Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Tranquil retreat in Kerala spice country

Verdant spice gardens surround this jungle sanctuary, where cardamom and pepper grow on misty hillsides. The outdoor pool offers refreshment after walks through Periyar nature reserve. Ayurvedic massages complement daily manager's receptions amid lily ponds and swans.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is ₩61,287
₩64,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

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A thatched-roof structure surrounded by dense forest, with a visible staircase leading up to it.

Elegant Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a green and white checkered blind, and a painting on the wall.

Elegant Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, a stone bench with amenities, and lush greenery.

Pool Villa

  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, a sofa, and a balcony with curtains.

Signature Cottage, Air conditioning

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Peermade, Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa is in the suburbs and in a national park. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Mudra Cultural Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including safari tours. Visit our Peermade travel guide
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Murikkady PO, Kumily Dist, Idukki, Peermade, Kerala, 685535

What's nearby

  • A jeep on a dirt road with a rainbow in the background.
    Western Ghats
    6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • A river with a boat, surrounded by greenery and hills.
    Periyar National Park
    9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mudra Cultural Centre
    7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
    7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Elephant Junction
    8 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • Bodhi Vihar
    5 min drive
  • Moose & Malt
    6 min drive
  • Thekkady Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Sora Grill & Gossip
    3 min drive
  • Barbque
    4 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 a facial, Ayurvedic treatments, or a massage 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 bicycle parking
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and massage treatment rooms
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa on Oct 28, 2026 start from ₩61,287, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Amritara Shalimar Spice Garden Resort & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem in Thekkady Forests

The property is simply fabulous. The first impression whenyou enter the property is amazing. You cross over a bridge to reach reception. Enroute there are stairs to access bird zones. Rich lush green all over, lili pods, swans, etc. We stayed with family of teens and elderly parents. We had booked huts. The rooms were very comfortable and had all facilities you would expect. The nature and spice garden were truly amazing. Two suggestions for improvements 1. Only one downside is that to contact reception from room is a challange. No one responds when you call. 2. The checkout time is 10:30 am which is too early. Overall worth every penny
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Relaxation

Very relaxing jungle location. Great massages.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommend this place! Beautiful resort tucked away in the middle of spice capital of the world. Staff is super friendly and very helpful, they are always there to help you and will go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable, on site traditional Kerala massages are available too. This is the place to cost, If you are looking for real Kerala traditional experience.
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10/10 Excellent

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A gem amidst the spices

We loved the Spice Garden. It is a beautiful property set amidst hillsides growing cardamom and pepper, with attractive buildings and blossoming gardens. The staff are warm, friendly and helpful. And the local activities are great - we enjoyed a visit to a tea plantation and a wonderful walk in the Periyar nature reserve, both booked through the hotel. We would stay there again if we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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no accommodation or food for our driver. room was okay, no TV, no AC. service was slow The staff was not as helpful as we expected about the knowledge around the area. The stuff like slippers were a little dirty even after replacement, so not sure if they are reusing stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome Property !

It was an excellent property nested in nature. Very well designed and furnished, our 2 cottages, one with a pool and other with a large patio were a treat to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Shalimar Spice Garden was the highlight of our time in South India--we only wish we had booked more than just two nights! The setting is idyllic, the staff is lovely, the food is delicious, and overall it is an island of beauty and serenity. We cannot recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful time at Shalimar Spice Garden! The staff is incredibly friendly with great service and a personalized tour of the gardens. It felt like a secret private hideaway. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful oasis.

Absolutely lovely secluded venue with individual private bungalows. Very attentive staff, excellent food and adequate swimming pool and spa facilities. Would highly recommend for a stay in Thekkady.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent.

Excellent. wonderful location. The Nature walk around the property is a must! Friendly staff. Very pretty hotel and good service. The 'Tiger Reserve' was a bit of a disappointment but still a nice visit but what really makes this place is the lovely town of Kumily and the Spice gardens all around. Wonderful. Really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Jungle hideaway

Great staff very quiet location, good for plant lovers.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Shalimar spice garden

Nice place for get aways...food is of average taste
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in the midst of a spice garden

This medium sized hotel has roof thatched cottages at different levels. The hotel has its own spice garden, beautiful birds and animals. The surroundings are really serene and calming. The rooms are very aesthetic and you can sit out in your private verandah and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The restaurant too is pretty and serves good food. It is also close to a tiger sanctuary and an elephant farm. One can visit and enjoy elephant rides. The staff at the hotel are very helpful and service oriented. We really enjoyed staying in this hotel.
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10/10 Excellent

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calme et au vert

séjour très agréable dans cet hôtel, loin du bruit incessant de toutes les villes et villages de l'Inde, le restaurant est un des meilleurs que l'on a testé pendant notre voyage. nous n'avons pas essayé le spa qui était désert. la piscine était très froide et dommage que certains clients se croient à Disney land à se prendre en photo au milieu des bungalows sinon notre séjour aurait été parfait
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10/10 Excellent

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Special hotel near Periyar

Very enjoyable in every aspect......................................................................................................................................................................
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10/10 Excellent

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Toll um sich zu erholen

Das resort liegt ausserhalb der stadt mitten in der natur. Die bungalows sind so angelegt, so dass man sich hervorragend erholen kann. Das essen ist sehr gut.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Only for the nature lover

The fan wasn't working in the room we were shown, so we were upgraded to a cottage. The room was tidy but felt spartan since there was no TV, air conditioning or WiFi. I understood that they were trying to keep it minimalistic since the resort is located in the woods and they want to wake up the nature lover in each customer. The walk around the garden was very nice and the ambience was serene. This would be a good place to stay if getting disconnected from the rest of the world doesn't bother you.
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10/10 Excellent

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Service

Excellent and very friendly staff. Highly recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unassuming gateway to paradise

Must say this was a surprise package in my Kerela trip, although i got to stay there for 1 night, but the place truly deserves a lengthy stay. Beautiful and serene surroundings, great massages, absolutely courteous staff, just perfect comfort in the rooms, limited but delicious servings, what more one can ask for?
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Owesome location

Located in scenic place and good hospitality .We really enjoyed the stay for 4 days. But the Restaurant was quite expensive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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nice resort

Nicely placed cottages.Spacious and comfy beds.Very good spa at nominal rates.But food little expensive.Neat rooms and swimming pool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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At home in the lap of nature

It was a nice stay in Spice garden.All the services are excellent in the resort.There Chef's are too good and they didn't make you feel that you came to south as they are expert in every regional dish.It's a value for money resort and the staff are polite and gentle.
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10/10 Excellent

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excellent place

Great hotel.....must stay if you are visiting thekkady or nearby locales
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing getaway

We stayed in Shalimar Spice Garden for 3 nights in April and had an amazing time. It's a quiet place tucked away amidst greenery. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. We never had to call the housekeeping to clean the room. Would want to specifically mention Shirley from the front desk and Anish from the restaurant for their warmth and courteousness. We had a great time unwinding there and would definitely want to return to stay there. The hotel property contains an actual spice garden and vegetable garden which is used by the restaurant. Although the options at the restaurant is limited for vegetarians, everything we ordered was really tasty. Would really want to commend the gardener there as well for doing a great job in maintaining a diverse variety of trees/plants on the property. The landscaping of the garden is a treat for the eyes.The hotel does offer a complimentary wifi but the connection tends to be iffy - not that it really mattered since it's great to be completely disconnected in these surroundings. A nice book and a hammock by the pool and life seems blissful. The location is such that it is easier to reach and move around if you have your own car or taxi. The hotel does provide a taxi transfer but tends to be on the pricier side. Tip - they will get you a tuk-tuk to go to nearby places. We highly recommend Shalimar Spice Garden and would love to stay there again.