Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa Kollam

4-star backwater resort with Ayurveda spa on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake

Accommodations

Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa Kollam offers private pool villas with a separate living room, balcony, and lake views. Select villas include a private garden and a sun deck for couples seeking privacy and luxury. All rooms come with flat-screen cable TV, luxury linens, and private bathroom facilities.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site Prana Wellness Spa provides authentic Ayurvedic treatments, including Abhyanga Swedha and Swedish massage, under the supervision of a certified doctor. Therapists like Clinton, Shiva, and Rakhi are trained in medical therapy and rejuvenation programs. The spa also has a botanical garden where medicinal plants are grown for treatments.

Dining

The resort's rooftop restaurant serves multi-cuisine meals with views of the lake, specializing in authentic Kerala dishes. A lakeside coffee shop offers quick bites and refreshments, while the sunset bar provides a spot for evening drinks. Guests can also book a candlelight dinner at the boat jetty prepared by the chef Ashok.

Activities & Experiences

Guests receive a complimentary boat ride on Ashtamudi Lake and a head-and-shoulder massage upon arrival. The property arranges kayaking through mangrove tunnels, guided boating tours, fishing, and themed dinner nights. Indoor games, a children's playground, and cultural performances are also available on-site.

Location & Nearby

Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa is located on the banks of Paravur Lake, a 30-minute drive from Kollam town center and 1.5 hours from Trivandrum International Airport. Nearby attractions include Jatayu Earth Centre (20-minute drive) and Oachira Temple. The resort also arranges visits to an elephant shelter and speed boat hire at reasonable rates.

• Location: On the banks of Paravur Lake, 1.5 h from Trivandrum airport
• Rooms: Private pool villas with lake views, gardens, and sun decks
• Dining: Rooftop multi-cuisine restaurant, lakeside coffee shop, candlelight dinner
• Wellness: Prana Spa with certified doctor, Ayurvedic therapies, medicinal plant garden
• Activities: Complimentary boat ride, kayaking through mangroves, fishing, cultural performances