The Wind

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“A clifftop boutique hotel in one of Kerala’s most scenic regions. Phenomenal views, clean, comfortable rooms and stunning surroundings”

Hotel review

If you’re after privacy, seclusion and tranquillity in the tea-blanketed hills of Kerala, this is the place to book. Perched on a clifftop, 23km from Munnar town, this breezy boutique hideaway has a truly magnificent and remote setting, overlooking a verdant valley that stretches out like something out of Lord of the Rings. Opened in 2013, it feels stylish and modern; the eight ‘cottages’ have stark, white walls, televisions and huge windows. Each one has its own balcony, from where you can observe the clouds drifting along the valley or watch the sun sink in the sky, drenching the hills in an orange light. The atmosphere at The Wind is serene – with the only sound is that of the birds chirruping and the whistling of the wind, after which the hotel is named. Although the courteous staff members don’t speak much English, the knowledgeable and jovial managing director Noby Abraham does, and he’s always on hand to help you explore Munnar’s wonders, such as the tea plantations, the Muniyara Dolmens, Powerhouse Waterfalls or Lockhart Gap. The food here – an eclectic menu of Chinese, Keralan and Western dishes – is a little below par, but the minamalist restaurant’s three glass walls and breathtaking vistas make up for it.

Laura Griffith-Jones

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • With everything from jeep safaris & boat trips to rock climbing & trekking, this is a fantastic base for outdoorsy travellers

  • Views

    • Munnar is dazzling, and the views from The Wind's floor-to-ceiling windows are mesmerising & hugely relaxing

  • Great walks

    • Guided walks around the nearby tea and spice plantations offer a fascinating insight into Munnar's history

  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Boat trips on the Anayirankal Dam are stunning - perfect for bird watching & admiring the verdant scenery

  • Restaurant

    • A la carte dining in a restaurant with panoramic views - private, in-room dining can be arrange

  • Other Activities

    • Adventurers will adore challenging rock climbing excursions with trusted guides

  • Family Suites

    • Extra beds are available in the larger cottages

  • Learning

  • Less £

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Secluded setting

  • Trekking

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Remote

  • Air conditioning

  • Mountain biking

  • Birdwatching

  • Wildlife Area

  • Sights nearby

  • Child friendly

  • Families

  • Hills & mountains

Facilities

  • Rooms

    20 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

    A la carte dining in a restaurant with panoramic views - private, in-room dining can be arrange

  • Family Suites

    Extra beds are available in the larger cottages

  • Private villas

    Cliff cottages with glorious views

  • Concierge

    24 hr

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • No pets

  • Cots available

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Communal Dining

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Guided walks around the nearby tea and spice plantations offer a fascinating insight into Munnar's history

  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Boat trips on the Anayirankal Dam are stunning - perfect for bird watching & admiring the verdant scenery

  • Other Activities

    • Adventurers will adore challenging rock climbing excursions with trusted guides

  • Trekking

  • Learning

  • Mountain biking

  • Birdwatching

  • Wildlife Area

  • Sights nearby

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