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Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Property class: 5 and above

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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 travellers can enjoy amenities, such as boating and fishing, at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a detox wrap and Ayurvedic treatments at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge, features happy hour and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as kayaking and boat tours. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is RM356
RM421 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Garden View Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with a blue accent, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Garden View Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Lake View Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden wardrobe.

Premier Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Duplex Suite

A spacious hotel room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a balcony, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Duplex Suite

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

View all photos for Garden View Executive Room

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a framed artwork, a balcony with wicker furniture, and a view of greenery.

Garden View Executive Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room Tower Wing

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Room Tower Wing

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room Tower Wing

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Executive Room Tower Wing

  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Heritage Villa

A spacious room with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a dining area.

Premier Heritage Villa

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a dining table, and a television.

Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Kottayam, Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Vijay Beach Park, or check out an event or a game at Nagambadam Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kottayam travel guide
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Nazerath Church Road, Kumarakom, Kottayam, KL, 686563

What's nearby

  • A houseboat on water with palm trees in the background.
    Vembanad Lake
    3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • A sandy beach with palm trees and colorful umbrellas.
    Marari Beach
    53 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
    6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
    23 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • Changanassery Station
    26 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK)
    146 min drive

Restaurants

  • Killikoodu Toddy shop and family restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Thengum Thoppu Keerikkuzhi Toddy Parlour
    5 min walk
  • Vaidyar's
    21 min drive
  • Currymeen
    6 min drive
  • Vaidyars Super Restaurant
    20 min drive

About this property

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the lake, remodelled 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 travellers can enjoy amenities, such as boating and fishing, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a detox wrap or Ayurvedic treatments at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge, features happy hour and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • A free ferry terminal shuttle, free bike hire and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, express check-in and games
  • Room features
  • All 64 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges and ceiling fans

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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
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 4500 per person (one-way)
  • 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
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 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
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

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 to 7:30 PM.

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

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom on 20 Aug 2026 start from RM356, excluding 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.

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.

What time is check-out at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (10 km).

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