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
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
96 reviews

Oriole Homestay is offering accommodations in Thekkady. This homestay provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The accommodation features a spa facilities, free Wifi throughout the property, and family rooms. Some accommodations include 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. For guests with children, the homestay offers an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. A car rental service is available at Oriole Homestay. The nearest airport is Madurai Airport, 89 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-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 king bed
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practices

This property told us they've 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:

  • Aditi
    India India
    “The stay was in a prime location, with 2 beautiful rooms in a house that we had separate access to. The hosts were polite, and accommodating and they provided us with local Kerala special dishes on our request. Our stay was quite smooth with all...”
  • Anshita
    India India
    “We stayed for two days here. The location and images are as they are in the details. It's very near to Tiger Reserve. The room is spacious and very clean. All basic amenities are provided of premium quality. We had not a single problem anytime....”
  • Vinod
    India India
    “Rooms are very neat and clean. Host is very helpful”

Managed by Sunila Girish

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

Company info

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 info

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

Area info

Amenities of Oriole Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • 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 dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
  • Spa
    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 ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 80 years old
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
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

FAQs about Oriole Homestay

  • Check-in at Oriole Homestay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Oriole Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

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

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Cooking class
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Happy hour