Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa is a great choice for a stay in Kollam. You can grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with massages or body treatments. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour health club.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
29 units
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive or depart outside of normal hours must contact this property in advance.
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning
2 restaurants
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Canoeing
Boat tours
Shopping
Fishing
Beach nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
24-hour health club
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Spa tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Egyptian cotton sheets
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa, Prana. Services include massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.
Dining
Anna Rasa - Onsite restaurant.
Sandhya - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Ritulahari - Onsite coffee shop. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for INR 2000 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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.
Also known as
Fragrant Nature Hotels
Fragrant Nature Hotels & Resorts Kollam
Fragrant Nature Hotels & Resorts Kollam Paravur
Fragrant Nature Resorts Kollam Paravur
Fragrant Nature Hotels & Resorts - Kollam Kerala, India
Does Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like rowing, fishing, and boat tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa also has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, and a sauna, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining.
Does Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa like?
Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa is located on the waterfront.
Popular attractions include Varkala Cliff, which is 17 minutes away by car.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2024
A lovely backwater stay. Beautiful grounds. We really enjoyed the boat ride. The restaurant was the only disappointment. Despite repeated communication that one person did not want hot food and assurances that they would alter the food, it was still too spicy hot to eat.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
Lovely property close to the mangrove Islands. The dining options at the property is very good.
The wifi is shared per device which creates a hassle but is a tiny blip in the otherwise beautiful experience
Suni
Suni, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2024
Location scenic quiet food recreation and the most importantly the spa 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Kirija
Kirija, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2024
Nik
Nik, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 13, 2023
Lovely location and great food
The room had everything we needed but the beds are very firm and the doors -and windows have significant gaps when closed allowing noise, insects etc into the room.
Reception staff and management were brilliantly helpful and the food in the restaurant was excellent.
Olivia
Olivia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2023
Relaxing few days
Relaxing few days at the Fragrant Nature. Superb location and wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Take advantage of the sunset kayak trip through Mangrove Safari just across the road. If you like to walk, seek out the Meenad-Polachira trail by the Polichira lake.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2022
This resort was a dream. The property is gorgeous. Incredibly well maintained. The staff are very attentive and helpful. I had spa treatments every day with Shiva and she was absolutely amazing! The hotel manager, Rahul, helped organize two day trips and my ride to the train station. I would highly recommend this resort! 👍
Kerry
Kerry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2022
The staff are amazing and very attentive. I’ve enjoyed spa treatments every day and enjoyed them all. I highly recommend this property. It’s very peaceful and serene.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 11, 2022
Clean, quiet and good food . Individuals provide good friendly service, but overall poorly managed and co - ordinated .
Kuttappan
Kuttappan, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 5, 2022
Overall good experience
VINEJ
VINEJ, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2020
Relaxing stay.
Lovely 2 night stay. Very peaceful and most enjoyable. The staff are very pleasant.
Had a great evening by the lake , ate a fish platter and watched the sunset.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 13, 2020
Serenity on the backwater of Kerala.
however, the room is quite far from the lobby, it is about 500 meter walk.
yet, the room is big, its clean and with great view of the backwater.
Avi
Avi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 14, 2019
Beautiful resort with great staff and pool
Amazing resort with great staff, a little in the middle of nowhere but that was a good thing for just relaxing. Great pool although on the first day we couldn't get a lounger (low season and empty resort) as there was some sort of corporate function going on. The highlight was a private fish BBQ diner at the lakeside coffee house, was excellent. We stayed two nights but didn't get much sleep the first night as there was something banging and dragging about in the loft, we were fairly terrified. We told the staff the next day and they switched us to another room which was nice although maybe didnt makeup for the lack of sleep so 4 stars instead of 5 (think it was a Civet).
Ian
Ian, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2019
If you need to unwind and unplug, don’t think twice. Just book. The property is beautiful. I was traveling alone as a single American woman and was completely safe. The spa was heavenly. The boat ride was amazing. The staff were very welcoming. The room was very large and clean with a great view. I hope to come back for a time out again soon.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2018
Serene stay, perfect!
We had a lovely peaceful stay at the Fragrant Nature. The location was beautiful, the resort itself was very well maintained and had stunning views all around. Staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to help us (we left an item after check out and they even dropped it off at the next town for us!). Food was delicious, and amenities were also great. We wish we could have stayed longer and hope to return!
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 30, 2017
Very nice resort. But is away from good beaches.
Very good resort if you like to relax and be in one place. You prferably need your own transport.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2017
Great place to relax and re-center
We had an amazing relaxing getaway there. The room (one of the villas) was beautiful. The balcony looking out on the water was my favorite place to hang out. The service was top notch. Our yoga instructor was delightful. He pushed us, made us feel super comfortable and had a great sense of humor. The boat tour through the backwaters was awesome, although the tour of the town/beach/lighthouse left a lot to be desired. Food was delicious and I felt like they really tried to make sure we were comfortable there. The pool was lovely, as was the massages we got.
Anna
Anna, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2017
Idilic weekend getaway
Great hospitality
Serene location
Sunset Bar takes the cake
Yummy food
Good Ayurvedic spa, tad expensive
Magaral
Magaral, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2017
Lovely hotel located on the banks of the lake. The lakeside seafood restaurant is too expensive. The grounds, facilities, and hotel are maintained well and the staff is well trained. We felt comfortable and at home. There's not much to do other than enjoying the facilities at the hotel and a boat ride in the lake. Great place for a quiet getaway.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2017
Excellent resort set in the backwaters. While remotely located (for India), this is an ideal location to rest and relax away from the frantic and hectic pace that can be found in most parts of India. Staff were superb, and the views / setting from the bungalows was simply outstanding. Meals were excellent, and in a wonderful setting. Grounds and buildings were well kept. Highly recommended for a break away from it all, as there is little to do nearby.
Verified traveler
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2017
Needs bit of upgrade
This hotel is over rated in Internet. We went to stay in this hotel with high expectations. But it needs bit of upgrade. Staff are nice.
Devi
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 30, 2017
Serene !
Excellent Stay . Rooms are very nice and the view is just amazing. Staff is very helpful.
Charu
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 22, 2017
Poor service, out of the way.
We made reservation at this hotel because of high rating at hotels.com and we were very disappointed. Hotel was located very far from main road, staff could not give appropriate directions to the driver so it took over 1 hour to find it. When we arrived after midnight room was not prepared, dirty linen was still there. Staff had to drive somewhere to find clean linen, and room was not cleaned at all.. Staff was very incompetent. In the morning breakfast was mediocre. It's a shame because location of the hotel was on the lake and could have been different experience. I would NOT recommend to stay here!
Lawrence
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 20, 2017
Beautiful setting but expensive. ..
Beautiful setting, gardens lovely and very well maintained. Lovely view from the room and from the restaurant, pool area lovely.
Further out from Kollam than stated on expedia - 22kms not 11kms and with traffic, can take 45 minutes to get there.
Final bill significantly more than quoted- additional taxes add almost 25%.
Taxi from hotel cost 1500rupees; ordered our own and it cost 700rupees. Restaurant food average.
Beautiful location and staff very attentive.
Judith
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2017
Nice and Serene Property
Stay was very nice. The staff is extremely helpful. The food at the Sunset bar was excellent. Breakfast buffet was satisfactory but the chef was very helpful and considerate . He used to make whatever ordered. The only setback was that I got my booking done thru Hotels.com for the Pool Villa for two nights which they denied after the booking was completed and approved . They gave me the Pool Villa only for one night and for the other night they gave me a small room . Even the calculations on the payment receipts are so confusing and complicated with so many taxes that the issue of payment has not been resolved till now . They have overcharged us for the pool villa and the settlement room.