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we were on a luxury trip to Kerala and planned to stay in the finest.When it was KUMARAKOMS turn, we were confused between few properties, and we are so glad and grateful that we chose zuri. What a service, what a property, what amazing views..just speechless. It was so good!!Just one thing, dot go for basic rooms atlas upgrade to lagoon view rooms for the best experience.Also don't forget to go to the spa as its really one of the best spas of Asia. Thank you Zuri for such memorable holidays<3 Highly recommended.

We stayed at this resort for 3 nights in December 2016. The resort is near Kumarakom town on the backwater (Lake Vemband), and is less than 2 years old. We were warmly greeted by Jubi with a garland. While we were sitting at the reception waiting for the check-in process to complete, we were greeted by the owner Prashant Chawla. We struck a nice conversation with Prashant and he was kind enough to upgrade our normal room to a villa room. Later, we were escorted to our room by Lekha. We found the whole check-in process nice and efficient. Our villa room had a nice sitting area facing the long swimming pool that stretches across all the Vilas. The room was very spacious with all the amenities. The bathroom had a rain shower bathing area open to the sky. Complimentary Wi-Fi was provided with no device limitation. The Wi-Fi did have some issues, but was manageable. The resort has an open air restaurant and a cocktail lounge. The management is still waiting for its liquor license. We had most of our meals at this restaurant. The manager Surej was always there to make sure our needs were met. One evening we had invited our friends from the adjoining resort to have dinner with us. Surej made sure our requests for dishes (not on the menu) were catered to. Some of the other restaurant employees Nikhil, Nidhish & Riju took very good care of us. They were always there is make sure our dining experience was nice and enjoyable. The three hostesses, Jubi, Lekha and Priya were always there to make sure all our needs were catered to. Every evening the resort provided complimentary tea/coffee and snacks. They also arranged a complimentary boat ride (Shikara) in the Vemband Lake. In the evening, the resort presented short classical dance and music programs. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the resort. The resort is beautifully kept and run by a set of very professional folks who go the extra mile to please the guests. Both the owner Prashant, and his wife Anu, a

we absolutely loved our stay at the kumarakom lake resort. it was the perfect end to our amazing honeymoon in india. we stayed for 3 nights and didnt leave the resort for the entire stay. we loved the comfortable, beautiful and cultured atmosphere. food was also very good with a choice of 2 restaurants. ayurvedic spa was very good. definitely a must see for anyone who visits kerala. we will definitely be going back. thank you for a great stay.

This was our honeymoon and we went during the month of June 2013. The best part of the resort is the entry through the back waters and the warm reception. The room which we stayed was the heritage mansiona nd it was truely done in a very detailed way keeping in mind the old tharavadus of kerala. The lighting and the extensive use of the wood add to the ambience. Another attraction we really enjoyed was the open bathroom which was attached to the property. That is a really great addition to this wonderful property. Since the room is not with a TV you are forced to stay outside during the daytime and let me say that, it was great to explore the property. There was absolutely no noise and it was hard to hear the honks once we were coming out after the vacation. The concept of not using plastic any where in the propert was really great. For me this was a really great vacation and looking forward to visit there onece more soon.

I decided on Backwater Ripples for a 3 night stay in Kumarakom for my 50th birthday hoping it would be that ‘special’ I wanted. Right from arrival through to departing, it was nothing short of amazing. Staff are exceptional and the property is immaculate. There was some garden renovations happening however that did not impact. There is an afternoon meet & greet for guests with complimentary Indian snacks & tea In their garden on the lake then a complimentary boat road on the lake in a beautiful old Indian boat which is covered and seats quite a few people. Great for socialising with others. Staff treated us so well and sent flowers to my room on my birthday and arranged a beautiful cake in the evening. They don’t advertise it, but there is a family of playful otters in the riverlett right outside our villa. The houseboats regularly drift past quietly and the whole place is just stunning. You won’t be disappointed coming here....everything is just perfect. Merryn (Australia).

Traveled as a couple, the drive is a little confusing with very few direction signs throughout. The turn to the resort from the main road is easy to miss. However, the moment we entered the property we knew it was going to be nice. There's ample parking and the first sight you see at the reception is the beautiful pool ending into the view of the backwater. The check-in was smooth and we got our room upgraded to a Lake View Cottage for a nominal charge. The room is spacious with a porch where you have the fabulous view of the lake. The only problem we had was a minor A/C leak but it didn't bother us much. The bathrooms are open air and even though it was a little weird at the start, we welcomed it as a good change. The room is furnished with a comfortable double bed, a coffee maker, a spacious wardrobe, flat-screen TV and satellite connection and a fridge. The best part of the stay was the pool which is pretty big and is filled with fresh water every day. No chlorine or irritants and nestled among palm trees which makes it very pleasant for swimming even during the afternoon. However, the pool was only accessible till 7 pm and you cannot take your drinks next to it. The food at The Granary was pretty straight forward, nothing too special there. We read reviews here and took our own liquor with us, and we would recommend the same. The sunset was so romantic and the hammock right outside our room was a nice addition as well. The whole resort was so quiet for the most part adding to the romanticism. In short, this was one of the best weekends we've had in Kerala. We wished we could stay for another day when we were leaving. If you are in Kumarakom, you should definitely check this place out.

We are a family of 4 (2 Kids and 2 adults). we stayed at the premium pool villas (Asokam) in November 2018. If I say this was one of the best holidays we had it will be an understatement. There are many things that makes Niraamaya Kumarakom an amazing destination. 1) Location: Outstanding views of Vembanad lake. Beautiful sunsets. 2) Room: We stayed at the pool villa. The kids just did not want to get off the pool. 3) Food was outstanding. The Chef made all our fav. veg dishes. Dont miss the Aapam and Veg Stew, Malabar paratha and Korma. 4) Kids enjoyed cycling around the property and also the house boat. 5) Fantastic staff, made us feel like home. We really recommend this property.

We loved Amalu (the name of the boat) at first sight! It was like having your own 2 bedroom home with a dedicated captain and cook cum housekeeper. The guys (Sanish and Sumesh) were efficient and excellent. > The English speaking owner / manager gave clear instructions of how and when to reach the pier and asked for our food preferences. > The 430 horse power boat is fairly new and in excellent condition. Both bed rooms were comfortable and clean. The baths were very neat. > The food was very nice. We are a mix of two strict vegetarians and two non-veg and they were able to make food according to our needs. > We started in time (12:00Noon) after a welcome drink. Cruised for around 90 minutes and anchored, had lunch, rested for some time, cruised back around 90 minutes by a different route, had evening snacks and dinner. Some fresh fruits and bottled water were provided. For those who wish, there is a small, beautiful temple nearby at a walking distance. Morning cruise for around 30 minutes, have mid lake breakfast and be back by 9AM to checkout. > If you are looking for an enjoyable boat house experience, look no further! Thanks guys:)

The room we booked was upstairs with lovely views from the balcony. Clean and tidy room. The included breakfast was tasty. Divya the host is a good cook. We had all our meals at this Homestay. Out of all the hotels we stayed at in India, this was really a peaceful one. The surrounding was great. Thanks DIVYA and her daughter Meenakshi for the services. We will come back to this homestay in our next trip.

Overall the stay was very comfortable. However there is scope for improvement in the dining options including variety of food offered. The morning room service commences only at 7.30 am, which is too late. Even morning tea / coffee is not available till 7.30 am. Although the brochure states that tea / coffee making facilities are offered, the same is provided only if one asks for it. There is also scope for improvement in the provision of toiletries, both quality and quality. Since the staff was well behaved and helpful, the stay was quite comfortable and stress free.

I was totally floored away the moment I entered the lake house. It’s been engineered in a very modern and yet environment friendly way. My room was the best of all with great view. The staff are very friendly and very welcoming. They cooked fresh food and served which was quiet delicious. I would thoroughly recommend this place if you are looking an experience filled artistic architecture, great landscape view of this beautiful place and very good friendly staff to take care of you. Great value for the money spent. Very happy to choose this place.

We stayed here for 2 days. The Booking was done via Agoda( again thanks and Cheers). The Room was very good, clean. This hotel is located in Aymanam near Kumarakom. We enjoyed the ambience and spent most of our time in the balcony ( with Books, Cup of tea ) watching the Kingfishers and an occasional boat. It was beautiful. Mr. Kurian is an amazing host - friendly and ready to help - he helped us make plans and next day we went to see Vembanad lake in a house boat. He made all arrangements ( Pick up and Drop in a cab and house boat as well. All we had to do is go see and come back and pay everything while checking out. When u sit in the balcony with a cup of tea, you can actually hear only the birds chirp and no other noise. nothing like it . this is situated a bit far from the hustle bustle of everyday life. It provides a quiet atmosphere if you're looking for a getaway from your humdrum existence. Highly Recommended !! However Some tips/feedback to make it a better stay . Need to include more variety in the Menu Card.Also this hotel is in a remote place so there ideally nothing around to see and no options to go anywhere else to eat. so the only option is to eat in this place. When we come to Kerala we would definitely want to eat different kind of fish. There were not much options.

I traveled with my senior citizen parents ( age 72 & 74 ) to kumarakom and stayed at Illikkalam Lake facing Cottages. View was exceptionally good but reaching the cottage is troublesome. If you have your own vehicle, this is the best place to stay on the banks of vembanad lake. For transportation , boat rides , massages & Food guests have to only rely on Illikkalam people only, which is very costly. Staff is very friendly & helpful.

The good: HOUSEBOAT: Houseboat view was amazing and very convenient as it leaves right from the hotel. The staff was amazingly accommodating and friendly. PRE-TRIP COMMUNICATION: Great pre-trip communication with John (Marketing? Client relations?), the most responsive and professional of all resorts I emailed. PRICE: excellent pricing at $33/nt including breakfast and $125 for a private 2 person houseboat with 3 meals during monsoon season The bad: POOR AMENITIES: AC on the houseboat did not work. We alerted the staff and they moved us to the other room, but it still did not work. We complained about our sleepless night to the front desk clerk/manager the next morning and were offered 500-750 Rs off of a 7500 Rs houseboat trip, which felt unfair as the period without advertised AC (which makes all the difference in the humidity and heat) was a significant. The management seemed unapologetic and to blame us. Ultimately, after much pushback, they agreed to take off a total of 1000 Rs. LACK OF TRANSPARENCY ON PRICING: The same front desk clerk/manager booked a car for sightseeing prior to our 10pm flight. He told us 3000 Rs includes airport drop and 8 hours. Given the 2-3 hour drive, it made sense to us that we would arrive around noon then have 8 hours before going to the airport. However, that morning driver told us 8 hours included travel time and wanted additional payment. If we knew 8 hours started with departure, we would have waited a few hours instead of rushing to leave so early in the morning. When we were returned to the hotel to clarify, he once again was unapologetic. His boss intervened eventually, but we were offput by the lack of transparency. The meh: QUALITY: mosquitos in the room, no running hot water, etc. SPA: The ayurvedic spa was actually two dingy rooms with one male/female attendant each. “Hot bath” really means a bucket and a faucet. Not customer centered and wanted me to change times to accommodate them.

We loved this spot. We decided, rather than spend the night on a houseboat, as I have in the past, and instead to take a couple of day time carefully chosen backwater boat trips and to spend the night overlooking the backwaters at Backwater Breeze. The plan was to save money, and to have greater comfort and good views in the evening. Backwater Breeze was a perfect choice. Lovely room, beautiful balcony overlooking the backwaters, kindly staff, and a very quiet little road to take a walk on, with 2 restaurants a restaurant next door and another about 200 metres away. A great choice. Location is quite remote, 10 minute taxi/rickshaw ride from the main bridge/jetty in Kumarakom.

We arrived little late in the afternoon. They had not cooked our lunch as we had not informed them. But they were kind enough to get us lunch from nearby hotel after asking our requirements. There was only one person looking after all our requirements. We felt at home and happy as we were - four senior citizens- the only guests. We could get local transport like auto, taxi, magic van to visit the places. Only problem was language as they were not able to speak any language except Malayalam. But they were able to understand Tamil, little English and Hindi. To sum up we had a lovely stay and nice holiday to remember.