Kumarakom Lake Resort
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5-star award-winning heritage resort on the banks of Vembanad Lake
Awards & Recognition
Kumarakom Lake Resort holds the World Travel Award as India's Leading Resort and a National Award for Best 5 Star Hotel in India. The resort's Ayurvedic spa, Ayurmana, offers a variety of authentic treatments in a heritage wellness retreat setting. Guests also receive complimentary yoga and meditation sessions by the poolside.
Rooms & Villas
Heritage Villas at Kumarakom Lake Resort come with private infinity pools overlooking Vembanad Lake. The Meandering Pool Villas provide direct access to a long shared pool that connects multiple villas, offering a unique swimming experience. Each air-conditioned room features wooden ceilings, Asian-style furnishings, cable TV, a safety deposit box, and tea/coffee making facilities.
Dining
The resort has three dining options: Ettukettu restaurant serves local, Chinese, and continental dishes. Vembanad Seafood Bar is set on the banks of quiet backwaters and offers fresh seafood with sunset views. A Thattukada Tea Shop provides tea in a garden setting, and guests can request special dietary menus from the chef.
Wellness & Activities
The Ayurmana spa offers authentic Ayurvedic therapies, and guests can enjoy complimentary yoga and meditation sessions by the pool. Recreational activities include canoeing, cycling, fishing, pottery classes, and a daily sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake with live instrumental music. The resort also provides a speedboat activity, a houseboat overnight stay, and a pottery class led by Mr. Arun, who has over 20 years of experience.
Location & Experiences
Kumarakom Lake Resort is situated in the Kottayam district of Kerala, next to Vembanad Lake and close to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The resort arranges birdwatching tours with a private guide, village walks, and visits to local traditional Kerala teashops. Guests can also book a houseboat for one or two nights to cruise through the backwaters, with meals cooked fresh on board by a chef.
- Awards: World Travel Award as India's Leading Resort and National Award for Best 5 Star Hotel in India
- Rooms: Heritage Villas with private infinity pools; Meandering Pool Villas with shared pool access
- Dining: Three outlets - Ettukettu, Vembanad Seafood Bar, and Thattukada Tea Shop
- Wellness: Ayurmana spa offering authentic Ayurvedic treatments; complimentary yoga and meditation
- Activities: Sunset cruise, pottery class, canoeing, cycling, fishing, speedboat, and birdwatching tours
- Location: On the banks of Vembanad Lake, minutes from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Rooms and availability
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Max:8 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Balcony
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
additional cost
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Children's pool
Cots
Fitness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
Room view
- Lake view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Essential information about Kumarakom Lake Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 34618 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 900 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 78.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cochin International, COK |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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