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Nedungolam | Paravur, Kollam 691334, India
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Fragrant Nature Retreat & Resorts Pvt Ltd
Ranked #2 of 18 hotels in Kollam
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“South Indian Dreams”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

A girl friend and I stayed at this property over a long weekend via a package I had purchased online.

I'm happy to report the hotel and grounds look just like the photos!

We were well received and even received a free room upgrade. We spent most days lounging by the pool being served the most delish food ever! The beds were comfortable and it was amazing to be able and eat breakfast each morning on our balcony looking onto the lake = perfection! We did have one hitch regarding an elephant trip, but the hotel more than made up for it the next day by arranging a private van to take us to some temple festivals = magical! Kerala is a beautiful area (reminiscent of Sri Lanka, only better!).

From the food to the houseboat cruise it was a remarkable, memorable holiday!!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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sajeesh kurup, General Manager at Fragrant Nature Retreat & Resorts Pvt Ltd, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for staying with Fragrant Nature and for the wonderful review posted.It was a pleasure having you as our guest ,It gives us immense happiness to know that you have found your stay with us a memorable one.this positive review is truly a source of motivation for the entire Fragrant Nature Team .

Looking forward to host you on you next visit to Kerala.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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“great relaxing ambiance”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

me n my friend stayed there for 4 days n we were so impressed with their service. from the time we were met by the driver to resort, a warm welcome from a receptionist with a refreshing towel n fresh coconut drink. they also welcome us in a traditional way (red dot on the forhead). while we were checking in n told about the programme, they took our bag in the room. we took a normal lake view room, the facilities is good enough for the basic room. but i have to say the resort is very beautiful. u can feel the peaceful n relaxing atmosphere from every corner. even there were other guests but we didnt feel annoyed or disturbed at all. and the best thing about this place is the staff. they are so friendly n helpful. u can tell they were also well trained. this point makes a big difference for me campared to other places. and another best thing is food. we didnt expect at all that we would have enjoyed the indian food this much. the taste, the appreance n the presentation are so perfect. the activities they have in this hotel mostly is good for relaxing n enjoying the beauty of nature. it was a good break from a busy city life for us. i have to say, it's worth everything we spent at this resort n we would like to come back here again.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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sajeesh kurup, General Manager at Fragrant Nature Retreat & Resorts Pvt Ltd, responded to this review
15 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing Fragrant Nature as your holiday destination. It is a pleasure to note that you had a comfortable stay with us and found our services up to the mark .Your positive comments on our service is really a source of inspiration for our staff.We the Fragrant Nature team earnestly thank you for sharing this valuable comments on this public forum.

We look forward to serve you again on your next visit to Kerala.
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Amazing location, OK hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We stayed here for a night on the way down south through Kerala. The location is incredible - right on the edge of a beautiful lake. We watched the sun go down and the fishermen come out in the canoes, and the colours change from blue to pink to violet. We stayed in a villa - the bedroom was comfortable, the bathroom was smaller than expected, the sitting room area felt fated and not worth the extra price. The view from the balcony was truly amazing. Unfortunately the villa was advertised as detached and peaceful, but it adjoined another villa (some are detached, some aren't) which was occupied by a very noisy family with two small children, and didn't give us the peace we hoped for! Reception staff addressed our concerns very efficiently the next morning, and immediately gave us a generous discount, but by then the tranquiltiy of our break had been shattered. The hotel had a Kathakali performance in the evening, which was unexpected and fantastic. The restuarant was OK, but was a buffet instead of the multi-cuisine that was advertised. Nothing wrong with the food, but if you're looking for a break from South Indian cuisine as we were at that point, a bit of a disappointment. Overall, I think a great escape for families of groups of friends, not quite what we were looking for as a couple. But the location is truly amazing.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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sajeesh kurup, General Manager at Fragrant Nature Retreat & Resorts Pvt Ltd, responded to this review
4 March 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you very much for staying at fragrant nature and it is a pleasure to know that you have loved the location and the cultural program.We are really sorry for the disturbance caused by the other family, This was the first time we are experiencing such a problem and will certainty look into this matter and all other concerns .

Looking forward to host you again at fragrant nature on your next visit and assure you a unforgettable holiday experience in all means.
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Expected better”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Fragrant nature could be an amazing resort. We stayed 2 nights whilst heading from the backwaters to Trivandrum. The great things about this hotel:
Reception staff are amazing will try and help with anything you need.
The location is absolutely stunning on the edge of the lake, and the general ambiance of the hotel is luxurious
Boat ride on the lake is very beautiful

Not so good bits
Wifi connection only in reception and only sitting literally next to reception desk
Restaurant staff - most were amazing BUT 1 or 2 had personal space issues. Certainly not the standard of other similar resorts we stayed at.
No buffet breakfast (maybe lack of guests whilst we were there)
Pool area small and not so amazing - very dangerous broken tiles around pool area and the fake timber tile heats up to a billion degrees as well as ultra slippery - maybe not the best choice of tile.
Menu was average ( I'd have put this in the average section if I had one).


I probably wouldn't recommend this place to our friends. Think there are better options that hit the mark in this price range. Have a feeling the resort is more geared to Ayurvedic treatments which we didn't get to try.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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sajeesh kurup, General Manager at Fragrant Nature Retreat & Resorts Pvt Ltd, responded to this review
10 February 2012
Dear Guest,

First of all I would like to thank you for staying with Fragrant Nature for two nights.

We are really thankful for the positive review on our location and front office staff.We shall certainly take all your negative feed backs and will shortly implement so as to meet the guest comfort.

Looking forward to host you at fragrant nature along with your friends in near future.
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“An excellent short break”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

We took advantage of the offer on cobone and headed to Kerla for 3 days/2 nights. Arriving early on Friday morning, we were met by our driver and headed to the resort, about 1 hours drive away. A warm welcome on arrival with a refreshing towel and cold drink while our bags were put away in our rooms. We were one of only a few couples staying at the resort this weekend but got 100% attention from every member of staff. Whether it was the folks at reception, the security guard, the boat drivers or those at the spa, everyone had a smile on their face and always checked that we were ok.

We ate Lunch and Dinner at the restaurant (food was included as part of our package) and every meal was excelllent. The staff were very attentive and we were never left wanting more.

On the Saturday, we took a taxi to drive to Verkala (sp?) beach to look at some of the sights. However, I can't say i was massively impressed with the beach. It seems to just be an group of hostels/hotels catering for the hippies that have found themselves again!

Leaving early this morning to the airport, we grabbed a few things from the gift shop, and headed back, only stopping momentarily to see an elephant being walked down the street at 2AM.

It was a whirlwind trip but both of us look forward to heading back again soon and spending some more time there just relaxign and unwinding!

Room Tip: We had a lake view room but I think all are good.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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10 February 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for staying with Fragrant nature ,Kollam and for this wonderful review on Trip advisor.Fragrant Nature team is really happy to know that you found our services to your satisfaction and has taken back some fond memories to cherish.

Once again thanking for giving us 5/5 and looking forward to host you on your next trip to Kerala.
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Nedungolam | Paravur, Kollam 691334, India
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