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Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premier Lake View Room
Garden
Front of property
Premier Heritage Villa

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

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Nazerath Church Road, Kumarakom, Kottayam, KL, 686563
  • Place, Vembanad Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Marari Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden View Deluxe Room

Garden View Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Lake View Room

Premier Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Duplex Suite

Family Duplex Suite

  • Lake view
  • 71 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Garden View Executive Room

Garden View Executive Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Deluxe Room Tower Wing

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Room Tower Wing

Executive Room Tower Wing

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premier Heritage Villa

Premier Heritage Villa

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kottayam

A luxury stay in Kottayam awaits you at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom. Within steps you'll find Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty within a 20-minute stroll. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, Ayurvedic treatments and reflexology along with access to the sauna and steam room. Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge is open for dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 9900 square feet (920 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Kottayam hotel include Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Marari Beach - 46 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Alappuzha Beach - 53 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Edathua Church - 60 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thengum Thoppu Keerikkuzhi Toddy Parlour - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kadaloram Fish Stall - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬6 min drive
  • Aattumukham Backwaters
  • ‪Vaidyars Super Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 9900 square feet (920 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a library are also featured at the luxury Backwater Ripples Kumarakom. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Backwater Ripples Kumarakom was completed in November 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kottayam hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 9900 sq ft of conference space
  • 920 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Kottayam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (9,900 square foot 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 organised 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

Is parking available at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Yep, Backwater Ripples Kumarakom has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

As of 21 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom on 26 Mar 2026 start from NZ$196, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

The closest beach to Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is Marari Beach (13.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Backwater Ripples Kumarakom have a pool?

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

What makes Backwater Ripples Kumarakom a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom.

Is Backwater Ripples Kumarakom family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ripples Resort made our Kerala vacation. The food, service, and accommodations were all excellent. We stayed for five nights. We had a bungalow near the canal. It was spacious, with a big living room, a bedroom, a small dressing area (I think), and an outdoor shower. It felt peaceful and private. We did yoga on the last three days. I wish we’d started earlier. Deepa, the instructor, checked in with us and built routines that worked for our level. I’m not usually into yoga, but I looked forward to it each morning. The food was everything I’d hoped for—authentic Kerala dishes, full of flavor. One morning, I even got to try sweet toddy. That was a treat. There were bugs, but picaridin saved the day. I've stayed in other resorts in the area. I'm going back to this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajit, Ingleburn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good for honeymoon couples. There's nothing for sightseeing. I don't know why it's so famous. There are no shops or restaurants nearby. One has to dine in resort's restaurant only. Food is good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort with evening music. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruchi

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing resort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sony

Travelled with family
Not what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Amazing stay

We stayed four nights and had an amazing time. Sindhu looked after us and we did the daily boat trip and made use of the bikes to explore the area. The room was lovely and shower powerful and hot. Saila In the restaurant was so lovely always helpful and always smiling nothing was too much trouble for her thank you. Ayyappan the pool man made sure we had towels and also arranged the kayaking for us and was very helpful and friendly man. We had a wonderful stay here and can not recommend the hotel highly enough so relaxing just perfect stay and the staff are so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sathish, Bengaluru

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

sandip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Väldigt snäll personal & rena rum.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020