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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

5.0 star property

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A resort with a large pool, lounge chairs, and a two-story building with a red roof.
A resort with multiple villas, each with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the ocean.
Superior Villa, Lake View | View from room
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a sunset view of the sea and palm trees.

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, Vembanad Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumarakom Backwaters
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Villa, Lake View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a window with curtains.

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

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Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Luxury Room, Private Pool, Garden View

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

View all photos for Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of the ocean.

Premium Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

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

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A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, a brick wall, and a minibar.

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

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a chair.

Presidential Suite

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

View all photos for Luxury Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a television, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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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 Wi-Fi

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

Luxury Pool Villa - Lake View Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Villa with Water Front View Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • 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 center, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite.
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.
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 body wraps, body scrubs, or facials at Niraamaya Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite 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 center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. 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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

  • 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, 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
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 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 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 review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, but very deserted and the pool was very shallow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Manu

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Paresh

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Ambre

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful location and lovely staff. The room was huge but basic and run down. Great view of the lake. Only one restaurant to eat at breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was ok, breakfast not fantastic but the dosa was great. The pool is nothing like the photos. It is cloudy, dirty, full of insects and had a large number of crows bathing in it at any given time. No facilities open near pool - currently being renovated and no umbrellas. Temperature was hot and not refreshing in the heat of April. House keeping didn’t come once during our 3 night stay. We had to ring for towels and water every day. The resort is also dry, so no beer or wine served. The beds were very comfortable and there is a great resort next door in walking distance that has multiple restaurants to choose from and a bar on the water. My sons liked the fish and goose feeding at “high tea” each day from 4:30-5:430, but more like 4:50pm
Lovely dosa at breakfast
Nice in the nearly morning
Beautiful views
Lovely spacious rooms in the presidential suite
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Tomy

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

8/10 Good

Tomy

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

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
Verified review

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