Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa
1/404 Kumarakom, Kumarakom 686563 India
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#8 of 33 hotels in Kumarakom
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4.7
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4.6
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4.6
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4.3
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Kumarakom is a popular tourist destination in the Kottayam district of Kerala. Located on the picturesque Vembanad Lake, Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa, 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.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Special diet menus
Swimup bar
Kids club
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Banquet room
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24-hour security
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Air conditioning
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Languages Spoken
English, Hindi
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65Somewhat walkable
Grade: 65 out of 100
54Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
3Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
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1/404 Kumarakom, Kumarakom 686563 India
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We recently visited this resort and we had the best stay of our entire trip , beautiful location excellent rooms , Very nice hospitality, Food was amazing , it's a must visit place if you are traveling Kerela
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so very much for sharing the feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that the feedback is shared with our entire team and sincerely looking forward to be in touch. As always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and Regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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We had a lovely vacation in Kerala. We stayed at Taj Kumarakom, Kerala. I will provide some details for my fellow travelers. We took a pre-paid taxi from Kochi International airport. The counter is available both inside and outside the airport building. The 80 km journey cost us about Rs 3300. There are two routes, one through the toll road and other the meandering village roads. Time taken was about 2 hours 10 minutes. The Taxi service was good, and the driver was extremely polite. Kumarakom does not have the regular touristy touch. It is meant for people who are looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the nature. Taj Kumarakom is a small resort, located near the Vembanad lake (the longest lake in India and largest lake in Kerala), and the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The hotel is built on the properties of the “The Baker’s Bungalow”, which dates to 1881. The rooms of the resort have their own old-world charm. Dining option is limited, as there are only two restaurants. The food option, though limited, is awesome. The high point of the resort is the evening tea, where you get the feel of the “Chayakada”, which translates into the tea shop in Malayalam. You get tea, pakoras and freshly made cakes, which you devour while witnessing the best sunsets ever on the lake. Another activity is the fish and tortoise feeding during the evening tea. At 8 pm every evening, a half an hour of cultural program held near the restaurant. Outside activities that you can do: • House boat rental (04 hours to full day). You can book through the resort and just walk down to the boat centre located nearby. Enjoy buying prawns and crabs from local shops and get them cooked on the house boat. You can also enjoy the famous Toddy on board. • Local shikara outings (1-2 hours). We rented the shikara through the resort. • Village tours • Walk through the bird sanctuary. It is next door to the resort. More of a walk through the vegetation. If you want to see the birds, you can see them during the sunset, the house boat cruise or the shikara tour. Beware of the mosquitoes! • Visit Alleppy by road. • Purchase spices, tea, and coffee. There is a nice shop near the resort: Daynmerry and Nature’s Nurture showroom. • There are some good restaurants in and around Kumarakom, where you can have the local cuisines. Most of these activities starts early morning. Even you are not planning to go anywhere in the morning, just get up before the sunrise and seat in front of your room and enjoy the bird sounds. There are plenty of fish in the pond in front of the room. The swans too make a lovely company. You can feed the fish and the birds or watch how the birds fish their morning breakfast! One evening activity is the raft ride in the pond. It was a lovely experience specially in the moonlight. The in-house spa is also a superb experience. About the resort: One of the lovely resorts we have come across. The staff are extremely polite, ever smiling, and helpful. A special thank you to GM Dinesh Varma and his Team for making our stay so comfortable. Points for improvement in the resort: The swimming pool is a neglected area. The water level was low, so we could use only the deep end of the pool. It closes at 7 pm. It should be kept open till 10 pm. The room door key is still of the old type. It should be changed to the card lock and key. The resort has license for wine and beer. You will miss the cocktails. Our journey from the resort to the airport was also good. As the resort transportation cost was on a higher side, we hired a taxi from a local cab (Pepper’s Paddy Tours). Very nice service. Cost was Rs 2800. Enroute, we stopped at Chaithram Bakery at Paravoor junction and bought chips and biscuits. The products were superb. A word about Kochi Airport. It’s the first green airport of the country. Runs on solar energy. The building was superb. The Earth Lounge was a letdown, as the food quality was not up to the mark. That wraps up our excellent trip to Kumarakom. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear Guest, Great pleasure meeting you during the stay and thank you so very much for sharing a detailed feedback from your recent visit to Kumarakom. Sure this will really help the intended travelers with lot of information. Assure you that the feedback is shared with our entire team and sincerely looking forward to be in touch. As always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and Regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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Simply amazing, the property is beautiful, the food is excellent but above all the professionalism and effort that's taken to make my stay most memorable!! Your commitment to ensuring that all of my needs were met was truly commendable. Your warm and welcoming demeanor was truly appreciated and helped to make me feel at home during my stay.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so very much for sharing the feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that we have shared the feedback with our entire team and sincerely looking forward to be in touch. As always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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Many thanks to Dinesh Varma the General Manager for overseeing operations at this resort. Executive chef Manor Pander and their staff excelled in providing great food and customer service. Highly recommend the morning shikara. Going through the back waters and seeing the birds was awesome. Highly recommend anyone visiting Kerala to visit this resort.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Great honour as well pleasure interacting with you during the stay with us and thank you so very much for sharing the feedback from your recent stay. Assure you that we have shared the fabulous feedback from you to each and everyone from our team who puts in all consistent efforts and especially with Chef Manoj along with his kitchen team. Sincerely looking forward to be in touch and as always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and regards, Dinesh Varma General
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I have stayed in many Taj properties. Although all the Taj properties had some thing to boast off, I think Kumarakam experience was the BEST of all in terms of hospitality. I specially appreciate the humble staff here who were forever ready to help us and give us the service. They made us sooo comfortable that we felt as if we visited our own family here.We would like to specially thank this one staff called Joel (I think he was at the restaurant). He was soo humble, nice and friendly, always smiling and ready to service us with anything. The other person I recollect was Priya (she was at the reception). She was soo genuinely caring for our needs and making us comfortable. We just happened to mention to her that we missed our anniversary last month and were celebrating it after a month. She immediately took it upon her to ensure we enjoy the best of the hospitality at Taj. There were many others who went out of their way to make us feel good. The other gentleman Biju who was soo humble. We happened to mention to him that we were into history and he just took us through the hotel and told us all the stories about the property. he even gave us the book to read on Kumarakam. Overall this was one of the most memorable Taj experiences we will cherish for all our life. Thank you :)…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: Lake view rooms are the best
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so very much for sharing a great feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that we have shared the feedback with our entire team with us and especially with Joel, Priya as well Biju. Sincerely looking forward to be in touch and as always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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We had spend two days in taj Kumarakom to celebrate our baby moon. The property was beautiful and very well maintained . The staff in the resort where very hospitable. Special thanks to ankul and Santhanam who went above and beyond to make our holiday extra special. Overall we had a very memorable holiday.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so very much for the feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that the feedback is shared with our entire team and especially with Ankur and Sandhanam. Sincerely looking forward to be in touch and as always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and Regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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It had been a immense pleasure to be there cans feel the hospitality of Taj kumarkom. The entire group of PTMC SOUTH INDIA FEB TOUR had enjoyed there Excellent professional skill of all the departments specifically Priya Pratheesh
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so very much for sharing the feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that the feedback is shared with our entire team especially with Priya. Sincerely looking forward to be in touch and as always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and Regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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The Property is right on the road little away from the busy city life. It's a wonderful world inside the property. Calm, close to nature, extension of Wembanad lake is awesome. Staff is very courteous and humble. All facilities are great. Food experience was not that great in terms of spread/options . Taj has a std, which needs to be maintained. But overall experience was nothing short of mind blowing.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so very much for sharing the feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that the feedback is received very positively as well seriously constructive. I shall continue working with Chef Manoj Pandey to make sure that the shortfall in terms of food would be addressed effectively. Sincerely looking forward to be in touch and as always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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It was a fantastic experience to Have stayed there. More than the stay the staff made us very comfortable and will ensure that we visit again. I would to extend our sincere thanks to miss priya, Neetu and Gayatri, They have stood out in making our stay unforgettable .
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Mr. Ramchandran, Thank you so very much for sharing the feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that the feedback is shared with our entire team and especially with Priya, Neetu as well Gayatri. Sincerely looking forward to be in touch and as always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and Regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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Right from the time we arrived, till we left, each member of the team looked after us with care and concern. We did some backwater boat ride and nature walk, and could experience the beauty of nature and feel alive.....the property is beautiful and extremely well kept...I cannot stop talking about our experience and am getting envious looks from friends.....so a big thank you to the team at Taj Kumarakom....
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded Feb 20, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you so very much for sharing the feedback from your recent stay with us. Assure you that we have shared the feedback with our entire team and sincerely looking forward to be in touch, As always, i am available for all assistance. Thanks and Regards, Dinesh Varma General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
$208 - $287 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
vivanta by taj - kumarakom hotel kumarakom, taj garden retreat hotel kumarakom, kumarakom taj garden retreat
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Vivanta by Taj
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaKottayam DistrictKumarakom
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Nearby attractions include Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple (0.6 miles), Kattikkayam Waterfalls (0.3 miles), and Pulimootttil Silks (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free wifi, and free breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Third Place, Thali Restaurant, and Tonico Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and a banquet room during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Hindi.