The World Backwaters is a four star property at Kannankara West Kumarakam, in Alappuzha district, 5.7 km from the centre of Cherthala. It holds a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 1874 reviews. The deciding factor is what you want from the setting: it is an inland stay with a long list of on site facilities, and it suits people who plan to use them rather than step out to a town centre.
What The World Backwaters offers
The World Backwaters carries a four star rating and a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 1874 reviews, which places it among the better reviewed properties in Alappuzha district. Rooms are air conditioned and non smoking, and each has a balcony. Free WiFi runs through the property, and a 24 hour front desk, express check in, laundry, luggage storage, car hire and a shuttle service cover the practical side of a stay.
For recreation there is an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and massage, plus a games room, table tennis, badminton and fishing. A restaurant and room service handle meals, and a banquet hall, garden, free parking and 24 hour security round out the listing. Anyone who wants most of the day to happen inside the property will find plenty here.
Where the property sits
The address is Kannankara West Kumarakam, in Alappuzha district, South Kerala. The property is 5.7 km from the centre of Cherthala, a town in Alappuzha district. That puts it in the backwater belt of the district, with the town within a short drive for anyone who wants shops or transport links.
The setting is residential and green rather than urban. Cherthala is the practical anchor for the stay: the address sits 5.7 km from the centre of Cherthala. The listed car hire and shuttle service matter more here than they would in a town centre property.
Who the property suits
The World Backwaters suits families, groups and couples who want a self contained four star stay with a pool, sports and a restaurant on site, and who do not mind being 5.7 km from the centre of Cherthala. It does not suit anyone who wants to step out of the gate into a town, or who needs to be within easy reach of the coast. The distance from Cherthala is small but real, so a car or the shuttle service is the sensible arrangement.
Before you book
Confirm with the property directly what the shuttle service covers, since the listing does not say whether it runs to Cherthala or further. Ask about pool timings, restaurant hours and whether the balcony is attached to every room type. The guest score of 4.4 out of 5 is from 1874 reviews and gives a fair sense of the standard, but it is worth reading recent comments about the room category you are considering. No other guest score is on file.
What the property lists
Where it is
About 5.7 km from the centre of cherthala, in Alappuzha district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Kannankara West Kumarakam.
Questions people ask
How far is The World Backwaters from Cherthala town?
The property is 5.7 km from the centre of Cherthala, a town in Alappuzha district. That is a short drive by car, and the listed car hire and shuttle service are the straightforward ways to cover it. There is no town centre on the doorstep, so plan the trip into Cherthala rather than treating it as a stroll away.
What is the guest score for The World Backwaters?
The guest score is 4.4 out of 5 from 1874 reviews. That is a solid four star result, and the volume of reviews makes it a reasonably stable measure rather than a handful of opinions. No other guest score is on file, so treat the 4.4 as the only figure available when comparing options in Alappuzha district.
Does The World Backwaters have a pool and things to do on site?
An outdoor pool is listed, along with a fitness centre, massage, a games room, table tennis, badminton and fishing. A restaurant, room service and a banquet hall are also part of the property. Between the pool and the sports, most of a day can be spent without leaving the grounds, which is the main reason to choose this address.
Is parking available and how do I get around from the property?
Free parking is listed, along with car hire and a shuttle service. The property sits 5.7 km from the centre of Cherthala, so having a vehicle or using the shuttle makes the location work. Confirm shuttle routes and timings with the property before arrival, since the listing does not set out where it runs.
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