Oriole Homestay

Thekkady By Pass Road Thamarakadam, 685509 Thekkady, India – Great location - show map

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Oriole Homestay

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9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
96 reviews

Situated in Thekkady, Oriole Homestay has a shared lounge. This homestay provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The accommodation features spa facilities, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. Some accommodation includes a terrace and a satellite flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as seating area. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with a private bathroom. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. For guests with children, the homestay offers indoor and outdoor play areas. A car rental service is available at Oriole Homestay. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 144 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Thekkady, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Thekkady
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Dharmendra
    India India
    “It was a five star stay experience, the property was in good location with beautiful view.The owner was friendly and kind. It is affordable and one can trust blindly.”
  • Katja
    Germany Germany
    “The room was very spacious and clean, the bed is massive. Its very new and modern. The bathroom was the best one we had during the whole trip. Girish and Sunila are such nice people. They were so helpful. Girish helped us organise our trip to the...”
  • J
    Jacob
    Denmark Denmark
    “The family are so nice! Room really good and bath beyond what is expected in India :-)”

Managed by Sunila Girish

Company review score: 9.6Based on 93 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am Sunila Girish, a home maker and spouse of Mr.Girish Kumar, a nature interpreter and bird-watcher employed in a local resort. This homestay has Govt of Kerala’s approval in the Silver class category.

Property information

Nestled in the southern Western Ghats, very close to the Periyar Tiger Reserve is the homely ORIOLE HOMESTAY. It is in Kumily, exactly on the border and one km from the main entrance to Kerala from Tamil Nadu. Opened in 2008, Oriole Homestay is a unique place for nature lovers in every way.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Oriole Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Good free WiFi 19 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Business centre
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Oriole Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

10+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 250 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 80
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Oriole Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Oriole Homestay

  • Oriole Homestay is 0.7 miles from the centre of Thekkady. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Oriole Homestay is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Oriole Homestay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Oriole Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Oriole Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beauty Services
    • Cooking class
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Happy hour