Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom

Taj Garden Retreat Hotel Description

The Taj Garden Retreat, is referred to as the little jewel of Kumarakom. The original 123-year-old colonial bungalow in the rustic surroundings houses newly built Luxury Villas, heritage rooms and charming cottages.

Rooms
The rooms and suites at the Taj Garden Retraet are designed with distinctive native materials and building techniques for rustic comfort and relaxation. The Luxury Villas with private pools perfectly blend Edwardian and Kerala decor with private sit-outs, private plunge pools with Jacuzzi amid lush greenery, and the exhilarating experience of open-air garden showers. These spacious rooms are equipped with large glass doors that open to a verandah, offering panoramic views of the Vembanad lake. The Luxury Villas are similar villas without private pools. Deluxe Cottage Rooms located in the Ayurveda block overlook the swimming pool and offer decor with old-world charm and modern facilities. The Cottage Rooms are a row of charming cottages, each with its own patio, fronts the lagoon with full-length picture-window bathrooms for the ambience of an outdoor bath. Standard Rooms takes you back in time with decor inspired by old-world styles including wooden floors and high wooden ceilings. allow you to get in touch with their inner sailors in these air-conditioned houseboats, including open deck sit-outs. All the rooms include amenities like international direct dial facility, color television, mini bar, and hair dryer.

Dining
From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, you can sample from a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks at the Taj. The dining culture at Taj explores the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving traditional and contemporary favourites. Baker's Dining Roomis 123-year old bungalow offers ample colonial charm as well as alfresco dining amid picturesque surroundings and backwaters. The Sunset Bar offers an array of exotic cocktails with a magnificent view of the Vembanad Lake.

Facilities
At Taj Garden Retreat, you are offered quality facilities and distinctive services. Business services include coloured copier, multimedia computers, portable printers on hire, broadband Internet access and workstations. Leisure and other services include babysitting, car hire service, currency exchange, doctor-on-call, express laundry/dry cleaning, florist, house doctor and travel assistance.

Fitness and fun include activity hut with indoor games, fitness centre, Kayaks, library, paddle boats, potter's wheel, row boats, souvenir and book shop, swimming pool and traditional canoe rides. For kids, there is cycling, fishing, fishing rod making, palm leaf origami, pottery classes, tree house and sand pit. There is provision for various kinds of water sports as well. Moreover, Ayurveda Treatment Program includes 3 and 7 day rejuvenation programs, 7 to 35 day therapeutic courses to treat various ailments, and traditional Ayurveda oil treatments, steam therapy, yoga, and meditation.

Location
The Taj Garden Retreat, situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake, is strategically placed to explore the backwaters as well as the city of Kumarakom.

Area Attractions

Airport (99 Km)

Railway Station (16 Km)