Sterling Munnar

The resort and its setting

Sterling Munnar is a Sterling Holidays property located on the Chinnakanal–Suryanelli Road, close to Planter's Kitchen, a short drive from Munnar town. Google reviewers (4.1 out of 5 from over 7,600 ratings) describe it as a polished hotel with modern, airy rooms and apartments, international dining options, free breakfast, and a spa — the kind of all-round comfort that suits both families and couples looking for a few days in the hills. The resort's location in Chinnakanal sets it apart from the busiest stretch of Munnar town itself, with the cooler, greener surrounds of the high ranges right outside the door.

The area and things to do

Munnar is one of Kerala's best-known hill stations, famous for its rolling tea estates, cool climate and misty viewpoints, and Chinnakanal is part of that same tea country. Visitors based here typically spend their days touring tea gardens and tea museums, driving out to waterfalls and viewpoints in the surrounding hills, and visiting the wildlife and nature spots the region is known for. It's a destination that rewards slow mornings and short drives rather than long transfers, which makes a centrally located resort like this one convenient for day trips in any direction.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Sterling Munnar and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. This is an owner-to-owner marketplace: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's no commission on the sale or rental — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers, and that's it.

Before you list, it's worth having your paperwork in order: the week or points you hold, the usage season, and any documentation Sterling Holidays has issued for your ownership. Buyers researching a resale will want to know exactly what they're getting — so be upfront about what transfers (the usage right itself) and what doesn't automatically carry over (such as loyalty perks or network memberships tied to the original purchase, if any).

Practical notes for buyers and sellers

Since Sterling Munnar is affiliated with RCI, owners who hold exchange-eligible weeks or points may be able to trade into other RCI resorts — this is worth confirming directly with Sterling Holidays or RCI before a sale closes, since exchange eligibility can depend on the specific contract. For resale transfer fees, right-of-first-refusal terms, and current annual maintenance charges, ask Sterling Holidays directly, as these figures aren't standardised across all owners and should be confirmed before agreeing on a price. Renters, meanwhile, are generally most interested in travel dates, unit size, and what's included (breakfast, spa access, dining) — all details worth spelling out clearly in your listing.

Getting there

Munnar is reached by road from Kochi, which has the nearest major airport, with the drive taking you up through the Western Ghats into tea country. Chinnakanal itself lies a short distance beyond Munnar town along the Suryanelli road, making the resort an easy stop for anyone already travelling the Munnar–Thekkady or Munnar–Suryanelli routes.