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Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa in Thekkady offers a tranquil garden setting with on-site shopping. Book an Ayurvedic massage or facial, cool off in the outdoor pool, and enjoy high-speed WiFi. Guests consistently praise their restorative stays.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Room options

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Elegant Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Elegant Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Elegant Cottage | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Elegant Cottage

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Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pool Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Pool Villa

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Signature Cottage, Air conditioning | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Signature Cottage, Air conditioning

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kadathanadan Kalari Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mudra Cultural Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Elephant Junction - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Thekkady Boat Landing - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Marian Retreat Center - 17 min drive - 6.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Malabar Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thekkady Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Sandra Palace - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sora Grill & Gossip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Aaryas - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa

Luxury upscale hotel near Mudra Cultural Centre
Located close to Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa provides a free daily manager's reception, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and laundry services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 the property
At check-in, guests must provide a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
For any questions, 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 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5000
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2500 (up to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (up to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 590 for adults and INR 413 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 5500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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 elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; 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.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out 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).

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