Kottayam Hotels & Accommodations

This place clearly is past its prime from the looks of it. Our Deluxe Lagoon view room is past its ‘best by’ date. The furniture is fraying, the mirror has big stains, the room had a stink when we checked in, the aircon works only at one setting - 19 degrees. The woodwork has been shoddily repaired, the glass door has turned yellow with grime. The maintenance and upkeep of the property evidently de***ds serious attention. Sadly, when I attempted to show some pictures of the room to the ***agement, it barely caused any concern. I was informed that the extended Covid lockdown - and the tropical climate and moist air, has taken a huge toll on the property. In other words, we really can’t do much! However, supposedly a revamp of the property is underway - doesn’t help us though. While the explanation maybe valid, the nonchalant response was galling and totally unexpected. And any way, why shouldn’t we, as paying guests, expect better? At breakfast this morning, the papaya was un-ripened, the pineapple was overripe and discoloured. And the best. - they couldn’t find decent, fresh and ripe local bananas to serve! At lunch, the Thai green curry was spicy - so spicy and none of us four could eat more than one spoon. We refused to eat it and asked them to take it back. Yet amazingly, it appeared on our bill - no apologies offered. Naturally, we refused to pay for the dish. Quite eventful first 24 hours.

Located in Kottayam, Rhythm Kumarakom is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. This luxury hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Kottayam Cheriyapally.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Enjoy Regional cuisine at La Breeze, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

- [ ] We had a wonderful 3 night staycation at the Kumarakom Lake resort recently. The entire experience right from booking was truly professional. The pick up/drop off and service by the chauffeur Mr Mahesh in their well maintained and very comfortable car made the journey enjoyable. The traditional welcome and check in and check out was a breeze. A special mention to Mr Jidhin, Ms Aleena and Ms Devika from the reception. The villas with the private pool are great and are maintained well and worth the upgrade. The rooms are well appointed and are equipped with smart TV’s and a good selection of channels. The housekeeping by Mr Akshay was great with the rooms cleaned at least twice a day on a regular basis. They have lots of activities to keep the guests of all ages engaged. The pottery classes by Mr ***n, speedboat activity and the ayurvedic spa are worth it. The food at their multi cuisine restaurant ’Ettukettu’ offers a great choice and most of their dishes are executed reasonably well with some really great tasting dishes. But what makes the experience really exceptional is the service by all the restaurant staff with Mr Anandhu and Ms Arathi deserving a special mention. A must do activity is the daily evening sunset cruise which is complimentary. Mr Kavi who is the activity coordinator at the resort is always around to help.He is a great photographer and he takes amazing photographs of interested guests while on the cruise. An area of improvement would be upgrading the room air conditioning system to better handle the summer heat. We truly enjoyed our vacation and would definitely visit again. Highly recommended!!

Located in Kottayam, Dubai Hotel Kumarakom is within a 10-minute drive of Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Vembanad Lake and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Mahatma Gandhi University.Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary bottled water.

A stay at The Windsor Castle places you in the heart of Kottayam, within a 5-minute drive of Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple and Mahatma Gandhi University. This upscale hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Thangal Hill and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ganapathiyar Kovil Temple.Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Windsor Castle. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 poolside bars.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 57 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Kottayam, Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages is on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from Vembanad Lake and 7 minutes from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Kottayam Cheriyapally.Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kottayam? This hotel has facilities measuring 13455 square feet (1250 square meters), including conference space. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

A beautiful place with friendly staff that means well. Part of a group of eco friendly hotels by CGH. If you have low expectation you will love this place, If you expect a top end resort, you will be disappointed Basics: Sleeping - 4/5 bed and sheets are ok, no complaints but nothing outstanding. Shower - 4/5 Charming shower and toilet with open sky. Clean and beautiful. Soap, gel, shampoo are nice, water strength good. A/C - 4/5 Our room had a ventilator and an A/C unit that could have been more quiet. It did its job well Noise - this place is in nature, so expect a lot of sounds. Crickets, other animals during the night Otherwise this is a nice calm place. Smell - 4/5 No unusual smell that sometimes deters visitors. No special smells either Bottom line: Would I come back again - unlikely Would I recommend to a friend - yes with hesitation What I did not like: Extra are extremely expensive Both the spa and the recreation center It’s a shame, as both would be more active and create smiles at lower prices, and it is possible as costs are low. In addition the service is not high end more about both later. Also, though staff is extremely helpful and means well. However, ***y requests need to be de***ded twice or more While we were here the pool and WiFi were undergoing upgrades. It’s a shame it was not known in advance. Also, no alcohol was available though we were provided some beer as a special courtesy This is an old and charming establishment and though it is well kept, ***y things work partially. Much like the WiFi, the electricity in the room works only if the key is inserted a certain way. Not too much, not too little. It’s like a game The fridge as it’s max does not cool. Warm beer is no fun. Again you would expect more. What I did like: Beautiful location and grounds. Right by the lake and with ***y canals in its midst. There is a butterfly garden ***y flowers Respect to nature Friendly staff The restaurant and food were great Morning yoga class The facility has its own water factory - amazing All very nice More about the Spa and Kayak center: SPA Things I will ish to have known: Prices are high, still reasonable by western standard, but surprisingly high. And what you get is not in par The massage itself was good (I had two different ones including a 1hour 45 minutes deep tissue massage) However, I asked for water and got a small glass Sheets were cheap disposable ones that gave an uneasy feeling. Why use them? An eco friendly lodge with a laundry facility could have chosen something nice Steam bath - the equipment works asymmetrically So you body is knocked off balance. This is extremely inappropriate and has strong negative implications The shower facility did not work appropriately kayak center Expensive and unfriendly You can not go out on your own, someone must join you You must wear a floatation jacket The young men who work there are bored and prefer not to go out “Too hot”, “lunch time”, “maybe later” is the com

With a stay at Backwater Ripples in Kottayam, you'll be steps from Vembanad Lake and a 4-minute drive from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. This upscale hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Marari Beach and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Kumarakom Backwaters.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Kottayam? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

My husband and I have travelled the world staying in every type of accommodation imaginable- and never have we experienced such warm, generous hospitality, such utterly beautiful food or such breathtakingly stunning surroundings! Mr and Mrs Xavier Joseph could not have made us more welcome into their beautiful home and their friendly, quiet village, helping us arrange trips and excursions, answering our ***y questions about local life and plying us with beautiful, authentic Keralan cuisine (as spicy as we wanted it!) day and night- as well as fresh water, tea and coffee and snacks. I actually cried when we had to leave this place! The surroundings are idyllic. During the course of our stay we took four very long walks all around the surrounding area (rice fields, canals and waterways, little streets and communities) and in that whole time did not see one single other tourist- we were absolutely able to experience 'real' rural Backwaters life and it was absolutely magical. If you want peace and quiet, beautiful scenery, the warmest of welcomes and the greatest food you will ever taste then this is the place for you! From the bottom of our hearts, heartfelt thanks to Mr and Mrs Xavier Joseph from my husband and I for giving us an experience we will NEVER, ever forget:) Carly and Simon Fee, United Kingdom

Backwater Retreat is a popular choice amongst travelers in Kumarakom, whether exploring or just passing through. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Facilities like airport transfer, 24-hour room service, tours, smoking area, car park are readily available for you to enjoy. Relax in your comfortable guestroom, featuring separate dining area, bathrobes, internet access – LAN (charges apply), non smoking rooms, internet access – wireless (complimentary). Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including water sports (motorized). A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at Backwater Retreat.