20 Best Cottages in Munnar

One of the most exotic cottages in Munnar for family is the Ambady estate – set up amidst tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. The cottages are completely segregated from concrete jungles and will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated during your stay.

You can also indulge in various activities offered including trekking, bird-watching, Jeep safaris and cooking classes. The hosts stay close to the estate to help you with anything and everything.

Attractions and amenities: Separate living rooms, TVs, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, a cosy restaurant, which serves organic, international cuisine.

Location: Pallivasal, Chithirapuram, Munnar

How to reach: 84 km from nearest airport, followed by bus ride.

Price: INR 9-10k per night.

Stay beside a river and amidst a forest at Rivulet Resort – one of the most wonderful family cottages in Munnar. The estate is spread over 20 acres of lush green fields and guests can enjoy a true break from their hectic daily lives here.

Take a walk in the forests or go fishing, bird watching and trekking in the bamboo forests. Experience relaxation like never before at Rivulet.

Attractions and amenities: Flat-screen TVs, separate living space, free wi fi, breakfast and parking, a warm restaurant, as well as an Ayurvedic spa and a children's play area are available, visits to a tea garden and spice plantation are complimentary.

Location: Chithirapuram, Powerhouse Rd, Kerala, Munnar

How to reach: 110 km from nearest airport, followed by bus ride. Bus stand is just 2 km from the resort.

Price: INR 5K per night.

Poised among lush green hills in the Chithirapuram neighbourhood of Munnar, White House Cottage is one of the most gorgeous family cottages in Munnar. Just 14 km from the city center, the cottage is situated in a premier location where you can go sightseeing and exploring the city with ease.

The green environs of tropical gardens also allow you to relax with abandon. Enjoy the spacious airy rooms and modern décor of the property, along with thoughtful amenities and professional services.

Attractions and amenities: Free Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast.

Location:  Munnar Bypass, Chithirapuram.

How to reach: 73 km from nearest airport, following which you can take a bus or hire a cab.

Price: INR 1-3K per night.

One of the modern munnar cottages is the Dream Catcher – a place that combines rustic natural beauty with urban, deluxe luxuries. Boating of personalized services and luxurious amenities, the cottage is often described as a dream come true by guests.

Walk outside the property and enjoy hectares of tea and coffee plantations spread around you. Or enjoy barbecued delicacies in the stylish restaurant. The options are limitless at Dream Catcher.

Attractions and amenities: Free Wi-Fi, TVs and private bathrooms, plus balconies with garden and mountain views. Breakfast is free. Other amenities include an international restaurant, and an Ayurvedic spa with a steam room, as well as tropical gardens with a fire pit, and a library.

Location: Tea Company, Bisonvalley Road, Rathnagiri

How to reach: 90 km from nearest airport. After that, you can get a bus or a cab to the property.

Price: INR 3-5k per night.

Located 14 km from one of the most attractive tourist destinations, the Mattupetty Dam, Green Height is a majestic property amidst lush green tropical forests of Munnar. Nature lovers will find themselves right at home and photography aficionados can click some truly stunning shots of all the natural splendor around.

Fire up a grill and spend an afternoon barbecuing. If you are traveling with family, there are children’s playgrounds to keep your kids busy.

Attractions and amenities: Free W-fi, parking and breakfast. The resort is child friendly and there is a chic restaurant to enjoy fine dining.

Location: Eatty City Road,Anachal, Munnar.

How to reach: 73 km from nearest airport, followed by bus or cab ride.

Price: INR 1.4k per night.

Sandwiched between two hills, the Theresian cottage is one of the most beautiful among Munnar resorts and cottages. Gorgeously decorated rooms that offer spectacular views of the greenery around, tea plantations filling the air with exotic fragrances, trekking along the steep trails.

There is a lot to be explored at Therersian. Honeymooners’ paradise and thrill seekers gateway to fun, there is something for everyone here.

Attractions and amenities: Free Wi-Fi, TVs and private bathrooms, plus balconies with garden and mountain views. Breakfast is free along with parking and laundry services. Nearby attractions include Eravikulam National park and wildlife sanctuaries featuring Nilgiri tahrs, elephants and bisons.

Location: Tea County Rd, Ikka Nagar, Munnar.

How to reach: 70 km from nearest airport.

Price: INR 2-3k per night.

The list of most exotic Munnar cottages would be incomplete without a mention Ragamaya. Literally described as God’s abode in Kerala, the sprawling resort features elegant wood cottages with private plunge pools.

Every room has a private balcony that offers scenic views of the reservoir and mountains and a chic dining restaurant will leave the food lovers astounded.

Attractions and amenities: Flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, and minibars. Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are available. Meals are included, and served in a bright restaurant. Other amenities include a luxe Ayurvedic spa and an outdoor infinity pool, as well as cooking classes and BBQ facilities.

Location: Off Munnar - Thekkady Bypass Road, Rajakkadu, Munnar.

How to reach: 74 km from Cochin Airport, followed by bus or train journey.

Price: INR 3-5k per night.

Explore a new meaning of relaxation and healing at Aranyaka Resorts, one of most tranquil munnar cottages. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees and tea gardens and plan to hop, skip and jump from Atthukad waterfalls, while the resort will relax your senses in a holistic manner.

Wake up to the sound of the waterfall, sit around the crackling fire pit in the middle of the ground or go trekking and biking.

Attractions and amenities: Wi-Fi and TVs. Room service is offered. A restaurant offers open-air dining and views of the tea fields

Location: Attukad Waterfalls Road, Pullivasal Estate Post, Pullivasal Estate, Munnar.

How to reach: 64 miles from nearest airport, followed by bus or cab ride.

Price: INR 5k per night.

One of the most inspiring cottages in Munnar for family is the Oliverbrook – located among richly scented black pepper plantations and sweetly fragrant cardamom ones. Nature still lives in its pristine state here – green mountains, silvery oak groves and cool canopies of tall palm trees.

Experience a retreat from weary everyday life as you go for a walk among untouched natural splendor. Guests describe the stay at Oliverbrook truly surreal and you will feel healed spiritually, emotionally and physically after your stay here.

Attractions and amenities: Free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, room service. The property is child friendly.

Location: Pothamedu, Idukki, Munnar.

How to reach: 88 km from nearest airport, followed by bus or cab ride.

Price: INR 4k per night.

Surrounded by green hills, boulders and tea gardens – this estate is a beautiful place to sit back with a cup of coffee and a book and let the days roll by effortlessly.

The interiors are intricately designed with wood-beamed ceilings and exposed stone walls, the bathrooms are marble tiled and the cottages exude an old world charm that will make it difficult for you to leave.

Attractions and amenities: Furnished balconies, tea and coffee making equipment, and rainfall showers. Kids age 6 and under stay at no charge with an adult. Breakfast is complimentary. Other amenities include an Ayurvedic spa and a TV lounge, plus guest laundry facilities.

Location: Venadu, Muttukad-Periakanal Road, Chinnakkanal, Munnar.

How to reach: 130 km from the airport, followed by bus ride.

Price: INR 5-7K per night.

Aptly named due to its location amongst the woods and deep into cardamom plantations, the resort is an attractive spot to spend a holiday in God’s own state with style. Spread over 30 acres of lush green gardens and featuring deluxe rooms, you will find yourself devouring the natural charm around you here.

There is also a gorgeous stream running through the grounds that is refreshing in its own right.

Attractions and amenities: TVs and free Wi-Fi, dining areas, butler service, and separate living rooms with stone walls. Room service is available 24/7. An airy restaurant serves international cuisine. Breakfast is available. There's also an open-air theatre and a campfire area. A doctor is on call.

Location: Mankulam Road, Near Letchmi Tea Estate, Munnar.

How to reach: 62 km from nearest airport.

Price: INR 2k per night.

Known as one of the most sought after holiday accommodations among munnar cottages, the Lake and Hills resort sits amongst calming greens valleys and mountains, gardens and forests with a host of wildlife roaming freely through the woods.

The interiors are just as intriguing – dine in style at the chic restaurant or dip your toes in the gorgeous king size pool. It is truly a home away from home.

Attractions and amenities: Airport transportation, family/child friendly, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, taxi services, satellite TV, baggage storage on request, complimentary newspapers, doctor on call, free parking.

Location: Vellathoova -Anachal Road, Sengulam, Munnar.

How to reach: 73 km from nearest airport, followed by bus or cab ride.

Price: INR 3k per night.

Embark on a journey that provides indescribable peace, luxurious style, and highest levels of comfort in one of the most captivating munnar resorts and cottages. Eden holidays features exactly what it’s called – paradise in the form of virgin environs and aesthetically designed rooms.

Enjoy beautiful orange sunsets from the comfort of your balcony and make unforgettable memories in Eden. If you are on your honeymoon, you can avail one of the special romantic packages here.

Attractions and amenities: Flat-screen TVs; some add furnished balconies overlooking the river. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There's a casual restaurant. Ayurvedic treatments are offered for a surcharge.

Location: Silent Valley, Munnar.

How to reach: 68.4 miles from nearest airport, followed by cab or bus ride.

Price: INR 4-5k per night.

Holiday Heaven is one of the most bewitching munnar cottages, offering ample spaces to allow long strolls with your partner and a special play area for your little ones. So whether you are honeymooning or going with family, you will experience exceptional services and thoughtful amenities.

Literally a slice of heaven, the resort is perfect for staying the state of God.

Attractions and amenities: Furnished verandas or porches, and come with free Wi-Fi and TVs. Room service is available. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. There's a multi-cuisine restaurant, a garden, a children's playground and a badminton court.

Location: Chinnakanal, Munnar.

How to reach: 100 miles from the airport.

Price: INR 2-3k per night.

Just 13 km from Munnar are the beautiful cottages of Carpe Diem that will transport you to an otherworldly experience – that involves luxury bedrooms, attached baths, fireplaces built in the rooms.

If you love cooking, attached kitchens are provided. All this paired with majestic mountain views and lush green woods will make your stay holistic in every way.

Attractions and amenities: Airport transportation, family/child friendly, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, taxi services, satellite TV, baggage storage on request, complimentary newspapers, doctor on call, free parking.

Location: Idukki, Kerala.

How to reach: 130 km from nearest airport. After that, you can take a bus to the resort.

Price: INR 3k per night.

There are several cottages located in the depth of woods in Munnar featuring complete segregation from lightning fast city life. Surrounded by lush green forests, tall palm trees and cardamom plantations, experience serenity and tranquility like never before at Forest cottage.

Attractions and amenities: Airport transportation, family/child friendly, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, taxi services, satellite TV, baggage storage on request, complimentary newspapers, doctor on call, free parking.

Location: Pothamedu, Munnar.

How to reach: 120 km from nearest airport.

Price: INR 3.5k per night.

These beautiful munnar cottages are eco friendly, that is they are constructed in a manner that does not harm the natural landscape of eco fragile land of the area. In close contact with dense forests, a stay at Moserberg cottages is truly splendid both in terms of availing modern facilities as well as staying in touch with virgin nature.

You can also participate in fishing, bird-watching and cycling. Moserberg provides the best of both worlds.

Attractions and amenities: Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and Bluetooth sound systems, as well as furnished balconies, and tea and coffee making facilities. Many offer river views. Kids age 5 and under stay free with an adult. There is a restaurant offering a variety of cuisines. There's also a library.

Location: Near Pallivasal Power House, Pottenkadu, Munnar.

How to reach: 70 km from nearest airport.

Price: INR 3-4k per night.

As the name suggests, the resort is tucked away among plantations of Munnar and offer spectacular views of Idukki Arch Dam, the biggest arch dam in Asia. Deep and dense forests around, cardamom and tea plantations and streams running along the estate provide s sense of solitude and tranquility that is unmatchable in its quality.

Safaris and trekking facilities for those seeking an adrenaline rush.

Attractions and amenities: Flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, and tea and coffee making facilities, as well as en suite bathrooms. Room service is available 24/7. Children under age 6 stay free with a parent. A multicuisine restaurant, a barbecue, a camp fire and an on-call doctor are available. Jeep safaris, plantation tours and hiking treks are also available.

Location: Mankulam Road, Letchmi Estate, Munnar.

How to reach: 80 km from nearest airport, followed by bus ride.

Price: INR 3.5k per night.

Looking for a cheap accommodation in Munnar that will not burn a hole in your pocket? Check out Green Stay Inn. The hotel provides clean rooms with basic amenities and basic services for backpackers and those holidaying in Kerala on a budget.

You can also arrange sightseeing trips from the hotel along with adventure sports activities. Deluxe rooms are also available for those looking for posh accommodations.

Attractions and amenities: Airport transportation, family/child friendly, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, taxi services, satellite TV, baggage storage on request, complimentary newspapers, doctor on call, free parking.

Location: Sree parvathi Amman Kovil Street, Old munnar, Munnar.

How to reach: 130 km from nearest airport and railway station.

Price: INR 1.5k per night.