Surrounded by lush forest and a well managed spice plantation, this hotel is in a gem of a location and is tastefully decorated and landscaped. We saw dozens of species of birds--from bulbuls to sunbirds--all through the restaurant windows. The service was good and the staff courteous, but make sure you confirm the type of room booked as there was some misunderstanding about the separate living room space. We did not get a room with a separate living room as indicated on hotels.com.