About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Oriole Homestay in Kumily offers family rooms with private bathrooms, mountain views, and garden views. Each room includes a terrace, balcony, and free WiFi. Wellness and Leisure: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, massage services, and a lounge. The property features an indoor and outdoor play area, beauty services, and a business area. Convenient Amenities: The homestay provides free on-site private parking, a shared kitchen, and a dining area. Additional services include room service, car hire, and a tour desk. Nearby Attractions: Located 144 km from Madurai Airport, Oriole Homestay is close to Thekkady and Periyar National Park. Guests appreciate the room cleanliness, bathroom comfort, and room comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Thekkady, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
4 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Saleem
    India India
    Everything about the stay... Perfectly aligned things.. Aesthetic rooms..... Neat n clean to white... Comfort
  • Vishal
    India India
    The stay was very pleasant. Its a very convenient place to stay and walk to nearby touristic places
  • Dulongcourty
    France France
    The property is located in a very calm small street. You can walk from there to the city center and the way is calm and very beautiful. The house is green, very well maintained. The room was upstairs with a private staircase which ables you to go...
  • Prue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was really clean, comfortable, quiet and had everything we needed for 2 nights stay. The owner was kind and helpful.
  • Vijay
    India India
    The stay was very comfortable. Big room ,balcony etc.Loved the ambience and vibe of the place. Breakfast was nice.Family freind location
  • Eldene
    South Africa South Africa
    Sunila is such a lovely, kind host. She made me feel welcome as I came through the gate. The room and bathroom are spacious. The decor is lovely, new and modern. I had a roof balcony with a bench. Sunila was so helpful with planning entertainment...
  • Astrid
    Netherlands Netherlands
    A lovely place! Clean, modern, big room. Nice and helpful hosts. We would come again any time.
  • Sunil
    China China
    It was better than any 3* hotels. Love to stay again in my next Trip. Owner of the property was very helpful and approachable. They went ahead to delight me for comfortable stay.
  • Fran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large,spacious,spotlessly clean room with balcony. Comfy large bed. Great hot shower with toiletries provided. Quiet location yet only a short walk into town. Hosts were very friendly and helpful- they even gave us a lift to the bus stop as we...
  • Mahendran
    India India
    Everything with respect to room and service was so good, they even helped in booking elephant ride, kathakali and kalari tickets was very helpful and great

Managed by Sunila Girish

Company review score: 9.7Based on 104 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Property surroundings

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 identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 80
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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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