Ameya

The property itself is so beautiful. There is so much thought given to each and every nook and corner. Whereevr you look there was art or art pieces. The book collection they had was so nice and different. I wish I had more time to sit and read.The breakfast provided was excellent. Each morning we had a few options to choose from. They even provided us with oat milk for a few of our family members who were vegan. Even the dinners served on each day was delicious and very well prepared. It was very simple yet wonderfully prepared. We throughly enjoyed the wheat malabar parathas with curry on one of the nights.

The chef although seemed very through with vegan ingredients when asked, somehow kept serving us dishes which were not vegan friendly on multiple occasions. Eg- On the first day he did not serve us with dessert with dairy in it but served us with honey glazed fruits. Which we had to send back.We were very happy that he wanted to serve us coconut sorbet the next day and assured us that its vegan. But when asked he said it had dairy cream instead of coconut cream. So, we had to clarify each time about ingredients for each dish.

We loved the privacy with just a few guest rooms, our meals served on our veranda, the artistic stylish decor, and scenic setting looking out onto the backwaters and tidal landscape.

Property was excellent, very peaceful, well maintained and loved the privacy and nature.

Can’t think of anything.

This place is AMAZING. Check in was smooth with Anish and he was there whenever you needed anything. We stayed in the suite, attached the main building. Aesthetically beautiful with attention to detail. The raised bed was wonderful waking up to the lake and gardens. But what makes this resort spectacular is the staff. Chef Prahladan cooked us unbelievable food each night - allowing us to try all the local fish and more. We didn’t have to raise a finger thanks to the ladies Sudha, man jut, Asia, Sini and Reshmi! The report itself is beautiful looking over the huge lake with much nature adding to the overall ambience. Thanks so much, we will back!

What can I say about this place?! Absolutely exceptional- what a property! From the moment we arrived ‘home’ Anish and the team make you feel like you are indeed that, and can’t do enough for you. With our own personal bungalow over the water where meals are served on the terrace, outdoor shower, warm inviting pool, wonderful grounds - it’s a complete haven of calm and serenity. Anish made all the arrangements for our trips and transfers and went truly out of his way to help us with internal travel bookings which we would have been stuck without. Meals were exceptional and the ladies who served so friendly and helpful. The grounds are kept immaculate! Truly the whole staff are incredible. I don’t hesitate to recommend this place and urge people to try it for themselves!

Our 4 nights at Ameya exceeded expectations. The bedroom was spacious and beautifully furnished and we loved the outdoor bathroom/shower. The hotel grounds and views over the lake were stunning. We were very well looked after by Anish and his staff and the food was excellent. All and all a perfect place to end our stay in India.

Spacious rooms, beautiful gardens, nice villas, great breakfast and dinner prepared with love,friendly and helpful staff, large pool, beautiful lake views

Remote location, bathroom needs refurbishments,

Amazing location fantastic staff , food great , attention to detail, no request was a problem , anish and his team were great

The crows

The room was very comfortable and the bathroom lovely. Anish and his staff went the extra mile to ensure we had a good time. Food was beautifully presented and cooked.it was a beautiful place to chill out and relax in glorious surroundings.

It suited us very well but we would not recommend it for people with children who needed to be entertained.

This is one of the most fabulous places I have ever stayed in, and I’ve travelled a lot. It has been created with so much thought and love which shines through in all the attention to detail. Every corner is a photo opportunity. The owner/manager Anish is calm and helpful, the staff are delightful and the food is delicious. The saltwater pool is great, I had a private yoga session and an Ayurvedic massage, the whole stay was so relaxing, a retreat from reality. Just gazing at the lake, the ducks, the trees, fruit, flowers and changing light is all you need to do. We loved the Shanti bungalow over the water. Really hard to leave!

The accommodation and setting were fabulous, we had dinner both nights which we really enjoyed. The breakfast was very delicious. The staff are wonderful and make you feel very at home. Anish the manager is so helpful and can help you with any questions you might have he is so efficient. Managed to book Mr Sunil who was available for all of the driving jobs that we needed and made our travels so comfortable and straightforward. Mr Sunil was very knowledgeable about the roads and surrounding areas. We went on the bird sanctuary boat ride, which we really enjoyed. Thank you so much Anish, Mr Sunil and the lovely ladies serving breakfast and dinner. Special thanks to Sudha and Simi such charming ladies. However, all of the ladies Manju, Asha, Resmi and Jeyakumari were great. Can not recommend this property and experience enough. Thank you allso much.

The all thing that was a little disappointing, I went to swim early in the day and the pool looked like it needed some attention. As I like to swim this was really only a pool to cool off in but was a beautiful setting. Wasn't brave enough to swim in the lake.

This place is pure magic! Absolutely loved my stay here. The most peaceful location beside Lake Vembanad, the saltwater pool is lovely to dip in, the staff so friendly, the cottages are so lovely and spacious but the highlight has to be the food. Incredible meals! I will definitely be back.

Booking the Ameya Resort was one of the best decisions that we made during our trip to Kerala!This place is a paradise on earth. From the facilities to the staff - everything was pure perfection. **Advise to all of the travellers; if you want to have a boat trip on the black waters of Kerala, I would recommend to do it from this location instead of Alappuzha (Ameya resort can arrange that for you). We took boat trips in both locations, and it was much less crowded and the views were more spectacular from this side of the Vembanad lake.

The staff and the people were very supportive and helpful. The food was excellent and the location on the edge of the lake was fantastic.

The bed, mattress, bedding and the linen were not upto the mark. Also the roof could do better with having insulation installed. Interiors had gotten hot during the day even with AC on!

Great property, good location (not great), wonderful view over the lake. Very nice garden with seating areas.Very special house with some small garden villas.

One member of staff (gentleman with glasses, no beard) was extremely rude to my travel partner . He even shouted and got very angry. The atmosphere turned from calm and peaceful into very unpleasant and tense.We had agreed on a slightly later check-out (around 11 -11:15 instead of 10:30) and then he came at the door at 10:50 shouting we had to leave the room immediately and he became extremely unprofessional. We even felt unsafe because of it.The ladies serving the food etc. were very nice and friendly.

Location is nice with great views and sprawling property. Room was gorgeous, the whole property paid lots of attention to detail. Nice breakfast. Staff very friendly. Nice pool.

I assumed a lot of people were being nit-picky about the crows, but there really are a lot of crows. You will never experience 100% peacefulness because the crows are quite loud. One even jumped on our breakfast table which we were not thrilled about. Food was okay. PLEASE remember that if you have a driver that they will provide accommodations for them (it is now the law in Kerala); we had a little issue with our driver the first night but it was eventually resolved.

Nice grounds and fantastic lake views. The support staff were fantastic.

Quite pricey for a 3-4 star property. Felt a little too secluded.

Our room ((Shanti) had lovely view overlooking the pools, garden and the lake. It was very spacious.We really liked the veranda that projects out over the pond. The main building has a lovely open plan lounge. There is a yoga centre and a message facility. All the meals were very good and delivered to the Veranda.

The open air shower was not something we prefer but was ok. The toilet was remote from the main room and cumbersome to get to.

The views were stunning and enjoyed the massage and eating food brought to the veranda- staff were friendly and helpful

Laundry they turned my white suit to pink which was harrowing for me as I brought it in India and did my mothers last rites whilst in Delhi- I have sent email to owners about them replacing the damaged clothing as they can’t do anything for the hurt and pain caused to me by destroying a memory of my spiritual homage to my late mother.Tuktuk was suggested for day trip which was a mistake as it took longer and on the way back we had to stop 4 times as the radiator was over heating- the driver was lovely but as I knew i wouldn’t be able to get food at the venue late I had to get some food to take back and given the stop start journey back I was shattered the next day. Tuktuk is okay for short journey otherwise car is better plus they can park in the tourist spots.

Words cannot describe how wonderful my stay here was. The staff couldn’t have done more to look after me and make me feel at home. I spent my days swimming in the pool, doing yoga in the gardens, reading my book and completely switching off and relaxing.I took a tour to a nearby temple, a cooking class and 2 boat rides while I was there, all activities were well organised and very enjoyable. Every meal was delicious and although slightly pricier than local restaurants was still very affordable and value for money considering the location and personalisation. I wish I’d had more time to enjoy the Ayurvedic treatments.Ameya also helped with transfers to and from the property at very reasonable prices.As a solo female traveller I was worried I might feel a bit isolated or awkward but I immediately felt like one of the family. The place is really like a home from home and the rooms are spectacular. I felt like I experienced ‘how the other half live’ for a few days - I felt like a queen in my jungle palace being waited on hand and foot.Thoroughly recommend for a few days R&R, I stayed 3 nights and could have stayed longer.

There are a lot of crows…nothing to be done and is the same in all of Kerala, but worth mentioning in case someone has a fear of birds!