Resorts in Kottayam

1. Heaven Valley Resorts, Vagamon: Heaven Valley Resorts is one of the best Resorts in Kottayam situated at Vagamon, situated around 64kms from Kottayam.

The resort is popular for its location that is in the beautiful valley surrounded by waterfalls, hills and greenery. Each room of this resort is equipped with modern amenities and has a balcony for guests to enjoy the view from their room. There is an on-site restaurant serving mouth watering delicacies to the guests.

Location: Boulder pass, Heaven Valley Street, Palozhukumpara Waterfalls Road, Vagamon 685501 India.
Price: Starting from Rs.3500 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Free parking, Free Wi-Fi, Barbeque, Kids play area, Travel Assistance, Power backup, Free Laundry Service, Barbeque, Bonfire, Karaoke entertainment.

2. Royal Residency, Erumeli: One of the best Resorts in Kottayam is Royal Residency at Erumeli which is around 60km from Kottayam. The resort is nestled in the middle of greenery and the location is known to be the gateway to the Sabarimala temple which is one of Kerala’s most prominent Hindu pilgrimage destinations.

Location: Royal Residency Near Major Sata Temple, Ranni Road Chengottayil, Kanakappalam Erumely Kottayam 686509.
Price: Starts from Rs. 800 onwards per room per night.
Amnesties: Free Wifi, Free Parking, In room locker, Power backup.

3. Kumarakom Lake Resort: One of the Kottayam resorts is Kumarakom Lake Resort, located at Kumarakom, a beautiful village near the banks of lake Vembanad in Kerala.

The resort is located in an exotic backwater location and has aristocratic heritage with flawless luxury. The area is known for its boating and fishing activities and has a variety of flora in the surroundings. The resort has 65 luxury villas built in authentic Keralian style.

Location: Kumarakom North Post, Kumarakom 686 566 India.
Price: Starting from Rs. 21000 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Wifi in all areas, Airport shuttle, Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre, Massage facilities, Car hire, Sauna.

4. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Kochi: One of Kottayam resorts is Taj Malabar Resort & Spa located at the exotic location of Kochi. Kochi is known as the queen of the Arabian Sea and is a blend of natural beauty and history.

This resort, which is beside the beach, will provide you with a chic but classic surroundings. The resort also has its own restaurants to serve its guests mouth watering cuisines. There is also a bar to provide guests with drinks.

Location: Willingdon Island, Kochi (Cochin) 682009 India.
Price: Rs. 13000 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Free WiFi, Special facilities for guests with disability, Spa, Tour & Travel, Paid Airport transfer, Yoga, Kids Play Area, Swimming Pool, Paid Boat Ride, Gym, Power Backup.

5. Abad Whispering Palms: Abad Whispering Palms is one of the Resorts in Kottayam located on the banks of Vembanad Lake.The resort is conveniently located 6km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 25 km from Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple.

The resort has well equipped rooms with hardwood furnishing and large windows to let the natural light in. Each room also has a safety deposit box for the guests to keep their valuables. There is a restaurant Granary serving local cuisines along with international food and a selection of beverages.

Location: New Nazareth Road, Kumarakom.
Price: Rs. 4425 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Free Parking, fitness centre, swimming pool, kids pool, spa, ticketing service, Free Wifi,, Spa and wellness centre, Hot tub/jacuzzi.

6. Backwater Ripples Kumarakom: Backwater Ripples is one of the Resorts in Kottayam that is located beside Vembanad Lake and is 3 kms from Kumarakom Bird sanctuary and 2kms from Kumarakom Centre. The resort has well equipped air conditioned rooms with satellite TV, tea/coffee makers and personal safe.

There are also cottages available. The resort has its own Cordon Bleu Restaurant where guests can enjoy North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes. There is a Lake Side Barbeque Restaurant that offers authentic Indian grilled delights along with grilled seafood.

Location: Backwater Ripples PVT Ltd, Nazareth Church Road Kumarakom, P.O Kottayam Kerala-686563 India.
Price: Rs. 4000 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Complimentary Breakfast, Free parking, Free WiFi, Airport shuttle, Sauna, Fitness centre, Fishing, Spa and wellness centre, Massage.

7. Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth: One of the Kottayam resorts is Coconut Lagoon, a heritage backwater resort located facing the Vembanad Lake. The resort features bungalows and villas made in century old Keralian tharavadu style which are fitted with tea/coffee makers and also have mini bars.

The villas also have their own private pools. The resort has a multicuisine restaurant, Ettukettu with rustic ambience of ancient architectural Kerelian style. There is also open air dining available in another restaurant Aymanam. Additionally there is Vembanad Grill for guests to enjoy the catch of the day.

Location: Kottayam - Kumarakom Road, Kavanattinkara, Kumarakom, Kerala 686563.
Price: Rs. 8277 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Canoe ride, sunset cruise, Mohiniyattam dance performance, Kalaripayattu martial art performance, Ayurveda Centre, games room, TV room, children’s playground, Car rental, currency exchange, Free parking, Free WiFi.

8. Aveda Kumarakom: One of the Kottayam resorts is Aveda Kumarakom, a 5 star hotel on the shores of the tree-lined Vembanad lake. The resort is known for its traditional keralan styling.

The resort has 42 air conditioned rooms with a minibar, safe, tea/coffee maker, 32 inch flat screen television with premium channels. The resort also has two restaurants serving delicious cuisines and also barbeque. There is a full spa facility offering ayurveda treatment.

Location: V/240 A, Amankari Road, Kumarakom, Kerala 686563.
Price: Rs. 2500[Rs.3500 on 31st December] onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Spaveda, a full service spa, Sauna, Ayurveda treatment, Swimming pool, Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking.

9. Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters And Beyond: Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters is one of the Resorts in Kottayam located in kumarakom. The place is 2.2 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

The resort has a beautiful garden and terrace. The rooms are air conditioned and are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a shower, a kettle, a fridge,a hairdryer and a desk. The resort has its own restaurant that offers a continental à la carte breakfast to its guests.

Location: Pallichira, Kumarakom North, Kottayam, Kumarakom.
Price: Rs. 9472 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, airport shuttle, Free WiFi, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness centre, Fishing, Spa and wellness centre.

10. The Windsor Castle Leisure Hotel & Ayurvedic Resort: This is the best Ayurvedic Resort in Kottayam located in Kumarakom Kerala. The Windsor Castle Leisure Hotel & Ayurvedic Resort offers ayurveda and health wellness packages to its guests.

The resort is located at a picturesque spot near the Kodoor river which extends to the Vembanad backwaters. It is set on a sprawling 25 acres of lush greenery with landscaped gardens.

Location: Kodimatha Bridge, Kollam -Theni Highway, Kodimatha, Kottayam, Kerala 686013.
Price: Rs. 4704 onwards per room per night.
Amenities: Free Wifi, Free buffet breakfast, Swimming Pool, Free parking, Spa, Fitness centre, kitchen with some rooms, two big swimming pools, themed restaurants, club bar.

1. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa: This luxurious Resort in Kottayam with a swimming pool situated at the beach side offers a blend of exotic location and luxury. The resort also has a spa, gym, yoga facilities for its guests.

2. Abad Whispering Palms: This luxurious resort offers hosts of amenities to its guests which includes swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi, wellness centre, beauty shop. Guests can also opt for paid massage service in this resort to pamper themselves.

3. Backwater Ripples Kumarakom: This backwater resort offers luxury amenities for its guests such as swimming pools with pool toys, spa, massage facilities etc which guests can enjoy during their stay.

4. Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth: This resort with a swimming pool also offers several other amenities for the guests such as Ayurveda Centre, Spa and wellness centre, Massage,Yoga classes etc for the guests to indulge. The resort also has villas with private pools.

1. Kumarakom Lake Resort: This backwater Resorts in Kottayam is known for its exotic location and aristocratic surroundings. Being a backwater resort, the resort offers boating and fishing activities for the guests.

2. Backwater Ripples Kumarakom: This backwater resort is known for its water sports and sunset cruise packages. The resort also has arrangements for various backwater activities such as canoeing, fishing etc.

3. Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth: This backwater resort offers its guests options to enjoy the backwater by offering activities such as canoeing, fishing, sunset cruise and other water sports.

4. Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters And Beyond: This backwater resort offers its guests several backwater activities such as fishing, canoeing etc. Guests can also opt for bike tours and walking tours or go cycling.

1. Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth: This resort with an Ayurveda Centre caters to the guests health consciousness with massage packages, yoga classes, spa and wellness packages and so on.

2. Aveda Kumarakom: This Resorts in Kottayam is known for its full service spa, Spaveda which provides deep-tissue massages, therapies and body treatments including Ayurvedic treatments. There is also a sauna in the spa.

3. The Windsor Castle Leisure Hotel & Ayurvedic Resort: This is the best Ayurveda resort of Kumarakom. The resort offers ayurvedic treatment at its Ayurveda centre and also has a spa and fitness centre.

4. The Lake Village Ayurvedic Resort: This beautiful resort surrounded by lake, river and lagoon is known for its river facing ayurveda centre with different programs such as beauty care, slimming packages, body purification, stress management etc.

1. Heaven Valley Resorts: It is one of the best resorts for families as the resort is in a good location from where families can go on hiking trips. Inside the resort, there is a separate play area for the children as well.

2. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa: This beachside resort of Kochi offers its guests several amenities which both kids and adults can enjoy such as a swimming pool. There is also a separate area for the kids to play.

3. Abad Whispering Palms: This resort is ideal for a family trip as they offer hosts of facilities to all age groups. For kids there is a kids pool, kids outdoor play equipment, for youngsters and adults there is a swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi etc. The resort also arranges for activities such as cycling, fishing etc.

4. Coconut Lagoon - CGH Earth: This backwater resort is one which the families would love to stay in. For outdoor activities for the family to enjoy, there are canoeing, swimming, children playground, cycling etc.

Kottayam should be best visited between October to March when it is winter. During this time, the weather is warm during the day and pleasant in the evenings and nights.

During summer Kottayam experiences tropical hot and humid climate and monsoon starts with heavy rainfall. Hence both summer and monsoon in Kottayam is not suitable for a visit.

- Free High speed internet
- Free parking garage
- Complimentary breakfast
- Airport Shuttle
- Massage
- Swimming pool
- Kids pool
- Kids play area
- Kids play equipments
- Gym and fitness areas
- Restaurants & Bars
- Spa
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Massage centres
- Travel Assistance
- Power backup
- Free Laundry Service
- Barbeque
- Bonfire
- Karaoke entertainment.

No, not all resorts in Kottayam are pet friendly. Hence, it is advisable to check with the resort before taking pets along.

- Cycling
- Bike Tour
- Walking Tour
- Sunset Cruise of backwaters
- Canoeing
- Water activities
- Yoga classes
- Cooking Classes
- Boating
- Fishing
- Dance Performances
- Karate Performance
- Hunting River monsters
- Inland navigation water tour
- Rice field trekking
- Angling
- Bird watching
- Themed dinner nights
- Tour or class about local culture
- Table Tennis.