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Backwater Ripples

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

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Boating
Premier Lake View Room | Exterior
Premier Lake View Room
Deluxe Room Tower Wing
Aerial view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Room Tower Wing

Deluxe Room Tower Wing

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Satellite channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Duplex Suite

Family Duplex Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 71 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room Tower Wing

Executive Room Tower Wing

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Garden View Executive Room

Garden View Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Garden View Deluxe Room

Garden View Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Satellite channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Heritage Villa

Premier Heritage Villa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Satellite channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premier Lake View Room

Premier Lake View Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Satellite channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Desk
Laptop workspace
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple - 36 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 146 min drive
  • Ettumanur Station - 24 min drive
  • Kaduthuruthy Station - 25 min drive
  • Changanassery Station - 26 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pallipadam Toddy Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Menani Seafood and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tharavadu, Toddy Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakshmi Hotel and Resorts Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Backwater Ripples

Backwater Ripples is a great choice for a stay in Kottayam. 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. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other highlights.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 64 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free secured on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong
  • Bike tour information
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre (1076 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (3-device limit)
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Vedasparsh. Services include facials, body scrubs and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with 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 lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 600 for adults and INR 600 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2000 per person (one-way)
  • Firewood is available for an extra charge of INR 4000 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 2000.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 5 costs INR 1900 (one-way)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Also known as

Backwater Ripples Hotel
Backwater Ripples Kottayam
Backwater Ripples Hotel Kottayam

Frequently asked questions

Does Backwater Ripples offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Backwater Ripples 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Backwater Ripples?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Backwater Ripples?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Backwater Ripples?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Backwater Ripples?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2000 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Backwater Ripples?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Backwater Ripples and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, fishing and cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Backwater Ripples also has a sauna and a fitness centre, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Backwater Ripples?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge.
What's the area around Backwater Ripples like?
Backwater Ripples is a short 1-minute walk from Vembanad Lake and 19 minutes' walk from Kumarakom Boat Jetty.

Backwater Ripples Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Not what I expected
Sony, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The property is good and located in the best of the entire stretch of Kumarakom. Rooms are spacious and very well maintained. Restaurant service needs to improve, staff are not courteous and friendly. Used the spa Kerala massage service, it was not a great service and better to check the pricing and services provided before opting for a treatment
Sathish, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice location, excellent service and food is very good. Ongoing construction is real nuisance especially during the day. There should be a warning about during the booking process
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

sandip, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Grossartig
Großartig! Jeden Abend gibt es eine Gratissonnenuntergangsbootsfahrt. Das Freiluftbadezimmer hat mir besonders gefallen. Nicht zu vergessen, der Infinitypool. Manchmal gab es kleinere Kommunikationsprobleme weil das Personal meist nur gebrochen Englisch spricht und ich kein Hindi kann.
Oliver, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review