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    Backwater Retreat Theme House

    340 reviews
    #11 of 26 Hotels in Kumarakom
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    Aymanam, Near Pulikuttissery Bridge, (7km from Kottayam) | Kottayam, Kumarakom 686015, India
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    4.5
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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
    Awesome stay in amazing surroundings

    The place for a relaxed get-away in amazing surroundings. Cozy and homely set-up and personal care taken by Mr. Kurian, the owner of the place made the stay more enjoyable. He checked on our food preference and made sure we had plenty of fresh local...More

    Thank Prashant T
    Response from kurian k, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you very much for your review. Hope you have reached back safely at Canada. We are looking forward to see you again in our property. Next time, if you have time you can also stay in our houseboat Backwater Retreat House boats. thanks and...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Very peaceful and relaxing place. Excellent destination

    We stayed at backwater retreat two weeks back.Best place for a relaxing weekend I should say.Rooms are very spacious and clean and guests are well cared by the staffs and management.looking forward to visit again soon

    Thank vinittamathew
    Response from Kurian K, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you very much for your review. Looking forward to receiving you again in our property. For your information we have house boats and also arrange Aurvedic treatment, full body massage.

    Reviewed 3 March 2018 via mobile
    Awesome stay

    We rented one bed room boat house from Mr Kurian. Initially we told that only 2 adults were coming. We went with a 7 year old kid. Kurian very politely explained us that there is a child policy and kids above 4 years will be...More

    1  Thank Dinto K
    Response from Kurian K, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 4 March 2018

    Dear Dinto, Thank you for your review. We are looking forward to seeing you again in our Backwater Retreat House Boat with your friends and relatives. Best regards

    Reviewed 16 February 2018
    Peaceful tranquil stay

    We ( me and my husband ) stayed in Backwater Retreat Theme House from 10th February till 13th February we check out on 14th February Morning . We had most pleasant stay in this place room was really nice and i must food was really...More

    3  Thank Pamela c
    Response from Kurian K, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 18 March 2018

    Thank you very much for your review. Kindly inform your friends about Backwater Retreat Theme House and Backwater Retreat House boats. Also we are arranging Aurvedic treatment and full body massage. Looking forward to receiving you again in our property. Best regards Kurian

    Reviewed 8 February 2018 via mobile
    Exquisite Tranquility and Peace

    Wow what an experience, unimaginable,enjoyed it really,what added to the pleasant weather and the cool breeze was the ambience of the house boat, hospitality of the people including Mr.Kurien and the food quality and taste. Overall it was a mesmerising experience and I suggest everyone,if...More

    Thank Rahul_Unni
    Response from Kurian K, Owner at Backwater Retreat Theme HouseResponded 18 March 2018

    Thank you very much for your review. Kindly inform your friends and relatives about Backwater Retreat Theme House and Backwater Retreat House boats. Also we are arranging Aurvedic treatment and full body massage, and taxi service.

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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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