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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Superior Villa, Lake View | View from room
Presidential Suite | View from room
Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Aerial view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $155
$132 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

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Pallichira, Vayitharamattom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563
  • Place, Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumarakom Backwaters
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Marari Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Superior Villa, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Villa, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premier Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Presidential Suite

  • Lake view
  • 2900 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Pool Villa - Lake View Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Premium Villa with Water Front View Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kottayam

With a stay at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond in Kottayam, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Vembanad Lake and a 2-minute drive from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. .This family-friendly resort is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kumarakom Backwaters and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple - 23 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Marari Beach - 37 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Edathua Church - 48 min drive - 30.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kaduthuruthy Vaikom Road Station - 24 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KoCo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ktdc Kumarakom Gateway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Killikoodu Toddy shop and family restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Thengum Thoppu Keerikkuzhi Toddy Parlour - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vaidyars Super Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters Beyond Kumarakom
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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 69 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room we had and the location are incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Manu

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food, cleanliness, electricity reliability.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really comfortable beds, spacious room. However the rest of the furniture was not very comfortable. There was a nice terrace overlooking the lake but no furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Nice location overlooking lake. Daily tea in gardens with activities enjoyable. Nearby tours of backwaters was great. Good spa on site too. Great views from room to lake. However villa room was dated and needs some refurbishing, cleaning and decorating. Villa Pool also needed cleaning and maintenance. The restaurant staff were great and friendly, food was ok - though a bit limited selection in breakfast buffet of fruits and pastries, and for evening meals there was a long wait. Overall - nice location but overpriced for the quality of hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the spa treatments. My husband felt it was the best he had. Overall an enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prasuna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a relaxing week at Niraamaya...all the staff (too many to name) ...Prasuna, Atul and Dr Aishwarya, Smita, Blessin, from the names I remember, all went out of their way to assist us with our requests and always with a smile. I especially enjoyed the nasal massage to clear up the sinuses. Our grandson loved being in the pool and the whole family liked the high tea activities. The food was fresh and tasty. We even asked for recipes to try at home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Myia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was friendly but there was no manager on site when we had an issue. The wifi was not very strong and the amenities were lack luster. The website is not an accurate representation of what’s offered. Definitely not a 5 star place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

2/10 Terrible

Ashni

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is not a 5 star hotel. The room was full of smoke from the street. We had several bugs in our room. The water did not stay hot more than a couple minutes. There was only one restaurant and it was buffet only. When we tried to order à la carte they would be out of almost everything. There was no manager on the property when we filed complaints. Very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ferrin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The resort, ambience and staff was amazing however there isn’t a lot to do. We ordered room service and not only was it really expensive but the food was very sub par. It took nearly 1 day for them to remove the remaining plates from that order. The restaurant also was underwhelming in terms of the food offered. We often ended up going outside the resort to a local shop to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paresh

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. A proper retreat and spa. I got a full body massage and so did 2 other members of my family. Will recommend to people for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nitya

Disliked: Amenities
Overall poor experience for the price we paid. It is overrated. The food at the restaurant was terrible. I specifically requested for them to make it less oily several times, but the food they sent was extremely oily. I showed them pics of how oily it was - pls see attached pics, yet they did not offer to give any discount. The room was not cleaned in spite of us putting the sign outside, we were out from 7am to 2pm but when we returned the room was still not cleaned. The spa is atrociously expensive even by 5 star standards. No bathroom slippers in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomy

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomy

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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