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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View | Bathroom
Superior Villa, Lake View | View from room
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 1194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Villa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • Lake view
  • 1500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Lake view
  • 2900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Villa, Lake View

Superior Villa, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Lake view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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Pallichira, Vayitharamattom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563

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 family-friendly resort by the lake
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and an art gallery on site at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body scrub, and Ayurvedic treatments at Niraamaya Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include beach yoga. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, supervised childcare (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Property 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

As of Apr 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond on Apr 27, 2025 start from CA $156.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from noon–2:30 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond located?

This family-friendly Kottayam resort is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Backwaters, and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 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

Mukesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. However, food prices are a bit high. Overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful resort this was. We stayed there for our anniversary trip. The staff from welcome to dinning to housekeeping were are super warm and friendly. And, they did an amazing job making us feel extra special - especially with all the decorations for our room and helping plan a beautiful candle light dinner. The view from our villa was gorgeous. The only icky thing was that since pool area is also surrounded with tropical plants, there were some bugs from the plants n all that would be floating in the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tomy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Evening performance by artists
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tomy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Performance by various artists during evenings
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhiren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal break for a couple or family of 4 or a small group of friends. Great food, great service, great rooms. It is a wellness centre, very peaceful, right on the backwaters of Kerala. Very good value for money. Can improve in choice of TV programmes as most are in local language.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

MINESH

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

10/10 Excellent

Paresh

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Trinanjan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

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

DANIEL

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Karishma

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We stayed at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond for 2 nights in a Superior Villa with a Lakeview. The location is beautiful, surrounded by nature, and the staff gave us a warm welcome. Our villa was spacious with a lovely view from the balcony, though it lacked balcony furniture to relax. While the property was clean, it felt a bit outdated and worn. When strolling through the property, we had to watch our step due to goose droppings. The pool area was enjoyable due to the lack of other guests, but housekeeping was disappointing—old towels from the previous day were left until we requested them to be cleared. The restaurant offered good food but had limited vegetarian options and a less relaxed atmosphere. Activities like boat tours seemed overpriced, so we opted for private bookings. Overall, a mixed experience with room for improvement in maintenance and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Ailam Venkateswaran

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

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

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and food in Kerala.

I`ve booked 2 extra nights, because I liked it so much. The Staff are Superfriendly and the view from my Hotel was just fantastic . When I arrived, I hade some Issue that I couldn't walk great. The Staff offered me a different rom where i didnt hade to walk steps and I got my own little pool. This was so great. Specaly on the morning when you can enjoy your breakfast from your own Terrace. I will defently comback next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Gavin

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