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Backwater Retreat

2.0 star property

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Backwater Retreat provides everything you need. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, cycling, and boating at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Porch/lanai
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kottayam, Backwater Retreat is in the historical district. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom Backwaters reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kovalam Fish Market and Vijay Beach Park. Visit our Kottayam travel guide
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Aymanam, Pulikuttissery, Kumarakom, Kottayam, KL, 686015

What's nearby

  • Kottayam Cheriyapally
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
    9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
    10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Nagambadam Stadium
    12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
    14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Kumaranalloor Station
    13 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK)
    155 min drive

Restaurants

  • KoCo
    6 min drive
  • Sree Anandha Bhavans
    8 min drive
  • 12 To 12 Bar-Be-Que
    7 min drive
  • Hotel Sakthi
    7 min drive
  • Hotel Ceasar Palace
    7 min drive

About this property

Backwater Retreat

Hotel in the historical district
Backwater Retreat provides everything you need. Active travelers can enjoy fishing, cycling, and boating at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, train station pick-up service, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A nature reserve, luggage storage, and a sail boat on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Backwater Retreat boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Sail boat

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: INR 1000 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, train station, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: INR 1000 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Backwater Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backwater Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 2:00 PM– 8:00 PM for a fee of INR 1000.

What time is check-out at Backwater Retreat?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Backwater Retreat located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam Cheriyapally, and Kumarakom Backwaters. Nagambadam Stadium and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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