Azure backwaters, swaying palms, and floating houseboats. These are a few of the things that inspired English Missionary Henry Baker, in the late 19th century, to acquire land on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Today, it is known as the Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom. 

Often referred to as the little jewel of Kumarakom, it still maintains the beauty of its rustic surroundings. The 123-year-old colonial bungalow houses newly built Luxury Villas, heritage rooms, charming cottages, and quaint houseboats, anchored in the private lagoon. At this idyllic retreat, guests can look forward to practicing the Art of doing Nothing or keeping themselves busy with a variety of experiences, from nature to adventure, from culture to cuisine, and from rejuvenation to religion.

Facilities 
Guests can lose themselves in any of our Luxury Villas with private pools, Luxury Villas, charming Cottages, Heritage rooms, anchored houseboats or moving houseboats.

Rooms & Suites
Designed with distinctive native materials and building techniques for rustic comfort and relaxation.

Luxury villas with Private pools
Designed to offer the utmost in privacy, these villas perfectly blend Edwardian and Kerala décor with private sit-outs, private plunge pools with Jacuzzi amid lush greenery, and the exhilarating experience of open-air garden showers. These spacious rooms are equipped with large glass doors that open to a verandah, offering panoramic views of the Vembanad lake. Include guest amenities like international direct dial facility, color television, mini bar, and hair dryer. 

Luxury Villas
Designed to offer the utmost in privacy, these villas perfectly blend Edwardian and Kerala décor with private sit-outs amid lush greenery, and the exhilarating experience of open-air garden showers. These spacious rooms are equipped with large glass doors that open to a verandah, overlooking a tranquil lily pond. Include all of the above guest amenities. 

Deluxe cottage Rooms
Located in the Ayurveda block overlooking the swimming pool, these deluxe cottages have played host to heads of governments and leading lights of industry. Offering décor with old-world charm and modern facilities. Include all of the above guest amenities. 

Cottage Rooms
A row of charming cottages, each with its own patio, fronts the lagoon with full-length picture-window bathrooms for the ambience of an outdoor bath. Include all of the above guest amenities. 

Standard Rooms 
Guests journey back in time with décor inspired by old-world styles including wooden floors and high wooden ceilings. Well equipped with guest amenities like international direct dial facility, channel music and color television with satellite programmes. 

Houseboats
Guests can get in touch with their inner sailors in these air-conditioned houseboats, including open deck sit-outs and all of the above guest amenities. Known as the “little crown jewel of Kumarakom,” the Taj Garden Retreat sparkles with indescribable beauty. Located next to the Vembanad lake and a bird sanctuary, the Taj Garden Retreat is 14 km from Kottayam, and is accessible by both land and water. The hotel, equipped with Internet access, can convert a guest room into a meeting area for up to 14 for conferences or cocktails. 

Meeting Rooms & Banquet Facilities include:
Spacious guest room can be arranged for meetings and cocktails for up to 14guests
Indian, continental and local cuisine available

Incentives available at this Hotel:

• Bird Sanctuary trek
• Cultural tours
• Kathakkali Dance performance
• Spice plantation visits
• Temple tours
• Sunset cruise
• Night fishing