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Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Pallichira, Vayitharamattom, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563
  • Place, Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumarakom Backwaters
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Edathua Church
    ‪48 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

About the neighborhood

Kottayam

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond places you next to Vembanad Lake and within 2 miles (3 km) of Kumarakom Backwaters. This 5-star resort has 27 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Marari Beach - 37 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple - 46 min drive - 33.4 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

At Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's free valet parking if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with access to locker space, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury resort include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center.
Guests can expect TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Memory foam beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and free newspapers.
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.

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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
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond on May 24, 2026 start from $145, including 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.

What is there to do near Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

This resort is located in Kottayam, just steps from Vembanad Lake. You'll also find Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the resort.

Is there a spa at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Niraamaya Spa is the resort's spa and services include sports massages, hot stone massages, detox wraps, and couples treatments.

Are there luxury amenities available at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants, and deep-tissue massages at this resort.

Does Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond have a casino?

No, Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

This lakeside resort offers many amenities for couples such as 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool with some guestrooms featuring a private plunge pool.

Does Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this resort.

Does Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond has 2 restaurants, and serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning.

Will Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond.

Does Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond have connecting rooms available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this resort for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?

Yes, some guestrooms at this resort offer a balcony where guests can enjoy lake and garden views.

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 68 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Manu

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
When we arrived at 2pm check in we were told the room wasn’t ready and directed to take lunch. This was expensive and slow (we checked in at 4.30pm in the end!). Apparently there was a mix up with the booking (we booked through hotels.com) and they said we would have to move rooms mid way through the stay to a downgraded room which we weren’t happy to do. They offered us dining packages to apologise but we still said we weren’t happy even with a 2 night upgrade and 1 night downgrade offer, and after the lunch experience we knew we wouldn’t eat onsite going forward. We just wanted the room we booked and paid for, and they tried to make us feel bad! Positives: Lovely scenery /views / things look good on the surface Nice activities including hi tea in the afternoon Negatives outweigh this however: This is definitely not a 5* hotel Room full of damp and shoddy workmanship to cover the cracks / visible patchy walls. Electric power cuts constantly meaning no water pressure and unable to charge devices / air con making noises etc! Air conditioning unit leaked causing a slip hazard during the night when getting to the bathroom. Bed bugs found which has caused us bites / itchiness - yuck! Holes in duvet topper and pillowcases Shower leaked water so all over bathroom floor and wasn’t consistently hot Kettle leaked No hairdryer in room (had to phone to ask, took 45 mins by which point hair almost dry!!) Communal pool dirty water / unclean. Private pool in room full of leaves
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard, Great Missenden

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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