Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.3

Sitting by the Vembanadu Lake, Backwater Ripples features a large outdoor swimming pool, pampering spa treatments and a fitness center. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a satellite TV, personal safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Cottages have a flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms come with a shower. Backwater Ripples is 1.2 mi from Kumarakom Center and 1.9 mi from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. It is 9.3 mi from Kottayam Railway Station and 53 mi from Cochin Airport. Parking on-site is free. Guests can store their valuables at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel also provides a tour desk and foreign currency exchange. North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes can be enjoyed at Multi Cuisine Restaurant. Lake Side Barbecue Restaurant offers authentic Indian and seafood grilled delights. We have a Gala dinner on 24th December & 31st December 2024.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Fishing

  • Game room

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See what guests loved the most:

Gayathri
India India
“The breakfast and the shikkara cruise was excellent”
Nisha
India India
“everything, except for the initial experience. We booked the Deluxe rooms, tower wing. We booked 4 rooms and all the rooms were poor as AC was nto working and 3 of the rooms were very small. It was so hot and the staff made us wait for 4 hours...”
Nikhil
Australia Australia
“The property was amazing and very well looked after. Services were high class and the staff looked after all our requests promptly.”
Viljar
United States United States
“The place is simply amazing. 10/10 for every single detail.”
Aaron
Israel Israel
“Good location , size of the property , well kept garden too, hotel entertainment options , Tea time at 4 pm was wonderful and most of all the staff were very polite, warm and helpful at all times. Special thanks to Kartika ( lady in the dining...”
Anonymous
Kenya Kenya
“Amazing place. Good food. The staff, esp Alen in the dining hall was very helpful and friendly”
Gaurav
Ireland Ireland
“The resort is in a lovely location along the lake. The complimentary high tea and shikara ride were a nice touch and appreciated. Dinner at the restaurant was excellent. Great taste and a lot of options. The gym and games room were well...”
Varghese
United States United States
“Very friendly and helpful staff, very beautiful place”
Tintu
India India
“We had a great stay at Backwater Ripples. The staff were very polite and called before check-in to ask about our preferences and any special requests. The birthday room decoration was beautifully done. The complimentary shikkara ride, evening...”
Roxanne
Israel Israel
“The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is an onsite nature specialist that really made the vacation special for us.”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
563 by Lakeside
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • British • French • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Pizza • Seafood • Spanish • Steakhouse • German • Russian • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ • South African
Tap Room
  • Cuisine
    Seafood

Resort facilities at Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Backwater Ripples Kumarakom takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,539 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,539 per person, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Gala Dinner Charges

24.12.2026

INR 7700+TAX PER COUPLE & INR 4100+TAX PER PERSON / EXTRA PERSON

31.12.2026

INR 13000+TAX PER COUPLE & INR 7100+TAX PER PERSON/EXTRA PERSON

18% will be the taxes.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Backwater Ripples Kumarakom of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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