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Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom

5.0 of 5
1/404 Kumarakom, Kumarakom 686563, India
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Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Coimbatore, India
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This nice resort is located at the banks of Vembanad lake and spread around 15 acres. It has only 28 rooms. The rooms are very large and with all modern amenities. The courtesy of the staff is excellent. There are lot of birds in this resort. The whole resort is lit up with small Diyas in the evening. The swimming... More

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Bangalore, India
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Better late than never to give a review about Taj Vivanta, Kumarakom. My sister and I had gone to Kumarakom in the first week of Dec 12’and stayed at Vivanta By Taj. What a great place to stay! We enjoyed every bit of it. The staffs were polite, courteous and friendly right from the driver who had come to pick... More

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New York City, New York
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We stayed at this resort as part of a family vacation to celebrate our parents anniversary. The resort is simply beautiful - there is a central pond around which cottages are built. There were plenty of activities for young children like pottery making, rabbit feeding!, bicycling, etc. The staff provided very good service - both in restaurant as well as... More

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Kochi (Cochin), India
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Had a very bad experience out at this place. The people out there were interested in taking care of the foreigners but not the Indian customers. The breakfast was also not up to their standards and their service was also pathetic. Visit the place at your own risk.

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

I have never seen such a perfect place in my life right from room, people to service. It is great to experience that you don't have to ask for anything and everything goes as per schedule. Moment we entered in the property, wet towels with coconut water served with staff ready to take over luggage and check-in completed. Post this,... More

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pune
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This was the first holiday i took wit my hubby post our wedding u can say this was our honeymoon..the team at Taj made it perfect n memorable. They welcomed us with perfect hospitality and to make it special upgraded us to the villa. Everyday the team did something like a personalised candle lit dinner..to a Rose water bath etc... More

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Essex
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013 via mobile

2 night stay here as part of an 8 day Kerala tour with my wife and 6 year old son. Received an upgrade to a suite when we arrived which was great. Room was nice and spacious with a pleasant sit out garden area. Staff very helpful and attentive per usual Taj standards. My only negative point would be that... More

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Pune, Maharashtra, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We visited Taj Kumarakom during the monsoon in Kerala. Wrong season to visit, it rained a lot. On reaching the hotel we got a local drink which was very refreshing. As soon as we entered the hotel, we saw a vintage colonial architecture. There is a nice water body, quite large in which guests could experience boating. But I wouldn't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

We spent 7 nights at this outstanding property to mark my wife's milestone birthday. We could not have chosen a better place to simply chill out and be thoroughly papered by the wonderful team ably led by Mr. Sibi Mathew. His front line managers, Aaron and Prince ensured that all our needs were met and provided enough surprises to make... More

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Sibi_Mathew, General Manager at Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Dear Guest, It was an extremely pleasant experience to meet you and maam and spend the time together that we did.We are extremely glad that you and the family carried back fond memories of the vactaion.We do hope to have many more visitors from South Africa in the near future. We strongly believe that the personal interaction goes a long... More

Worcester
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79 reviews 79 reviews
74 hotel reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
127 helpful votes 127 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This is our 3rd visit to this unique and tranquil property, and yet again we find ourselves running out of superlatives very quickly. It is a peaceful haven, and there is always the feeling of virtually having the place to yourselves as a result of its clever design and optimum use of its beautiful location. However, it is the approach... More

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Sibi_Mathew, General Manager at Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback and review of the resort. We were indeed delighted to have you at our resort again and make it a memorable journey for you this time too. As you mention,for someone who is looking out for peace in tranquil surroundings,our hotel is the ideal setting. We are aslo glad that our associates could... More

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What travelers say

  • Bird sanctuary(25)
  • Boat ride(22)
  • Very good(17)
  • Private pool(8)
  • Sunset cruise(7)
  • Swimming pool(6)
  • Open air(6)
  • Early morning(4)
  • Premium temptation Villa(3)
  • Rooms are spacious(3)

Additional Information about Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom

Address: 1/404 Kumarakom, Kumarakom 686563, India
Region: India > Kerala > Kumarakom
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Kumarakom
#2 Family Hotels in Kumarakom
#3 Romantic Hotels in Kumarakom
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Kumarakom is a popular tourist destination in the Kottayam district of Kerala. Located on the picturesque Vembanad Lake, Vivanta by Taj - Kumarakom, Kerala, is a 30-minute drive from the Kottayam railway station or an hour's drive from Cochin city. Kerala's backwaters surround the 140-year old colonial bungalow which houses this resort. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
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Kumarakom Taj Garden Retreat
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