Ktdc Water Scapes is a four star property outside Kottayam, in the wider Kottayam district of South Kerala, about 9.8 km from the centre of Kottayam and 1.5 km from Kumarakom, a walk of roughly 20 minutes. It suits travellers who want to base themselves on Vembanad lake with a pool, a spa and a restaurant on hand, and who do not mind being inland rather than on the water itself.
The property and its facilities
Ktdc Water Scapes is a four star property that has a guest score of 4.5 out of 5 from 1687 reviews. The facilities are broad and leisure led. There is an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a pool bar, a spa and massage, and a fitness centre. A badminton court and fishing cover the more active side.
For meals and evenings there is a restaurant, a cafe and a bar, with room service when you would rather stay in. Air conditioning, a balcony and a refrigerator appear in the rooms, and there is a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, free WiFi, free parking, laundry, luggage storage, a banquet hall, car hire and a shuttle service. Non smoking rooms are available. No guest score is missing here, which is rare for a property of this size.
Where it sits
The setting is outside Kottayam, in the wider Kottayam district. Kottayam is the headquarters of Kottayam district, and the property lies 9.8 km from the centre of Kottayam. The destination is Kumarakom, 1.5 km from Kumarakom, about 20 minutes on foot.
Kumarakom itself is a cluster of islands on the east bank of Vembanad, the largest lake in Kerala, with a bird sanctuary at one end and the widest water in the state in front of it. It is quieter than Alappuzha and built around the lake rather than the canals. The region is South Kerala, and the destination sits at an altitude of 0 to 3 m.
Who it suits and who it does not
Ktdc Water Scapes suits travellers who want a full facility base within walking distance of Kumarakom and do not need to sleep beside the lake. Couples, families and groups all have something here. It does not suit anyone who wants to be on the water itself or who dislikes being 9.8 km from the centre of Kottayam when the town is the point of the trip. The lake is close, but not at the door.
Planning a stay
Come between October and March. The lake turns choppy and brown under the southwest monsoon, so a stay booked outside those months is a gamble on the water. The walk into Kumarakom takes about 20 minutes on foot, which is easy at dawn or after dinner. Book a room with a balcony if the evenings matter to you, and use the shuttle service for the town. Carry a light layer; the altitude here is 0 to 3 m.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 9.8 km from the centre of kottayam, in Kottayam district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kumarkom North.
Questions people ask
How do I get to Ktdc Water Scapes?
The property is 9.8 km from the centre of Kottayam and 1.5 km from Kumarakom, which is about 20 minutes on foot. Car hire is available, and there is a shuttle service. The nearest town is Kottayam, the headquarters of Kottayam district, in South Kerala.
Is there a pool at Ktdc Water Scapes?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a pool bar. The property also has a fitness centre, a spa and massage. There is a badminton court and fishing for guests who want something other than the water. A restaurant, a cafe and a bar are on site.
What is the guest score for Ktdc Water Scapes?
The guest score is 4.5 out of 5 from 1687 reviews. The property is rated four star. That combination puts it among the better established options in the Kottayam district, though the score reflects the property rather than the lake itself.
What is the best time to stay at Ktdc Water Scapes?
October to March. The lake turns choppy and brown under the southwest monsoon, so the view and the water activities are at their best in the drier months. Kumarakom is a cluster of islands on the east bank of Vembanad, the largest lake in Kerala.
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