Title: Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=2691972&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa A peaceful retreat in Thekkady where travelers can enjoy nature while relaxing with spa treatments or lounging poolside at Shalimar Spice Garden ## Photo gallery for Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa ![Pool Villa | Lounge - Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa (Peermade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/142de3cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/5CE9271FE4B2397E89B94FCEB9271216/5f82b1e2-10cc-4365-a06a-8b7b8bd9bab0-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa (Peermade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/16b4faa6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa (Peermade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/256c1b4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa (Peermade)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/325b1d92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa in Thekkady offers a tranquil garden setting with on-site shopping. Book an Ayurvedic massage or facial, cool off in the outdoor pool, and enjoy high-speed WiFi. Guests consistently praise their restorative stays. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Gym ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 22 - Dec 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 23 - Dec 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=2691972&PinnedHotelID=2691972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Elegant Room ![Elegant Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/1600c8c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Elegant Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Heating Ceiling fan Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead Bathrobes Private bathroom - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Elegant Cottage ![Elegant Cottage | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/32f17c59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Elegant Cottage ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Heating Fan Separate bedroom Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead Bathrobes - 425 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Pool Villa ![Pool Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/91be9d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Pool Villa ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Private pool Air conditioning Heating Dining table - 1200 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Signature Cottage, Air conditioning ![Signature Cottage, Air conditioning | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/c04b1d61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Cottage, Air conditioning ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Fan Separate bedroom Premium bedding Rainfall showerhead - 750 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Elegant Room ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2692000/2691972/03746aca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Elegant Room - Sleeps 2 ### Pool Villa - Sleeps 3 ### Elegant Cottage - Sleeps 3 ### Signature Cottage, Air Conditioning - Sleeps 3 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Treat yourself to a massage, Ayurvedic treatments or a facial at the on-site spa. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and laundry services - A reception hall, games and evening entertainment Room features All guest rooms at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and bathrobes. 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Area shuttle (surcharge) - 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) - Train station shuttle on request - Bus station shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 590 for adults and INR 413 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Couples/private dining - Free daily manager's reception ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Books - Ecotours - Evening entertainment - Full-service spa - Games - Gym - Library - Outdoor pool - Playground - Shopping - TV in common areas - Yoga classes ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Children's games - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Garden - In a national park - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers ### Full-service spa - 2 treatment rooms - Ayurvedic treatments - Couples treatment rooms - Facials - Massage - Sauna - Spa open daily - Steam room ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - No lift (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in room - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Fireplace in lobby - Local culture and ecosystem education - Reception hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Meal delivery service - Minibar ### More - Ceiling fan - Desk - Desk chair - Fan - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property At check-in, guests must provide a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5000 - Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2500 (up to 12 years old) - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000 - New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (up to 12 years old) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 590 for adults and from INR 413 for children - Airport shuttle fee: INR 5500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash Cashless transactions are available Long-term renters welcome Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting 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 Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month. If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Shalimar Spice Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway Hotel Thekkady Shalimar Spice Garden Hotel Shalimar Spice Garden Hotel Thekkady Shalimar Spice Garden Thekkady Shalimar Spice Garden Hotel Kumily Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway Hotel Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway Thekkady Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway Shalimar Spice Garn Amritara ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa have a pool? ### Is Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa? ### What time is check-in at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa? ### What time is check-out at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa? ### Does Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Ritika 13 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities no accommodation or food for our driver. room was okay, no TV, no AC. service was slow The staff was not as helpful as we expected about the knowledge around the area. The stuff like slippers were a little dirty even after replacement, so not sure if they are reusing stuff. ##### Ritika Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PAUL 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxation Very relaxing jungle location. Great massages. ##### PAUL Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arvind 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Highly recommend this place! Beautiful resort tucked away in the middle of spice capital of the world. Staff is super friendly and very helpful, they are always there to help you and will go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable, on site traditional Kerala massages are available too. This is the place to cost, If you are looking for real Kerala traditional experience. ##### Arvind ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 20 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A gem amidst the spices We loved the Spice Garden. It is a beautiful property set amidst hillsides growing cardamom and pepper, with attractive buildings and blossoming gardens. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. And the local activities are great - we enjoyed a visit to a tea plantation and a wonderful walk in the Periyar nature reserve, both booked through the hotel. We would stay there again if we come back. ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manish 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hidden Gem in Thekkady Forests The property is simply fabulous. The first impression whenyou enter the property is amazing. You cross over a bridge to reach reception. Enroute there are stairs to access bird zones. Rich lush green all over, lili pods, swans, etc. We stayed with family of teens and elderly parents. We had booked huts. The rooms were very comfortable and had all facilities you would expect. The nature and spice garden were truly amazing. Two suggestions for improvements 1\. Only one downside is that to contact reception from room is a challange. No one responds when you call. 2\. The checkout time is 10:30 am which is too early. Overall worth every penny ##### Manish Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome Property ! It was an excellent property nested in nature. Very well designed and furnished, our 2 cottages, one with a pool and other with a large patio were a treat to stay in. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our stay at Shalimar Spice Garden was the highlight of our time in South India--we only wish we had booked more than just two nights! The setting is idyllic, the staff is lovely, the food is delicious, and overall it is an island of beauty and serenity. We cannot recommend it highly enough! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth 26 Nov 2018 We had a wonderful time at Shalimar Spice Garden! The staff is incredibly friendly with great service and a personalized tour of the gardens. It felt like a secret private hideaway. I highly recommend! ##### Elizabeth Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William 14 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful oasis. Absolutely lovely secluded venue with individual private bungalows. Very attentive staff, excellent food and adequate swimming pool and spa facilities. Would highly recommend for a stay in Thekkady. ##### William Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer 25 Feb 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent. Excellent. wonderful location. The Nature walk around the property is a must! Friendly staff. Very pretty hotel and good service. The 'Tiger Reserve' was a bit of a disappointment but still a nice visit but what really makes this place is the lovely town of Kumily and the Spice gardens all around. Wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### jennifer ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manickaraj 16 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Fantastic ##### Manickaraj Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete, Stratford UK 8 Oct 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Jungle hideaway Great staff very quiet location, good for plant lovers. ##### Pete ### 8/10 Good #### Ravi, Madurai 25 Aug 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Shalimar spice garden Nice place for get aways...food is of average taste ##### Ravi ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vijaya, Dubai 12 May 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hotel in the midst of a spice garden This medium sized hotel has roof thatched cottages at different levels. The hotel has its own spice garden, beautiful birds and animals. The surroundings are really serene and calming. The rooms are very aesthetic and you can sit out in your private verandah and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The restaurant too is pretty and serves good food. It is also close to a tiger sanctuary and an elephant farm. One can visit and enjoy elephant rides. The staff at the hotel are very helpful and service oriented. We really enjoyed staying in this hotel. ##### Vijaya ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvie, Chartres 30 Dec 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### calme et au vert séjour très agréable dans cet hôtel, loin du bruit incessant de toutes les villes et villages de l'Inde, le restaurant est un des meilleurs que l'on a testé pendant notre voyage. nous n'avons pas essayé le spa qui était désert. la piscine était très froide et dommage que certains clients se croient à Disney land à se prendre en photo au milieu des bungalows sinon notre séjour aurait été parfait ##### Sylvie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Aug 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Special hotel near Periyar Very enjoyable in every aspect...................................................................................................................................................................... ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 May 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Toll um sich zu erholen Das resort liegt ausserhalb der stadt mitten in der natur. Die bungalows sind so angelegt, so dass man sich hervorragend erholen kann. Das essen ist sehr gut. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### AVC 1 May 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Only for the nature lover The fan wasn't working in the room we were shown, so we were upgraded to a cottage. The room was tidy but felt spartan since there was no TV, air conditioning or WiFi. I understood that they were trying to keep it minimalistic since the resort is located in the woods and they want to wake up the nature lover in each customer. The walk around the garden was very nice and the ambience was serene. This would be a good place to stay if getting disconnected from the rest of the world doesn't bother you. ##### AVC ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julian West, England 23 Mar 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Service Excellent and very friendly staff. Highly recommended ##### Julian West ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pratik, Delhi 19 Oct 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unassuming gateway to paradise Must say this was a surprise package in my Kerela trip, although i got to stay there for 1 night, but the place truly deserves a lengthy stay. Beautiful and serene surroundings, great massages, absolutely courteous staff, just perfect comfort in the rooms, limited but delicious servings, what more one can ask for? ##### Pratik ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Owesome location Located in scenic place and good hospitality .We really enjoyed the stay for 4 days. But the Restaurant was quite expensive. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Varadarajan, chennai 16 Aug 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### nice resort Nicely placed cottages.Spacious and comfy beds.Very good spa at nominal rates.But food little expensive.Neat rooms and swimming pool. ##### Varadarajan ### 10/10 Excellent #### Avi 2 Jul 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### At home in the lap of nature It was a nice stay in Spice garden.All the services are excellent in the resort.There Chef's are too good and they didn't make you feel that you came to south as they are expert in every regional dish.It's a value for money resort and the staff are polite and gentle. ##### Avi ### 10/10 Excellent #### ekta, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 25 May 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### excellent place Great hotel.....must stay if you are visiting thekkady or nearby locales ##### ekta ### 10/10 Excellent #### gp\_prakash, Bangalore 29 Apr 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing getaway We stayed in Shalimar Spice Garden for 3 nights in April and had an amazing time. It's a quiet place tucked away amidst greenery. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. We never had to call the housekeeping to clean the room. Would want to specifically mention Shirley from the front desk and Anish from the restaurant for their warmth and courteousness. We had a great time unwinding there and would definitely want to return to stay there. The hotel property contains an actual spice garden and vegetable garden which is used by the restaurant. Although the options at the restaurant is limited for vegetarians, everything we ordered was really tasty. Would really want to commend the gardener there as well for doing a great job in maintaining a diverse variety of trees/plants on the property. The landscaping of the garden is a treat for the eyes.The hotel does offer a complimentary wifi but the connection tends to be iffy - not that it really mattered since it's great to be completely disconnected in these surroundings. A nice book and a hammock by the pool and life seems blissful. The location is such that it is easier to reach and move around if you have your own car or taxi. The hotel does provide a taxi transfer but tends to be on the pricier side. Tip - they will get you a tuk-tuk to go to nearby places. We highly recommend Shalimar Spice Garden and would love to stay there again. ##### gp\_prakash ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kochi-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Kochi-Airport.h5637575.Hotel-Information) > > [The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quilon-Hotels-The-Raviz-Ashtamudi.h4806812.Hotel-Information) > > [Kumarakom Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kumarakom-Hotels-Kumarakom-Lake-Resort.h3780257.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hosdurg-Hotels-Taj-Bekal-Resort-Spa.h4720600.Hotel-Information) > > [Pickalbatros Laguna Vista Resort - Sharm El Sheikh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sharm-El-Sheikh-Hotels-Albatros-Laguna-Vista-Resort-Families-Couples-Only.h11556326.Hotel-Information) > > [Highland Apartments By Mansley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Inverness-Hotels-Highland-Apartments-By-Mansley.h9430188.Hotel-Information) > > [Marari Beach - Cgh Earth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cherthala-Hotels-Marari-Beach-Cgh-Earth.h4395366.Hotel-Information) > > [Blanket Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Devikolam-Hotels-Blanket-Hotel-And-Spa.h18352806.Hotel-Information) > > [Gokulam Grand Turtle On The Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thiruvananthapuram-Hotels-Gokulam-Turtle-On-The-Beach.h3636372.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Marriott-Niagara-Falls-Fallsview-Hotel-Spa.h120155.Hotel-Information) > > [Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa Kovalam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thiruvananthapuram-Hotels-Taj-Green-Cove-Resort-Spa-Kovalam.h1170004.Hotel-Information) > > [Gipsy Hill Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Gipsy-Hill-Hotel.h15344.Hotel-Information) > > [Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thiruvananthapuram-Hotels-Uday-Samudra-Leisure-Beach-Hotel.h2939556.Hotel-Information) > > [Loch Rannoch Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels-Loch-Rannoch-Hotel-Estate.h1175610.Hotel-Information) > > [Coconut Lagoon - Cgh Earth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kumarakom-Hotels-Coconut-Lagoon-Cgh-Earth.h3619877.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel's Share Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Angels-Share-Hotel.h1422868.Hotel-Information) > > [The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Thiruvananthapuram-Hotels-The-Raviz-Kovalam.h848868.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Amsterdam (AMS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/ams/edinburgh-to-amsterdam) > > [Virgin Atlantic](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Virgin-Atlantic-Flights.cVS.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to New York (JFK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/jfk/birmingham-to-new-york) ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages > [Sopot Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sopot.d500626.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Helsinki Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Helsinki.d178261.Holidays-City-Breaks) ---