Have you always dreamed of saying “I Do” in God’s Own Country? Is a destination wedding your idea of a perfect and blissful special day? Are you confronted by so many resort options that you are unsure about which will best serve your needs?
You have come to the right place! We at Kerala Wedding Planners, the premier destination wedding planner in Kerala have put together a comprehensive overview of each spectacular resort in Kerala. Read on to zero in on an incredible, unforgettable choice!
The Raviz Resort and Spa Ashtamudi
Overview
One of the best backwater resorts in Kerala, The Raviz Resort and Spa, Ashtamudi offers world-class comforts at the most pristine of locations. Just a short drive away from the busy city of Kollam is The Raviz Resort and Spa, Ashtamudi. The palatial resort, the meandering Ashtamudi Lake and the serene environs is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Contact: +91 – 8943 906 399
Fast facts
Address: Thevally Bridge, Kollam – Elamballoor Road, Palace Nagar, Thevally, Mathilil, Kerala – 691601
Weddings Venues
The Empire
- Conference hall of 2,153 square feet area
- Capacity – 150 people
- Theatre style seating
- Pre-function area (doubles up as a Mandap)
- Advanced audio-visual facilities available
- Buffet area
The Senate
- Pillarless hall of 4306 square feet
- Capacity – 260 people
- Unobstructed view throughout the venue
- Audiovisual equipment not available
- Wi-fi not available
Convention Center
- Space of 7952 square feet
- Capacity – 1200 square feet
- Stage located in the centre
- Superb for a big, fat Indian wedding
- Air-conditioned
- Washrooms and restrooms
- Spacious parking
- Catering from in house multi cuisine restaurant
Accommodation
Heritage Wing
- Superior Rooms
- Total 11 rooms, 330 sq feet each
- Designed in the Kerala tradition
- Wooden flooring
- Electronic lock doors
- In-room safes
- En suite fully stocked bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower area
- Lake view
- King size bed or separate single beds available
- Free laundry service
- Facilities: Air conditioning, flat screen TV with cable connection, mini fridge, wi-fi access, coffee/tea maker
- Superior Lake View Rooms
- Total 20 giant rooms with superb views of the Lake
- Ideal for an affordable honeymoon
- King size bed or separate single beds available
- En suite fully stocked bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower area
- Facilities: Air conditioning, flat screen TV with cable connection, mini fridge, wi-fi access, coffee/tea maker
- Disabled-friendly
- Complimentary: free yoga session, Ayurveda spa session and pool
- Suites
- Total four suites
- Exquisite views of the backwaters, nearby village and boat traffic
- Luxurious option for a honeymoon
- In-room Jacuzzi
- Complimentary: free yoga session, Ayurveda spa session, pool and other hotel activities
- Optional backwater cruise
- Facilities: LED TV with cable movie channels, wi-fi, air conditioning, coffee maker, minibar, work desk, slippers, turndown service, dining table and living room
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Tower block
- Premium rooms
- Each room has a size of 630 square feet
- Rustic village view
- King size bed or twin beds available
- En suite fully stocked bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower area
- Facilities: In-room Jacuzzi, study table, dining table, a flat-screen TV, minibar
- Comfortable lounge chairs
- Complimentary: free yoga session, Ayurveda spa session and pool
- Premium Lake View Rooms
- Balcony views of the Lake and Kerala backwaters
- Ideal for honeymoon
- Complimentary: free yoga session, Ayurveda spa session and room service
- Suite Rooms
- Contemporary interior designing
- King size bed
- Dining room
- Living room
- LED TV with cable movie channels
- En suite fully stocked bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower area
- En suite jacuzzi
Cottages
- Traditional Cottages
- Eerattupetta
Eerattupetta is a 200-year old structure that has been successfully transposed from Eerattupetta to the premises of Raviz Resort and Spa Ashtamudi. The designs and the material have been retained to keep the authentic flavor alive and utmost care have been taken to give to the true look and feel of the place. Ideal for honeymooners and family alike.
- King size bed
- Two giant tubs
- Open bath
- Mini fridge
- Wi-fi
- Ashtamudi boat ride available
- Complimentary yoga session on the river bank
- Anchal
A 300-year old ancient heritage structure called ‘Mana’, the traditional Brahmin home was also transposed from Anchal to the Ashtamudi property stone by stone. It is another interesting option for honeymooning couples to make the once-in-a-lifetime experience memorable.
- King size bed
- Mini fridge
- Wi-fi
- Wooden flooring
- Diwan
- Ashtamudi boat ride available
- Complimentary yoga session on the river bank
- Villas
- Two villas can accommodate up to three people each
- Ideal for honeymoon
- Balcony overlooking lake and gardens
- Traditional Travancore architecture
- Private plunge pool
- King size bed
- Ashtamudi boat ride available
- Complimentary yoga session on the river bank
- Evening cultural show
Facilities and benefits
Complementary facilities
- Breakfast (Combination of Indian and Continental)
- Two packaged drinking water bottles
- Daily choice of complimentary newspaper
- Wi-Fi
- In-room tea/coffee maker
- Work desk with a business kit
- All-purpose kit for hygiene: Soap, dental kit, slippers, comb, shampoo, moisturizer, shaving kit, shower cap, hair dryer, shoeshine strip, iron and iron board
- Multi-channel TV entertainment
- Turndown service
- Valet parking
- Health club
- Swimming pool
- Foreign exchange
- Left luggage room
- Safe deposit lockers
- Business Centre
- 24 hours room service
- Wakeup call service
- First Aid kit
- Wheelchair services
- Multilingual staff
- Assistance to disabled guests
- Evening cultural programme
- Sunset cruise and tea/coffee and snacks
- Indoor and outdoor games and other recreational facilities
- Kids playroom
- Buggy service
Chargeable facilities
- Travel desk (Houseboats, speed boats, sightseeing, tour packages, airport pickups and drops)
- Kerala Ayurveda Spa and Wellness Centre
- Salon
- In-house laundry
- Bar (Various cocktails and alcoholic drinks)
- Car wash
- Doctor on call
- Fax
- 24-hour coffee shop
- Fine dining multi-cuisine restaurants
- In-room dining
- Minibar
- Board room
- Convention Centre
- Conference halls
- STD / ISD facilities
- Gift shop
- Concierge service
Spa
The Raviz Resort and Spa Ashtamudi is nestled on the banks of the magnificent Lake Ashtamudi. This 93 room five-star deluxe luxury resort and wellness center has a perfect blend of modern architecture and traditional art of Kerala. Green Leaf certified wellness facilities and unique houseboat cruising experiences here will make holidaying an amazing experience for anyone. The hotel is a chosen haven for destination weddings with its excellent services.
Accommodation
- Total number of suites and rooms – 93
- 20 superior rooms
- 20 superior lake view rooms
- 12 premium rooms
- 30 premium lake view rooms
- 4 royal Raviz suites
- 3 heritage suites
- 2 private pool villas
- 2 traditional cottages
- 2 Kettuvallams (houseboats)
Guestroom amenities
- High definition led television
- Broadband wireless high-speed internet
- Electronic safe
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee maker
- Luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower
- Power supply: 110/220 volts
Guestroom services
- In-room dining
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Concierge services
- Wake-up call service
- Doctor/ nurse on call
Dining
- Keraleeyam (all day dining)
- The Raanthal (floating restaurant)
- The Portico Cafe
- The Zirkon Lounge
Activities
- Archery
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Billiards
- Houseboat cruise
- Speedboat ride
- Water sports
- Sightseeing tours and day picnics
- Children’s playroom
- Currency exchange
Wellness and fitness options
- Ayurveda and wellness spa
- State-of-the-art fitness studio
- Swimming pool
- Yoga and meditation centre
Ayurveda treatments
- Abhyanga Snana,
- Abhyangam(Synchronized)
- Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage
- Foot Massage / Padabhyangam
- Kalari Massage
- Udhwarthanam
- Pizhichil
- Ksheeradhara
- Back Massage
- Dhanyamladhara
- Shirodhara
- Thakradhara
- Choorna Pinda Swedam
- Patra Pinda Swedam
- Chavittithirummu
- Njavara Kizhi
- Nethrasekam
- Dhoomapana
- Anjana
- Thalam
- Kati Vasthi
- Gandoosha / Kavala
- Kavalam
- Keshini
- Lepanam
- Pichu
- Thalapothichil
- Mukhalepam
- Tanusree
- Dinacharya
- The complete Panchakarma package
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Yoga and meditation
- Yoga for Insomnia
- Yoga for Skin Health
- Yoga to improve Immune System
- Cardiac health
- Pain management
- Yoga for cancer Rehabilitation
- Yoga for Geriatric care
- Yoga for Adolescent Care
- Yoga for Obesity
- Yoga for Androcare and Blossom at 40
- Pranayama
- Yoga awareness Programme
- General Yoga
- Advanced Yoga
- Surya Namaskar Series
- Mudras and Bandhas
- Meditation
- Satkarmas
- Yoga for Children
- Basic Yoga 3 days
- Intermediate Yoga 7 days
- Advanced Yoga
- Marma
Wellness diet
The chefs here appreciate that delicate balance, and, in consultation with the doctors, juggle ingredients, flavours, seasons and palates to bring out personalized and inspiring works of culinary art.
Some of the dishes are Broiled Tuna with Almond Dill Sauce (for Vata); Three bean cake with cumin and onion pulao (for Pitta); and Fresh Corn and Ginger Soup (for Kapha). The herbs used are mostly from their pesticide-free gardens.
Things to see and do
Local Attractions
- Ashtamudi Backwaters – Ashtamudi, the southern gateway to the beautiful backwaters of Kerala, is a unique wetland ecosystem that presents a panoramic view of the native Kerala life
- Thankasseri Fort, Lighthouse and Breakwater – A historic place which was once under Portuguese rule. Here you can see ruins of an old Portuguese fort, a lighthouse and a church built in the 18th century
- Kollam Beach – The Kollam beach was once a busy port where Chinese ships and other foreign vessels came for spices and coir trade. Now it is a serene and laid back beach
- Vallikavu Amritapuri Ashram – Vallikavu is world famous today for its Mata Amritanandamayi Math, an international pilgrim centre where devotees of Amma come for inspiration and inner peace
- Ayiramthengu Mangrove Forest – Ayiramthengu is a scenic mangrove forest which has a rare variety of flora and fauna. The green canopy of the forest is a nesting place for migratory birds
- Munroe Island – Named after Col. Munroe, the British Resident of erstwhile Travancore. The Munroe backwater earned international recognition in the magazine Lonely Planet
- Chadayamangalam Jadayupara – It is believed that the mythical bird Jatayu from the epic Ramayana collapsed on this huge rock in its attempt to thwart Ravana’s kidnapping of Sita
- Thenmala – Thenmala is India’s first planned Eco-tourism destination. It gained popularity owing to its unique vistas, bio-diversity, trekking paths, and mountainous terrains
- Puthenkulam Elephant Village – Puthenkulam Elephant Village, 25 km from Kollam, is home to more than 40 elephants including the tallest one named Puthenkulam Anantha Padmanabhan
- Krishnapuram Palace – The traditionally styled Krishnapuram Palace houses the largest single band of mural painting so far discovered in Kerala – the 49 sqm Gajendra Moksham
- Palaruvi Falls – A picturesque waterfall cascading from a height of 300 feet. The water is believed to possess medicinal qualities of the herbal plants from the hills nearby
- Hanging Bridge – This hanging bridge at Punalur is perhaps the only one of its kind in Kerala. This spectacular bridge was built by a Scottish engineer named Albert Henry in 1877
Tours offered
- Backwater House Boat Tour
Houseboats offer many cruises connecting the main backwater destinations of Kerala. Alappuzha (Alleppey), one of the most popular destinations, forms the starting point for most of the cruises. The shortest trip involves a tour of the nearby places in Alappuzha and Kuttanad regions and the longest trip covers many fascinating places and regions along the length of the backwaters.
- Wild Life Tour At Thekkady
Thekkady is a land of unending charms of hills and spice scented plantations. It has one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in South India and is also a celebrated Tiger Reserve.
- Cochin Sightseeing Tour
Cochin, Queen of the Arabian Sea has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. The ancient churches, palaces, synagogues in the city are sought after by archaeologists and historians.
- Kumarakom Tourist Village Tour
It’s a cluster of the little island on the Vembanadu lake with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Attractions are bird sanctuary can be visited by canoes, houseboats etc.
- Munnar Hill Station Tour
The most beautiful hill stations on the Western Ghats is at about 7600 metres above sea level. Anamudi, the highest peak in South India is nearby. There are lakes, reservoirs, forests, several teas estates and cardamom estates, a wildlife sanctuary in the Eravikulam National Park, Rajamala area and Chinnar wildlife sanctuary.
- Wayanad Hill Station Tour
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region with areas of high altitude, home to animals including Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south, Edakkal Caves contain ancient petroglyphs, some dating back to the Neolithic age.
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