Carmelia Haven Resort

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Marian Retreat Center and Montfort School, Carmelia Haven Resort provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body wrap or Ayurvedic treatments at Rithgeham, the on-site 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 a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is €106
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Family Villa, 1 King Bed

A staircase leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

Family Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tree House, 1 King Bed

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with a view of trees.

Tree House, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Jaccuzzi Villa

A pool area with a wooden deck, a small seating area with two benches, and a covered porch with a staircase leading to an indoor room.

Jaccuzzi Villa

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Udumbanchola, Carmelia Haven Resort is in the mountains and on the boardwalk. Ramakkalmedu Lookout is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Periyar Lake and Periyar National Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Mudra Cultural Centre. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing and mountain climbing. Visit our Vandanmedu travel guide
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Vandanmedu, Thekkady Idukki, Udumbanchola, Kerala, 685 551

What's nearby

  • A calm lake surrounded by mountains and dense vegetation.
    Periyar Lake
    31 min drive - 17.3 km
  • A river with a boat, surrounded by greenery and hills.
    Periyar National Park
    48 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Montfort School
    21 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Marian Retreat Center
    22 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Elephant Junction
    47 min drive - 24.6 km

Restaurants

  • Hotel Ambadi
    12 min drive
  • Hot Pot Family Restaurant
    17 min drive
  • Hotel Sree Saravana Bhavan
    14 min drive
  • Vismaya Hotel
    12 min drive
  • Aiswarya Spices & Dreamland
    22 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 aromatherapy, a body wrap and Ayurvedic treatments at Rithgeham, the on-site 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 a speed of 50+ Mbps.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
    • 1 meeting room, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
    • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carmelia Haven Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carmelia Haven Resort?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carmelia Haven Resort on 25 Oct 2026 start from €106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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, 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Carmelia Haven Resort Reviews

6.0

6.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth

No Wi-Fi any where, I don’t mind that, but, advertising with the statement of free Wi-Fi is a lie. It is not acceptable. I faced no electricity for all night too. No small carts are buggies are available for transport of guests or passengers. Evening walks with iPhone light is scary and impossible on rainy nights. Room charges are too high when there is no phone connection from the room to the front desk, definitely no Wi-Fi. Supposedly, you do not have a Thakkedy SIM card, then you have no communication with the outside world. If something happens in the evening or weekend and you need help, very disappointing to find that the front office is closed. In Kerala this property charge similar to Taj, Green Cove, Kovalam, but no comparison to the view of Taj’s Ocean view or Backwater FREE boat ride or Chef’s special sea fish or an Ayurvedic Spa. Incredible Taj breakfast has no comparison. Will not pay this much money to Carmelia ever again. I canceled my last night out of security reasons. It is not worth for even one night
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was too high for the private pool attached room. The pool was very dirty and unsafe for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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2/10 Terrible

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

Poor excuse for an Hotel

This is an old run down hotel with a serious need to upgrade or reinvent itself and to become more modern in its styling.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellant

unforgotable
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2/10 Terrible

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

very bad staff

worst cave room like u ending up paying for bhoot bangla, 34 kms away from thekkady, and bad staff.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Amazing property away from the main areas of Thekkady. Worth a visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Camelia Haven Resort is set in the most wonderful and enchanting location - among the tea plantation and forests in Kerala. It has its own spice gardens and the Reception staff are pleased to give a free tour with authoritative commentary. We stayed there two nights and had the place to ourselves- including the swimming pool area. We highly recommend Carmelia Haven Resort for a short break or as a stop over on the way to the main destination as was the case with us. Very helpful and courteous staff.
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible. Stay away from this dump. Bedbugs are not fun, and you don't want to bring them home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent outdoors and food make it worthwhile!

Excellent curb appeal and outdoors -- pleasure driving into. Pleasant staff interactions. Spacious and reasonably well kept rooms and bathrooms. The lunch ordered from the menu was worth the wait! I was informed many days ahead that there is a compulsory payment for "Gala dinner" on Christmas eve; I was a bit upset since I don't like anything imposed on it. It turned out to be really great: all four in my family, including two teenagers agreed that the food, arrangements, decor, entertainment, and the service at the Gala dinner was fantastic!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Carmelia Haven Review

The stay was wonderful and very happy to get a wonderful deal from hotels.com
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
freundliches Personal, gutes Essen, das Resort liegt mitten in der Natur, schöpne Anlage, toller Spaziergang durch den Natuttrail mit Erklärung der einzelnen Pflanzen und Vögel
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8/10 Good

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

Pas grand chose à dire !

Vraiment un cadre charmant au milieu des plantations de thé. Excellent séjour !
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the food selection is not good, the room have insects
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel to experience

If you like nature, you would love to go to Carmelia. Situated within a 55 acre spice state, property offers excellent opportunity to get-away from urban life without much compromising on comfort. We (me, wife and daughter aged 7) stayed in a tree house built on a alive tree aged 125+ years. Tree house little small and not very clean but it was functional. Given some efforts to keep it clean, it can map to any good hotel room stay. Surprisingly, we found no insects even though it rained during mornings and evenings. We saw many birds on the adjacent trees. Service to tree house was little slow, which can be improved. Staff is friendly and polite. Food quality was not good though. We have been there only for a night, so, maybe, got a wrong menu. Property overall is excellent and spending 2-3 days there can be very refreshing and knowledgeable for. Excellent place for picture enthusiasts. :)