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Carmelia Haven Resort

3.5 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Family Villa, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Family Villa, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Room | Living room | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Located near the Marian Retreat Center, Carmelia Haven Resort welcomes families seeking relaxation. The Rithgeham spa offers aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments, while the Kolumban restaurant serves satisfying meals. Children have their own space at the playground and pool.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tree House, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Villa, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Jaccuzzi Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Jaccuzzi Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Udumbanchola, Carmelia Haven Resort is in the mountains and on the boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Periyar Lake and Periyar National Park, while Mudra Cultural Centre and Kadathanadan Kalari Centre are cultural highlights. Montfort School and Marian Retreat Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing and rock climbing.
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Vandanmedu, Thekkady Idukki, Udumbanchola, Kerala, 685 551

What's nearby

  • Marian Retreat Center - 16 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Montfort School - 16 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Periyar Lake - 22 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Periyar National Park - 32 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Suruli Falls - 34 min drive - 19.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Treat Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nigara Residency - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keerthi Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cochin Supermarket - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hot Pot Family Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Carmelia Haven Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Montfort School
Located close to Marian Retreat Center, Carmelia Haven Resort provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a body treatment, a facial, and aromatherapy at Rithgeham, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Kolumban, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 2-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kolumban

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (2,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 2500.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4000
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2000 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 6 to 11 years old)

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500.0 per night

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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 2-device limit
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Carmelia Haven Resort
Carmelia Haven Resort Vandanmedu
Carmelia Haven Vandanmedu
Carmelia Haven Resort Udumbanchola
Carmelia Haven Udumbanchola
Carmelia Haven
Carmelia Haven Resort Hotel
Carmelia Haven Resort Udumbanchola
Carmelia Haven Resort Hotel Udumbanchola

Frequently asked questions

Does Carmelia Haven Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Carmelia Haven Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carmelia Haven Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carmelia Haven Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carmelia Haven Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Carmelia Haven Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Carmelia Haven Resort located?

This family-friendly Udumbanchola hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, 6 mi (9.7 km) from Montfort School, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Marian Retreat Center and Periyar Lake. Ramakkalmedu Lookout and Mudra Cultural Centre are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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