Spice Village, CGH EarthvsOYO 16745 One & Only Homestay
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Spice Village scores slightly better than One & Only Homestay. Spice Village comes in at #12 in Kerala with positive reviews from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Spice Village, CGH Earth
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
Kumily Road, Thekkady 685536, India
From $73/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 
 "One of Thekkady's finest resorts, with top-notch service, Spice Village is also eco-friendly, running partially on solar energy and recycling all its waste within the premises." Full review
 "Kumily's delightful CGH resort takes its green credentials seriously and has captivating, spacious thatched-roof cottages that are smart yet cosily rustic, in quiet, pristinely kept grounds" Full review
OYO 16745 One & Only Homestay
 Frommer's
VRP X / 1069 KS Rd, Kovalam 695527, India
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 
 "Situated just 1 km from Kovalam Beach, one and only One Home Stay features simply furnished rooms, some with views of the surrounding area." Full review
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It also features a centralised kitchen with meals cooked upon request.