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). the food was surprisingly good value for somewhere far from other restaurants. the hotel were great at organising things for us e.g taxi and a trip to gavi. would highly recommend the jeep and trek trip to Gavi.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing

The peaceful atmosphere.

Stayed in September 2024

A TV in the room would have been great. Also something should be done about the jagged approach road from the Main Street. It is a narrow lane, too bumpy and unpaved.

A perfect getaway. The soothing nature sounds, greenery, cool breeze and the period colonial style interiors coupled with great service made this short trip very memorable.

Stayed in September 2024

The resort in the plantation area is calm and peaceful

Some distance far from the crowd of town, nature loving place to relax

Stayed in September 2024

Peaceful place

Nice environment but rooms were full of mosquitoes.

Stayed in August 2024

It's the most difficult thing - Finding what you didn't like there...!

Excellent Resort. Staffs are absolutely supportive.

Stayed in June 2024

Food preparation took a little long, it's recommend to place an order ahead of time. Aryuveda treatment availability is limited, as there is only one therapist available.

We had a wonderful family stay at the Amritara Shalimar this April. The location is absolutely fantastic, in the middle of nature surrounded by lush green trees and plants. We enjoyed our 4 nights at the resort. The food was delicious, and the aryuvedic treatments were professional. The staff helped us to arrange transportation and activitivities. Special thanks to Sneha for all her efforts and care. We also enjoyed the show if traditional dances from Tamil Nadu, which was performed during the weekend.

Stayed in April 2024

The hot water didn’t work one day. The wifi was working very intermittently. The food was very good but expensive. Overall overpriced.

It was all very relaxing and remote, and the staff is super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in May 2024

all ok

excellent restaurant

Stayed in April 2024

Nada

Amazing staff, beautiful location, great food. Room was great - high spec, romantic. Feels like a real oasis.

Stayed in April 2024

Great gem and amazing time spent remove in nature. The staff is amazing!

Stayed in February 2024

The tours offered by the property were a letdown. The Gavi tour involved an early, uncomfortable jeep ride to a point near the restaurant where we aimlessly waited, followed by an uneventful three-hour forest walk. The panoramic view was disappointingly close to the starting point, making the walk feel futile. Lunch was at an overcrowded restaurant, succeeded by a brief, unremarkable boat ride in intense heat. The second tour, a walk through a small domestic garden, was more a commercial endeavor focused on product sales than an educational experience. The restaurant was forgettable, offering only standard fare. A note for those averse to insects: the presence of sizable insects and spiders, including some encounters indoors, may be unsettling due to the property's forest location.

This place is truly stunning, nestled deep within a beautiful forest where relaxation and peace ensure you'll enjoy magnificent moments. The staff were friendly, with special mentions to the two guys at the restaurant who were always smiling and made you feel at home. The room I stayed in was very spacious and equipped with everything I needed. For those traveling from Kerala to Tamil Nadu, especially during the hot season, this place offers a refreshing retreat.

Stayed in March 2024

I suppose it’s to do with what other guests ask, but I was expecting more of local authentic cuisine. There were only few. They did accommodate and prepared a special “appam” breakfast for me. I was disappointed with mainly generic Indian and North Indian food. No kerala sadhya or kadala curry etc.

It was on top of a hillock surrounded by trees. So it was very cool even when the sun was high. We went there to relax and we did get that there. Massages were good. Staff especially Anish, Shirley and Sneha were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

On our second day there were a lot of loud kids which took away from the retreat vibe we were seeking.

The landscape was nice. The pool was nice and refreshing. The food was great too.

Stayed in March 2024

There was nothing not to like. Though we didn’t rate the garden spice tour that we did in the grounds. It was not particularly informative and there was a language barrier between us and the person that showed us around that meant we were unable to ask questions.

Loved everything about this place. We stayed in 5 hotels during our holiday and this was our favourite by miles. You are immersed in the lush green surroundings of all the trees and can just listen to nature doing its thing. If I could have stayed longer I would, it just made me not want to leave. The staff worked so hard constantly maintaining the grounds. Because it is designed on a hill it is even more interesting and the design is so clever, using the natural landscape. Our room was lovely with a very comfortable bed and a plunge pool in the garden (though it was more like a warm bath). The food in the restaurant was delicious. There are lots of activities locally at the tiger reserve and we also went and watched the martial arts show which was amazing. I would come back to this place in a heartbeat.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing - great place

We visited Thekaddy for two nights to visit the nature reserve so didn't spend much time at the hotel which was a pity. It is a beautiful hotel in a great setting; lovely grounds. The staff were amazing, particularly the reception and restaurant staff. The room was great and the pool, although small was so refreshing. We ate both nights there and the food was fantastic. Beer available when it was beer o'clock time. Breakfast excellent. On our way to the hotel I had a problem booking the nature reserve. I contacted the hotel and they sorted it all out for me as well as booking a tuk tuk - fantastic

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing room and pool

Stayed in February 2024

tours suggested not exciting. bamboo rafting is just a 5 hours walk in a Forrest with 1 hour floating a small quiet lake. not mush should you expect from spices garden and tea plantation - very amateur approach. however, this is not a hotel issue specifically, since same tours are offered across area.

great staff - nursing you - very, very sweet! very attentive, helpful, anticipating any of requests. good food - much, much better than any restaurant / cafe around. we had Villa with a private pool - very intimate and not disturbing. good cleaning, yet takes up to 2 hours)) they don’t rush indeed). massage and Ayurveda treatment masters are experienced and contributed to our total rejuvenation during 1 week stay.

Stayed in March 2024

No airco, bland food.

Friendly staff, especially Shirley.

Stayed in February 2024

The bedroom was nice but could have been nicer, needs a headboard, and somethings felt a little worn despite being a new hotel

We loved the facilities and the staff, everyone was very helpful and it was in a good location. They booked our activities really efficiently. The food was really delicious, although a little slow, the breakfast was great with super lovely restaurant staff.

Stayed in February 2024

Nice hotel

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing, this is the best quality/price property we stayed in during our Kerala trip!

What a lovely, peaceful and beautiful property! Nice rooms nestled around the forest. The pool is such a charming spot. The front desk is amazing in helping you find and book all the great nature hikes/ tours , etc. available in this area, as well as all the transportation needed. They helped us book 3 activities for 3 days and even briefed the tuk-tuk driver on exactly where and how to deliver us. Great service! The restaurant is also great (although please take à la carte always, since the buffet tends to be very bland, perhaps accommodating the type of misguided tourist who wants to eat his own food on holiday) We used the Ayurveda center for a relaxing massage and it was great!

Stayed in February 2024

Only one lady available for massages ,most people needing later appointments as out in the day so could not get any treatments

Liked the pool The natural use of materials ,stone tables etc

Stayed in February 2024

The information about local attractions/activities was not very accurate or comprehensive. I was woken up every night by some animal scratching at my door first a prolonged period. Given the semi-rural location there is probably nothing that could be done about this.

Pleasant and helpful staff the food and restaurant were quite good.

Stayed in February 2024