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Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom

Taj Garden Retreat, now known as Vivanta Kumarakom is a luxury hotel in Kumarakom, with modern living facilities but still retains the traditional old style. It is next to the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and offers  warm service and clean environment. 

Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom, now called as Vivanata Kumarakom  offers well-appointed rooms classified as Standard Rooms, Cottage Rooms, Deluxe Cottage Rooms, Luxury Villas and Luxury Villas with Private Pools. The rooms have traditional designs with wooden floor and high ceiling. A 123-year old colonial building, built by an English Missionary Henry Baker  (better known as Baker's Bungalow ) and comprises of a set of renovated colonial bungalows. The hotel faces the lake and exhibits a rustic surrounding with beautiful garden, lake and picturesque ambiance .

Rooms and Suites
Designed with distinctive native materials and building techniques for rustic comfort and relaxation.

Luxury villas with Private pools
Designed to offer the utmost in privacy, these villas perfectly blend Edwardian and Kerala decor with private sit-outs, private plunge pools with Jacuzzi amid lush greenery, and the exhilarating experience of open-air garden showers. These spacious rooms are equipped with large glass doors that open to a veranda, offering panoramic views of the Vembanad lake. Include guest amenities like international direct dial facility, color television, mini bar, and hair dryer.

Luxury Villas
Designed to offer the utmost in privacy, these villas perfectly blend Edwardian and Kerala decor with private sit-outs amid lush greenery, and the exhilarating experience of open-air garden showers. These spacious rooms are equipped with large glass doors that open to a veranda, overlooking a tranquil lily pond. Include all of the above guest amenities.

Deluxe cottage Rooms
Located in the Ayurveda block overlooking the swimming pool, these deluxe cottages have played host to heads of governments and leading lights of industry. Offering decor with old-world charm and modern facilities. Include all of the above guest amenities.

Cottage Rooms
A row of charming cottages, each with its own patio, fronts the lagoon with full-length picture-window bathrooms for the ambiance of an outdoor bath. Include all of the above guest amenities.

Standard Rooms
Guests journey back in time with decor inspired by old-world styles including wooden floors and high wooden ceilings. Well equipped with guest amenities like international direct dial facility, channel music and color television with satellite programmes.

 

What Sholto Thinks

Should be lovely, but this hotel is not premium Taj offering and lacks a certain passion to be found in other Backwater resorts. You're better off at Coconut Lagoon to be honest.

Everything You Need to Know...

  • 24 hour Reception
  • 24 hour Security
  • Car & Driver Hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Travel Desk
  • Currency Exchange
  • Free Parking
  • Coach Parking
  • Massage
  • Swimming Pool
  • What to expect in your rooms...

  • Direct Dial Telephone
  • Safe
  • Fridge
  • Colour TV
  • Satellite TV Channels
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Business Support Services

    Photocopying Printing Internet Access Fax Service

    Internet Access

    WiFi

    Payment Forms Accepted

    American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners, Debit Card, Cash, Direct Draft

    Pets Allowed

    No

Travel Information

Nearest Airport

Cochin

Time To Reach Hotel From Airport

2 Hrs

Distance to Airport

95 Kms

Nearest Railway Station

Kottayam

Distance to Railway Station

16 kms

Nearest Coach Bus Station

Kottayam

Nearest Local Train Station

Kottayam

Facilities Information

Dinner Menus

  • Buffet
  • Fixed Menu
  • A la Carte
  • Local Traditional Dishes
  • Vegetarian
  • Fully Equipped Gymnasium

    Breakfasts

  • Traditional Kerala Breakfasts
  • Continental Breakfasts
  • Full Cooked Breakfasts
  • Room Service Breakfast
  • Drinks Offered...

  • Cocktail Bar
  • Ayurveda Available?

    Yes

    BeautyTreatments

    Facials Massage Therapies

    We recommend this hotel for...

  • Excellent Facilities
  • Honeymoon
  • Location
  • Romantic
  • Seniors
  • Singles
  • Tranquility
  • Types of Accommodation Available

  • Double Rooms
  • Twin Rooms
  • Single Rooms
  • Rates


    Route Map

    Address Kumarakom Kumarakom Kottayam India



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