I have been waiting to write a post to share how amazing the Ramada Resort here in Cochin is.  Liji took me there for my birthday and it was just what I needed.  I have been on hiatus from my life in Utah now for two and a half months and so far it has been not what we initially planned.  I have been a bit stressed about the changes in our plans that have taken place and this hasn’t been as enjoyable as I thought it would be.  Thus, the trip to the resort was an amazing get-a-way.

I have never been to such a place.  The Ramada Resort in Cochin is just about 15 km from where we live, but it felt like I was thousands of miles away.  The resort is nestled right along the beautiful Kumbalam backwaters where you can watch a few villagers take their boat onto the water each day to fish.  I was able to enjoy the views of the backwaters from the infinity pool that is 90 meters long.  You can also enjoy this view from the cottages that are available or you can choose to stay in a room in the hotel, which is what Liji and I did.  The room was very comfortable.  The service throughout the entire resort was amazing.  When you stay at the resort you get a complimentary breakfast buffet each day that you stay.  The breakfast buffet has traditional south Indian food (fresh made dosa upon request, idle, curries, etc.) as well as western food (fresh made waffles upon request, toast, croissants, cereal, etc.).  Fresh juice is also made right in front of you.  The restaurant staff is very friendly.  The landscaping makes you feel like you are in a magazine.  It is incredible beautiful and it is surrounded by many different exotic flowers.

In the US a resort like this might be around 300-600 dollars.  The price listed was Rs. 10,000 ($200.00).  Liji sent them an email asking if we could stay for Rs. 5,000 ($100.00) and they agreed.  I am sure this is because it is off season here.  Come December I am sure the place will be regular priced and full of people.  There are something like 18 cottages and 24 hotel rooms so I can’t imagine the place would feel crowded even if the resort was fully booked.

I can’t wait to return there for another stay.  I give the Ramada Resort, Cochin 5 stars.  It was luxury without the price of luxury.

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