Hotel Golden Water Retreat, Kumarakom

If you are planning to travel to Kerala, Hotel Golden Water Retreat in Kumarakom is one of the best hotels in Kerala. Kumarakom is one of the top ten international tourist destinations. And here is Golden Water, a luxurious waterfront resort and Ayurvedic center in Kumarakom.

Kerala is well known for its scenic diversity. The land of coconuts and coir, spices and sandalwood has attracted attention for centuries. Bringing traders, explorers and colonists from distant shores. And in recent times an influx of holidaymakers too. Through all this, Kumarrakom, Kerala's heartland of lagoons, palms and paddy fields has retained its virgin flavor and consequently is a hot favorite with city dwellers, yearning for a return to Nature.

Kumarakom lies in the hinterland between Kochi and Kottayam. The nearest airport is at Kochi and there are railway stations at both Kochi and Kottayum. Once in Kerala and off the plane or train, tourists are transported to a different world. No pollution, no pressure. And the magic is retained as one approaches and enters Hotel Golden Water Retreat, whether by boat or by road.

The perfect location gives the Golden Water Retreat a special ambience. An intricate lacework of canals intersects the 17-acre waterfront property, flowing beneath swaying coconut palms, fruit and spice groves. The land belonged originally to an English man named George Baker who reclaimed it from the backwaters and planted it with coconut trees. He sold it to a prominent Kottayum family from whom it was acquired by Alex Resorts & Hotels and developed into Golden Water. However, the original character of the property has been retained and canals that are seen today are the same that once served barges laden with Mr. Baker's coconuts and other commodities

Hotel Specifications

Accommodation

Golden Water boasts of 28 delightful cottages, constructed on the banks of the canals. Some of the cottages are actually on silts in the water. And all are accessible both by boat, as well as by land, over cobbled pathways and rustic bridges. The heritage style architecture is reminiscent of the traditional Kerala Tharavad or ancestral house. While the sir-conditioned interiors are quaint and cosy, with all modern amenities for a luxurious stay and a few extras such as the fact that you can fish out of your cottage window!

Dining

The elegant reception area and restaurants also reflect the locale. Nalukettu is the multi-cuisine eatery, while at the Meenkulam - 'The hook and cook', you can get the fish of your choice from the pond and savour it freshly cooked in succulent spices along with other Kerala delicacies. Near the swimming pool is Madhusala, the elegant lounge, serving beer and wines.

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