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We had a memorable stay at Lake Palace Thekkady. Check-in at Aranya Nivas was quick and smooth—though we were asked to arrive at 1 pm for the 1:45 pm boat, the process took less than 5 minutes. A private boat transferred us to the property, where we were welcomed with a cold drink and served a tasty traditional Kerala lunch. Food throughout the stay was consistently good. We were fortunate to witness a herd of elephants and bison on the second evening. The real highlight, however, was the staff—extremely courteous, friendly, and helpful. Special thanks to Rajesh, Anish, Abin, and Mithun. Their warmth and professionalism rival any five-star hospitality. That said, the property does show signs of poor maintenance—torn tablecloths and bed sheets, mismatched lighting, and a dilapidated kids' play area with rusted, unsecured equipment. Still, staff went the extra mile, even setting up a DIY swing on a gooseberry tree, which our kids enjoyed most. There’s no Wi-Fi. According to staff, BSNL has reasonably good coverage, while Jio works only in one specific spot. Binoculars are provided but in poor condition—bringing your own would be wise. We’d gladly return for the hospitality alone, but the facilities are in need of serious attention.

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind stay, Lake Palace KTDC is an absolute gem. The location is unbeatable, right in the middle of Periyar Lake, making it one of the most unique places I’ve ever stayed. Service & Hospitality The service here is top-notch, with staff going above and beyond to make the stay comfortable. The manager and Rajesh were exceptionally warm and ensured we had homely, delicious food, cooked exactly the way we wanted. Every meal felt personalized, and their hospitality made all the difference. The Stay & Wildlife Experience • No need to book a lake-view room—all rooms offer stunning views, and there’s plenty of open space outside to soak in the scenery. • Wildlife spotting is unreal! We saw bisons, deer, stags, wild boars, numerous birds, and the highlight—an elephant right from our room! • They even provide binoculars, which made the experience even more special. Boat Rides & Accessibility • The hotel arranges boat rides for entry and exit, which adds to the experience. Just keep in mind their fixed timings while planning your schedule. • A Boat Safari is included daily, and it’s a must-do to explore the lake and spot more wildlife up close. The Only “Missing” Thing—And Why It’s a Plus! No WiFi or phone network—but honestly, you won’t even miss it! The peaceful environment and stunning surroundings give you the perfect chance to disconnect and enjoy quality time with your family and yourself. Final Verdict Just book it! You’ll get more than you expect—a serene retreat, breathtaking views, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable wildlife experience.

The Lake Palace is a charming resort, located as it is in the Western Ghats and near to the centre of the manmade lake that was created by the flooding of the valley surrounding the Periyar river when constructing the nearby Mullaperiar Dam. Built in 1927 it really was a small summer palace, originally for the King of Travancore and later given over for the use of the British Governors of the area. An unusual feature of this lake being the trunks of teak trees, which were left ***** the banks of the old river and now protrude from the water, making ideal perches for resting birds such as egrets and kingfishers that feed off the lake. Set in the heart of a very large wildlife reserve that is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, bison deer and monkeys. Plus a host of other species that I will not name here. While sitting peacefully in the garden of the Lake Palace is quite normal to see families of various animals grazing on the land between jungle and water and also sometimes see, as we did, a family of elephants swim across from one bank to the opposite side, before going on their way. We also saw deer make a similar journey, but in a different part of the landscape. One item that I do recommend that you bring with you to this place, is a good pair of binoculars. Tigers are of course rather elusive but it is not uncommon to hear one roar and elephants trumpet at night. There were reports of an early morning kill of a bison by a tiger that had happened recently within sight of the hotel, also there are the remains of a bison skeleton, the skull with horns being plainly visible that was killed and eaten within the past year or so. If you are adventurous there are jungle walks that can be arrange as well as complementary daily boat rides where there is another chance of seeing more wildlife. As to the hotel itself, well, access is only by boat from the sister KTDC Aranya Nivas hotel which is located at the last point in the wildlife sanctuary that can be reached by road. Aranya Nivas is also a useful pit stop that can be returned to at times during your stay because, firstly there is no wi-fi at the Lake Palace and also because you would need to be taken either there or to the park gates to take part in any of the guided walks or have an ayurvenda massage. The hotel only has six rooms and although is rating is 3* the old traditional style of them is charming and the rooms are large and comfortable, with spacious outdoor terraces that have 4 easy chairs and 2 tables that you can relax on at your leisure.. The restaurant too is a joy, the food is plentiful and varied and the management do their best to cater to every guest’s tastes. The service is both very good and very friendly. We really enjoyed our calm and relaxed stay at this quite unique hotel.

A wonderful stay in beautiful colonial style rooms which are clean and comfortable. The setting is superb. After the tour boats had gone home for the day we saw a family of wild elephants grazing with their babies. The food was also perfect, showcasing the cuisine of Kerala. The guys on the boats were very helpful in pointing out the wildlife. We would recommend a special trip to see the lake palace.

For wildlife sighting, to being disconnected from the always on world, this is the one such get away. There is also a lot to see and read about in the hotel itself. The staff are extremely friendly, have solid suggestions on what one can do and make themselves invisible when we want to be left alone.

We had a wonderful family vacation at Lake Palace Thekkady. One of a kind experience. Excellence ambiance, great hospitality and delicious food. Staff was very polite and gentle. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It was really worth it! Superb

Its a peaceful place to stay with nature all around and has only 6 rooms. Located in the middle of the lake and you are able to leave the rooms between 7.30 am (First boat of the day) and last boat to get back to the room is at 3.30 pm from the main land. During the day, boat leaves the room couple of times. There are no activities at this island. All activities are at the main land. Food is great, stay includes 3 meals a day. Most of the time lunch will be missed, if we go to the main land for any activities, it's hard to come back for lunch. We are from Tamil Nadu, we requested south Indian Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian food. It tasted like home cooked meal. The place is maintained by the Government. For a property maintained by Govt, they have excellent service. No Internet or phone service. Check in has to be before 3 pm, last boat to the hotel leaves at 3.30 pm. It's a quiet place for a relaxed vacation. Most of the activities KTDC offers and other activities available in the area are restricted by the timings of the first and last boat to the "Lake Palace". The park area closes for guests at 5 pm and guests staying within the park has nothing to do past 5 pm, other than staying in the hotel. If we want to enjoy this place, plan activities within the park based on boat timings. There is also another accommodation within the park called "Aranya Nivas", where activities can extend till 5 pm. We were able to see wild animals and lots of birds during our 2 day stay. Staff were extremely helpful and the park is clean and maintained very well.

Stayed here for one night with family. An excellent resort with limited rooms. The location is outstanding. The food and service was also very nice. Special thanks to Aneesh who was always there for any assistance, Mr Binoy(Resort Manager) who met us on arrival and departure, Mr. Sreedat who helped me to make the booking. Thank you Team Lake Palace for a wonderful stay. We will visit again

located inside the periyar lake on an island, its a beautiful located property by ktdc. the process of booking and then reaching is super smooth. you get excellent service throughout. the rooms were beautiful, huge and very comfortable. no mobile network or wifi except bsnl. surrounded by nature and wildlife this place is perfect for digital detox, relaxing, talking with people instead of being on your mobile. definitely would recommend

This is one of a place where you can experience Palace stay, Jungle Stay No wifi stay and No disturbance stay. This place is surrounded by water( lake) hence no approach by outsiders to disturb your privacy. Room was very cool with only fan and no AC . Felt like AC was on when Kerala temp was 42+ . Nice view from room. We saw Elephants and bison from our room and also during our breakfast next day. No need to go on boat trip to see animals as it is seen in the property itself. We saw deers as well as group of monkeys in the evening. Nice photo opportunity. Food was ok. Kerala style. Non veg dishes chicken 65. , fish curry were tasty. Morning breakfast poori was good, dosa was not that great. Staff was very good, humble and service was superb. Aranya Nivas KTDC hotel near boat jetty staff was very welcoming. They help you to board the boat to lake palace. Cons: Cobwebs in ceiling and other areas are noticeable. Day time some flies were which irritates your eyes. Seasonal they say. All in all a good stay

One of the most memorable moments of our Kerala trip was a stay at the KTDC managed hotel Lake Palace, Thekkady. Situated on a peninsula, the hotel offers one of the best experience of mother nature. We stayed there on 11th Jan 2023 for 1 night and regret booking it for only 1 night... A minimum of 2 nights stay is a must to soak in the nature it offers. The hotel is located inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. We checked in at their office on land called Aranya Nivas and were taken by boat to the Lake Palace. It is surrounded by a man-made lake on 3 sides and the Periyar Tiger Reserve on the fourth side. The hotel has only 6 rooms that are well maintained with furniture from the British era. The hotel offers a complimentary boat ride that takes you around the huge lake and close to the wild life. We were lucky to spot 2 wild boars and few sambal deer grazing on the banks. We also saw a wide variety of birds. The weather was cold and refreshing. We had to put on our sweaters. There was continuously chirping of birds, chatter of monkeys and an occasional trumpet of a wild elephant from the forest opposite to the hotel. We enjoyed the stay doing "Nothing." I must compliment the manager Mr Kanakraj for taking good care of us. Lunch, dinner and breakfast served were delicious South Indian delicacies. The best thing about this place is no cell phone signal and no wifi too... So one can truly unwind and detox !!

Went to Thekkadi over the weekend – 3rd to 4th Sep ’22. We started from Kochi at 8AM, on the way we made a spot decision to re-route via Vagamon. The route was scenic. Reached Aranya Nivas Thekkadi by 14:30. We could take our vehicle (by buying appropriate tickets from Forest; as we had confirmed booking) until Aranya Nivas. We boarded the boat to Lake Palace after a short walk. There were not many animals as there were rains and water levels were high – it covered the grazing lands. The stay was amazing – we did what people typically do in such environments – DO NOTHING and enjoy ‘me time’ with family.

I have stayed at Lake Palace more than 10 times with my family. But I never tasted such the worst food during my stay on 29th to 31st July 2023. For your information and taking further action in improving food quality. Duraisamy Balakrishnan

Lake Palace KTDC Thekkady surpassed all expectations and etched beautiful memories in our hearts! The view from the resort was truly mesmerizing, offering serene vistas of the lake and surrounding hills. Surprisingly, the absence of wifi turned out to be a blessing as it brought our family closer, allowing us to cherish quality time together. As guests of Lake Palace, we were treated like royalty during the complimentary boat trip. The staff pampered us, making us feel like premium guests. The morning ambiance was simply magical, with a calming blue hue engulfing the surroundings. Our excitement peaked when we spotted a majestic tiger near our room, its powerful roar sending shivers down our spines. And to add to the thrill, we also caught a glimpse of a magnificent leopard during our boat trip back! The food was a delightful culinary journey, offering a delicious fusion of local Kerala flavors. The employees' warmth and hospitality made our stay even more special. Lake Palace KTDC Thekkady is a haven where nature, adventure, and exceptional service blend seamlessly, making it an absolute must-visit destination for everyone!