Staff was wonderful. Advertised distance from airport was disastrous

Beautiful location. Staff great, food good. However, had some problems with in room facilities that should have been picked up before arrival. And power drops out every day

Beautiful location. Staff great, food good.However, had some problems with in room facilities that should have been picked up before arrival. And power drops out every day

Wonderful hotel with a breathtaking view on the sea from our room and from almost all hotel facilities. The yoga class on the deck fronting the sea is great and is complimentary. We loved the hotel and the staff. The food was amazing, we discovered through the days the cuisine of Kerala and loved it, I did the fish market activity with the check who then prepared the fish on the same evening, it was delicious !!!! Chef Senthil is great and loves to please the guests with most tasty dishes. We enjoyed every dinner and didn’t look anywhere else, the variety of the menu made us choose a different set every dinner. Thank you so much The rooms are charming with an wooden old Indian style (there are other rooms on the rock side with more brick and mortar style but still an Indian touch). We will definitely come back, it was our best holidays ever

Wonderful hotel with a breathtaking view on the sea from our room and from almost all hotel facilities. The yoga class on the deck fronting the sea is great and is complimentary. We loved the hotel and the staff. The food was amazing, we discovered through the days the cuisine of Kerala and loved it, I did the fish market activity with the check who then prepared the fish on the same evening, it was delicious !!!! Chef Senthil is great and loves to please the guests with most tasty dishes. We enjoyed every dinner and didn’t look anywhere else, the variety of the menu made us choose a different set every dinner. Thank you so much The rooms are charming with an wooden old Indian style (there are other rooms on the rock side with more brick and mortar style but still an Indian touch).We will definitely come back, it was our best holidays ever

I wish they would off replied to my many emails about booking a spa session. Once I got there they were able to squeezed me into their schedule which I was very grateful for it. But I think they should off replied to my many emails and mention they are booked in many many months in advance. My room was always warm, the AC was not working properly, they came to fix it but the next day was the same issue. Food and service at the restaurant was amazing! Everything there was outstanding. Friendly staff, always greet you and the view is gorgeous- sunrise & sunset. Only 1 pool...wish they had more! Also maybe a daily night show...music or something like that! Overall my time there was pleasant but for a 5 star resort they can work on more things!

The property is beautiful, the staff was excellent, the cottages are amazing. The only thing that could be improved is the WiFi, sometimes doesn’t work and when it does work it’s slow.

Beautiful property! Fantastic service. Every meal was excellent. The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.

Beautiful property! Fantastic service. Every meal was excellent. The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.

Once again Niraamaya delivered with a great welcome and incredable holiday over the ONAM period . We are so delighted with the resort and the way the staff treat their guests that we already started to plan and reserve our room from the poolside of the resort for our third return within a year to this beautiful location loaded with many happy smiles all day long. The restaurant served great food however I was so impressed with the chef who often visited the guests and prepared dishes to personal taste. The staff at all the locations on the site were very professional and the spa treatments were some of the best we have received. Well done Niraamiya keep up the great work your hospitality is first class !

It was an amazing experience at Niraamaya, kovalam. Beautiful resort with good amenities together with fantastic staff. Having stayed with them previously at Niraamaya, thekkady this was an add on. This time as I was traveling with my 11 months kid, the way they looked after him and his needs especially his food.... Thumbs up to the team.

nice location; courteous staff; so-so facilities; overrated massage center

BEST HOLIDAY OF MY LIFE STAFF WENT OUT OF THE WAY TO HELP RESORT ITSELF WAS A HOLIDAY WE LOVED IT WIL GO THERE SOON

Wonderfully pleasant stay at this lovely property. Enjoyed the room accommodations and the polite, helpful staff.

Wonderfully pleasant stay at this lovely property. Enjoyed the room accommodations and the polite, helpful staff.

Avg hotel experience would be better i guess in comparison to this property. Very avg service, no buffet breakfast, no liverage for check out.. u have to pay ₹1000 for 1 hour.. in the name of luxury it is a big no.. where as hotel The Leela is far better from this place..it has a lovely ocean facing view, accomodating staff, variety in food, very friendly to early check in and late check out.. i guess the ratings of this resort are bought!!!!! I would give it a minus star if there were an option.

I’ve never had a hotel completely misrepresent it’s self like this one! Avoid at all costs because it will cost you a lot and you will be very disappointed in the end. What we thought would be luxury ended up being nothing of the sorts!

Awesome experience felt like home

One of the best retreats I have ever been too. Its a perfect combition of Luxury and Traditional feel. The major plus point is the location. Best ocean view. The staff is very courteous but only one draw back is the slow service especially at the restaurant. The spa is also a must try. Its an ideal retreat to relax oneself. Its the perfect place to rejuvenatem

It's a beautiful resort with it's own private beach...very nice and clean...just wish the beach was more easily accessible...too much of a climb down to get to the beach. The resort property is spread out over a little hill with small cottage like accommodations spread throughout the property. The hotel staff is very welcoming, courteous and helpful. Beautiful rooms !! Excellent food !! Excellent spa and retreat center !! Had the best ayurvedic full body massage. Its nice that the resort has a buggy at your back & call to take you anywhere you want to go around the resort property...just wish the buggy could go down to the beach...especially important for handicapped people.

Its a beautiful resort with its own private beach...very nice and clean...just wish the beach was more easily accessible...too much of a climb down to get to the beach.The resort property is spread out over a little hill with small cottage like accommodations spread throughout the property.The hotel staff is very welcoming, courteous and helpful.Beautiful rooms !!Excellent food !! Excellent spa and retreat center !! Had the best ayurvedic full body massage.Its nice that the resort has a buggy at your back & call to take you anywhere you want to go around the resort property...just wish the buggy could go down to the beach...especially important for handicapped people.

With this property its all about the staff. All over the hotel the staff were delighted to engage with the guests about their work and life in India. Food is top class with the main 2 restaurants offering a great choice of local Keralan cuisine. Beach is really nice and quiet but beware the waves; as the beach shelves steeply they can catch you unawares. Wind direction can also bring some unsightly plastic flotsam onto the beach at times. Outdoor bathrooms make for a really different experience and separation of rooms give great privacy. Hotel tours are quite pricey for what you get but as they are organised on an individual basis are highly recommended as its not often you get one-to-one tour guides. Spa, offers very good value for money but reception area doesn't give out a calming relaxed aura and needs to find a way to remove the business end from the spa.

With this property its all about the staff. All over the hotel the staff were delighted to engage with the guests about their work and life in India. Food is top class with the main 2 restaurants offering a great choice of local Keralan cuisine. Beach is really nice and quiet but beware the waves; as the beach shelves steeply they can catch you unawares. Wind direction can also bring some unsightly plastic flotsam onto the beach at times. Outdoor bathrooms make for a really different experience and separation of rooms give great privacy.Hotel tours are quite pricey for what you get but as they are organised on an individual basis are highly recommended as its not often you get one-to-one tour guides. Spa, offers very good value for money but reception area doesnt give out a calming relaxed aura and needs to find a way to remove the business end from the spa.

This hotel was stunning. Our welcome excellent, including the airport pickup (organised by email) We arrived early on an overnight flight and were accommodated with an early (free) bookin. All the rooms are individual traditional houses furnished to modern standards, although a little quirkily! The outside bathroom was a little surprising and took a little getting used to ( it has glass panels and blinds!) Service was so attentive, from the restaurant boss down to the lady sweeping the lawns by hand! Views were tremendous out to sea and down to the 200m beach below the hotel. The beach shelves steeply and the waves do tend to dump, so take care. The hotel does have a life guard on the beach though. A perfect infinity pool. Catering superb. Complimentary breakfast ( a range of western and Indian cooking). All meals had in restaurant overlooking the sea with regular evening entertainment ( dancers or musicians) it is also possible to have Keralan cooking lessons. There is a well equipped spa, which we didn't use, and also yoga lessons, which we did. Our yoga sessions took place on a platform above the cliffs: stunning. This place was so tranquil, a long was from the hectic life outside the gates!

This hotel was stunning. Our welcome excellent, including the airport pickup (organised by email) We arrived early on an overnight flight and were accommodated with an early (free) bookin. All the rooms are individual traditional houses furnished to modern standards, although a little quirkily! The outside bathroom was a little surprising and took a little getting used to ( it has glass panels and blinds!)Service was so attentive, from the restaurant boss down to the lady sweeping the lawns by hand!Views were tremendous out to sea and down to the 200m beach below the hotel. The beach shelves steeply and the waves do tend to dump, so take care. The hotel does have a life guard on the beach though. A perfect infinity pool.Catering superb. Complimentary breakfast ( a range of western and Indian cooking). All meals had in restaurant overlooking the sea with regular evening entertainment ( dancers or musicians) it is also possible to have Keralan cooking lessons.There is a well equipped spa, which we didnt use, and also yoga lessons, which we did. Our yoga sessions took place on a platform above the cliffs: stunning.This place was so tranquil, a long was from the hectic life outside the gates!

Beautiful hotel in stunning secluded setting

This is a very special place, tranquil, clean and safe. But don't go expecting Western standards of luxury -- what you are paying for is an unrivalled position overlooking the Arabian Sea, the lush and well-kept grounds, authentic Keralan architecture, and a friendly staff. Do book one of the Heritage premium cottages as near to the sea as possible, and immerse yourself in this green paradise. A week-long stay taking advantage of the (rather expensive) Ayurvedic therapies would be an ideal way to unwind after a wider-ranging tour of India, or for a self-indulgent break. You have everything you need on-site, so you don't have to brave Trivandrum or Kovalam (neither worth it). The Indian dishes in the cafe are delicious and good value; the boutique has some nice things, well priced especially with the generous discount offered. Enjoy!

This is a very special place, tranquil, clean and safe. But dont go expecting Western standards of luxury -- what you are paying for is an unrivalled position overlooking the Arabian Sea, the lush and well-kept grounds, authentic Keralan architecture, and a friendly staff. Do book one of the Heritage premium cottages as near to the sea as possible, and immerse yourself in this green paradise. A week-long stay taking advantage of the (rather expensive) Ayurvedic therapies would be an ideal way to unwind after a wider-ranging tour of India, or for a self-indulgent break. You have everything you need on-site, so you dont have to brave Trivandrum or Kovalam (neither worth it). The Indian dishes in the cafe are delicious and good value; the boutique has some nice things, well priced especially with the generous discount offered. Enjoy!

The hotel is beautiful and the location is great, but if you have problem with walking or knees then you have to rethink going here. There is lots of walking to do to get to the rooms etc. Also service is not as fast as expected, you have to repeat the request a couple of times to get it done.

What a fabulous holiday. Wonderful accommodation overlooking the Arabian Sea. Staff could not be more accommodating, and the food is wonderful. The chef is first class. A great Ayurvedic Spa on site. If youre looking for somewhere to rest, relax, reflect, rejuvenate and be thoroughly spoilt, then this is the place.Loved waking up each morning to the singing of the fisherman on the beach and going to sleep each night to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. Opportunities to observe local crafts, including pottery from a national champion, seeing handbags made out of coconut palms, and having your fortune told by a parrot.Without question, the best holiday I have ever had.

This hotel was anything but 5 star. The grounds and gardens are stunningly beautiful. Beyond that, this hotel fails at all things. The air conditioner in our room barely worked and then when it was "fixed" it made the room so cold it was like an ice box. The sheets and bed linens were always wet and soggy. The hotel staff constantly interrupted our meals, spoke marginal English, and didn't know how to make a martini.

The staff were excellent and made us feel comfortable as well as organising some great experiences. The room was lovely and the location adjacent to a pretty much private beach is exceptional.