Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

Property class: 5 and above

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Superior Villa, Lake View | View from room
Presidential Suite | View from room
Restaurant
Aerial view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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

Room options

Superior Villa, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 139 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Lake view
  • 269 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

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

Luxury Pool Villa - Lake View Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Villa with Water Front View Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Villa with Lake View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Waterfront Villa With Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a conference centre are on-site.
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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

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.
During your stay at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond, you're just a quick walk from Vembanad Lake. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to detox wraps, body treatments or facials at Niraamaya Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, complimentary bicycles and yoga classes
  • Steps from Vembanad Lake and a 2-minute drive from Kumarakom Boat Jetty
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business centre. A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Kottayam resort is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 4000.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 67 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Prasuna, Calgary

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Venu

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Vinod

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ferrin

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Girish, Lodi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritu

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Valsan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sundeep

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Karthik

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Tomy

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

10/10 Excellent

ASHISH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhiren

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Mukesh Kumar

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

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