Secret GardenvsSpice Village, CGH Earth
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Secret Garden is the choice of most writers compared to Spice Village. Secret Garden scores 78 with accolades from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Frommer's.
Secret Garden Frommer's
 Frommer's Rough Guide
 Rough Guide
Bishop Garden Lane 2, Kochi 682001, India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Dry Cleaning
 "This 2-year-old guesthouse tucked away down the backstreets not far from the Dutch Cemetery is one of the most alluring options in Kochi." Full review
 "Buried in a maze of narrow back lanes, this is a hidden gem, run by Icelandic architect, Thóra Guðmundsdóttir. The white-walled rooms... all open onto balconies fronting an exotic garden." 
Spice Village, CGH Earth Fodor's
 Fodor's Lonely Planet
 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