Select a currency
Home
Travel
Company
Extras
Reservation lookup
AUD
1800 244 400 INTL. +61 3 8827 0770
© 2026  Online Travel Group

Sign in or create an account and get access to member only exclusive rates

Register
Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Kottayam KL
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
Indulge in a world beyond ordinary at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom, where luxury is not just a promise but a lifestyle, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Vembanad Lake and a 3-minute drive from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. This family-friendly hotel is 8 minutes drive to Kumarakom Backwaters and 15 minutes drive to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Experience ultimate opulence featuring room service, daily housekeeping, rainfall showerhead, a fully-stocked minibar, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and complimentary high-speed WiFi, designer amenities and bespoke touches. Conveniences include a phone, bathrobes, a desk and an in-room safe.

See all nearby hotels

Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. 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.

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Vegetable garden
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
  • Evening entertainment
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Games
  • Books
  • Banquet hall
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Reception hall
  • Table tennis
  • Express check-in
  • Foosball
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Train station drop-off (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • Boat tours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Business center
  • Pool toys
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Playground on site
  • Library
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Kayaking on site
  • Terrace
  • Motor boating on site
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Lockers available
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Free reception
  • Pool umbrellas
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Conference space size (meters) - 920
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Secured parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full-service spa
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 7
  • Walkway to water
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 18
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Free valet parking
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 9900
  • 24-hour business center
  • Year Built - 2004
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 64
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:30 AM. Guests must be at least 15 to check-in.

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 will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. 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. If driving, please contact this property in advance for more information (e.g., directions). Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

Other details

Stop by the hotel's bar/lounge, Tap Room-Cocktail Lounge, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Kottayam? This hotel has 9900 square feet (920 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Vembanad Lake - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kumarakom Backwaters - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Kottayam Cheriyapally - 11.2 km / 7 mi
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Nagambadam Stadium - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Marari Beach - 17.4 km / 10.8 mi
St. Mary's Church - 21.3 km / 13.3 mi
St. George Orthodox Church - 21.5 km / 13.3 mi
Vaikom Park - 21.8 km / 13.5 mi
Kovalam Fish Market - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple - 23.4 km / 14.5 mi
Alappuzha Beach - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
St. Andrew's Basilica of Arthunkal - 27.7 km / 17.2 mi
The preferred airport for Backwater Ripples Kumarakom is Cochin International Airport (COK) - 81.8 km / 50.8 mi

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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 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.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 4500 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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.

Location

Nazerath Church Road, Kottayam, KL 686563, India
See all nearby