Beautiful grounds and stunning approach as you enter the resort from the hustle and bustle. Staff were super friendly and helpful and the facilities were lovely, same as most of the rooms. The food too was good quality and varied.

We were a bit disappointed with our room as first. We stay with family and their room in comparison to ours was worlds apartment with a private terrace and high ceilings. Ours looked onto a banking by the pool and was cramped with lots of grab rails in the bathroom so it didn’t feel luxury despite the price we paid which was highly inflated due to Christmas time. When we mentioned this to Shirley, she sorted us with a new room right away which was appreciated and was much nicer.

It was on top of a hillock surrounded by trees. So it was very cool even when the sun was high. We went there to relax and we did get that there. Massages were good. Staff especially Anish, Shirley and Sneha were very friendly and helpful.

I suppose it’s to do with what other guests ask, but I was expecting more of local authentic cuisine. There were only few. They did accommodate and prepared a special “appam” breakfast for me. I was disappointed with mainly generic Indian and North Indian food. No kerala sadhya or kadala curry etc.

We had a wonderful family stay at the Amritara Shalimar this April. The location is absolutely fantastic, in the middle of nature surrounded by lush green trees and plants. We enjoyed our 4 nights at the resort. The food was delicious, and the aryuvedic treatments were professional. The staff helped us to arrange transportation and activitivities. Special thanks to Sneha for all her efforts and care. We also enjoyed the show if traditional dances from Tamil Nadu, which was performed during the weekend.

Food preparation took a little long, it's recommend to place an order ahead of time. Aryuveda treatment availability is limited, as there is only one therapist available.

great staff - nursing you - very, very sweet! very attentive, helpful, anticipating any of requests. good food - much, much better than any restaurant / cafe around. we had Villa with a private pool - very intimate and not disturbing. good cleaning, yet takes up to 2 hours)) they don’t rush indeed). massage and Ayurveda treatment masters are experienced and contributed to our total rejuvenation during 1 week stay.

tours suggested not exciting. bamboo rafting is just a 5 hours walk in a Forrest with 1 hour floating a small quiet lake. not mush should you expect from spices garden and tea plantation - very amateur approach. however, this is not a hotel issue specifically, since same tours are offered across area.

Loved everything about this place. We stayed in 5 hotels during our holiday and this was our favourite by miles. You are immersed in the lush green surroundings of all the trees and can just listen to nature doing its thing. If I could have stayed longer I would, it just made me not want to leave. The staff worked so hard constantly maintaining the grounds. Because it is designed on a hill it is even more interesting and the design is so clever, using the natural landscape. Our room was lovely with a very comfortable bed and a plunge pool in the garden (though it was more like a warm bath). The food in the restaurant was delicious. There are lots of activities locally at the tiger reserve and we also went and watched the martial arts show which was amazing. I would come back to this place in a heartbeat.

There was nothing not to like. Though we didn’t rate the garden spice tour that we did in the grounds. It was not particularly informative and there was a language barrier between us and the person that showed us around that meant we were unable to ask questions.

This place is truly stunning, nestled deep within a beautiful forest where relaxation and peace ensure you'll enjoy magnificent moments. The staff were friendly, with special mentions to the two guys at the restaurant who were always smiling and made you feel at home. The room I stayed in was very spacious and equipped with everything I needed. For those traveling from Kerala to Tamil Nadu, especially during the hot season, this place offers a refreshing retreat.

The tours offered by the property were a letdown. The Gavi tour involved an early, uncomfortable jeep ride to a point near the restaurant where we aimlessly waited, followed by an uneventful three-hour forest walk. The panoramic view was disappointingly close to the starting point, making the walk feel futile. Lunch was at an overcrowded restaurant, succeeded by a brief, unremarkable boat ride in intense heat. The second tour, a walk through a small domestic garden, was more a commercial endeavor focused on product sales than an educational experience. The restaurant was forgettable, offering only standard fare. A note for those averse to insects: the presence of sizable insects and spiders, including some encounters indoors, may be unsettling due to the property's forest location.

We visited Thekaddy for two nights to visit the nature reserve so didn't spend much time at the hotel which was a pity. It is a beautiful hotel in a great setting; lovely grounds. The staff were amazing, particularly the reception and restaurant staff. The room was great and the pool, although small was so refreshing. We ate both nights there and the food was fantastic. Beer available when it was beer o'clock time. Breakfast excellent. On our way to the hotel I had a problem booking the nature reserve. I contacted the hotel and they sorted it all out for me as well as booking a tuk tuk - fantastic

Nothing - great place

What a lovely, peaceful and beautiful property! Nice rooms nestled around the forest. The pool is such a charming spot. The front desk is amazing in helping you find and book all the great nature hikes/ tours , etc. available in this area, as well as all the transportation needed. They helped us book 3 activities for 3 days and even briefed the tuk-tuk driver on exactly where and how to deliver us. Great service! The restaurant is also great (although please take à la carte always, since the buffet tends to be very bland, perhaps accommodating the type of misguided tourist who wants to eat his own food on holiday) We used the Ayurveda center for a relaxing massage and it was great!

Nothing, this is the best quality/price property we stayed in during our Kerala trip!

Had a lovely stay at the Shalimar really nice being in the middle of a forested area with all the pepper and cardamon growing around us. The gardens are very pretty and the pool (chilly) is refreshing! Our bungalow was very nice and well equipped with fridge and tea coffee, toiletries etc. Food was delicious and inexpensive. I used the spa which was nice but it is basic so don’t expect it to be in the style of a uk spa. Staff were very nice and helpful especially restaurant chap and reception. We also used the laundry service and that was all fine.

I felt the housekeeping could be more efficient sometimes things were not replaced and I spoke to reception about making sure they check the rooms have everything they should have. Reception was very responsive if anything was missing.

Very nice resort in traditional style embedded in a spice farm. Feels very peaceful. If I travel again in this area I will lodge there again.

As we stayed only for three nights to visit perryartigerreserve we wanted to make the best of our time. Unfortunately we learned only after our arrival from the resort desk about all opportunities and missed some of the most exciting excursions.