Nazerath Church Road, Kumarakom, Kottayam, KL, 686563
What's nearby
Vembanad Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Kumarakom Backwaters - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Marari Beach - 75 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Cochin International Airport (COK) - 146 min drive
Ettumanur Station - 24 min drive
Kaduthuruthy Station - 25 min drive
Changanassery Station - 26 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Pallipadam Toddy Shop - 5 min drive
Currymeen - 6 min drive
Menani Seafood and Grill - 6 min drive
Tharavadu, Toddy Shop - 6 min drive
Lakshmi Hotel and Resorts Restaurant - 5 min drive
About this property
Backwater Ripples
Backwater Ripples is a great choice for a stay in Kottayam. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, Ayurvedic treatments, or reflexology. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
64 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (3-device limit)
Parking
Free secured onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
Kayaking
Boat tours
Motor boating
Evening entertainment
Pool table
Foosball
Table tennis
Bicycle tour information
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Conference center (1076 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Free bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Sauna
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (3-device limit)
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Vedasparsh. Services include facials, body scrubs, and detox wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Dining
Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge - This cocktail bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 600 for adults and INR 600 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2000 per person (one-way)
Firewood is available for an extra charge of INR 4000 per night
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for INR 2000.0 per day
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 5 costs INR 1900 (one-way)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Also known as
Backwater Ripples Hotel
Backwater Ripples Kottayam
Backwater Ripples Hotel Kottayam
Frequently asked questions
Does Backwater Ripples offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Backwater Ripples does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Backwater Ripples?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Backwater Ripples?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Backwater Ripples?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Backwater Ripples?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2000 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Backwater Ripples?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Backwater Ripples and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, fishing, and cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Backwater Ripples also has a sauna and a fitness center, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Backwater Ripples?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge.
What's the area around Backwater Ripples like?
Backwater Ripples is a short 1-minute walk from Vembanad Lake and 19 minutes' walk from Kumarakom Boat Jetty.
Backwater Ripples Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Mar 29, 2024
Not what I expected
Sony
Sony, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 15, 2022
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
Sathish
Sathish, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 27, 2019
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
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 5, 2019
sandip
sandip, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2020
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.