Ela Ecoland Nature Retreat – A Favorite for Families in Munnar
About the Hotel
Unique Accommodation Options
Ela Ecoland Nature Retreat offers tree houses perched 60 feet above ground with waterfall views, luxury tents at 100-foot elevation featuring king-size beds and private balconies, rock house rooms with two separate bedrooms under one roof, and river view cottages. All accommodations include pedestal fans, tea/coffee kettles, bottled water, intercom service, and 24-hour power backup. Bathrooms have western water closets with hot and cold running water.
Local Dining Experience
The restaurant serves meals prepared by local women using ingredients from the property's farm. The menu includes Continental, Indian, Chinese, and local Kerala specialties. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available daily in the dining room overlooking the natural surroundings.
Nature Activities Available
Guests can join plantation tours through cardamom and coffee fields, trek to Kannadipara viewpoint (3 hours), experience jeep treks to Viripara Waterfalls, or participate in 4-5 hour Letchmi Estate treks with local guides. The property offers bamboo rafting, badminton, and access to the Kallar-Nallathani River that flows through the estate.
Munnar Location Details
The retreat sits within a working cardamom and coffee plantation 90 km from Cochin International Airport. It's 3.5 km from Kerala Farm, 4 km from Cinnamon Gardens Spices Plantation, 4.5 km from Viripara Waterfalls, and 6.5 km from Fun Forest Adventure Park. Annakulam village, known for elephant sightings at the river border, is 19 km away.
Guest Services Provided
Services include guided treks with local experts, leech socks for forest walks, arrangement of elephant sighting visits to Annakulam, 20 Mbps internet connectivity, and assistance with transportation. The staff can organize auto rickshaw transport to trek starting points and provide information about local cardamom production from the nearby Cardamom Hill Reserves.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Badminton
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor