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Accommodation to suit your status & budget
Three room categories — Deluxe Double, Deluxe Twin and Superior with a private balcony — air-conditioned as standard.
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3 Star Deluxe · Business & Leisure Hotel
The favoured hospitality
brand in Thekkady.
Welcome to Hotel Sandra Palace — where business and leisure go hand in hand to give our guests an unmatched hospitality experience in Kerala's Periyar region.
0 StarDeluxe Leisure Hotel
0Rooms (22 Deluxe + 8 Superior)
0Dining spaces
24 × 7Front desk & room service
Our story
The most trusted address in Thekkady.
Welcome to Hotel Sandra Palace, where business and leisure go hand in hand to give our guests an unmatched hospitality experience — nothing comes between a comfortable stay and a fabulous culinary voyage, except the warmth of our hospitality.
Most ideally located at Thekkady Junction, the hotel allows easy access to every corner of Thekkady. It is replete with the modern amenities and facilities a discerning guest would expect for a memorable stay.
Also on offer is an excellent travel desk to give you the best of Thekkady's activities on prior request. We follow a guest-centric hospitality policy that gives our guests the maximum attention right from check-in to check-out — and most of our guests keep in touch with us long after their stay.
Est.2008
Signature offerings
Everything you need,
under one roof.
Contemporary styling, feel-good amenities and personal, unhurried service.
02 · Chemmeen
Dine-in classic style, six cuisines to choose
Indian, Kerala ethnic, Arabic, French, Chinese and Continental — plus 24-hour in-room dining.
See the menu
03 · All spaces
All spaces for Banquets and Conferences
A dedicated setting for birthdays, baptisms, engagement lunches and family gatherings — up to 120 guests.
Plan a gatheringLocation
At the heart of
Thekkady Junction.
Lake Road is the artery connecting Kumily's spice market and the entrance to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary — placing our guests within easy reach of both.
- AddressLake Road, Opp. Lourde Church, Thekkady Junction, Kumily, Idukki, Kerala 685509
- Periyar SanctuaryDirect access via Thekkady road; boat jetty within a short drive.
- Kumily townIn the middle of town — spice markets, transport and local shopping.
- Cochin AirportApprox. 190 km via Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam.
- Madurai AirportApprox. 145 km via Cumbum on the Tamil Nadu side.
Unmatched hospitality where comfort and culinary experiences blend seamlessly — from the moment you check in to the moment you leave.
Why guests choose us
Warm hospitality.
Simple pleasures.
A handful of things we quietly get right, that keep our guests coming back.
Central location
On Lake Road at Thekkady Junction — town, spices and Periyar all within easy reach.
Multi-cuisine dining
Chemmeen restaurant, All spaces and 24-hour room service.
Safe & attentive
24 × 7 front desk, safe on-site parking and helpful staff at every hour of your stay.
Travel assistance
Local sightseeing, plantation visits and jeep safaris arranged on prior request.
Wellness on request
Traditional Ayurveda arrangements available in Kumily on prior notice.
Family & group friendly
Twin rooms, extra beds and banquet space for families, friends and small groups.
Safe on-site parking
Convenient parking for hotel, restaurant and event guests.
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Reliable internet across guest rooms and shared spaces.
Ready when you are
Plan your next stay in Thekkady.
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