The River Retreat Heritage Ayurvedic Resort

The Kizhekepatt clan comprising of over 100 members held their family get together ( Kudumbasangamam) at this picturesque resort that lies on the banks of the Nila ( Bharathapuzha). The occasion was spread over 2 days and we had members converging to this resort from all around the globe. We had a great get together with quality family time to gel with each other especially our younger generation who were seeing their cousins probably for the very first time. We had some cultural programs that kept us engaged. The oldest member was 90years while the youngest (on site) was just a few months old. The hospitality was world class and the food was quite delicious. The rooms we’re spacious and well equipped. We were looked after well barring a few glitches like the power going off during a thunder shower ,lack of WiFi at the conference room .... but were minor. I would recommend this place for similar large scale events and also just to relax and probably enjoy some Ayurvedic massage if time permits. There is a nice clean pool that can be used when the beers don’t cool you down. I thank the staff of this resort for being such good professionals in the field of hospitality. Plans are already being made for another meet in the next couple of years .... hopefully at the same venue. On behalf of the Kizhekepatt Kalam family ... a big thanks for everything.

We stayed here as a group as part of a Mercury holiday tour. The retreat is a beautiful venue with some lovely features including authentic ayuverdia massage, pool over looking the river & paddy fields & lovely colonial interior however it did come with some downsides, lack of hot water for some of the group (altho pressure good) it was tepid at best. Food not always piping hot & service slower than other hotels we stayed in. Take inspect repellant as they will serve the evening meal alfresco if weather allowing. The guide did explain before arriving this type of venue wasn’t to be compared to business/city based Indian hotels. Staff were attentive & helpful when matters were reported.

I had a very happy two night stay here recently. It was a group trip of ladies from the UK. We were very well looked after in this atmospheric place to stay . There was always a good choice of food at each mealtime. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. My room was lovely - very comfortable. I also enjoyed a great traditional Ayurvedic massage. A great stay.

Overall excellent stay. The staff were very polite and friendly. The food was good. The Ayurveda treatment was excellent for 10 days........ ..................................................................................

Excellent property with nice ambience and large green area bounded by river nila. The massage is traditional and very soothing.

Our stay was pleasant, but the room provided for three people did not have the space as advertised. Everything else was fine.