Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

9.9

Property highlights

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Sitting by the Vembanadu Lake, Backwater Ripples features a large outdoor swimming pool, pampering spa treatments and a fitness centre. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a satellite TV, personal safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Cottages have a flat-screen TV. En suite bathrooms come with a shower. Backwater Ripples is 2 km from Kumarakom Centre and 3 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. It is 15 km from Kottayam Railway Station and 85 km from Cochin Airport. Parking on-site is free. Guests can store their valuables at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel also provides a tour desk and foreign currency exchange. North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes can be enjoyed at Multi Cuisine Restaurant. Lake Side Barbeque Restaurant offers authentic Indian and seafood grilled delights. We have a Gala dinner on 24th December & 31st December 2024.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Fishing

  • Games room

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lalit
India India
“Deepa, from Guest Relation was very kind and helpful. Made our stay worth it.”
Natasha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very beautiful location - right on the backwaters. You get a particularly good view from the pool. Good food in the restaurant. Very comfortable room. Overall great value for money”
Vanessa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel with beautifully furnished room, great facilities and in a good location.”
Santhoshkar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really I am impressed about their service, food quality,staff behaviour and ambiance. Overall experience very nice..”
Jacob
India India
“Clean, well kept and excellent dining area facilities and food”
Shaadab
India India
“Very good location and ambience Clean and green Picturesque and serene Food was tasty”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Love the food and room was immaculate , lovely staff and great location with a pool and views of the lake”
Deepak
United States United States
“Very nice property, beautiful location and very well kept period. I would highly recommend this property to anyone.”
Vadood
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Excellent facilities. Warm and welcoming staff. The hotel was very well maintained, and the view was spectacular.”
Sam
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Spa was good, beautiful ambience for relaxing our mind and body”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
563 by Lakeside
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • British • French • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Spanish • Steakhouse • German • Russian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ • South African
Tap Room
  • Cuisine
    Seafood

Resort facilities of Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:30
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,829 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,829 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Backwater Ripples Kumarakom in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.