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KTDC Water Scapes

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel in Kottayam with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Located by the serene lake, KTDC Water Scapes offers a tranquil retreat with access to a library, spa services like hot stone massages and body treatments. Unwind in the outdoor pool or catch up on work at the business center.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Room

Canal View Room

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Kumarakom North, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563

What's nearby

  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Marari Beach - 42 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Alappuzha Beach - 47 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Edathua Church - 53 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 149 min drive
  • Kaduthuruthy Station - 26 min drive
  • Kaduthuruthy Vaikom Road Station - 27 min drive
  • Kumaranalloor Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KoCo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Al Baik - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kargeen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald’s - ‬15 min drive

About this property

KTDC Water Scapes

KTDC Water Scapes is a great choice for a stay in Kottayam. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, or detox wraps. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool are other features.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 500.00

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

Also known as

KTDC Water Scapes

KTDC Water Scapes Hotel

KTDC Water Scapes Hotel Kumarakom

KTDC Water Scapes Kumarakom

Water Scapes KTDC

Waterscapes Ktdc Backwater Hotel Kumarakom

KTDC Water Scapes Hotel

KTDC Water Scapes Kottayam

KTDC Water Scapes Hotel Kottayam

Frequently asked questions

Does KTDC Water Scapes offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, KTDC Water Scapes does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at KTDC Water Scapes?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at KTDC Water Scapes?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at KTDC Water Scapes?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at KTDC Water Scapes?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at KTDC Water Scapes and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. KTDC Water Scapes also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near KTDC Water Scapes?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

KTDC Water Scapes Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel..

Food could have been better in terms choices quality and quantity
Verified

2/10 Poor

Nice location maintained by worst management

Very nice environment looking from outside. But rooms are horrible. mosquitoes and mosquito eggs in the wash room. No point of reporting to staff. No action will be taken. Only one in-house restaurant with minimal food option. Water flow under the room and sideways is a big highlight. But not maintained properly. Needs lot of maintenance.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Shabby-chic but worth the trip.

We stayed one night at this resort in February. Our bungalow had a lake view and was quite roomy for a family of four. My daughter and husband have are celiac and cannot eat gluten. The restaurant staff tried their best to accommodate us. I recommend learning the words for wheat, rye, barely, and oats in Hindi before you you travel. I would call this resort shabby-chic, the grounds with gardens crisscrosses by various bridges and canals are charming. The bungalows are in need of some tlc. But the location is quite special. You see and hear a huge variety of birds and are treated to an amazing sunset over the lake.
Verified

6/10 Good

Good stay but needs to improve

hotel was good ,we had a good welcome, excellent ambience, good rooms, good view quick service. Hotel team needs to check the room before allocating, my room tv was not working ,there was not set top box fixed to my tv ,it took almost 3 hours for the technician to fix it,its a very beautiful property please maintain it with proper standards
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice view of the waterscapes

Wonderful views (but we were lucky to get a chalet facing the front with nothing obscuring our view), the grounds are interesting to explore, the room is on stilts...which is again an interesting feature...bird sanctuary nearby is a great place to go...overall a good place to stay...
Verified

6/10 Good

Tremendous potential

The huts themselves were quite good and very spacious and interspersed nicely throughout the bird sanctuary with little canals running in between. Sadly they are not well maintained though nor are the grounds. The location could be superb with a bit of a maekover and clean up. It could be quite achievable with the right people in control. We found the service non-existent and the staff extremely non-attentive and almost surely in their disinterest. The whole place needs to be better managed and put into the hands of people who actually care. The dining room left much to be desired both in decor and food quality. The swimming pool also has potential but it sits there looking quite derelict. Although we were not distressed to stay here for 3 nights we were not ecstatic either - not one of our better experiences in Kerala.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

perfect backwaters stay :-)

Very amazing place..perfect hotel to experience the backwaters. considering this as a govt hotel but its well maintained.. Very selective food but an amazing place.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Don't stay here

The cottages are too old and cracked up. It's about time they do some serious renovation to all the cottages. Their breakfast service was poor. An example was most of their breakfast items was out of stock especially their poori. We had to wait in line for 10 mins and as soon as a set of 8 poori come they would all disappear in less than a minute. Their dinner service was poor as well. They need to hire more waiters to serve their guests.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent rooms disappointing service

The location is beautiful - next to the bird sanctuary - very green and quiet overlooking the lake. Our room (lake view room) was lovely and we made good use of the pool. Food is limited to a buffet and we found quite expensive. What let the hotel down was the service - we were really disappointed.
Verified

8/10 Very good

enjoyed staying at KTDC Kumarakom

it was very good stay, i stood 2 days,good food,staff were very helpful, very nice swimming pool, and good location, the resort itself is very good, try to take lake view room, the other services are very costly i have not tried, like massage and boating, i took boat service from other place
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautifully located hotel

Provides a lovely environment with quaintly designed cottages over canals, with lush greenery around. Comfortable rooms with good air-conditioning. Hotel is located next to a beautiful lake and a bird sanctuary.
Verified

8/10 Very good

great experiance

Had a great time...
Verified

6/10 Good

It was a good hotel.. very comfortable. Very good quality of services.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quiet and relaxing

We spent 3 nights at the KTDC and were very happy with our choice - a very nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful location and layout of the resort: it is adjacent to the famous bird sanctuary and you are free to explore it at your leisure, the pool and view of the lake are also great. It's directly next to the Taj hotel so in case you don't want to have all your meals in the KTDC restaurant, you can treat yourself to a nice evening there. Maid service at the KTDC was very attentive - soap, towels etc. where replaced daily. However, some staff tends to seem not very motivated. For example, when we asked at the front desk on our first day what there is to do in the area, a young staff member just handed us the place mat that explained the birds in the area. We figured out ourselves how to rent a boat to explore the backwaters, how to take the bus to Kottayam and how to organize onward transport to our next destination (taxi stand on the main road). On the positive side, when I lost my camera on the way back to Cochi, they kindly supported us in searching for it.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Interesting Stay in an Interesting Place

The hotel is composed of rustic cabins on stilts with lakeside or canal location. Ours had lake view and was close to the swimming pool. The facilities were good and we found the place as advertised. The staff were helpful and the choice of food at meal times was very good. There was free Wifi in reception which we used. We really enjoyed our short stay (2 nights) and would return without hesitation.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Value for money

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Verified

6/10 Good

Nice hotel on Vemband shores

My mother and I spent one night there. It is nice enough - not very fancy, but quiet and clean. Dinner and breakfast was included in the price. The one restaurant there had tasty food. It is right next to the bird sanctuary and hotel guests have free access to it. The rooms are self contained cottages over little man-made canals, but some of the paths were very uneven and in the dark, one has to be careful when getting to the rooms. Otherwise, the staff were very pleasant, and our spa experience was relaxing. We also enjoyed sitting by the water and watching the boats and sunset.
Verified

6/10 Good

Makes a passing grade.

The initial wow! of verdant greenery criss-crossed by landscaped canals soon gives way to the lack of attention to details and apathy typical of a government run place. Our bathroom did not have all the sanitary fittings in place, but the staff were quick to offer an alternative room when the issue was raised. The water in the canals has a circulatory system, which functions at sub- optimum level, causing stagnation in places.The waterfront hyacinth needs to be cleared or prevented like in the private resorts around. And probably the biggest downer is the food. Functional to say the least, but hardly authentic Kerala cuisine...smaller restaurants outside the resort do a much better job.
Verified

6/10 Good

Last minute plans!

A friend and I were driving around in Aleppey when we decided to stay back for a day.. Went on Expedia looked up hotels nearby and KTDS was available and a little pricey than I would like to pay for KTDC. But it was last minute and options were limited.. So we booked it in seconds and landed up there in 15 mins, taking the reception staff by surprise..! But they were quick to work with us, up on their feet and promptly gave us the (best) cottage available etc. and in 10 mins we were checked in.. Left our bags and walked down to the restaurant for a beer and some snacks. Beer was flat, but food was relatively good.. Hung around for a while, went over to Taj for dinner (great ambiance, horrible food), came back and hit the bed. Woke up early and grabbed breakfast (was nice) and decided to take one of their boats and went on an hour boat ride in the lake. Was awesome, weather was good and the experience was memorable and worth the money (650 or something for the hour). Came back, ate at Tharavadu nearby (WOW!) and packed up and left. Staff was kind enough to extend checkout to 3 pm from usual 12 pm. Overall, experience was good. The property is huge and unlike other Kerala resorts with coconut trees, this one is heavily wooded, almost a forest spread over 100 acres. The cottages themselves were dated and rusty, but it was clean and so were the bathrooms (important for me). But the staff need special mention. They went out of their way to please. Will recommend!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice property, but can be maintained much better

This property is right next to Vivanta Kumarakom. Technically this is much better property - bigger, has a bird sanctuary and canal in the property. But this is maintained just okay. You will see rusted, unpainted stuff everywhere. Rooms are not maintained – you can see the. Add to that their cable TV subscription had expired. Even with that, the property is best experienced at night as the view is breathtaking. This is certainly budget price when it comes to resorts at kumarakom. But had it been in the hands of private – it would have international acclaim.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good

KTDC Kumarakom (Water Scapes) has a decent size property at the bank of Vembanadu Lake. There are 6 rows of cottages. All cottages are of similar quality (at least so from the outside). The exterior has wooden style and the interior is comfortable with all basic necessity. Only first row (numbered 101, 102 etc) of cottages have a clear view of lake, rest of the rooms are on the back side with canal view. Canal is artificially made small canals. Looks good, but not maintained that well. There's a swimming pool and restaurant, adjacent to the lake. Overall very nice resort, and comparably much cheaper than Taj Vivanta just next door.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Value for money

Its a good resort and in the best location,since its government resort.Don't compare the room condition but there restaurant is good and have good varieties of food.In short its a value for money resort.
Verified

6/10 Good

Value for money

Value for money. Great location. needs to be maintained better
Verified

4/10 Fair

Try Some Other Hotel is Location Does Not Matters

The services are disappointing. Location is beautiful.
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel is placed on a nice location and if you have lake view it is very nice. The canals are quite dirty. The personel is friendly but expect tipp. The food is OK but hte location is in an area where it is not much to see. Our recommendation is to maybe have 3-4 days the maximum. Unless you only want to spend time by the pool area. It is very quiet and a good resort if you want to get out of the sound of honking cars. Fairly expensive though, expect 1,5-2 thousand rupies per meal for a family of 4.