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Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking

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Boating
Premier Lake View Room | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with cable channels, foosball, table tennis
Serves dinner and happy hour
Exterior
Family Duplex Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Backwater Ripples offers a sanctuary of tranquility with its lush gardens and inviting outdoor pool lined with comfortable sun loungers. Guests can unwind on the terrace, treat themselves to a restorative spa massage, or spend quality time with family at the playground.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
Spa

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you decompress. The hotel's spa offers massages as well as treatments such as Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, detox wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room Tower Wing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Duplex Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Family Duplex Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 71 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room Tower Wing | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room Tower Wing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Garden View Executive Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Garden View Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Garden View Deluxe Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Garden View Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Heritage Villa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Premier Heritage Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Lake View Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Premier Lake View Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Mahatma Gandhi University - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kaduthuruthy Station - 25 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pallipadam Toddy Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Samridhi Nadan Restaurent - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Killikoodu Toddy shop and family restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ashirwad Heritage Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the lake, remodeled in 2023
Consider a stay at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, concerts and live shows, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like boating and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a detox wrap, or Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge, features happy hour and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, free bicycle rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and games
Room features
All 64 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (9,900 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2004
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 4500 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per day

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit

Property is also known as

Backwater Ripples
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Hotel
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Kottayam
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Hotel Kottayam

Frequently asked questions

Does Backwater Ripples Kumarakom have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Is Backwater Ripples Kumarakom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Backwater Ripples Kumarakom provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of INR 4500 per person applies.

Where is Backwater Ripples Kumarakom located?

This family-friendly Kottayam hotel is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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