Reviews of Grassroots Wayanad, Valley-view Tents 3 stars
Koilery Kunnu via Pinangode Pozhuthana Post Wayanad District Kerala, India, 673575 Vythiri, India
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Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewjust in the middle of nature, surrounded by the trees was great.
Rooms were having lizards. That was not acceptable to ladies guests.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the setting of Grassroots, tucked away in nature and surrounded by trees, which is at the heart of our experience. We are sorry to hear that the sight of lizards in the tented cottages caused discomfort. Given our eco-sensitive design and natural forested surroundings, such visitors can sometimes be a part of the environment. Even so, our team is always happy to assist in making sure guests feel at ease, and we continue to take steps to minimize such encounters. Your observations are important to us as we work towards balancing the authenticity of a nature stay with guest comfort. We do hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to serve you better in the future. We look forward to welcoming you again — or perhaps at one of our other retreats in the Nilgiris, Gokarna, Kabini, or Tadoba. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the setting of Grassroots, tucked away in nature and surrounded by trees, which is at the heart of our experience. We are sorry to hear that the sight of lizards in … Show more
Reviewed: 19 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewScenery is good 3.5/5
We booked two twin beds for 3, but they gave a king size bed which wasn’t enough for the three. So they gave us an additional bed and put it on the floor. Now, millipedes that were roaming around wanted to sleep in the same bed with you (lol). Since we had booked for three nights and when we wanted to cancel the third day, they refused to refund that money saying it’s a non-refundable booking. So, if you’re booking this property, be aware that there’s going to be insects and their bites leave rashes for days which comes as part of your stay (wherever it is).
Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad you appreciated the natural setting at Grassroots Wayanad, but we’re sorry to hear your stay did not meet expectations in other aspects. We regret the inconvenience regarding the bedding arrangement. While we try our best to allocate rooms as requested, sometimes limitations in cottage layouts require us to provide extra bedding on the floor. The presence of insects is indeed more common in our forest-edge environment, though we maintain regular pest control measures. We encourage guests to keep doors closed and reach out to staff if they face discomfort of any kind. We do understand your frustration around the cancellation policy, but as per the terms agreed at booking, we were unable to issue a refund for the final night. That said, your feedback on service and cleanliness is being shared with the team to address. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad you appreciated the natural setting at Grassroots Wayanad, but we’re sorry to hear your stay did not meet expectations in other aspects. We regret the inconve… Show more
Reviewed: 29 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewComfortable, good views, nice weather, good food, bonfire on the 31st December,
Mahesh staff very rude. Doesn't have any courtesy.
Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to know you enjoyed the weather, views, food, and the New Year’s Eve bonfire — it’s always our aim to make such occasions warm and memorable. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with a member of our team. This is not reflective of the standards we strive for, and we will certainly address this internally to ensure every guest is treated with courtesy and care. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to know you enjoyed the weather, views, food, and the New Year’s Eve bonfire — it’s always our aim to make such occasions warm and memorable. We're truly sorr… Show more
Reviewed: 22 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewGood food Good staff
Tent wasn't clean Too many pest lizards, snake Poor lights Pathway very dense
Dear Guest Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear you appreciated the food and found the team helpful. We do regret that certain aspects of your stay fell short of expectations. As a retreat deeply embedded in nature, occasional encounters with local fauna are possible, but cleanliness and safety are always priorities for us. Your feedback is noted and has already informed further improvements to both housekeeping and pathway lighting. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear you appreciated the food and found the team helpful. We do regret that certain aspects of your stay fell short of expectations. As a retreat deeply embedded … Show more
Reviewed: 2 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewFood was good. Location is good. It is really not a luxury tent as advertised . There is no dressing table. Lighting in the room and bathroom is very poor. However, staff are very good.
Poor lighting
Dear Guest Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, the scenic location, and the warmth of our team. We do understand your concerns regarding the lighting and room expectations. While our tents are designed to offer a rustic-luxury experience close to nature, we acknowledge that aspects like lighting and storage can be improved and are working on subtle enhancements without compromising the charm of the setting. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food, the scenic location, and the warmth of our team. We do understand your concerns regarding the lighting and room expectations. While our tents are design… Show more
Reviewed: 13 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewIt’s a ok property ,not well maintained. the tents look old, torn chairs , zero amenities. Not worth the money, 7k for this place is an absolute waste.
no maintained at all. no proper parking facilities, restaurant looks really old with a big ping table, so you need to share with other families, they have just put huge tents huts and i seriously think the owners don’t care for maintaining the place or provide any facility.
Dear Guest Thank you for your candid feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay did not meet expectations. While Grassroots was always envisioned as a minimal-footprint retreat offering nature immersion over luxury, we do understand that upkeep and value perception are important. Your comments on tent condition, amenities, and parking have been noted, and we are actively working on upgrades in these areas. We also acknowledge your discomfort with the shared dining setup. The space is designed to foster informal, communal interactions, but we understand it may not suit every guest. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest Thank you for your candid feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay did not meet expectations. While Grassroots was always envisioned as a minimal-footprint retreat offering nature immersion over luxury, we do understand tha… Show more
Reviewed: 20 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewView, food and peace.
Broken latches and washroom parts. And not enough ambient light.
Dear Guest Thank you for choosing to stay at Grassroots and for sharing your impressions. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the natural setting, food, and serenity of the location. At the time of your visit, we acknowledge that some fittings and ambient lighting may not have been at their best — your concerns were valid, and since then, we’ve made steady improvements across all tents to ensure a more comfortable and well-lit experience for our guests. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest Thank you for choosing to stay at Grassroots and for sharing your impressions. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the natural setting, food, and serenity of the location. At the time of your visit, we acknowledge that some fit… Show more
Reviewed: 22 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewFood was awesome. Room was great and the location of hotel is also indeed cool
Bed was not single big bed which was the only missing thing we felt
Dear Guest Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review your stay at Grassroots. We’re delighted to know you loved the food, the setting, and the comfort of your room. Our hillside location does lend itself to a cool and peaceful atmosphere — we're glad you enjoyed that. We’ve noted your feedback about the bed arrangement and will certainly keep this in mind for future improvements and customisation wherever possible. Warm regards, Team Red Earth.
Dear Guest Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review your stay at Grassroots. We’re delighted to know you loved the food, the setting, and the comfort of your room. Our hillside location does lend itself to a cool an… Show more