Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond offers a luxury lakeside escape for families. Enjoy yoga at the gym or beach, unwind with aromatherapy and hot stone massages at the spa. The resort features WiFi, sun loungers by outdoor and children's pools, and an art gallery to explore.
Located in Kottayam, Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond is near a train station and on a lake. Kottayam Cheriyapally and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Kovalam Fish Market, or check out an event or a game at Nagambadam Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kottayam travel guide
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 on-site spa. 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 such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking and valet parking
Free bike hire, supervised childcare (surcharge) and massage treatment rooms
Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and free newspapers
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
Designer toiletries and hairdryers
TVs with cable channels
Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping
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
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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
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.
Payment types at the property
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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
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 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond on 24 Mar 2026 start from ฿3,739, 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 to 2:30 PM for a fee.
What time is check-out at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond?
Checkout 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
Dirk
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Gavin
31 Oct 2023
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.
Gavin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
20 Jan 2025
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.
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.
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