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Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour front desk
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Villa

Pool Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Heating
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Elegant Room

Elegant Room

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fan
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Murikkady PO, Kumily Dist, Idukki, Peermade, Kerala, 685535

What's nearby

  • Mudra Cultural Centre - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kadathanadan Kalari Centre - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Elephant Junction - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Thekkady Boat Landing - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Marian Retreat Center - 20 min drive - 13.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Thekkady Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thekkady Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sora Grill and Gossip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Cafe Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ebony Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Marian Retreat Center
Located close to Mudra Cultural Centre and Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa provides a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden. Indulge in Ayurvedic treatments, a massage and a facial at Ayurvedic Spa, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, laundry services and a reception hall
Room features
All guest rooms at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and dressing gowns, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 590 for adults and INR 413 for children

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately INR 590 for adults and from INR 413 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5500 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Shalimar Spice
Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway Hotel Thekkady
Shalimar Spice Garden Hotel
Shalimar Spice Garden Hotel Thekkady
Shalimar Spice Garden Thekkady
Shalimar Spice Garden Hotel Kumily
Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway Hotel
Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway Thekkady
Shalimar Spice Garden Amritara Private Hideaway
Shalimar Spice Garn Amritara

Frequently asked questions

Does Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$144.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 5500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mudra Cultural Centre, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre and Thekkady Boat Landing. Montfort School and Marian Retreat Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kaarunya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxation
Very relaxing jungle location. Great massages.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem amidst the spices
We loved the Spice Garden. It is a beautiful property set amidst hillsides growing cardamom and pepper, with attractive buildings and blossoming gardens. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. And the local activities are great - we enjoyed a visit to a tea plantation and a wonderful walk in the Periyar nature reserve, both booked through the hotel. We would stay there again if we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place! Beautiful resort tucked away in the middle of spice capital of the world. Staff is super friendly and very helpful, they are always there to help you and will go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable, on site traditional Kerala massages are available too. This is the place to cost, If you are looking for real Kerala traditional experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Property !
It was an excellent property nested in nature. Very well designed and furnished, our 2 cottages, one with a pool and other with a large patio were a treat to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Shalimar Spice Garden was the highlight of our time in South India--we only wish we had booked more than just two nights! The setting is idyllic, the staff is lovely, the food is delicious, and overall it is an island of beauty and serenity. We cannot recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

We had a wonderful time at Shalimar Spice Garden! The staff is incredibly friendly with great service and a personalized tour of the gardens. It felt like a secret private hideaway. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful oasis.
Absolutely lovely secluded venue with individual private bungalows. Very attentive staff, excellent food and adequate swimming pool and spa facilities. Would highly recommend for a stay in Thekkady.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent.
Excellent. wonderful location. The Nature walk around the property is a must! Friendly staff. Very pretty hotel and good service. The 'Tiger Reserve' was a bit of a disappointment but still a nice visit but what really makes this place is the lovely town of Kumily and the Spice gardens all around. Wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Manickaraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pete, Stratford UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jungle hideaway
Great staff very quiet location, good for plant lovers.

8/10 Good

Ravi, Madurai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shalimar spice garden
Nice place for get aways...food is of average taste

10/10 Excellent

Vijaya, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in the midst of a spice garden
This medium sized hotel has roof thatched cottages at different levels. The hotel has its own spice garden, beautiful birds and animals. The surroundings are really serene and calming. The rooms are very aesthetic and you can sit out in your private verandah and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The restaurant too is pretty and serves good food. It is also close to a tiger sanctuary and an elephant farm. One can visit and enjoy elephant rides. The staff at the hotel are very helpful and service oriented. We really enjoyed staying in this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special hotel near Periyar
Very enjoyable in every aspect......................................................................................................................................................................

6/10 Okay

AVC, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Only for the nature lover
The fan wasn't working in the room we were shown, so we were upgraded to a cottage. The room was tidy but felt spartan since there was no TV, air conditioning or WiFi. I understood that they were trying to keep it minimalistic since the resort is located in the woods and they want to wake up the nature lover in each customer. The walk around the garden was very nice and the ambience was serene. This would be a good place to stay if getting disconnected from the rest of the world doesn't bother you.

10/10 Excellent

Julian West, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service
Excellent and very friendly staff. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Madhu, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicel hotel, great facilities

10/10 Excellent

Pratik, Delhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unassuming gateway to paradise
Must say this was a surprise package in my Kerela trip, although i got to stay there for 1 night, but the place truly deserves a lengthy stay. Beautiful and serene surroundings, great massages, absolutely courteous staff, just perfect comfort in the rooms, limited but delicious servings, what more one can ask for?

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owesome location
Located in scenic place and good hospitality .We really enjoyed the stay for 4 days. But the Restaurant was quite expensive.

10/10 Excellent

Varadarajan, chennai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice resort
Nicely placed cottages.Spacious and comfy beds.Very good spa at nominal rates.But food little expensive.Neat rooms and swimming pool.

10/10 Excellent

Avi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At home in the lap of nature
It was a nice stay in Spice garden.All the services are excellent in the resort.There Chef's are too good and they didn't make you feel that you came to south as they are expert in every regional dish.It's a value for money resort and the staff are polite and gentle.

10/10 Excellent

ekta, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent place
Great hotel.....must stay if you are visiting thekkady or nearby locales

10/10 Excellent

gp_prakash, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing getaway
We stayed in Shalimar Spice Garden for 3 nights in April and had an amazing time. It's a quiet place tucked away amidst greenery. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. We never had to call the housekeeping to clean the room. Would want to specifically mention Shirley from the front desk and Anish from the restaurant for their warmth and courteousness. We had a great time unwinding there and would definitely want to return to stay there. The hotel property contains an actual spice garden and vegetable garden which is used by the restaurant. Although the options at the restaurant is limited for vegetarians, everything we ordered was really tasty. Would really want to commend the gardener there as well for doing a great job in maintaining a diverse variety of trees/plants on the property. The landscaping of the garden is a treat for the eyes.The hotel does offer a complimentary wifi but the connection tends to be iffy - not that it really mattered since it's great to be completely disconnected in these surroundings. A nice book and a hammock by the pool and life seems blissful. The location is such that it is easier to reach and move around if you have your own car or taxi. The hotel does provide a taxi transfer but tends to be on the pricier side. Tip - they will get you a tuk-tuk to go to nearby places. We highly recommend Shalimar Spice Garden and would love to stay there again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Xxx
Do not try to change money at the hotel, the exchange rate was very very very poor, worst we found in India! Hotel is set on hill side so you need to be fit though staff do carry your cases, we wouldn't have been able to!