River Retreat is located within few minutes drive from Mahabalipuram, the famous city of shore temple. Situated very near to Kovalam, the locality is tightly being invested upon by investment giants. The imposing structure of this heritage resort is majestic and kingly and not without reason. It  was  the summer palace of the   Maharajahs  of  Cochin  now  catering to our nostalgia.  The lobby is spacious and welcoming tall, magnificent bronze metal lamps or "nilvillakku" (for which Kerala is so famous) and antiques decorate the lobby, surprisingly  & effortlessly blending with modern day decor. The retreat offers a spacious and wide conference hall to hold business meetings. A golden chance to mix business with pleasure. Enclosed in Calm surroundings to calm your nerves when things hot up inside. Multi cuisine restaurant overlooking the nila a feast for eyes and palate. Glass walls enclose the restaurant so that one feels continuity with the nature. A serene and quiet Nila lazily flowing in her own rhythm as you devour the lip smacking dishes which can be any chef’s delight. A dreamy setting to spend a perfect evening.

Rooms
The River Retreat offers 24 fully furnished air conditioned guest rooms. All these have soothing blend of ancient royal ambience and modern day amenities. All rooms have retained their 19th century furnishings and ambience. The rooms have been done in soft and sober colors. Palace Chambers : Palace Chambers are larger suites. All rooms have retained their 19th century furnishings and ambience. Double occupancy room with an enchanting view of the river. Retreat Chambers are double rooms. Royal Club Rooms offer single occupancy.

Other Ayurvedic facilities in The River Retreat, Cheruthuruthy include the provision to apply herbal steam for therapeutic sweating, rejuvenation, diet counseling and other herbal therapies to shed off physical and mental ailments and regain wholesome health.