India Calling - Kerala hotel summary

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The Vivant by Taj – Malabar Coast – Willingdon Is., Cochin



Stars: 5



Family suite: Not exactly but suite had living room fold up beds brought into / walk in robe so plenty of room for luggage



Wifi: Good/free



Car service: Medium price, they tell you of other options too



Pool: heated/outdoor



Food: Very good / expensive - lunch buffet 1000 rps



Service: Butler / Treats to room / Gifts for all on check out



Free Extras: Sunset cruise on backwaters/Afternoon tea/Kids biscuit decorate/ Kids post office visit / Gym



Spa/Massage on site: Yes







The Raheem Residency, Beach Rd., Alleppey



Stars: 3



Family suite: No



Wifi: Terrible/Free



Car service: No



Pool: Heated/outdoor



Food: Good / medium



Service: Standard



Free Extras: No



Spa/Massage on site: Yes



Recommend/Would go back: Yes











Palm Tree Heritage house boat, Kollam harbour



Price: All-inclusive 26000rps plus tax



Stars: 4



Family suite: N/A 2 bedroom boat



Wifi: No



Car service: Yes / ok price



Pool: N/A



Food: Very good/Plentiful/Included



Service: Cook/Guide/Captain.



Free Extras: Canoe excursion / Walkabout with spice plants



Spa/Massage on site: N/A



Recommend/Would go back: Yes











Palm Tree Heritage, Odayam beach, Varkala



Stars: 3



Family suite: Yes



Wifi: Patchy/Free



Car service: Yes / ok price



Pool: N/A as on beach



Food: Average/OK price



Service: Restaurant hit & miss/Housekeeping Manager attentive/Owners Personal Service excellent



Free Extras: No



Spa/Massage on site: Yes



Recommend/Would go back: Yes (mainly cause of Babu the owner)







Greenwoods Resort, Kumily, Thekaddy



Stars: 4



Family suite: No



Wifi: Good/Free



Car service: Yes / ok price



Pool: Outdoor/unheated



Food: Good/Buffet best price 700 rps



Service: Very Good



Free Extras: Traditional dance/ Cooking demo/ Periyar Documentary / Miniature onsite farm tour/ Playground / Saree-Dhoti wearing demo / Games room / Gym



Spa/Massage on site: No



Recommend/Would go back: Yes







The Panoramic Getaway, Chithirapuram, Munnar



Stars: 5



Family suite: Yes



Wifi: Good/Free



Car service: Yes/expensive



Pool: 2 heated – one adults only J



Food: Good / Expensive



Service: Good



Free Extras: Games room & Playground & Gym



Spa/Massage on site: Yes



Recommend/Would go back: Yes

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The SAJ earth resort, Nedumbasherry, Cochin



Stars: 3.5/4



Family suite: No



Wifi: Medium/Free



Car service: Yes/included airport drop off in room rate



Pool: Surround pool but not in mid Jan//Private pool available



Food: Good / Expensive



Service: Medium



Free Extras: Games room & Playground & Gym



Spa/Massage on site: Yes



Recommend/Would go back: No

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