Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4
  • View
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

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With a mountain stream meandering through the property, Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa is situated amidst the cool mountains of Thekkady. Surrounded by green spice plantations, it houses an outdoor pool and 2 dining options. Located at the edge of Periyar Tiger Reserve, the property is 4 km from Kumily Town and about 4.6 km from the KSRTC Bus Depot. Offering a blend of European and Indian décor, Shalimar’s rooms and cottages feature a terrace with garden views. Tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar are included. Private bathrooms come with shower facilities and a hairdryer. Featuring local antique wooden furniture, Falling Leaves serves a variety of Indian and European dishes. In-room dining is possible. The Red Lounge features drinks in a relaxing environment lit and warmed by a crackling fireplace. Guests can go for an Ayurvedic massage, or head to the library for a quiet read. The tour desk can arrange for activities such as trekking, rafting or tribal village visits. The 24-hour front desk can assist with laundry and currency exchange services.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Amritara
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Games room

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Children's playground

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Guests who stayed here loved

Saravanan
India India
“the breakfast was very good and the attention given by the restaurent team is excellent”
Riaz
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The location. The nature. The room size and facilities.”
A
India India
“Place was peaceful… Staff & Hospitality was to the extreme level.. Enjoyed a lot”
Aviad
Israel Israel
“Wow. this property is stunning. This will feel like the right place from your first step. Clean, beautiful accommodations, so well designed. We absolutely loved it and hated to leave.”
Nikolaus
Australia Australia
“Very nice resort in traditional style embedded in a spice farm. Feels very peaceful. If I travel again in this area I will lodge there again.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very tasty food with good buffet selection. Attentive staff. Lovely woodland setting. Good massage. Cosy feeling overall. Easy to book local activities.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A little gem of a place with bungalows set in the forest. The staff were lovely, and the pool area quite magical. At our request the hotel also organised a yoga teacher to come first thing in the morning and that was also excellent.”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful grounds and stunning approach as you enter the resort from the hustle and bustle. Staff were super friendly and helpful and the facilities were lovely, same as most of the rooms. The food too was good quality and varied.”
Amarendra
India India
“The property is beautiful and the cottages too are spacious. Lots of greenery and the experience of being with nature is fantastic.The staff is friendly and helpful. The food and service was also very good.”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and lovely. The resort was beautiful. we chose the villa with the private pool which is great if you want lots of privacy that felt a bit seperate from the rest of the resort and pool (which lots of people might like)....”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,500 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,500 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.