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      Backwater Retreat Theme House

      321 Reviews
      #13 of 26 Hotels in Kumarakom
      Aymanam, Near Pulikuttissery Bridge, (7km from Kottayam) | Kottayam, Kumarakom 686015, India
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            4.0
            321 reviews
            • Excellent53%
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            • Average8%
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            • Terrible4%
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            1 - 5 of 318 reviews

            Reviewed 3 weeks ago
            Like Stepping Back to a Simpler Time

            I wanted to visit Aymanam because of my love for the book The God of Small Things, which is set in this town. I read reviews of Backwater Retreat and took a chance. What a wonderful decision that was! The house is gorgeous and unusual...More

            1  Thank Kathleen M
            Reviewed 4 weeks ago
            Relaxed place ideal for couple of days.

            I booked this property online and reached in the afternoon. The place is quite and away from the humdrum of a town. The view from the balcony is very beautiful. The backside of property is laced with variety of trees so all you see around...More

            Thank Neha B
            Reviewed 15 May 2017
            Best place to stay in kumarakom

            We stayed their for 2 days. Very clean and neat mostly wooden rooms with good amenities, very good room service. Staffs where very kind and attending all our needs with a quick response. Overall we had a wonderful stay in this hotel. We will visit...More

            Thank Shanmugam K
            Reviewed 8 May 2017
            Great Place

            I was with my family three days (one day in House boat). We enjoyed it because place is very calm and no disturbance from city life. Since it is located in non-commercial place, we enjoyed the holiday in peace. House boat is very clean and...More

            1  Thank zparthi
            Reviewed 7 May 2017
            Booked but did not stay

            I booked it online with advance payment for Rs.2200/- for one day through a travel agent. It was not a good experience. First, it is not located at Kumarakom as claimed! …located at a dingy corner of Kottayam town at Aymanam village and difficult to...More

            1  Thank aacharyya
            Response from Kurian K, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 8 May 2017

            Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your review. Our address is very clearly mentioned in our website,tripadvisor and in your booking voucher. My mobile is always on. And also for your information its a backwater. Nothing else to comment.

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            About
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            • US$25 - US$53 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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            • #2 Best Value Hotel in Kumarakom
            • #6 Family Hotel in Kumarakom
            • #6 Romantic Hotel in Kumarakom
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            • Non-Smoking Rooms
            • Number of rooms
            • 6
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            • Kumarakom
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            119adityak
            dear Mr Kiriman, or anyone answering this question, I am a wishing to travel with my family on the upcoming 29th of April. we people are from maharashtra and know very little about kerela or kumarakom to be precise. I wish to know things like how far is this resort from kumarakom and the means to reach there, what would be the maximum number of person we can accommodate in a double bed room and if we can get extra mattress for our stay, what is the charge per day for a stay in the houseboat apart from the stay in the hotel and how can we travel to other places in kerela like munnar or kochin from the hotel. I request you to reply me in urgency. Thanking in anticipation.
            19 April 2017|
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            Response from AnuragKhanna0 | Reviewed this property |
            hey sorry, didn't see your question. Hope your trip was wonderful
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            biswarupbose2008
            Dear Mr Kurian, Pl revert point-wise on my queries:- # What are the options & Rates of Boat ride provided? # What are the herbal massage rate / options available? # What's the Rate of Backwater Lake View A/C Room? # In-house amenities (eg Fishing/Water sports) provided? # How (Options) to reach from Munnar? # How (Options) to reach back to Kochi for Flight?
            27 March 2017|
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            Response from Kurian K | Property representative |
            Boat ride; Rs.1100/-per hour Lunch;Rs.400/per person Herbal massage can be arranged 5kms away from our property and the rate is Rs.1250/person. Backwater retreat is backwater view not lake view. Our present rate is... More
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            Nicola R
            Hello We would like to stay with tomorrow night 11th February ... 2 people is that possible ? x Nicola
            10 February 2017|
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            Response from Mahebub Khan P | Reviewed this property |
            Of course, very nice place & very helpful people
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