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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property entrance
Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View
Superior Villa, Lake View | View from room
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

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Pallichira, Vayitharamattom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563
  • Vembanad Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

  • 139 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

  • 111 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Villa | View from room

Premier Villa

  • 139 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 269 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Villa, Lake View

Superior Villa, Lake View

  • 92 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kottayam

With a stay at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond in Kottayam, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Vembanad Lake and a 3-minute drive from Kumarakom Backwaters. .This family-friendly resort is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Alappuzha Beach and 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Marari Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mahatma Gandhi University - 12 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Kaduthuruthy Station - 22 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pallipadam Toddy Shop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Menani Seafood and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tharavadu, Toddy Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lakshmi Hotel and Resorts Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Niraamaya Spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond has 2 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 4000.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 4000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters Beyond Resort Kumarakom
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters Beyond Resort
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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters Beyond
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters Beyond
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond Resort
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond Kottayam
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond Resort Kottayam

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 night stay
We enjoyed our stay although we had been concerned after reading a couple of recent poor reviews. We felt that these were unjustified. The property was remote and relaxing. Sometimes instructions needed to be repeated. Lunch and dinner were very nice although alcohol is not served. The rooms were very big and the staff were very polite. There are a selection of massages in the spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sabu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The waterfront view was exceptional from the balcony. The staff were helpful and eager to please all round. However, the room house keeping was less than optimal. On one day the room cleaning was missed entirely even when the “Please clean the room” sign was on display all day outside the room. That said, we still plan to return to Niraamaya Resort Kumarakom in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rahul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the worst resorts that I have every stayed at… People cant speak English in the resort… extremely bad management .. Very bad reception and welcome on the first day.. i left the resort in one day … i left the property in one day.. I expect a refund for the remaining 4 nights .. THIS IS NOT A 5 STAR PROPERTY.. please get your facts straight .. more than half the property was empty.. whats on their website is misleading.. I am extremely unhappy and disappointed with Expedia for having suggested this place as a 5 star property..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHREYAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karishma

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extremely poorly managed hotel. Staff are the most unhelpful bunch (during my stay in Kerala, I stayed in 4 different locations and hotels and this was the only one I regret). There are flies everywhere of the backwaters but the hotel do not manage that well. Food option during breakfast were limited and of poor quality. This is more like a 3 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful relaxing hotel in back waters of Kerela. With great spa. Great staff too And fantastic sunsets. Would recommend for relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views over the lake were terrific.
The views were great. The room was large, clean and cool. The staff were super helpful and happy to help. We loved the food in the restaurant . Would like to see a coffee machine in the restaurant. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MINESH

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This resort is an excellent place. The staff is very nice and polite. I would recommend this place to all my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trinanjan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and amenities. Ayurvedic massage is a must. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic setting nect to lake. Pesceful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing gem!!!
The hotel was excellent. It is an extremely relaxing place where the staff are very attentive and can’t do enough for you. The food is excellent and there is a variety to accommodate all tastes. We stayed in Achenkovil and the room was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Munglarespery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor.
Good the spa was excellent. Bit boring The high tea was very poor.One type of biscuit. That is not high tea.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sankar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent. Luxurious gardening and plants with swans. All the staff were very welcoming and courteous. Missed the early morning coffee service. Breakfast buffet was not bad.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with family
The staff is incredible. Property is a bit dated. Dining option is only one but they are excellent Ala Cart. Buffet was lacking. Also Rude guests who I first hand witnessed dipping their hand into an open dishware that was set up for buffet. All and all, great property for any type of Ayurvedic massages. The spa area was excellent and staff was just pure bliss. Cannot say more nice things about the staff from the front desk, spa and groundskeepers. Beautiful views of the backwaters.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This backwaters resort is distinct in its open ground to the lake and upstairs/downstairs bungalows great for 2 room groups Value was definitely there Could improve the food situation when the main restaurant snd bar reopens
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ailam Venkateswaran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the bank of Vembanad lake, good food, spacious rooms, spacious bathrooms, lots of places to walk around, spa, yoga, evening activities for kids, entertainment every evening ( bharatanatyam, kuchipidi etc). Helpful staff headed by mr.shibeesh. What more do you want ?
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

david

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paresh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and tranquil
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our time at Niramaya. Beautiful facility. The dinner was nice. The breakfast buffet was a decent spread. More importantly, each item was perfect, was presented well and tasted outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Radha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022