The World Backwaters  

On the banks of Vembanad Lake in Cherthala, a short drive from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and within easy reach of Alappuzha and Marari beaches. This family-friendly, lakeside resort puts you in Kerala’s backwater country.

Thirty individually decorated rooms mix contemporary comfort with lakeside charm; select rooms offer garden or lake views and include kitchenettes. Expect memory-foam beds topped with down comforters, minibars, LCD/DVD players and designer toiletries for a relaxed stay.

Soak in a lake-side infinity pool or choose from indoor and outdoor pools, unwind in the steam room and fitness center, or reset at the Ayurveda treatment center with massages, facials and body therapies. The hotel also features an arcade/game room, kids' play area, backwater cruises and cycling, free self-parking, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and tour/ticket assistance—perfect for wake-up lake-breeze mornings and easy local exploring.

Business-friendly facilities include a business center, conference and board rooms (about 215 sq ft of meeting space), express check-in and complimentary wired and wireless internet.

Dine at the on-site multi-cuisine restaurant or order room service during limited hours; rooms also feature soft bars for light drinks.