Blackberry Hills Munnar- Nature Resort & Spa

Overall, our experience at this boutique eco-lodge was nothing short of delightful. The hotel's location is perfect for nature lovers, and there is a picturesque walk down from the hotel to Attukad Falls which we thoroughly enjoyed. Even though the property seemed at first a bit old, we were charmed by the careful consideration to preserve and cultivate the natural landscape, from the bottles of filtered water to the placards telling you about flora and fauna on-site. This resulted in a unique and memorable stay for us. We highly recommend this eco-lodge to anyone seeking a peaceful retreat that combines warm and attentive service, amazing food (we loved every meal at Hornbill), with a deep respect for the environment. Thanks to Ranjit and the rest of BlackBerry team for making us feel truly cared for.

There are many places you could choose to stay in Munnar, and, reader of this post, I hope you choose Blackberry Hills. I've not been so warmly treated at a resort than I have been by the people here. And they have designed a resort on the hillside, overlooking the beautiful and unreal valley of tea below, that reflects their warmth. Upon check-in, they brought out bags down to our room, showed us the room's layout, and continually checked with us to ensure the room would work for us and that we'd be happy staying there. We said yes, and we very much were! Just walking around the resort is a small joy. Stunning views surrounded us and it was so cute to walk from bungalow to bungalow along their paths, by signage detailing the quaint histories and environmental efforts of the resort. In a place like Munnar where you want to just take in the views of the world around you, the outdoor meandering layout of Blackberry Hills is so much more preferable to walking through typical hotel corridors that box you away from the world. Each morning and evening, we started and ended at the Hornbill Restaurant. And I've got to say (especially as someone who doesn't speak with hyperbole), this is my absolute favorite hotel restaurant I've ever enjoyed. The food was beyond expectation! The menu prices are also very reasonable and we were so happy to eat there for all of our meals in Munnar without a second thought. The seating and lighting inside were so cozy. When we left the Hornbill after dinner, we were greeted by the glowing warmth of a campfire pit in the terrace outside. We took a seat and nestled up to the heat. And gosh, yeah, it was as cozy as it sounds. Anyway, there's too much to say, but we really enjoyed staying here! And I hope you do too. For anyone wondering about drinking water: all of the water provided in glass bottles at the resort is UV purified and totally safe to drink, even for Westerners such as myself!

This beautiful hotel is built on different levels of a hill: reception and spa on top and as you walk down you find the rooms and the restaurant. Its fully immersed in the lush vegetation so once youre inside you feel like youre in a world apart. At first I was given a room which was extremely damp with mold on the bathroom walls , but as soon as I told the staff that I wasnt happy, they changed me to a much better room with a great view over the entire valley. The restaurant, where I had dinner every night, is fabulous. Food is ready excellent and reasonably priced. I had a massage which was also top quality. What I really want to point out is that the staff in this hotel (reception, garden, spa, restauranteveryone!) is ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING! They go out of their way to make you happy, to help you with whatever need and simply to make your day with a smile. I signed up for a couple of hikes with their guides and it was all smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for making my stay with you so wonderful and relaxed!