Backwater Ripples Kumarakom
Rejuvenate with a fully-stocked minibar, rainfall showerhead, daily housekeeping, complimentary high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and room service, direct access to our luxury spa. Conveniences include an in-room safe, a phone, bathrobes and a desk.
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
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).
- 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 - 1.7 km / 1 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