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    Backwater Retreat Theme House

    345 reviews
    #10 of 26 Hotels in Kumarakom
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    Aymanam, Near Pulikuttissery Bridge, (7km from Kottayam) | Kottayam, Kumarakom 686015, India
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    Aymanam, Near Pulikuttissery Bridge, (7km from Kottayam) | Kottayam, Kumarakom 686015, India See on map
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    "its really a backwater visualised theme house"

    Backwater Retreat Theme House is really a paradise. Our clients had a Peaceful and calm atmosphere. It was like a refreshment. I will recommend this place for our clients and our families. The food was traditional and spicy, feels like a homely food. Food and...More

    Thank South India C
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A great place – thanks Harry!

    We had a great time here. Harry was very helpful and the beds were very comfortable. The room size is much larger than other hotels in the area and also very clean. The bathroom was large and the food was great – we ate the...More

    Thank Mishka N
    Response from kurian k, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you very much for your positive review. We looking forward to seeing you again in our property with your family members and friends.. Next time please experience our houseboat also

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
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    We had a very pleasant stay. We reached kottayam at 9.AM. Mr. Kurian made arrangements to check in the boat house early instead of regular checkin time 12pm. The staffs in the houseboat were very polite. The food served there was very delicious and also...More

    Thank Hemalatha R
    Reviewed 28 April 2018 via mobile
    Budget level property

    Backwaterretreat is a budgetresort excellent service and food was delicious,rooms are spacious and we had a fishing,kurian and his son provided us a comfortable stay we are looking forward to come again.

    Thank Subin K
    Response from kurian k, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 1 May 2018

    Thank you very much for your review. Please note that we have house boats also. We are looking forward to seeing you again in our resort and house boat. Thanks and regards Kurian

    Reviewed 26 April 2018
    Well customized plan, courteous staffs and great FOOD!

    We were reaching Kottayam early morning by 5 AM, and wanted a nice place to stay before we board the House boat. Mr. Kurian had customized the plan according to my needs, and gave the best rates. It was me, my wife, Mom and brother....More

    Thank Kannan_dp21
    Response from kurian k, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 27 April 2018

    Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your review. It's nice to noticed that you had a nice time in our resort and house boat. We are looking forward to see you again with your relatives and friends in our resorts and house boat. Thanks...More

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    119adityak
    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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    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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    Response from Mahebub Khan P | Reviewed this property |
    Of course, very nice place & very helpful people
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