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Forest Canopy, an eco-friendly hotel and resort located at Thekkady operates and manages under Embaby Business Group. We provide travellers "A Home Away from Home," with all the comforts, facilities and services, at affordable rates. Our facilities and activities include hotel accommodation, boating, spice plantation tour, jeep safari, elephant ride, Ayurveda, restaurant, Wi-Fi internet, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, conference hall and more. Visit and make reservations now!
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Nestled in a tranquil setting, Forest Canopy Thekkady emerges as a peaceful retreat praised by guests for its serene ambiance and lush views. Reviewers consistently commend the clean and spacious rooms with balconies that offer a forest embrace.
The hotel's array of amenities and family-friendly facilities, alongside the staff's exceptional service, contribute to an enriching experience. Although some guests note the restaurant's prices, the overall value is celebrated, making it a popular choice for a memorable and relaxing stay.
Location
Picturesque
Atmosphere
Serene
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Outstanding
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On a steep slope next to the main road, but af Ted check in at the bottom, very happy drivers take you up the switchbacks to the rooms and restaurant at the top. All the staff were very friendly and helpful with luggage and pickups, even very early in the morning. The restaurant was very good, we had 5 course meals for lunch and dinners, with an array of the usual Indian food but all well prepared. The rooms were separate cottage type rooms, with comfortable needs and clean bathroom. A kettle, bottled water, tea nd coffee were provided in the room. A mini bar offered other items for a cost. The pool looked nice but we did not use it. We stayed two nights and would recommend.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Forest Canopy was a lovely hotel and actually was better than we thought it was going to be. We stayed one nigh as part of our tour of Kerala.
The hotel itself is clean, well kept and has a spectacular view of the mountain/ forest canopy opposite, although the hotel itself does not feel set in the forest canopy.
Staff are little gems, warm, friendly and have excellent hospitality. From the lovely reception staff to the tentative restaurant staff - I couldn’t fault their customer experience skills.
Food was great, both evening meal and breakfast. Lots of choice and prepared fresh. The only downside was the hotel doesn’t serve alcohol at all (though this has been a common trend in Kerala).
We stayed in rooms 202 and 109 and they were lovely cottages. Clean, spacious, well furnished and had all the amenities needed. The only downside was room 109 didn’t really pick up the wifi signal (the only fault we had with the rooms). The only other minor remark that it has a road close by and you can sometimes hear the honking, but it’s India, it’s hard to get away from, but it didn’t impact our experience or sleep (and I am a light sleeper and room 202 was mid-distance away from the road)
The Pool is mainly shaded with just 4 loungers which wasn’t even enough for then 5 of us unfortunately, so just be mindful of this plus it’s right next to the restaurant.
The Spa was a nice experience, well priced and great massages. Would recommend a trip here if you stayed.
If I had one SMALL issue worth calling out, is that the hotel isn’t great for those with mobility issues. Its build on a hill side, which has a steep slope to go up/ down to get to the pool/ restaurant/ spa etc. whilst you can call reception each tike for their little mini-van to ferry you around this would be a challenge for any more than 1/2 nights. We didn’t face an issue so didn’t impact our stay, but just worth noting or ask reception for rooms at the top of the resort which would reduce the hike.
In summary: If you want somewhere that has great views, great hospitality and great rooms then this hotel is totally worth selecting. This was very much a 4* property that was a lovely experience. I would certainly stay here again, we had a lovely time.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Forest Canopy, General Manager at Forest Canopy Thekkady
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Leon, Namaste from Forest Canopy!!! Thank you for sharing such a detailed and heartfelt review of your recent stay with us. It was an absolute privilege to host you and we are delighted to have been a part of this sweet holiday. Your kind compliments about your experience, from the warm welcome at our lounge to the seamless check-in process and the liking of the well furnished and amenities filled cottages mean the world to us. It is especially heartening to know that you appreciated the immaculate cleanliness and the magnificent views from across your rooms. Lastly, thank you for recognizing the efforts of our team and their commitment to creating a positive and pleasant environment for you to enjoy a memorable holiday at Forest Canopy. We are already looking forward to welcoming you and your family back for another unforgettable holiday with us. Warm Regards Ram
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Such a beautiful stay!! We had amazing breakfasts on our stay with perfect service by all the staff and delicious food, both from Kerala and continental. Lancey in reception was very helpful organising taxis and giving advice. The spa is beautiful and in a perfect peaceful setting. This is outside the bustle of Thekkady nestled in the canopy with a beautiful pool and the best view ever from a small but well equipped gym. The rooms were spotless and the monkeys added a sense of adventure when they visited the balcony! Cannot rate highly enough. Sanju in reception helped with transactions and took an amazing photo which he printed out for us when we left net to the beautiful floral display. Thank you to everyone!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Forest Canopy, General Manager at Forest Canopy Thekkady
Responded 28 Oct 2024
Dear Hannah, Namaste from Forest Canopy!!! The Forest Canopy team is grateful to you for sharing your happy thoughts on the Trip Advisor forum. We are happy that you had a calm and enjoyable stay far from the busting city in the middle of lush greenery and great views from all around the resort. It was great to know that you were impressed with the Multicuisine dishes that were served in your meals and you had some quality time enjoying the job done by the masseurs at our spa. It is a pleasure to know that our team’s effort made your stay special and exceeded your expectations. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you again for your appreciation which will certainly motivate us to create more satisfied guests like you. We eagerly look forward to welcome you back at Forest Canopy. Warm Regards Ram
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The rooms are basic and fine. It‘s up on a steep hill and I like that they drive you up there. You get a nice view of the forest. However, the communication with the staff turnt out to be a little difficult because they will tell you they‘d call you - but never do. Or that the laundry would be delivered in 10min when actually it came 3 hours later (after calling for a second time) and the laundry was not clean. But overall, staff seems friendly. Not so happy with the flavours at the restaurant though, everything is very mild.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Forest Canopy, General Manager at Forest Canopy Thekkady
Responded 16 Nov 2024
Dear Jess, Namaste from Forest Canopy!!! Thank you for the time taken to send a few words for us. It was great to know that you were happy with the rooms and impressed regarding the beautiful view of the forest all around the resort. Apologize for any disappointment you may have felt, but please know that we work hard daily to improve on the fulfillment of our guest. We do look forward to welcoming you back at our resort in the near future thus giving us an opportunity to stand up to your expectations. Warm Regards Ram
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We booked this property at the let moment . Great experience and must stay for all family , couples and kids
Staff are very supportive . Resort is nature friendly, having fabulous scenic view. Indoor , outdoor and swimming pool facilities are enjoyable . Food during the complementary break fast as well as Lunch and Dinner are tasty and hygienic. High Tea served during evening is refreshing
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Forest Canopy, General Manager at Forest Canopy Thekkady
Responded 28 Oct 2024
Dear Saravanan, Namaste from Forest Canopy!!! Thank you for choosing us for your holiday and sending this sweet note for us. The team is happy to see that you felt our resort nature friendly with all the greenery around you along with the mesmerizing views from the resort. It was nice knowing your happiness regarding the nature of the staff at the resort. We are also grateful to know that you were happy with the culinary skills of the chef with the palatable foods prepared hygienically for you. We do hope to welcome you back very soon in the future for another great experience. Warm Regards Ram
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Lindsay warmly greeted us upon arrival with welcome drinks! She showed us to our upgraded room, and made sure we were comfortable before leaving us to enjoy the spectacular view. The amenities were great! Breakfast was delicious! The chef made me a no runny egg yolk fried egg- which most people in the US get incorrect! Very impressed and would happily stay here again.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Take the shuttle to the restaurant during the daytime
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Amazing resort, Everyone is smiling, courteous, and helpful right from the doorman to the ground staff to the managers. Lynsey and Nishanth from the management were great and went beyond their duty to organise the boating tickets for us. We were upgraded to Premier cottage on level 3 which were very cosy, clean, functional and you had Amazing views and could hear the birds chirping and the sunrise and sunset, the evening tea was nice touch and the tea guys were so kind to help my mother in law with the wheelchair. The pool is clean but a bit cool for evenings. The restaurant team led by Naseeb and accompanied by Vishal and Binisha is great and very responsive. We had a lovely dinner accompanied by great service, very tasty dishes. Breakfast is made to order and is sumptuous and delicious. Overall, it is difficult to find a fault even if you look with a microscope. Highly recommended and good luck to the team to keep up the great work
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Don't put off by the heights as the vehicles are easily available and the team are very helpful....
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Response from Forest Canopy, General Manager at Forest Canopy Thekkady
Responded 18 Mar 2024
Dear Mr. Ramesh, Namaste from Forest Canopy …!!! Thank you so much for a fabulous review on your recent stay at Forest Canopy Resort. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and we are delighted to read your gracious compliments on the Resort and the warm and friendly service of our staff. We strive to deliver the best experiences always and it was a pleasure for us to be at your service. we eagerly look forward to welcoming you again soon. Warm Regards Sujith Babu General Manager
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Forest Canopy is an excellent resort , in a breathtaking location providing delicious food and heart warming service.the rooms are spacious each with a sitout and over look the green mountains. Like most resorts in Thekkady it's a climb with reception in the ground level and restaurant on the fifth level with rooms spread out inbetween. This provides good opportunity for exercise. However they have personal shuttle service if needed to help those who are unable to climb to get around The highlight of the trip wasthe absolutely delicious food served by Chef Varun and his team. They took special requests and made local delicacies for us. If we go back to Thekkady, we will definitely choose this Resort
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Be prepared to walk uphill. (There are options if you are unable to).
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Response from Forest Canopy, General Manager at Forest Canopy Thekkady
Responded 29 Dec 2024
Dear Sneha, Namaste from Forest Canopy!!! Thank you so much for taking out your precious time to post a great review on Trip Advisor about your stay at our resort. We are happy that you were impressed with the location and other services provided during your stay with us. As you have experienced forest canopy is set in a mountainside which helps you to enjoy the breathe talking views of the Western Ghats from your balcony. It was also great to know that you had some palatable experience which you enjoyed most at the restaurant with our chefs helping you with some local delicacies of this place. The team is happy to know that you will be definitely coming back to us and we do wait for that moment to welcome you and family at Forest Canopy in the very near future. Warm Regards Ram
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A magical hotel with a very beautiful view. For those who need a few pampering days in India, a very kind and helpful staff. Fun pool, playground for children, basketball, table games. tasty food. A shower with a good stream of water is a rare experience in India and here the shower is really pampering.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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It is worth the visit. The staff’s treatment is very upscale. The breakfast is suitable for us and is useful for families and young people. Transportation from the reception to the rooms is via a car that brings you to a quick call with a quick response and very good feedback. The most important hero. Thank you for your hospitality
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Please feel free to contact our reservation team through our website and they will be more than happy to guide you, the cost for the transportation and the cab will also be arranged by the team.
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PRICE RANGE
S$115 - S$151 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaIdukki DistrictThekkady
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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