Munroe Eco Camp - Hotel in Munroe Island - Kollam, India

I would like to say, "wow"....... We had a very good staycation with Vini's farm. Mr. Mathew helped us a lot, food was delicious, kids had a very good time, quite place..... Recommending this place to others..... Thank you.

Wowww just wow.. what a quite atmosphere. The view, nature and peacefulness that we get from there is one of the greatest advantage of the camp. The staff there Shine, Anu and James they are so friendly did make me feel like friends. The freedom and privacy they provide is their best quality. Also the food it's also tasty and we can choose from a few options. NB: Since it's an island just buy drinks or anything u need other than the staff can provide before you reach there else you have to leave the island via boat to buy. (You really don't need to leave the island once you reach there trust me)

Vini's Farm is the kind of vacation you need when you are looking to disconnect - the island is all yours and has ample space for you to take walks and spend time in nature. There are chickens, ducks, turkeys, cats, and birds freely moving about all around you. The staff will ensure there is one surprise after the other to delight you. The boat ride was almost 2 hours long and took us through the entire village via waterways. Vini's Farm is the kind of place that will make you forget of the world outside. Mathew and the rest of the staff left no stone unturned in ensuring that I had the best food and experience throughout. He even checked on me long after I left. He called us to know Ihad reached my next destination and if Iwere doing Ok. It was an absolute delight to be taken care by such kind and friendly people in a place so, so beautiful!!! I did a solo trip and those who insist come by train or bus, then please make sure the timings of the mode of travel. Certain information provided on IRCTC or Ksrtc are not absolutely correct.. Most of the trains are local ones, hence it stops over all stations. I travelled from Ernakulam by train and I found only one train that can be booked and remaining all passenger trains can be booked from the respective stations you travel. Guruvayur- Trivandrum express has online seat bookings available. It's 2nd sitting and Ac chair car booking. Once you reach Munroethuruthu station, you need to catch an autorickshaw and travel 4kms towards Munroe Eco camp. This place has a speed boat available and they will take you to the Vini's farm which is a part of this eco camp. The rickshaw would charge you 60-70rs. You can contact Mr. Jose ( Care taker ) or Mr. Mathew ( Manager ). All the details including location will be shared through Whatsapp. Second point to be noted is those who smoke or drink they can purchase whatever is required from Munroethuruthu town itself which is just besides the railway station itself because once you reach the island then there are no roadways. Else if u want anything only point of contact is the care taker. But, it might take usual time than expected because they need to cross the island. Please do backup whatever you need. There isn't wifi at this place because it's nature driven. . 4G is available specially for Airtel and Jio. Entertainment includes card games, cricket, carroms, fishing, boating. Boating is if its a boat that uses fuel its comes upto 2300 to 2500rs. If its a normal one it's 1200rs. Normal ones will take you inside the rural areas and you can explore the nature around. Fuelled boat doesn't take you inside and it would be a normal island tour. This is during of season but during actual seasons am not aware of the rates. Rooms are like there are 2 types,: Normal Ac room ( 1 ), then suit type room like honeymoon type rooms ( 2) and then tents are available. I did a tent stay and if the weather is good it's worth a stay specially for solo travellers. I booked it for 2300rs( including breakfast and dinner ). Ac room is 2800rs ( only breakfast inclusive ) and the honeymoon suit rooms that's like 2 rooms together and upto 5 Pax. If you are coming as a group upto 5pax it's 3600 per head that is total 18000 and if more Pax added then they might charge a bit more. And the entire island belongs to you... This includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner.. Food is amazing and awesome tastes. Am not writing much about it since it's better to experience.. Sea food is the main and you can give your choice of food. They prepare it for you accordingly. Overall just for the nature, love, peace of mind this place is recommended...

We had a wonderful stay. The hospitality was great. This island is a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle. Our 5 year old kid enjoyed the ambience and wants to come back here sometime.

Most comfortable stay in the nature and food was very tasty. I'm on my all India ride when I stayed at the property and food was very tasty and fresh. Special thanks to Mathew bhai for lovely hospitality!

It's a beautiful and quiete place in the backwaters close to Kollam. The owners are really helpful and try to make your stay as comfortable as possible from the first minute. They already helped us a lot to finde our way. We stayed in tents which are directly on the water. It's a perfect place to chill and hang out with your partner, friends or just by yourself! They cook great food with ingredients from their own garden- so you can just stay there and take a break from the rest of the world. If i'll Come back to Kerala i'll Definitely go back to that place (although it's not the perfect deal for budget-travelers). I hardly recommend this place and wish the owners the very best with their great farm-project!

the stay was pleasant and the staff was kind and helpful. overall a wonderful experience. You will have to take a small boat ride from the point mentioned on the map to get to the place

Good to go place. Its aprivate island where you can spend your time with nature. You can stay in their wooden house or in a tent. All sort of facilities are available. Food, barbeque, games etc.. Its a No frill camp. Evrything is chargeable but not that expensive. One side of the island is the Ashtamudi Lake and other side its Kallada River. You can swim in the river. Activities like Kayaking, Fishing, Speed boat ride,village tour in a boat, seimming in the river/lake are available. The staffs are pretty supportive and good. The camping cost is around 1150/person/night for tent, air bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch. For every other things/Activities, we will have to pay. Its a good to go place. Alcohol is allowed. We can even opt for self cooking. Bathrooms are good enough and there is a dressing room and shower room separately. The wooden house is a bit costly but its luxurious. They will provide a walkie talkie if you are choosing the wooden house and they wont come to the wooden house unless you insist them to via walkie talkie. Food is Ok. The tents offer you a different experience if you are camping for the first time.