The Siena Village

Our stay at Siena Village Resort in Chinnakanal, Munnar, was a blissful escape from the heat and humidity of the plains in Aluva and beyond. The journey ***** Painavu road through Nedumkandam and Poopara was a scenic delight, with its winding roads devoid of potholes and traffic, offering us a smooth ride and the chance to explore new places ***** the way. We were particularly impressed by the brand new highway from Poopara to Chinnakanal, which added to the overall convenience of our journey. Upon arrival at the resort, we were warmly welcomed with a refreshing drink. The resort's layout was impressive, seamlessly blending into the mountainous terrain with its cottages nestled amidst well-maintained lawns, gardens, and viewpoints. The rooms were comfortably furnished with all necessary amenities, and the bathrooms were squeaky clean. The service provided by the staff was exceptional, with courteous and prompt assistance in every department. We indulged in delicious meals at the on-site restaurants and were fortunate to visit during a quieter weekday, avoiding the weekend crowds. The breathtaking mountain views, coupled with glimpses of Anairnkal Lake below, added to the charm of our stay. One of the highlights of our trip was the visit to Kulukkumalai, one of the nearby peaks, accessible via an off-road jeep ride. Despite the bone-rattling journey, the panoramic views from the viewpoint, perched near a precipice, were awe-inspiring. While we couldn't stay to witness the full sunrise due to the chilly winds and altitude, the experience was unforgettable. Exploring the resort's vegetable and fruit gardens, as well as their cardamom plantation, added to the adventure. Overall, our stay at Siena Village Resort was enchanting, and we look forward to returning for another memorable experience.

The property is impeccably maintained inside and outside the houses. The home is beautiful – the views are better than they appear in the photographs. Plenty of landscaped shrubbery, and it's a balm for city-sore eyes. The air is crisp, and quiet. Do request for a bonfire, and spend time walking outdoors to witness a star-filled night sky. A spot table tennis, pool, and chess were nice options (although the equipment need a touch-up). Right from Biju, the gatekeeper, each staff member is not only courteous but friendly, helpful, and skilled – most hospitable and nice to interact with. Susheel, the General ***ager, was a delight to meet – he showed us around the plantations, introducing us to the fruits and vegetables they grow there, extended to us a lovely beetroot halwa on the house, and suggested a scenic route to drive back to Kochi. Shakti Raj, the day ***ager, was equally helpful in suggesting places to visit nearby, and serviced every request we had. The food is deliciously prepared, and the range is quite something in an otherwise sp**** culinary stretch. While the tandoor was closed, their curries, desserts, and more make a fine spread. Their complimentary breakfast was very good indeed – the idiappam and egg roast as well as the puttu and peanut curry call for special mention. Plenty to do nearby: Kolukkumalai for sunrise (you get jeeps outside the property), Surianalle tea factory (you can pick up their teas and other spices from Siena), Tata Tea Museum, Top Station view point, and more. I'll be looking to visit again. They have another property at Thekkadi – Springdale, if of interest.

The location and elevations are so beautiful. We enjoyed serene beauty of Idukki and sun rise from the hotel. The breakfast is so tasty. But this place is not friendly to elderly persons as the reception and rooms are placed at different locations. The slope and uneven pathways may obstruct free movement. The staffs are not cooperative. When we asked to clean our room they said there are no staffs to clean the room after 5 PM.

Excellent location with amazing view of the mountains and the valley from our cottage. The hospitality & service is worth mentioning. Chef Jobin cooked some beautiful local dishes (veg & non veg) were mouth watering. Recommend to try the tribal menu which is on the menu card.Local cuisines in the buffet breakfast was awesome. Kudos to the Property ***ager Mr Sushil & his entire team including the front office and restaurant ***ager who made our stay warm, pleasant & very comfortable.

We stayed here in December last year. Overall the experience was very pleasant, a place we would love to visit again. The property rooms and restaurant have an amazing location, beautifully set up between the scenic hills and moreover it is very near to Kolukkumalai sunrise point which was a nice plus point. The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming, making sure we had a great stay. Very discreetly recollect Elsie in the helper staff greeting us wonderfully every day and providing us with useful information about the local areas Special mention to chef Joby and his team, delicious regional food especially the varied breakfast spread. They made sure that every dish was well presented and tasted authentic. The majority of the spread changes every morning as well, so if you are a foodie, you'll love finding something new to try !!

I've booked 2 rooms in this resort during the new year and I am told by the hotel staff that it is ***datory to pay Rs.1500 per person on 31st December for Gala dinner. Why should this be ***datory?? Disappointed!

When you head to tea country in Kerala, you really don't want to stay in Munnar itself. Driving just a bit further gets you out of the crowds and into the beautiful setting of the Siena Village. We were completely satisfied with our stay in every way. The room and hotel grounds were excellent with upgraded furnishings, perfect for relaxing after a long day out in nature. Service was top notch and we were treated like royalty. The GM Susheel took time to get to know us and did everything in his power to make sure that our trip was both comfortable and memorable. Head Chef Jobin introduced himself and learned our particular taste and spice requirements and prepared a custom meal for us every evening (with fresh ingredients out of their local garden) based on our preferences.  Further, we used the hotel to help us arrange our entire Kerala vacation from houseboats in Aleppey to full transportation. They simply went above and beyond in every way to make sure our trip was fantastic. I can't recommend this organization highly enough.

The hotel was very pleasant away from the Munnar city.. which was good. Staff was eager to service and good quality food. The property was excellent with every cottage have a super privacy Good view from the hotel as well

I stayed with family, for 3 nights. We could not find any negatives about the property. Bath room is very clean and 24 hrs hot water with sufficient pressure and rain shower. When it rains, resort staffs voluntarily gave us big umbrella which made our whole trip very convenient We took our food through out our stay, it was very delicious and value for money