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Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Property class: 5 and above
Lakefront hotel in Kottayam with spa and outdoor pool

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Enjoy your visit to Kottayam with a stay at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom. 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 center.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $88
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
This waterfront hotel features a 24-hour business center and meeting spaces. Guests can unwind at the spa, sauna, or evening receptions.
Dining with a conscience
The hotel offers a restaurant, cafe, and bar with locally-sourced food. Vegan, vegetarian options, and special dining experiences are available.
Nature's playground
This lakeside hotel offers fishing and kayaking adventures. Guests can relax on the terrace or stroll to the water's edge.

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Garden View Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with a blue accent, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Garden View Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Lake View Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden wardrobe.

Premier Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Duplex Suite

A spacious hotel room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a balcony, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Duplex Suite

  • Lake view
  • 71 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden View Executive Room

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a framed artwork, a balcony with wicker furniture, and a view of greenery.

Garden View Executive Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room Tower Wing

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Room Tower Wing

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room Tower Wing

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Executive Room Tower Wing

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Heritage Villa

A spacious room with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a dining area.

Premier Heritage Villa

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a dining table, and a television.

Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Vembanad Lake - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Marari Beach - 53 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 146 min drive
  • Changanassery Station - 26 min drive
  • Kaduthuruthy Vaikom Road Station - 28 min drive
  • Kottayam Station - 30 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Killikoodu Toddy shop and family restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thengum Thoppu Keerikkuzhi Toddy Parlour - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vaidyar's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vaidyars Super Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

  • Enjoy your visit to Kottayam with a stay at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom. 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 center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 at the property
    • 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)
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay 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
  • Foosball
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda 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

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 7
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • 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 electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-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)
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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 serves dinner only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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 service is offered for an extra charge
  • 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.

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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is 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. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like 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 center, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Yes, there's an onsite 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 16 minutes' walk from Kumarakom Boat Jetty.

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