A list by Ava Nova & Mary Depper. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best hotels in Kumarakom, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Resort. Coconut Lagoon is a heritage backwater destination on the lakeside, a 10-minute boat ride from Kavanatinkara boat landing. Facing Vembanad Lake, it features an outdoor pool. Its villas come with private pools. Coconut Lagoon is 50 km away from Fort Cochin while Alleppey is 14.5 km away. The property is 57.9 km from Cochin International Airport. The property features old Kerala homes made in the centuries-old ‘tharavadu’ style. Bungalows and villas are fitted with a minibar and tea/coffee-making facilities. A telephone is provided. Ironing facilities and safety deposit boxes are also available. Guests can enjoy the catch of the day at Vembanad Grill, and enjoy open-air dining at Aymanam Restaurant. Ettukettu is a multi-cuisine restaurant and features rustic ambience of the ancient architectural style of Kerala. A games room, TV room, and children’s playground are available. Car rental and currency exchange services are offered in the resort. Guests can opt for personalized treatments at the Ayurveda centre, and learn more about Kerala’s culture by witnessing breathtaking performances of local art forms such as the dance ‘Mohiniyattam’ and martial art ‘Kalaripayattu’. Bird-watching on the Vembanad lake and visiting the butterfly garden are just some of the activities guests can indulge in. A canoe ride or a sunset cruise through the canals of the backwaters can also be arranged.Show full description
Resort.Opened April 2022. Situated in Kumarakom, 4 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa, Kumarakom features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. You can play billiards and table tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and organising tours for guests. Rooms include a private bathroom, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also boast a pool view. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. The resort offers a children's playground. Kottayam Railway Station is 13 km from Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa, Kumarakom, while Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 76 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort. Located in the Kottayam district in Kerala, Kumarakom Lake Resort offers a wide variety of outdoor and water activities. It features several swimming pools, an Ayurvedic spa, and 3 dining options. Surrounded by large gardens and swimming pools, the rooms feature wooden ceilings and Asian-style furnishings. Each air-conditioned room has cable TV, a safety deposit box, and tea/coffee making facilities. Water sports at the resort include water skiing and banana boat or speedboat rides. Staff can arrange sunset cruises, village walks, and visits to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The resort has a 24-hour reception and a business centre. Local, Chinese, and continental dishes are served at Ettukettu restaurant. Set on the banks of quiet backwaters, Vembanad Seafood Bar offers fresh seafood and sunset views. Guests can enjoy a cup of tea in a garden setting at Thattukada Tea Shop. Kumarakom Lake Resort is 72 km away from Cochin International Airport.Show full description
Resort. Sitting by the picturesque Vembanad Lake, the charming Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa is housed in a colonial bungalow built in the late 1800s. This garden retreat in Kerala features an outdoor pool, a spa and a lake-side 24-hour coffee shop. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Surrounding the scenic lagoon or pool, the well-designed rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a separate lounge area. En suite bathrooms come with a bathtub. Mediterranean and North Indian cuisines are served at Baker's Gourmet House, while seafood dishes and snacks are offered at Open Coffee House. Premium wine can be enjoyed at Easy Bar. Free bicycle rentals are available for guests. Guests can arrange day trips at the tour desk, or check their e-mail at the business centre. Taj Kumarakom Resort and Spa is a 30-minute drive from Kottayam Railway Station and an hour's drive from Cochin City. Nearest airport is Cochin which takes around 2 hours drive.Show full description
Resort. Situated in Kumarakom, 2.2 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Niraamaya Wellness Retreats Backwaters And Beyond features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 15 km of Kottayam Railway Station. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Niraamaya Wellness Retreats Backwaters And Beyond. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms in the resort are fitted with a kettle. Rooms come with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Niraamaya Wellness Retreats Backwaters And Beyond have a terrace. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. Dairy-free, halal and vegan options can also be requested. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is 18 km from the resort, while Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 75 km from Niraamaya Wellness Retreats Backwaters And Beyond.Show full description
Resort. Located just 100 metres from Vembanadu Lake and 200 metres from the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Water Scapes features an outdoor swimming pool and a massage parlour. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of this resort. The accommodation will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. There is also a refrigerator. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. Extras include satellite channels. At Water Scapes you will find a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. It is 16 km from both the Kottayam Railway Station and Kottayam KSRTC Bus Station. The Cochin International Airport is 95 km away. The in-house restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and continental delights. Room service can be requested for in-room dining comforts.Show full description
Resort. Offering a 150-metre-long outdoor pool and an Ayurvedic Spa and Wellness Centre, Rhythm Kumarakom is located on the banks of Lake Vembanad at Kumarakom. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. The air-conditioned accommodation will provide you with a satellite TV and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy lake view and pool view from the room. At Rhythm Kumarakom you will find a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include entertainment staff, a games room and a tour desk. The property offers free parking. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Marari Beach that is 25 km and the Karunakaran Musuem that is 30 km. The Arthunkal Church is 22 km. The Kottayam Bus Station and the Kottayam Railway Station are 14 km and the Cochin International Airport is 90 km. Vembanad Poolside Restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and continental delights while the Hummingbird Indoor Restaurant is a seafood specialty restaurant.Show full description
Resort. Sitting by the Vembanadu Lake, Backwater Ripples features a large outdoor swimming pool, pampering spa treatments and a fitness centre. 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. En suite bathrooms come with a shower. Backwater Ripples is 2 km from Kumarakom Centre and 3 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. It is 15 km from Kottayam Railway Station and 85 km 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 Barbeque Restaurant offers authentic Indian and seafood grilled delights. We have a Gala dinner on 24th December & 31st December 2023.Show full description
Resort. Abad Whispering Palms is located on the banks of Vembanad Lake, offering sweeping views of the lake’s calm waters. The hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and free parking. Rooms at Whispering Palms Abad have large windows that offer plenty of natural light. Each room has hardwood furnishings and is fitted with cable TV and a safety deposit box. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa. The hotel provides currency exchange and ticket services. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also provided upon request. Granery Restaurant serves a fine selection of local dishes. International food and beverages are also available. Whispering Abad Palms is 6 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 12 km from Kottayam Railway Station. Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is 25 km from the hotel.Show full description
Resort. Facing the the Vembanad Lake, the Hotel Cocobay Resort Kumarakom is surrounded by tropical greenery. Accessible only by boat, it features an outdoor pool, a yoga centre, and a restaurant. Offering lovely lake and sunset views from the verandah, the air-conditioned rooms come with a seating area. A fridge and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and a shower. Hotel Cocobay Resort Kumarakom is 16 km from Kottayam Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is 70 km away. Guests can enjoy a relaxing Ayurvedic massage, or exercise in the fitness centre. Staff can arrange activities like sunset cruises or fishing trips. Laundry services can be arranged at the 24-hour front desk. Local Kerala delights and international dishes are served in the restaurant. Room service is available.Show full description
Resort. Featuring traditional Kerala architecture and décor, the 4-star Lakesong Resort sits next to Vembanadu Lake in Kumarakom. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with a cable TV. Elegant rooms at Lakesong come with modern wooden furnishings and large windows that offer plenty of natural light. Each is equipped with an en suite bathroom with shower facilities and toiletries. Guests can enjoy a relaxing Ayurveda massage, work out at the fitness centre, or go on a fishing trip. Guests can also visit the bird sanctuary and enjoy walks at the Kumarakom Village. Lakesong Restaurant serves a variety of local, European and Chinese dishes. Outdoor dining options are also available. Resort Lakesong offers free parking, and is 55 km from Allapuzha. Ernakulam is 77 km from the resort. With a 24-hour front desk, the resort provides currency exchange and airport shuttle services at an additional cost.Show full description
Resort. The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resorts & Spa is a 5-star property in Kumarakom, directly on the shores of the scenic Vembanadu Lake. Pampering spa treatments, a large outdoor lagoon pool with bamboo rafting facility and a fitness centre are available. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided as well. Spacious and well-designed, all rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a personal safe. Villas include a private pool. En suite bathrooms all have a bathtub. The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resorts & Spa is 5 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, 20 km from Kottayam Railway Station and 45 km from Alleppey Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is 90 km away. Lime Tree Restaurant serves international dishes, while Laguna Bass offers seafood meals for dinner. Habanos cigars and international spirits can be enjoyed at Marquees Lounge. Day trips and airport transfers can be arranged at the tour desk. The resort also provides meeting rooms, laundry services and a 24-hour front desk.Show full description
Resort.Newly opened, September 2023. Located in Kumarakom, within 4.8 km of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 12 km of Kottayam Railway Station, Lilly Ribera By Bestinn Leisure provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 21 km from Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, 26 km from Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park and 28 km from St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms in the resort are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Lilly Ribera By Bestinn Leisure have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is 36 km from Lilly Ribera By Bestinn Leisure, while Alleppey Lighthouse is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International, 78 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Resort. Located in Kumarakom, 3.7 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Tharavadu - A Heritage Hotel, Kumarakom provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the resort each room is equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with pool view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Kumarakom Tharavadu - A Heritage Hotel, Kumarakom will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kumarakom, like fishing. Kottayam Railway Station is 13 km from the accommodation, while Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 76 km from Kumarakom Tharavadu - A Heritage Hotel, Kumarakom.Show full description
Boutique hotel. 48 km from Cochin Shipyard, Kumarakom Wood Castle Serviced Appartments is located in Kumarakom and features free WiFi, concierge services and express check-in and check-out. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 600 metres from Kumarakom Wood Castle Serviced Appartments, while Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Situated in Kumarakom, 48 km from Cochin Shipyard, Pearlspot Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is set 500 metres from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, 16 km from Vaikom Mahadeva Temple and 17 km from Kottayam Railway Station. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Pearlspot Hotel. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Pearlspot Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park is 21 km from the hotel, while St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 72 km from Pearlspot Hotel.Show full description
Resort.Opened February 2022. Situated in Kumarakom, 2.4 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Doves Goldfieldd Lake Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 15 km from Kottayam Railway Station, 19 km from Vaikom Mahadeva Temple and 23 km from Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park. The resort offers an indoor pool and room service. The units in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms at Doves Goldfieldd Lake Resort are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. The daily breakfast offers buffet, Asian or vegetarian options. Speaking English, Hindi and Malayalam at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple is 24 km from the accommodation, while St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 75 km from Doves Goldfieldd Lake Resort.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Kumarakom, 5.1 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Dubai Hotel & Restaurant Kumarakom provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is situated 12 km from Kottayam Railway Station, 21 km from Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple and 26 km from Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Asian options. St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal is 28 km from Dubai Hotel & Restaurant Kumarakom, while Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 78 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Homestay.Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Kumarakom, 48 km from Cochin Shipyard and 600 metres from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Coconut Palms Village Homestay offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park is 21 km away and St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal is 23 km from the homestay. The homestay is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is 16 km from the homestay, while Kottayam Railway Station is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 73 km from Coconut Palms Village Homestay.Show full description
Homestay. located by the side of Meenachil river and 1 km from vembanadu lake, Mango Kerala Homes offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Complimentary private parking is available on site. Fitted with a balcony, the accommodation offers air conditioning and features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. A halal breakfast is served every morning at the property. The homestay offers a terrace. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at this property, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 50 metres from Mango Kerala Homes. The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, 59 km from the property.Show full description
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