895 reviews. #2 of 15 hotels in Masinagudi. Location 4.8. Cleanliness 4.6. Service 4.7. Value 4.5. Travelers' Choice. After working for 25 years on tea plantations Joe and Hermie Mathias chose to retire close to nature away from the buzzing city life. They started Jungle Hut in 1986 sharing the warmth of their home and providing the unique.