Uday Backwater Resort

Uday Backwater Resort is a four star property in Alappuzha, South Kerala, set in the backwater country near the coast. It holds a 4.7 out of 5 guest score from 6345 reviews and lists a long set of leisure and practical facilities, including a spa, outdoor pool and restaurant. Its quiet, resort style layout and distance from the town centre make it a good fit for families and couples who want space and calm, and a less good fit for anyone who wants to be in the middle of Alappuzha itself.

What the resort offers

Uday Backwater Resort lists the facilities of a full service four star property. For eating and drinking, there is a restaurant, a bar, room service and a minibar, and kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators in some accommodation. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, a separate children's pool, a spa, sauna, steam room, fitness centre and yoga, while a badminton court, picnic area and garden provide outdoor space. Guests can hire bicycles, fish, or use the karaoke setup.

Practical needs are covered by a 24 hour front desk and security, air conditioning, free WiFi, free parking plus valet parking, a lift, laundry, luggage storage and a business centre. There is a banquet hall for events, babysitting for parents, family rooms, rooms with balconies or patios, and wheelchair accessible and non smoking options. Car hire, currency exchange, concierge, express check in and a beach nearby round out the list.

Where it sits

The resort is in Alappuzha district, South Kerala, in the town of Alappuzha, which is the headquarters of Alappuzha district. It stands 4.9 km from the centre of Alappuzha, near the coast, in a region known for its backwaters. The destination is Alappuzha itself, a water based destination at 0 to 2 m above sea level. Kuttanad farming country, the only place in India where rice is grown below sea level, starts at the edge of town.

The public ferries leave from Alappuzha, and they beat an overnight houseboat on every measure that matters. The town is also one hour by road from Kochi airport traffic, so it works as a first or last stop. Being 4.9 km from Alappuzha centre means you are outside the busiest streets but close enough for the ferries and the canal sides.

Who it suits

This resort suits families with children, couples and groups who want a self contained stay with pools, a spa, sports and a restaurant on site. The fenced grounds, children's pool and babysitting service make it practical for parents, and the business centre and banquet hall give it a second life for small work events. It does not suit travellers who want to base themselves in the middle of Alappuzha. The 4.9 km gap to the centre is a daily consideration if you plan to spend most of your time around the ferry ghats.

Planning a stay

August to March reads best on the water in Alappuzha. The southwest monsoon is spectacular and wet; the canals are high and the light is short. Time a visit to the water rather than the resort facilities, since the ferries and the Kuttanad farming country are the reason to be here. The resort itself is a base for that water, not the main event.

What the property lists

Where it is

About 4.9 km from the centre of alappuzha, in Alappuzha district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is Alappuzha Ix 2A Avulukkunnu P O Punnamada Aleppey 688006.

Questions people ask

What facilities does Uday Backwater Resort have?

The resort lists a restaurant, bar, room service, outdoor pool, children's pool, spa, sauna, steam room, fitness centre, yoga, badminton court, picnic area and garden. Practical facilities include 24 hour front desk, free WiFi, free parking, valet parking, laundry, luggage storage, a business centre, banquet hall, babysitting, car hire, currency exchange and concierge.

How far is Uday Backwater Resort from Alappuzha town centre?

The resort is 4.9 km from the centre of Alappuzha, in Alappuzha district, South Kerala. That places it near the coast but outside the main town streets. The public ferries leave from Alappuzha, so this distance matters if your plans revolve around the water and the ferry ghats.

What is the guest score for Uday Backwater Resort?

Uday Backwater Resort holds a guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 6345 reviews. That is a strong score across a large number of reviews, which suggests the property meets expectations for most guests. It is a four star resort, so the listed facilities match that category.

When is the best time to stay in Alappuzha?

August to March reads best on the water in Alappuzha. The southwest monsoon is spectacular and wet; the canals are high and the light is short. For the ferries and the Kuttanad farming country, the drier months give easier conditions. The resort is built for a stay across the year, with indoor and covered facilities for wet days.