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Abad Whispering Palms

3.0 star property
Travelers find lakeside serenity at Abad Whispering Palms, where days unfold between steam room relaxation and matches on the outdoor tennis court

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A pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs. - Abad Whispering Palms (Kottayam)
A resort with a covered outdoor area, a pool, and palm trees. - Abad Whispering Palms (Kottayam)
Bamboo Pool Villa | View from room - Abad Whispering Palms (Kottayam)
A traditional building with a tiled roof and a central open pavilion, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees. - Abad Whispering Palms (Kottayam)
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with a view of palm trees. - Abad Whispering Palms (Kottayam)
Located by the lake, Abad Whispering Palms offers a welcoming environment with practical amenities. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, refreshments at the coffee shop, and can unwind in the steam room or enjoy family time at the playground, children's pool, or tennis court.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Garden View Cottage

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Garden View Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Lake facing Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table with chairs, and a view of a pool and garden through a glass door.

Bamboo Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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BAMBOO POOL VILLA

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden View Double

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kottayam, Abad Whispering Palms is on a lake. Kottayam Cheriyapally and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Vijay Beach Park, or check out an event or a game at Nagambadam Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kottayam travel guide
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New Nazarath Road, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563

What's nearby

  • A houseboat on water with palm trees in the background.
    Vembanad Lake
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
    8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Kottayam Cheriyapally
    15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
    17 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kuruppantara Station
    27 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK)
    149 min drive

Restaurants

  • Killikoodu Toddy shop and family restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Pallipadam Toddy Shop
    7 min drive
  • Tharavadu, Toddy Shop
    8 min drive
  • Thengum Thoppu Keerikkuzhi Toddy Parlour
    3 min drive
  • Mammy Chedathy's Food Products
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for INR 749.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 500 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2300 per vehicle
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 749.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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.

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Frequently asked questions

Does Abad Whispering Palms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Abad Whispering Palms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abad Whispering Palms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Abad Whispering Palms?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Abad Whispering Palms provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 2300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Abad Whispering Palms located?

This family-friendly Kottayam hotel is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Abad Whispering Palms Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely and always around yo answer any questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a pool villa which was spacious and allowed for an extra bed and selerate room for our teenage son. The villa was clean with good amenities, the pool was nice for cooling off when the main pool was busier but was a little small. The main pool area was lovely and warm with view of the lake and much needed lake breeze. There isn't much in walking distance but the main attraction is the lake and views. We were able to hop into a rickshaw for shops, ATM and bird sanctuary. There is table tennis and other games. Nice food and attentive staff, sometimes a lottle too attentive when you wanted to eat a meal in peace. Room service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Priyanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the privacy of the cottage and the hospitality of the staff. The added brownie points were the complimentary tea/coffee and snacks in the afternoon! That's definitely something to look forward to. Otherwise, kitchen staff were not that great, we got some burnt rotis and found a hair in a curry. But the rest of the staff were wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jyoti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It took 45 minutes to checkin and 30 minutes to checkout. Very inefficient process. Went late to lunch buffet, and food was cold. A la carte food was good. Location of hotel is good, though getting to it is interesting in a larger vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Nafis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
Liked the location. Disliked the lack of food choices, lack of a bar despite advertising a min bar in room and overall slow pace of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramakrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent experience

It was a nice experience to stay in Abad Whispering Palms. Nice location, backwaters for an entertaining boat trip and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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6/10 Okay

AA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is great because of the location. We were not happy with the staff responses. Asked for some extra glasses and kept us waiting for ever. Then the quality of food was a disaster. I have stayed in few properties in Kumarakom and this was the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sibin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A rejuvenating weekend

Abad Whispering Palms is as pretty a place as it looks from the pictures. Didnt have much complains in terms of the rooms and service. They maintained a very high level However in room dining was not up to standards. The food was cold and not very tasty. But on the other hand, the buffet offerings were very good Not many places come to mind where one can wakeup to an amazing view and open your door to see ducks quacking and trotting along
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good hotel

A pleasant stay. Clean rooms, and good choice of food in the restaurant. However restaurant service was quite slow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lakefront resort

overall very good experience. I took my mom and 2 other ladies of my family. this girls only trip turned out to be great fun. Kumarakom is a village with not many things to do around. If you are looking just to relax for few days this the place for you. very clean, staff was courteous and helpful and its got a great lake view. we stayed in lake front cottages. swimming pool looked clean but we did not use it. food was great although I was disappointed by very few number of Kerala special delicacies on the menu. Spa was below average for the price we paid.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty property

Large well kept property. Only spent one night, but comfortable and clean. Friendly staff, who will deliver a hair dryer to room on request. Buffet dinner didn't look to our taste, but they had very good a la carte. Told us it would be half hour- came quicker.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel for family

Its really good one for family. Good ambience & very quiet place for relaxation. Rooms are very clean. Service is good. Food is good but expensive.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable stay

only issue was that the electric socket was right next to the shower and it was scary to shower in case some water went into it.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Delores

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a value 4 money hotel otherwise comfortable !

Bad Food Buffet was very sad with no choice very very expensive for a mid sized resort no activities in terms of entertainment whatsoever.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor experience

Very poor room maintenance and poor food
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dani

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms not maintained very well , poor food safety

First impression was good , I booked three rooms in property had 2 children with us milk for them was charged on room service . That was a joke ! Maybe room , food and facilities were good NO that was not the case pool had sharp corners , no life guard security guard was keeping a watch . Rooms which was given to us was poorly maintained need lot of work doing hot water was sometimes available sometimes not . food was horrendous naan was like chewing gum , tandoori chicken was uncooked ie blood in it . I am myself from hospitality industry , this is the worst hotel experience I had .
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10/10 Excellent

Maheswar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay *conditions apply

This is my first stay with Abad in Kumarakom. The property in short was great. I stayed in a room overlooking the lagoon. The room was spacious enough, clean and tidy. Though there are certain points that I need to mention here. The capacity of the water heater in the room is certainly not enough. There is not enough hot water for even one person to bath. When such is the case I do not understand the purpose of having a bath tub inside the bathroom. The resort also did not have a cab of its own. I had come for a conference in Back water ripples which is hardly 1.5 km away. When I asked the travel desk if I can get a drop they said a minimum charge of Rs.500 would be charged for the drop which is very unreasonable. Instead they advised me to take an auto rickshaw. You can expect nothing but a deserted road if you go to the road for an auto rickshaw.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Abad Whispering Palms

Rooms are not up to the mark need some more improvement , i would say a decent stay nothing great as such. Food was bad need improvement. Go to this place if you are getting any deal or if you didn't get any other stay. Some plus points. 1. Faces lake. 2. Quite and green place.
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overall would not recommend

Poor service, bad food and isolated location. Overall would not recommend this hotel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good stay

We had a good stay and experience at the Abad Whispering Palms. The disappointing think was it is very far in the village and no shops nearby. However, the hotel has all facilities inside including a nice little antiques shop. The poolside view is amazing! We relaxed and enjoyed swimming in th evening after the stunning sunset view. Breakfast was overloading, so much variety. Fully enjoyed it. Overall it was a nice stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Milce

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10/10 Excellent

Assim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort