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Backwater Ripples

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Backwater Ripples

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Boating
Deluxe Room Tower Wing | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Premier Lake View Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Garden View Deluxe Room | View from room

Overview of Backwater Ripples

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Nazerath Church Road, Kumarakom, Kottayam, KL, 686563
  • Popular LocationVembanad Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationVembanad Poolside Restaurant3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKumarakom Boat Jetty19 min walk
  • Popular LocationKottayam Station39 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room Tower Wing

Deluxe Room Tower Wing | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room Tower Wing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Duplex Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Duplex Suite

  • 769 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room Tower Wing

Executive Room Tower Wing | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room Tower Wing

  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Garden View Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Garden View Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Garden View Deluxe Room

Garden View Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Garden View Deluxe Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Heritage Villa | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Heritage Villa

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premier Lake View Room

Premier Lake View Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Lake View Room

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kottayam

Kottayam retreat .Stay at this Kottayam hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Vembanad Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 1 min walk
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 19 min walk
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 7 min drive
  • Alappuzha Beach - 87 min drive
  • Edathua Church - 104 min drive

Getting around

  • Kumaranalloor Station - 17 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • Samsara Café - 4 min drive
  • Vembanad Bakery - 4 min drive
  • Pallipadam Toddy Shop - 5 min drive
  • Vembanad Poolside Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Menani Seafood and Grill - 6 min drive

About this property

Backwater Ripples

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Backwater Ripples 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. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Backwater Ripples. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kottayam hotel.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Backwater Ripples offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. This Kottayam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: INR 600 for adults and INR 600 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Backwater Ripples

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately INR 600 for adults and INR 600 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: INR 1900 (one-way), (up to 5 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 per day
  • Firewood fee: INR 4000 per night

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • 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 Hotel
Backwater Ripples Kottayam
Backwater Ripples Hotel Kottayam

Frequently asked questions

How close is Backwater Ripples to the airport?

Backwater Ripples is 50.8 mi (146-min drive) away from the Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Backwater Ripples?

As of Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backwater Ripples on May 16, 2024 start from $79.49, 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.

Does Backwater Ripples have an airport shuttle?

Backwater Ripples offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of INR 2000 per person, one-way.

How close is Backwater Ripples to the beach?

This hotel is 10.8 mi (75-min drive) from Marari Beach and 15.6 mi (81-min drive) from Alappuzha Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Backwater Ripples offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Backwater Ripples, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of INR 600 for adults and INR 600 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Backwater Ripples?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Backwater Ripples?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Backwater Ripples?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Backwater Ripples have a pool?

Backwater Ripples features an outdoor pool.

Does Backwater Ripples have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Backwater Ripples have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Backwater Ripples to downtown Kottayam?

Backwater Ripples is 2 mi away from Kumarakom.

Backwater Ripples Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sony

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

8/10 Good

Sathish, Bengaluru

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

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

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