The owners and staff are just so friendly! We were there over easter and Babu and his family invited us to lunch with them and lovely food it was too! Coffee is excellent and the rooms are clean and spacious. Location is walking distance to the town centre. All in all a great experience and i'm looking forward to returning... More

Stayed at the guest house for one night in March 2013. The owner Babu is extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. Rooms are specious and clean and the price is reasonable. The GH is located slightly off the main city center but within walking distance. Recommended.

Ver friendly people, owners and employees. Close by great opportunity for yoga. Restaurants are within 100 meter. Even to the park is a nice walk. We recomand this hotel for he Lo cost traveller. From your belcony a pleasant view andere sometimes the black monkeys in a small distance.

Located at bit from the main road (3min walk) in Thekkady you'll find this great family run hotel. Their prices are good/cheap and their rooms are clean. Iam not the guy who seeks luxury- I more need a place to lay my head and this was was well over the top. Bonus most rooms have balconys... I recommend this for... More

We arrived in Thekkady having spent a wonderful new years eve in Alleppey. We didn't think anything could beat the experience we had there, but we were wrong! El Paradiso is situated 5 minutes walk from bustling local tourist shops and restaurants (on a side road). Provided you are staying at the back of the building, you are not affected... More

We were in Thekkady / Kumilly last week, very close to the Periyar Reserve. The family was charming and helpful. The rooms were great - spacious, clean, hot water showers - and the price was right. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there; sitting out on the balcony was so restful at the end of the day. The family accommodated our... More

The room are very big and clean.The bathroom is very large too.The hotel is nice and calm.There is a balcony in front of each rooms.There isn't any wifi in the room but you can have access to it by going to the lobby where you can talk with the very friendly owner. Overall I really advise you to go to... More

Perfect place to base yourself while exploring Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Babu knows it all, best trips to take and will get you organised. The location of the hotel is walking distance to town,cafes and bus station, but not too busy. Our room was extremely clean , and plenty of hot water.

Subin the general manager will see to your every request, the guy is a top man. The pros. If you want to hear a rags to riches true story, ask Mr Babu Aliyas (the owner) how he got started, he told me in 1987 he was 20 years old, he wanted a wife. children & a business etc. But he... More