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Cardamom County by Xandari

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, lifeguards on site
Buffet
Garden
Lobby
Reception
Cardamom County by Xandari offers a peaceful mountain escape with international dining, spa services, a garden, arcade/game room, free WiFi, authentic Ayurvedic treatments, and an outdoor pool with a lifeguard.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
Treatment room

Spa

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages as well as pampering treatments such as Ayurvedic treatments and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room.

Spa treatment
Spa

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Periyar Cottage | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds

Periyar Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds

Suite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds

County Cottage

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Peermade, Cardamom County by Xandari is in the mountains. Thekkady Boat Landing and Ramakkalmedu Windmill Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Western Ghats and Periyar National Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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thekkady road, Kumuli, Peermade, Kerala, 685336

What's nearby

  • Kadathanadan Kalari Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mudra Cultural Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Elephant Junction - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Thekkady Boat Landing - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Marian Retreat Center - 17 min drive - 6.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Thekkady Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Mario - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Club Mahindra Thekkady - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Raza Thekkady - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thekkady Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Cardamom County by Xandari

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Cardamom County by Xandari. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial, and Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site international cuisine restaurant. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Cardamom County by Xandari have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3750.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 1500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 3000.0
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1500 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000.0
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2000 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 1500.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3750.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cardamom County Xandari Resort Thekkady
Cardamom County Xandari Resort
Cardamom County Xandari Thekkady
Cardamom County Xandari
Cardamom County Xandari Thekk
Cardamom County by Xandari Hotel
Cardamom County by Xandari Peermade
Cardamom County by Xandari Hotel Peermade

Frequently asked questions

Does Cardamom County by Xandari have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Cardamom County by Xandari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cardamom County by Xandari?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardamom County by Xandari?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cardamom County by Xandari?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Cardamom County by Xandari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 5500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cardamom County by Xandari located?

This family-friendly Peermade hotel is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Western Ghats, and Mudra Cultural Centre. Periyar National Park and Thekkady Boat Landing are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Cardamom County by Xandari Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality , dinning ,neatness’s of the property is exceptional .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Green stay close to Periyar

The best part is the friendly and professional staff members. Also the property is gorgeous! We had our own bungalow and loved the privacy. Pool is big and lots of greenery on prem. Lovely stay! Also walking distance from bus depot to go into Periyar National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaevendran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious, the spread of breakfast was good, hygienic, toilet needs to be upgraded probably more , for elders it would be sightly a hassle due to the terrain it self. My mother, mum in law ,wifey and daughter enjoyed the massage experience. Overall the place was comfy to stay. Will come back again in the future if there is a chance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

true to it's word

What this place advertises is exactly what you get! Beautiful view and extremely peace. Walking distance from park, city shops, and spa. A lot of stairs which allows for views from all the rooms. The nature helps sing you to sleep. Travelled during COVID so it does have limited services right now, however you can get the accommodations in the city around the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Nitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great 3 star hotel with amazing staff

If you are short on time, my 1 line summary - "Good 3 Star Hotel, very disappointing 4 star hotel; staff courtesy & service are their only redemption" The mattresses were horrible, we were a family of 6 and stayed at the property 3 nights. All of us suffered from back pain. Due to our travel dates (christmas), we ended up paying ~1.5 x - 2 x what the normal rates are. This left a sour taste as for its usual rates, the property and its amenities are great, but it is a let down for the rates we paid. They had a good spread for the lunch & dinner buffets, they could do well with the addition of a few more local fruit and food varieties for breakfast. The staff is very accommodating and cordial, kudos to them for making our stay better with their kind words.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

aude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour du 11 au 13 avril 2019

Situation centrale pour les visites Hôtel situé dans un écrin de verdure avec des chambres type petit Bungalow La piscine est magnifique L athmosphere qui y règne est propice au calme et à la détente Le service est irréprochable et le personnel est aux petits soins pour ses clients
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schöne Anlage

Sehr schöne Anlage, freundliches Personal, gute Massagen, gutes à la carte Menue (auch europäische Küche), Bier ist verfügbar entgegen anderen Meldungen im Internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chandu

Lovely Place!

Resort was very good! staff was very friendly. Overall a lovely place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Shabbir Gari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardamom County Thekaddy

Had l lovely time at the resort. Extremely accessible for reaching entry points for Periyar Tiger resrve & Elephant safari. Walkable distance to the market.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel

Excellent breakfast and very friendly staff. Spa is average

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