Kumarakom Lake Resort  

In Kumarakom, a lakefront resort vibe just a short stroll from Vembanad Lake and minutes from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. About 3 km from Kottayam town center and close to the backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Family-friendly stay.

Seventy-one individually furnished rooms with minibars, plasma TVs, bathrobes and slippers; some rooms even have DVD players. The mood is modern Kerala retreat—simple, stylish and calm. Wake up to gentle backwater breezes.

Full-service spa with massages and body treatments, a sauna and a massage room. Indoor and outdoor pools (including two outdoor pools), fitness center, gym, table tennis/ping-pong, library, barbecue area and a kids' playroom. Concierge, tour desk, transfer services and an on-site doctor are available.

Business center, conference space and a meeting room for events. Train-station pick-up (24 hours), limo/town-car service and free self-parking. Wireless internet access is available (surcharge).

Two on-site restaurants including Ettukettu, the Speciality, plus a bar/lounge and poolside bar. Complimentary buffet breakfast is included and room service runs during limited hours. Taste local cuisine and Kerala-influenced dishes.