A five star resort on the Kumarakom shoreline, 1.8 km from the village and about 25 minutes on foot from the water's edge, with a guest score of 4.6 out of 5 from 3503 reviews. The outdoor pool, spa and open lake setting decide whether it fits. Suits travellers who want resort facilities on Vembanad; less so anyone seeking a small, independent stay.
The resort itself
Kumarakom Lake Resort is a five star property whose facilities lean towards long, unhurried days: an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool, a spa, a sauna, massage treatments and yoga, with a fitness centre and a games room for indoor hours. Table tennis, fishing and canoeing extend the options onto the water, and a garden and playground give children room to move.
Practical needs are covered by a 24 hour front desk and security, express check in, concierge, luggage storage, laundry, currency exchange and car hire, with free parking, WiFi, air conditioning and non smoking rooms. Dining runs through a restaurant, a bar, a pool bar, breakfast, room service and special diet menus, and a banquet hall and business centre serve guests travelling for work.
Where it sits
The property stands outside Kottayam, in the wider Kottayam district, and Kottayam is the headquarters of the district. It sits 10.2 km from the centre of Kottayam, in south Kerala. The destination is Kumarakom, 1.8 km from the resort, about 25 minutes on foot, and Kumarakom is water: 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.
That setting is quieter than Alappuzha and built around the lake rather than the canals. The open lake, rather than a town canal, is the reason the region is photographed, the bird sanctuary is walkable at dawn without a boat, and the cross-lake ferry to Muhamma is a thirty-minute crossing most visitors never hear about.
Who this suits
It suits travellers who want a full resort on the lake: families with children, guests booking spa or yoga time, and anyone who prefers a 24 hour front desk, a restaurant and a pool bar to a small independent guesthouse. It does not suit people who want to stay in the middle of Kottayam, or who dislike a large property with a banquet hall and business centre. The walk to Kumarakom is about 25 minutes, so a car helps if you plan to come and go.
When to plan a stay
Come between October and March, when the lake is at its calmest and the light is clear. The southwest monsoon turns the water choppy and brown, which matters here because the lake is the point of the stay. Shuttle service and car hire make the 10.2 km run into Kottayam straightforward when you need the town.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 10.2 km from the centre of kottayam, in Kottayam district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kumarakom North P.O. Kottayam.
Questions people ask
Does Kumarakom Lake Resort have a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool and a separate children's pool, plus a pool bar. The fitness centre, sauna, spa and massage facilities sit alongside them, so most of the water and wellness facilities are in one part of the property.
How far is the resort from Kumarakom?
It is 1.8 km from Kumarakom, about 25 minutes on foot. Most guests use the shuttle service or car hire rather than walk both ways, especially in the middle of the day, though the walk itself is straightforward.
What is the guest score for this hotel?
The guest score is 4.6 out of 5 from 3503 reviews. That is a high score across a large number of reviews, and it sits alongside a five star rating. No other guest score is on file.
Is there a restaurant at the resort?
Yes, there is a restaurant, a bar and a pool bar, with breakfast served and special diet menus available. Room service is also offered, so you can eat without leaving your room if you prefer. A banquet hall handles larger groups.
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