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Backwater Retreat

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kottayam with free parking

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Backwater Retreat provides free breakfast (local cuisine) and more. Active travellers can enjoy cycling, fishing and boating at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ₹3,446
₹3,625 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Lanai
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 289 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Superior Suite, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view
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About the area

Located in Kottayam, Backwater Retreat is in the historical district. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom Backwaters reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kovalam Fish Market and Vijay Beach Park. Visit our Kottayam travel guide
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Aymanam, Pulikuttissery, Kumarakom, Kottayam, KL, 686015

What's nearby

  • Kottayam Cheriyapally
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
    9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
    10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Nagambadam Stadium
    12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    15 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Kumaranalloor Station
    13 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK)
    155 min drive

Restaurants

  • KoCo
    6 min drive
  • Sree Anandha Bhavans
    8 min drive
  • 12 To 12 Bar-Be-Que
    7 min drive
  • Hotel Sakthi
    7 min drive
  • Indian Coffee House
    7 min drive

About this property

Backwater Retreat

Hotel in the historical district
Backwater Retreat provides free breakfast (local cuisine) and more. Active travellers can enjoy cycling, fishing and boating at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, train station pick-up service and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a sail boat on-site and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Backwater Retreat boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Limited housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Sail boat

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: INR 1000 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: INR 1000 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Backwater Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Backwater Retreat?

As of 26 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backwater Retreat on 27 Jan 2026 start from ₹3,446.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Backwater Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backwater Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a fee of INR 1000.

What time is check-out at Backwater Retreat?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Backwater Retreat located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam Cheriyapally and Kumarakom Backwaters. Nagambadam Stadium and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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