Experience world-class service at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

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 2023.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Fishing

Games room


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
or
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
5.8
Low score for Kumarakom
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  • Ponnu
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff there was wonderful and so accommodating! We booked a very large family group in a few different rooms at the last minute and all the staff were very kind, competent and helpful. The facilities and views were great as well, and the food...
  • Dolon
    India India
    Staff is excellent, cooperative, coordial, polite, prompt. Location is beautiful. Any food ordered is freshly made, which is a very good sign.
  • Bernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property had everything you could ask for Grounds - kept perfectly Pool - clean, attended with excellent service - nice towels and beds Restaurant - good choice of food, wonderful staff and excellent standard of food Afternoon tea and...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • CordenBlue

    No additional info available

Resort facilities of Backwater Ripples Kumarakom
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam

House rules

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Backwater Ripples Kumarakom offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Spa facilities
    • Cooking class
    • Tennis equipment
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live music/performance
    • Badminton equipment
    • Happy hour
    • Foot bath
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa/wellness packages

  • Check-in at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Room options at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Villa
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Backwater Ripples Kumarakom has 1 restaurant:

    • CordenBlue

  • Yes, Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is 850 yards from the centre of Kumarakom. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.