This property was probably quite nice at one point, but is very run down, and overpriced. Rooms are dank and outdated, and the layout is inconvienient. If you stay in a high priced villa, you experience a 10 minute walk to get to the restaurant/bar area. The views are not grand, and service and food quality was well below usual... more

If you are looking for peace and you want to unwind yourself Kumarakom is the place to be ..Choose any hotel or resort that's close to the backwaters and just sit back nad relax ..My husband and i chose Taj retreat which was simply beautiful ..You forget your daily stress when you are here ..Have a great time visiting Kumarakom... more

the most beautiful part of the day at the taj kumarkom is dusk - thats when the staff lights over one hundred lamps around the private lake - the few minutes that it lasts stirs up something within! this was usually followed by dinner with live classical local performaces, which were delightful our room was lovely, it had a large... more

My husband and myself visited this hotel in June 2008. Its located in the backwater town of kerela, Kumarakom. Nothing much to do besides watch nature and enjoy it. The hotel has got an old world charm. Beautiful lake right in the middle of the property just makes it look spectacular . Our cottage was facing the lake and had... more

Luxury at its best amongst nature's paradise. Nestled adjacent to the bird sanctuary and the lake, it is truly a nature's paradise. Catch the birds any time of the day - best time is in the mornings. Rooms are luxurious lot. Food is good. Do try the fish delicacy - Karimi (a local catch). more

Nice and quiet hotel. Took a package for a few destinations at Kerala therefore we got the rooms at a good deal. Weather was great at that time too. Rooms are very nice and the main building of the hotel has an old world charm. Breakfast and 1 meal was included in our offer including some sightseeing. At dinner they... more

Kumarakom is a great Taj property right next to the Kumarakom lake. The hotel has been constructed as a heritage property by converting home of a British. The hotel staff is very helpful and courteous. There are many activities which guests can enjoy like boat rides, fishing, lake view sunset cruise etc... more

WOW!! the 3 alphabets are the only expression i have for my experience with my wife. Both of us wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Being from Kerala, and having lived all my life in the city of Mumbai, there could not have been a better way to connect with Nature. Truly, when going... more

This hotel is perhaps the best place to go to in Kerala for those seeking absolute tranquility. It has few rooms and villas and is never overcrowded because of this. The villas were stayed in were spacious beyond imagination and the open to the sky shower was something one takes time getting used to but enjoys immensely thereafter. The high... more