Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady
Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady offers 4 room types, ranging from 30 sqm to 111 sqm. Nightly room prices range from 13,159 to 25,588 INR. Book your stay directly through H5star.
What Defines Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa
Spice-plantation setting
A 24-key heritage-style retreat surrounded by green spice plantations near the edge of Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Kerala and colonial design
Rustic Kerala architecture combines thatched elephant-grass roofs, terracotta-tiled floors, white walls, wood panelling and European and Indian decorative influences.
Three private pool villas
Three stand-alone Pool Villas include private temperature-controlled pools, garden-view terraces and premium amenities.
Garden-facing accommodation
Rooms and cottages open onto garden or plantation views through private verandas, balconies or terraces, with some categories also offering private entrances.
Ayurvedic spa offering
The full-service spa provides Ayurvedic massage and facial treatments.
Yoga among the wellness facilities
Yoga classes complement the spa and Ayurveda programme.
Plantation walk
A free plantation walk tour gives guests a guided introduction to the surrounding spice-growing landscape.
Outdoor dining formats
Meals can be served in the semi-open-air restaurant, garden, poolside or on private verandas.
Nature-attraction access
Elephant Junction is approximately 700 metres away, Hindustan Spices and Herbals about 3 kilometres away, and Periyar Tiger Reserve about 2.5 miles away.
Family leisure facilities
The property has a playground, kids’ play area and game room or games lounge, with kids-stay-free offers listed among its amenities.
Featured Facilities at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady
- Adult only
- Free Parking
- Hot spring bath
- Massage services
- Outdoor pool
- Parking
- Pool bar
- Restaurant
- Spa/wellness center
- Swimming Pool
Which Type of Stay Is It Best For?
Private temperature-controlled pool villas, garden-view terraces and secluded cottage formats create space for unhurried time together.
Couples can add Ayurvedic massage or facial treatments and choose private-veranda, garden or poolside dining.
- ✓Private check-in/check-out
- ✓Room service
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Garden
- ✓Live music/performance
- ✓Outdoor fireplace
- ✓Pool with view
- ✓Sun terrace
- ✓Themed dinner nights
- ✓Bike tours
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Cooking class
- ✓Happy hour
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Sun loungers or beach chairs
- ✓Tour/class on local culture
- ✓Walking tours
- ✓Bar
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Sun umbrellas
- ✓Tour desk
A full-service spa offers Ayurvedic massage and facial treatments, while yoga classes and a heated outdoor pool support a restorative routine.
Green spice plantations and open-air gardens provide a quiet setting between wellness activities.
- ✓Spa/wellness center services
- ✓Yoga classes
- ✓Fitness classes
- ✓Access to health care professionals
- ✓Badminton equipment
- ✓Beauty Services
- ✓Cycling
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Hiking
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
Families have access to a playground, kids’ play area and games lounge, alongside larger Signature Cottages and Pool Villas.
Garden-facing terraces, private verandas and kids-stay-free offers add practical flexibility to the stay.
- ✓Kids' club
- ✓Babysitting/child services
- ✓Children's playground
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Games room
- ✓Indoor play area
- ✓Kid meals
- ✓Kid-friendly buffet
- ✓Kids' pool
- ✓BBQ facilities
- ✓Picnic area
- ✓Baby safety gates
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
- ✓Shallow end
- ✓Snack bar
A reception hall provides event-capable space within the retreat, while the Kumily and Murikkady setting supports regional road access.
The property is primarily leisure-focused, with business facilities limited to this event provision.
- ✓Business center
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Airport pick up
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Shuttle service
- ✓Airport drop off
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Currency exchange
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Packed lunches
- ✓Safety deposit box
Rooms & Rates at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa
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A Kerala Plantation Hideaway with Colonial Details
Low-rise living among spice plantations
The 24-key retreat is spread through a green plantation landscape near Periyar Tiger Reserve. Its concept centres on gardens, open-air circulation and a secluded atmosphere rather than a dense resort complex.
Rustic Kerala architecture with European and Indian accents
Accommodation uses thatched elephant-grass roofs, terracotta-tiled floors, white walls and wood panelling, with colourful lamps and cushions adding European and Indian decorative influences. Rooms and cottages open towards the surrounding gardens or plantations.
Outdoor rooms and garden circulation
Private verandas, balconies and terraces extend the accommodation into the landscape, reinforcing the property’s indoor-outdoor character. The landscaped pool area, gardens and open-air dining settings form the main shared leisure environment.
Verandas, Cottages and Private Pool Villas
A varied cottage-and-villa accommodation mix
The accommodation portfolio includes Twin/Double rooms, Elegant Rooms, Elegant Cottages, Signature Cottages, villas and three special Pool Villas. The formats range from garden-facing rooms to stand-alone villa accommodation with private outdoor facilities.
Private outdoor space as a defining feature
Rooms and cottages feature garden-view terraces, balconies or private verandas, and some have private entrances. Seating areas and the positioning of the accommodation encourage guests to spend time looking into the gardens and plantation setting.
Temperature-controlled pools in the villa category
The Pool Villas are stand-alone accommodations with private temperature-controlled pools and garden-view terraces. They provide the property’s most distinctive room-based leisure feature, separating them from the standard room and cottage categories.
Open-Air Dining across Gardens, Poolside and Verandas
Semi-open-air restaurant dining
The resort provides on-site dining through a semi-open-air restaurant and another listed dining option. Breakfast formats include continental, vegetarian, Asian and American choices.
Meals shaped around the plantation setting
Depending on occupancy and service format, meals may be served buffet-style when more than 10 rooms are occupied, or presented in the semi-open-air restaurant, garden, beside the pool or on private verandas.
A Heated Garden Pool and Private Villa Water Features
Landscaped outdoor swimming pool
The property has an outdoor heated swimming pool set within a landscaped recreation zone. Sun loungers and relaxed garden surroundings frame the shared pool area.
Private temperature-controlled villa pools
Three Pool Villas have their own temperature-controlled pools alongside garden-view terraces. These private water features are distinct from the resort’s common swimming pool.
Plantation walks and garden leisure
The grounds support a free plantation walk tour, while the gardens and open-air circulation provide the main outdoor setting for relaxation. The wider area adds spice tours and hiking opportunities near the property.
Ayurvedic Treatments, Yoga and Retreat Facilities
Full-service spa with Ayurveda
The spa provides professional Ayurvedic massage and facial treatments. These services form the property’s clearest wellness focus, complementing the quiet plantation setting and outdoor pool facilities.
Yoga and restorative outdoor space
Yoga classes extend the wellness offer beyond treatment rooms. The gardens, landscaped pool area and open-air setting provide spaces for a slower routine between scheduled activities.
Family and event facilities
A playground, kids’ play area and game room or games lounge add family-oriented facilities, while a reception hall provides limited event-capable space within a property otherwise focused on leisure and retreat stays.
Spice Country beside Periyar Tiger Reserve
Murikkady and Kumily plantation landscape
The retreat is located in Murikkady/Kumily in the Thekkady area, where spice cultivation, forest access and eco-tourism shape the local identity. Its position favours a quiet plantation experience over urban commercial surroundings.
Nearby nature and spice attractions
Elephant Junction is approximately 700 metres away, Hindustan Spices and Herbals about 3 kilometres away, and Periyar Tiger Reserve about 2.5 miles away. The centre of Thekkady is referenced as roughly 2.1 miles from the property.
Regional road access to Thekkady experiences
Access is oriented towards regional road travel through Kumily and Murikkady, with on-site self-parking available. The surrounding area supports nature-focused excursions, including spice tours, hiking and visits to the nearby reserve.
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Sentiment analysis
| Category | Score | Guest Sentiment |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 7.5 | Mixed reports: several guests praised general upkeep but some mentioned unclear private pool water, uneven room upkeep and gardens needing more attention. |
| Service | 9.2 | Consistently praised: staff described as friendly, attentive and helpful (multiple mentions of Sneha, Adarsh, Sherly); only isolated negative comments about staff. |
| Location | 9.5 | Very strong: repeatedly highlighted as gorgeously located in a forest setting and at the entrance of Periyar National Park; ideal for nature lovers. |
| Room Quality | 8 | Generally good villas and pool villas (temperature-controlled pool praised) but some rooms lack AC or TV, are described as dark or 'worst' by a few guests; many steps between areas noted. |
| Amenities | 7.5 | Mixed: villa pools and garden are positives, but spa and pool facilities were described as underwhelming or having limited hours; private pool cleanliness issues reported. |
| Value for Money | 8.5 | Mostly positive: several guests called it superb value for money, though complaints about overpriced snacks and expectations after paying premium were noted. |
| Food and Beverage | 8.8 | Generally praised: many guests highlighted excellent food, varied buffets and great dinners; negatives include overpriced snacks, waiting times and a desire for a better à la carte menu. |
| Overall Experience | 9 | Overall very positive: serene, relaxing and authentic boutique experience repeatedly emphasized; a few operational issues (signage, insects, steps, occasional poor rooms) temper otherwise strong stays. |
Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady Compared With Other 5-Star Hotels in Thekkady
See how Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady compares with other 5-star hotels in Thekkady across room size, price and stay scores.
| Metric | Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady | 5-Star Thekkady Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest nightly room price | 13 159 INR | 16 510 INR | Below average |
| Guest Rating | 8.5 | 9.1 | — |
| Reviews | 407 | 366 | — |
| Couples Score | 10.0 | — | — |
| Wellness Score | 10.0 | — | — |
| Families Score | 10.0 | — | — |
| Business Score | 10.0 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many room types does Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady offer?
Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady offers 4 room types.
What is the price range for rooms at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady?
Room prices range from 13,159 – 25,588 INR per night.
What is the average nightly price at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady?
The average nightly room price is 18,580 INR.
What are the room sizes at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady?
Room sizes range from 30 sqm to 111 sqm.
What is the most affordable room at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady?
The most affordable room at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady is Elegant Room - Free Plantation Walk Tour with 10% Discount on F&SB & 15% off on SPA, with prices from 5 468 INR per night.
What type of stay is Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady best suited for?
What facilities does Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady offer?
Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady offers a selection of facilities and services for a comfortable stay.
Can I book Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady through H5star?
Yes. You can check live room rates and availability and book your stay directly through H5star.
Which rooms at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady have Private entrance?
The rooms with Private entrance are Elegant Room – Free Plantation Walk Tour with 10% Discount on F&SB & 15% off on SPA, Elegant Cottage – Free Plantation Walk Tour with 10% Discount on F&SB & 15% off on SPA, Signature Cottage, Villa with Temperature Controlled Pool – Free Plantation Walk Tour with 10% Discount on F&SB & 15% off on SPA.
Which room at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa, Thekkady has Private pool?
The room with Private pool is Villa with Temperature Controlled Pool – Free Plantation Walk Tour with 10% Discount on F&SB & 15% off on SPA.
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