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Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Kottayam with spa and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Boating
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Yoga
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room Tower Wing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Duplex Suite

Family Duplex Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 71 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room Tower Wing

Executive Room Tower Wing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Garden View Executive Room

Garden View Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Garden View Deluxe Room

Garden View Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Heritage Villa

Premier Heritage Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premier Lake View Room

Premier Lake View Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Nazerath Church Road, Kumarakom, Kottayam, KL, 686563

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Mahatma Gandhi University - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 146 min drive
  • Ettumanur Station - 24 min drive
  • Kaduthuruthy Station - 25 min drive
  • Changanassery Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pallipadam Toddy Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Menani Seafood and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tharavadu, Toddy Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakshmi Hotel and Resorts Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is a great choice for a stay in Kottayam. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, Ayurvedic treatments or reflexology. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre.

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 64 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 15
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
  • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (3-device limit)

Parking

  • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Free secured, uncovered on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle*
  • Bus station shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Pool toys

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong
  • Bike tour information
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (9900 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 18
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuffle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notifications
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (3-device limit)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge – This cocktail bar only serves dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 4500 per person (one-way)
  • Train station pick-up, train station drop-off and bus station shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 2000.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Also known as

Backwater Ripples
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Hotel
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Kottayam
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Hotel Kottayam

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 4500 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, fishing and cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Backwater Ripples Kumarakom also has a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge.
What's the area around Backwater Ripples Kumarakom like?
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Vembanad Lake and 19 minutes' walk from Kumarakom Boat Jetty.

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Not what I expected
Sony, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The property is good and located in the best of the entire stretch of Kumarakom. Rooms are spacious and very well maintained. Restaurant service needs to improve, staff are not courteous and friendly. Used the spa Kerala massage service, it was not a great service and better to check the pricing and services provided before opting for a treatment
Sathish, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice location, excellent service and food is very good. Ongoing construction is real nuisance especially during the day. There should be a warning about during the booking process
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

sandip, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Grossartig
Großartig! Jeden Abend gibt es eine Gratissonnenuntergangsbootsfahrt. Das Freiluftbadezimmer hat mir besonders gefallen. Nicht zu vergessen, der Infinitypool. Manchmal gab es kleinere Kommunikationsprobleme weil das Personal meist nur gebrochen Englisch spricht und ich kein Hindi kann.
Oliver, 2-night trip
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