The Panoramic Getaway

The hotel is on the Munnar bypass, facing the valley in the direction of Kochi. The name is spot-on: the panorama from pretty much everywhere in the hotel is simply amazing. Our room had a huge balcony facing directly the valley. The room itself and the bathroom are very big, clean and comfortable. The hotel has an amazing rooftop pool, with a secondary whirlpool and beautiful solarium, all with stunning views: don’t miss the sunset here! Moreover, the pool is heated: at night when it was a bit chilly outside (it was January), being in the pool was amazing. There are also many amenities inside the hotel, like a SPA, another pool, a small gym, an activity room and two restaurants. Breakfast was very good, with plenty of options both Indian and continental. The hotel also has some good connections with local tours and guides, and organized a jeep tour to Anakulam for us, which was a great experience. The position is ideal to explore the region. We recommend having a car, since the roads surrounding Munnar offer amazing drives and exceptional views: travelling on your own pace is absolutely worth it. Just consider that, as soon as you leave Munnar, in most of the region there is no cell phone reception (quite surprisingly for India).

Stunning location and views and very helpful and kind staff throughout. Having lunch at the Underground restaurant on the terrace overlooking the mountains was very special. The spa was wonderful and relaxing, the breakfast was wonderful (the masala dosa was a highlight for me) and the hotel driver Mr Mount was so friendly and knowledgeable on the transfer from Fort Kochi. For those that enjoy a glass of wine, we had read the hotel is alcohol free so we stopped on the way (Mr Mount helped us) and purchased a bottle that we could enjoy on our balcony during sunset. Don’t let that put you off! This place is truly worth the visit!

The whole experience of staying at the Panoramic is exceptional. The views from the rooms, pools and lounge areas are superb. We ate at the Underground and Indian restaurant both places served really good food. Excellent flavours and presentation. As good as a Michelin restaurant in London. It was my 60th birthday whilst I was there. My husband arranged an upgraded room to the Pavilion suite. This room was amazing. They decorated the room with banners, balloons and also a birthday cake. A special mention to Arya the manager of the hotel who made sure your requests were met. If you’re coming to Munnar don’t hesitate to book this hotel it is superb.

The staff was really nice and helpful. Always happy to help us. We didn't have premade plans of what we were going to do so we asked people at reception what they recommended us and they put us in contact with a guide who showed us around. We even went on a safari to see the place where the elephants come to drink water at night. I loved the views. Every morning had a different view based on the weather, it was really nice waking up in the seeing the forest and hearing the birds. Helped us disconnect.

Visited the Panoramic getaway, for 3 nights. Exceptional experience. Starting from the check in,till check out everything was excellent. The rooms and bathrooms were very clean.The breakfast buffet was sumptuous. The in house dining options were good,but on the expensive side. The property was well maintained and the swimming pool was clean with warm water. The views from the hotel property is exceptional. The hotel is easily accessible from the main road.The staff at the dining rooms are attentive to your needs. Overall a 5 star experience in Munnar. If you want to book a stay in Munnar and are confused due to the several options available, look no further than the Panoramic getaway!