The Elephant Court is a magnificent property hidden in the heart of Periyar’s fascinating ecosystem. It being the only classified 5 star hotel in Thekkady , does not take its status for granted. There is always a synergy functioning in-depth to concoct the best of guest experience. Life should be better when you check in; every detail which includes location, character, soul, facilities, seclusion and romance will take care of that. It is all about attention to detail at this exquisite, deeply opulent rainforest destination resort. Its casa principal - the lobby is a lavish neoclassical house in an imposing palatial structure which perfectly translates the magnificence and enormousness of Kerala’s heritage architecture. The verdant landscaping and gardens cloaks most of the building which in turn adds privacy of the property. The wow factor begins the moment the guest set foot in the resorts resplendent lobby. The ever charming and neatly uniformed staff awaits and greets each arriving guest with a tropical drink setting a tone of old-school service, yet full of Keralan warmth.
The palatial lobby also houses ‘Patio’, the main restaurant; ‘Elephano’ a 1685 square feet, theatre style conference room and ‘Ayur Hasthi’ our Ayurveda wellness abode. The pathway to the rooms is the noisiest nook in the resort, thanks to the ever chirpy love birds. The stone pathway opens into a large enclosure with a luxurious pool that separates the lobby, restaurant and recreational spaces from the lodgings. Our pool with Jacuzzi is a space loved by our guest, for its vastness and serenity. There is a paddling pool along with it for children.
The 3.5-acres land is home to 65 air-conditioned rooms in different terraces connected through garden pathways. Elephant Court is the only premium resort with the highest inventory in Thekkady with 57 Patio rooms, 3 garden suites, 3 Pool Villas and 2 honeymoon suites. Rich textiles, dark timber, warm lights and sharp angles give the room interior an upbeat vibe. All rooms excluding the patio have bathrooms with bath tubs. All bathrooms are furnished with luxuriant toiletries as well.
If guest service is the benchmark of a great resort then Elephant Court rules the show among Thekkady hotels and resorts. It is not easy to offer immaculate guest service however at Elephant Court it’s a cinch. We are conveniently placed on the approach road to Thekkady boat landing, less than 1 km away from the Periyar Sanctuary.