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Punnamada Resorts

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Ambalapuzha with spa and outdoor pool

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Nestled by the lake, Punnamada Resorts offers a tranquil retreat with a free manager's reception and shopping on site. Enjoy mini golf, yoga classes, or relax at the spa with an Ayurvedic treatment; previous guests have raved about their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Patio
The current price is $54
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Tackle business tasks in the conference space, then rejuvenate at the full-service spa. Waterfront views and a health club complete the experience.
Lakeside rural retreat
Situated on a lake and river in a rural location, this hotel offers fishing and canoeing adventures. Guests can enjoy picnics in the scenic outdoors.
Spa day paradise
A full-service spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, facials, and massage services. A sauna, hot tub, and steam room enhance the waterfront hotel's relaxing vibe.

Room options

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Garden Villa | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Garden Villa

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Duplex Villa | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Duplex Villa

  • Partial lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa, Lake View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Heritage Garden Villa

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Villa, Private Pool, Lake View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, Private Pool, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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Punnamada, Ambalapuzha, Kerala, 688006

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Alleppey Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Alappuzha Beach - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Edathua Church - 12 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 141 min drive
  • Tumboli Station - 20 min drive
  • Thakazhi Station - 26 min drive
  • Pattanakkad Vayalar Station - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Malabar Beachway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bay Route Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brothers hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Leventy8 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Borma - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Punnamada Resorts

Located near a train station, Punnamada Resorts is a great choice for a stay in Ambalapuzha. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or Ayurvedic treatments. An outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a health club are other features.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Onsite extended parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Mini golf
  • Lazy river

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Mini golf
  • Canoeing
  • Motor boating
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 29 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2003
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 35-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

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 2000.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1000.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5000.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Gala Dinner on August 12 per adult: INR 5000.00

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of INR 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of INR 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 14 and January 10.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Punnamada Resorts

Punnamada Resorts Alappuzha

Punnamada Resorts Hotel

Punnamada Resorts Hotel Alappuzha

Punnamada Hotel Alappuzha

Punnamada Resorts Hotel

Punnamada Resorts Ambalapuzha

Punnamada Resorts Hotel Ambalapuzha

Frequently asked questions

Is Punnamada Resorts currently open?

The property is closed between December 14 and January 10.

Is there a pool at Punnamada Resorts?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Punnamada Resorts?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Punnamada Resorts?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Punnamada Resorts?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Punnamada Resorts?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. There's a charge of INR 1000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of INR 1000 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Punnamada Resorts and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like rowing, fishing, and motor boating. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball, volleyball, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Punnamada Resorts also has a lazy river, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Punnamada Resorts?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Punnamada Resorts have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

What's the area around Punnamada Resorts like?

Punnamada Resorts is located on the waterfront, a short 5-minute walk from Vembanad Lake.

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Reviews

Punnamada Resorts Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, restaurant serving delicious food and the Punnamada Kayal view.
Babu, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic quiet location with views of the boats and waterways, extremely courteous, happy and helpful staff. Great food options in house and close enough to pick up a Tuk Tuk to head in to town as well. An ideal place to relax and unwind!
Nick, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, good South Indian food, close to shikara and house boat rides, traditional Kerala architecture of buildings. Very good Ayurvedic massage - that made my wife and I sleep for 12 hours straight. If you dont mind the 2 hour taxi ride from Cochin airport (like we did) - this is a great place to rest and re-energize.
Ramesh, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Spectacular outlook on backwaters

View from our private pool room was exceptional. The hotel is in a beautiful location on the backwaters but is in need of a refurbishment. Food in the restaurant is very reasonable and great quality. We had our backwater boat collect us from the hotel, which was pretty special. It would take very little to uplift this beautiful looking place. We hope someone with vision will invest and we’d be back in a shot.
Helen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The resort is absolutely beautiful, the location, the layout, the historically built cottages everything was fantastic. Food and staff in the restaurant and housekeeping were extremely friendly. We had a view things that didn’t make the 5 star rating. 1.resort advertises that there is WIFI in the rooms and on the premises - wrong. No WIFI anywhere except in the lobby. 2. Was minibar in the room. Upon arrival, there was no fridge in the room, after a bit of a discussion they finally supplied a fridge. Fridge never even got cold until the next morning. 3. Hot water - didn’t get any hot water until the next morning. So, if you can’t commit to what you advertise, please delete it otherwise more guests will complain
susanne, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not worth for 20k Full of mosquitoes Bad bed Poor towels No selection of foods
VIPIN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay, if only for a night. We did a house boat afternoon trip and then stayed in the resort.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Terrible experience
Satyendra, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant menu can be greatly improved
Kalidas Sanjay, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent service
Tara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in and check out was smooth. We booked lakeside Villa and our room was well maintained. The lakeside views from our room were gorgeous. Our stay was very pleasant. The staff of the property are courteous and friendly.
Verified

8/10 Very good

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

The stay was amazing and the staff were hospitable. However, we had booked for a 2 day stay at the garden villa, but they had overbooked and were able to provide us only with a single day stay. To make up for the discomfort, they upgraded us to their premium villa with private pool and a free houseboat ride for an hour. It turned out to be a relaxing weekend. The restaurant is great and the food tasted great. More choices for dessert would have been better.
Raeshma, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We went there a year ago and since then it’s taken a turn towards the worse. Change of management perhaps? Or overworked personnel? First the rooms are dark and uncomfortable and don’t keep the humidity out, so didn’t really sleep. Our mission became trying to stay away from the property as much as possible. I got free electro therapy trying to turn on the bedroom light. The showers have snails and lizards. Slow responses from personell in restaurant (which only serves buffets now - last year was à la carte). If I’d pay about half I maybe would’ve expected something similar. But a premium price needs a premium stay. And it was far away from that.
Robin, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Pool and bar closed

We arrived to find the pool was still closed after the monsoon season which we weren't informed of in advance and was a real selling point of the hotel. This was odd as other pools including the public pool in the area we're open. Additionally we were told only when we asked about it that the onsite bar was closed for renovations and we're recommended to go to a competitor hotel to use their bar. In general the staff were quite apathetic that the resort was not ready for visitors and although we really enjoyed the boat tour and the views were lovely this wasn't the stay we had hoped for. If amenities are closed some pre warning feels necessary.
Ciara, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We left the property as we couldn’t stay, my daughter (4yrs old) couldn’t sleep so are we, due to bugs and lizards in the room. Very poorly maintained and totally unhygienic. The open Bathroom was terrible and we never used. I had requested refund for the days we didn’t stay. Please coordinate and do the needful.
Vijay Anand, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautifully designed resort, once you get to it. Remote, small residential unpaved alleys, poorly marked from main road is the only vehicular access to it unfortunately. Lovely, clean cottages and rooms with unique open air bathrooms enhanced our eco friendly experience; I appreciated it, but probably not for those unprepared for the mosquito attack whenever you use the toilet. I just attacked back! Our biggest disappointment was the food quality at the only restaurant at the resort. If you are looking for typical touristy food, you'll be fine. Being the hometown of my deceased father, we were very familiar with traditional cuisine. Located on the bay waters, we hoped for a variety of fresh seafood, cooked authentic local cuisine style. Our experience was sadly contrary. The restaurant is definitely setup to encourage their buffets offerings, which offered mostly non-Kerala cuisine and very limited seafood. When we tried A la carte orders, the taste and freshness of fish was lacking, which is not what one expects at a higher end resort as Punnamada. It seemed the cooks were best at non-local cuisine. I hope they improve and explore unique opportunity available by location. We watched fisherman pass by daily with their fresh catches of the day. Why not support them? Visiting tourists would gladly pay a premium for freshly caught local seafood. My fav part of the resort was Yoga and massage. I learned a lot from yoga instructor Mr. Pradeep, who was excellent teacher!
AJLimer, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cute resort but bit pricey.

The stay was good especially the free boat ride in the evening and yoga session in the morning. It was an unexpected pleasant surprise.
Ash, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Failed to meet expectations. In need of a lot of maintenance. Food was sub-par. They originally agreed to give me a late check out, but then the day of told me someone else was arriving so i they needed my room and i needed to leave. The place was mostly empty so i think they just couldn't be bothered with my request (that they already agreed to).
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The property was flloded in 2018 floods, and is still recovering. Unfortunately, it shows. Location is excellent, boat tours great.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Value-for-money stay

The best part of our stay was the in-house restaurant by the lake/backwaters. Food was fab and we had one of the best appom and coffees in south of India. Our garden villas were generally clean and comfy but because they were nestled in nature, there were a lot of bugs and mozzies despite the cool weather. That said, the hotel recep is happy to provide you with insect repellant cream any time and the beds came with a net to keep those flying creatures out. At the point of arrival, there was a lot of construction going on, so it seemed like the place was a bit of a mess but as you venture further into the pty, the rustic greenery puts you at ease. They have plenty of games and activities; from tennis/badminton courts to foosball and ping-pong. Don't miss the complimentary sunset cruise!
Lorraine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good location ...clean place ...has the scope for making a wow experience ....thank you for the upgrade....
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great grounds, poorly trained staff

An extremely sour end to a nice stay at your resort. 28 minutes to check out and pay extras because of unprepared and seemingly untrained reception staff. When it takes 28 minutes to check out the only guests staying in the hotel, you know it's time to think about your processes and training. Don't make a guest wait while you hunt for 40 rupees change and then ask that guest if they can provide the exact 3740 amount - just wipe off the 40 ruppees When we also questioned why a 100 ruppee bottle of water we had asked for with our breakfast had appeared on our bill I was told, "No!" and "this is a five star resort price" as if that made it okay. Even more concerning given it is a 4 star hotel... I guess the customer isn't always right after all.
Jake, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel but not value for money

The resort was very pretty, with a nice pool and gardens. However, the room itself was a little tired. We visited during monsoon season and after we'd checked in we were told none of the activities (boat trips etc) were possible due to the weather. This was disappointing as from the resort you could see other hotels were offering these experiences still. The restaurant was amazing, serving delicious fish curries and a good breakfast with very welcoming staff. Overall we felt the hotel was overpriced considering lots of the experiences were not available. On top of this, we were disappointed to find that after spending a lot of money on the room and food there, we were charged nearly £7 for a glass water bottle that we accidentally broke. Whilst we were happy to cover the cost of this, the bottle itself was worth very little and no bill was provided for this. A beautiful resort, but not great value for money.
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location relaxing with a good restaurant

We spent 5 relaxing days at the hotel, the staff cannot do enough for you.The garden view villa's are stunning.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The Ultimate Lakeside Resort

This is my second time to Punnamada and I am anxious to go back for a third. The location is far enough from town to offer tranquility, but close enough for convenience. The Lakeside rooms are worth every extra rupee. The staff will jump over the moon to please you without making a big production. Each and every one is wonderful.