A four star resort outside Kottayam, sitting 500 m from Kumarakom on the Vembanad lakefront. It leans into the water: canoeing, fishing, an outdoor pool and a spa. The 10.6 km gap to Kottayam town is what decides whether it is right for you. Come for the lake, not the town.
What the resort offers
Lakesong Resort holds a four star rating and a guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 3251 reviews. The listed facilities divide into three groups. On the water there is canoeing and fishing. For wellbeing there is a spa, massage, sauna, fitness centre, outdoor pool and children's pool. For families there is a playground and games room, with table tennis among the indoor options.
Practical matters are also covered. There is a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security, air conditioning, free WiFi and free parking. A restaurant and room service handle meals, and a business centre and banquet hall extend the property beyond leisure. A concierge, luggage storage, car hire, currency exchange, laundry and shuttle service round out the support. Rooms are non smoking and the property is wheelchair accessible.
Where the resort sits
The resort stands on Ammankari Road, outside Kottayam, in the wider Kottayam district. Kottayam is the headquarters of Kottayam district, and the resort lies 10.6 km from the centre of Kottayam. That places it in South Kerala, close to the water rather than in the town.
The destination is Kumarakom, and the resort is 500 m from Kumarakom, about 5 minutes on foot. Kumarakom is water country: 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.
Who it suits
This suits travellers who want the lake as the main event. The open water draws photographers at sunset, the bird sanctuary sits within a dawn walk, and the cross lake ferry to Muhamma is a thirty minute crossing most visitors never hear about. It also suits families, with a children's pool, playground and games room. It does not suit anyone who wants town life on the doorstep: Kottayam is 10.6 km away, so a car or the shuttle matters. The lake turns choppy and brown under the southwest monsoon, which rules out the water for part of the year.
Planning a stay
Come between October and March. The season runs through those months, when the lake is at its calmest and the light on the water is worth the journey. The monsoon months from June to September are better avoided if you have plans on the water. Book the lake facing side if you can, and use the concierge for onward arrangements.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 10.6 km from the centre of kottayam, in Kottayam district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Ammankari Road.
Questions people ask
What is the guest score for Lakesong Resort?
The property holds a guest score of 4.2 out of 5 from 3251 reviews, and a four star rating. Those two figures are the only quality markers on file.
How far is Lakesong Resort from Kottayam town?
The resort is 10.6 km from the centre of Kottayam. Kottayam is the headquarters of Kottayam district, so the distance is to a working town centre rather than a resort strip.
Is the resort close to Kumarakom?
Yes. Lakesong Resort is 500 m from Kumarakom, about 5 minutes on foot. That puts the lake and its bird sanctuary within an easy dawn walk.
What is the best time to stay at Lakesong Resort?
October to March is the season to aim for. Outside those months the lake turns choppy and brown under the southwest monsoon, which limits canoeing, fishing and time on the water.
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