff were extremely unhelpful. We opted to leave... More

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uniKerala, General Manager at Carmelia Haven, responded to this review
8 March 2013

Dear Sir It is with great regret that I write this response as it is very very dissappointing for a hotelier to lose a guest. We do understand that the Standard rooms are in the main building without a view,and we always advise agents to for the deluxe cottages.However it was unfortunate that we did not have the higher category... More

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Additional Information about Carmelia Haven

Also Known As:
Carmelia Haven Hotel
Carmelia Haven Thekkady
Carmelia Haven Hotel Thekkady
Carmelia Haven Thekkady, Kerala
Address: Vandanmedu | Idukki District, Thekkady 685551, India
Region: India > Kerala > Thekkady
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 26 Speciality lodging in Thekkady
Price range (per night): S$93 - 167
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
55 acres of lush green spice-plantation with lots of activities for all age groups. You can have the feel of luxury tree houses or cave-room. Unmatchable ambiance and top-notch hospitality . ... more   less 
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