Backwater Ripples Kumarakom
9.588204, 76.425201Overview
Lakeside luxury resort on Vembanadu Lake with Green Leaf certified Ayurvedic healing center
Accommodations
Backwater Ripples offers Premium Heritage Villas with a private garden, patio, and hammock, plus Lake View Rooms overlooking Vembanadu Lake. Each air-conditioned unit has a satellite TV, personal safe, and tea/coffee making facilities, with en suite bathrooms providing a shower. The property also provides Executive Room Tower Wing and Deluxe Room Tower Wing options for guests.
Dining
Two on-site restaurants serve meals: Multi Cuisine Restaurant offers North Indian, Chinese, and Continental dishes, while Lake Side Barbeque Restaurant specializes in authentic Indian and seafood grilled items. A bar provides wine, champagne, and a kid-friendly buffet, with special diet menus available on request. Complimentary high tea and local snacks are served daily at Chaikada by the lake side.
Wellness
The Green Leaf certified Ayurvedic healing center at Backwater Ripples offers spa/wellness packages, massage, sauna, and foot bath, along with a spa lounge and relaxation area. A fitness center with New York Sports Club equipment is available for guests, and yoga classes are held on site. The Vedasparsh Ayurvedic centre provides additional personalized treatments.
Activities
Guests can take a complimentary sunset shikara ride on Vembanadu Lake, or book speed boat trips to Pathiramanal Island and Alleppey. The property has an infinity pool, a pool with lake views, kayaking, cycling, fishing, archery, badminton, billiards, table tennis, and tennis equipment. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, themed dinner nights, and a happy hour.
Family & Business
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom has a kids' club, children's playground, indoor play area, and babysitting services, plus a separate kids' pool with swimming pool toys. For corporate travelers, state-of-the-art conference facilities, a business center, and meeting/banquet rooms are available. The hotel is 2 miles from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 9 miles from Kottayam Railway Station, with a free shuttle offered.
- Wellness: Green Leaf certified Ayurvedic healing center & New York Sports Club fitness center
- Dining: 2 restaurants - Multi Cuisine and Lake Side Barbeque
- Recreation: Infinity pool, complimentary sunset shikara ride, cooking class
- Family: Kids' club, babysitting, children's playground, separate kids' pool
- Location: Direct access to Vembanadu Lake, 2 miles from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Business: State-of-the-art conference facilities & meeting/banquet rooms
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Infinity pool
Toys
Game room
Children's play area
Children's pool
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Pool tables
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Garden view
- City view
- Lake view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Backwater Ripples Kumarakom
| 💵 Lowest room price | 170 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 48.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cochin International, COK |
Location
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