Banquet Hall
150 guests max1,850 sq.ft.
Chinnakanal Village, Suriyanelli, Chinnakanal Suryanelli Rd, Chinnakanal, Kerala 685618
Perched at over 1,600 metres above sea level in the tea-growing highlands of Chinnakanal, Sterling Munnar delivers a rare combination of plantation-country seclusion and structured event infrastructure that few hill resorts in Kerala can match. The property sits within a working tea estate, giving every event — from a corporate offsite to a multi-day family retreat — a backdrop of rolling green slopes that no ballroom décor budget can replicate. Sterling Munnar, part of the Sterling Holidays Resorts portfolio, has built its reputation on reliable hospitality standards across a network of leisure properties, and this location carries that consistency into its event-hosting capability.
The resort accommodates up to 150 guests in a floating or cocktail configuration, making it suited to intimate corporate gatherings, leadership retreats, and smaller social functions. Indoor event space is complemented by open-air lawns and terrace areas that overlook the tea estate, giving planners the flexibility to split sessions between enclosed conference setups and al-fresco networking breakouts. The pre-function area connects to the primary event hall, supporting smooth delegate arrival and registration flow. For corporate bookers planning MICE programmes, the property can be configured for theatre-style presentations or hollow-square roundtables depending on the brief, with in-house coordination support available to manage transitions between formats.
Sterling Munnar primarily serves two distinct event segments: corporate offsite programmes and curated social gatherings such as anniversary celebrations and milestone birthday events. For corporate groups, the appeal lies in the controlled environment — limited external footfall, dedicated accommodation blocks, and a setting that naturally encourages focused participation. For social occasions, the tea-estate landscape and cool highland climate create an atmosphere that a city banquet hall cannot approximate. It is worth noting that at a maximum PAX of 150, the location is not positioned for large-format weddings or high-volume conferences; planners requiring a hall capacity beyond this threshold would need to consider alternative facilities in the Munnar region.
Chinnakanal sits approximately 25 kilometres from Munnar town, which means road transfer time from Cochin International Airport — the nearest major airport — runs between three and three-and-a-half hours depending on traffic and season. Planners should factor this into delegate arrival schedules and build buffer time into event-day runsheets. The resort operates an in-house dining service, with catering for events drawing on a kitchen experienced in both South Indian and multi-cuisine buffet formats. Accommodation is available on-site, which simplifies multi-day programme logistics and eliminates the coordination overhead of off-site hotel blocks for residential retreats or back-to-back conference days.
Sterling Munnar's listing on Spalba provides verified capacity details, space configurations, and direct enquiry tools that allow planners to compare this property against other hill resort venues in Kerala within a single workflow. For teams evaluating a leadership retreat, a CSR offsite, or a private celebratory gathering in the Munnar highlands, the Spalba listing consolidates the information needed to move from initial shortlisting to RFP submission without requiring multiple site-visit rounds. Reviewing confirmed availability and submitting a detailed event brief through the platform is the most efficient way to assess whether this location fits the specific requirements of your programme.
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Sterling Munnar can host events ranging from intimate gatherings to mid-sized corporate retreats, with its indoor and outdoor spaces combined supporting groups of varying sizes suited to a Kerala hill resort retreat. Planners should use the Spalba enquiry tool on this listing to request a current capacity chart across all available setup formats.
The resort's verdant grounds overlooking the tea estates of Chinnakanal provide open-air settings that can be configured for sundowners, team-building activities, and social gatherings. The natural landscape of the High Range forms a ready backdrop, reducing décor costs for outdoor formats. Planners can view available outdoor zones via the Spalba listing for Sterling Munnar.
The resort has multiple usable areas that can support a daytime conference session alongside an evening social function, making it viable for single-day MICE programmes that require both formal and informal formats. Availability for simultaneous setups depends on group size and season. Spalba's direct enquiry feature can help confirm feasibility quickly.
Sterling Munnar operates an in-house kitchen serving Indian, continental, and Kerala specialty cuisine, with buffet and plated menu options available for group events and corporate offsite dining. As part of the Sterling Holidays brand, the resort follows standardised food-safety protocols. Planners seeking Jain, vegetarian-only, or allergy-specific menus should confirm requirements directly through the Spalba enquiry form.
The resort supports basic audio-visual requirements for corporate meetings and presentations, including projector and screen setups suitable for smaller conference formats. Planners requiring LED walls, large-format PA systems, or dedicated tech crews for high-production events should specify those needs at the time of enquiry to confirm third-party vendor access on the property.
Sterling Munnar, operating under the Sterling Holidays brand, offers a set of cottages and rooms across its hillside property in Chinnakanal. Room inventory is subject to seasonal availability, particularly during peak holiday periods from October to January. Groups booking residential MICE or retreat packages should check current room availability and block-booking terms via Spalba's enquiry channel.
Sterling Munnar in Chinnakanal is approximately 130 kilometres from Cochin International Airport, with a drive typically taking three to four hours depending on traffic and road conditions along the mountain route. The nearest major railway station is Ernakulam Junction in Kochi, making this Kerala hill resort destination best accessed by road transfer for event delegates.
The resort is set across a hillside terrain in Chinnakanal, which by its natural topography includes slopes and uneven pathways between facilities. Planners hosting guests with mobility considerations are advised to contact the property directly through Spalba to discuss specific accessibility requirements and identify the most suitable spaces and accommodation units for those guests.
Sterling Munnar provides on-site parking space within the resort premises to accommodate guest vehicles. Given the resort's location in the High Range hills of Munnar, most event delegates arrive by chartered coaches or private cabs rather than self-driven cars. Planners coordinating large group arrivals should discuss vehicle staging and parking logistics during the venue confirmation process via Spalba.
For a corporate offsite retreat at this Munnar hill resort property, booking six to twelve months in advance is advisable for peak season dates between October and January, and during Kerala school holiday periods. Off-peak months may allow shorter lead times. Planners can check tentative availability and initiate a hold request directly through Spalba's enquiry and booking workflow on this listing.
After an enquiry is submitted through the Spalba listing for Sterling Munnar, the property's reservations or events team receives the lead directly and typically responds with availability, package details, and a preliminary quotation. Spalba's platform keeps the communication thread organised, allowing planners to compare proposals and move toward a booking confirmation without switching between multiple channels.
Cancellation and rescheduling terms for group bookings at Sterling Munnar are governed by the Sterling Holidays brand's standard group reservation policy, which varies based on the advance notice provided and the season of booking. Planners are strongly advised to review and document the specific terms applicable to their booking at the time of confirmation to avoid forfeiture of deposits.
As a branded resort under Sterling Holidays, Sterling Munnar provides co-ordination support for corporate retreat programmes through its in-house hospitality team, which can assist with meal scheduling, room allocation, and activity arrangements within the property. For event planners comparing Munnar corporate retreat venues, Spalba's listing page for this property allows side-by-side evaluation with comparable properties in the region.
Sterling Holidays is a registered corporate entity and can issue GST-compliant tax invoices for corporate group bookings at Sterling Munnar, covering room accommodation and food and beverage components as applicable under current hospitality taxation norms. Planners should furnish their company GSTIN at the time of booking confirmation to ensure the invoice is correctly addressed for reimbursement purposes.
Sterling Munnar's natural hillside setting and tea-estate views make it a viable backdrop for intimate destination weddings and milestone celebrations such as anniversaries and family reunions. The property's capacity makes it best suited for smaller, curated celebrations rather than large banquet formats. Planners should connect via Spalba to discuss customisation, décor vendor access, and available dates for social events.
