Located in Kottayam, Backwater Retreat is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Kottayam Cheriyapally and Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple. .This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Kumarakom Backwaters and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Nagambadam Stadium.
What's nearby
Kottayam Cheriyapally - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
Kumarakom Backwaters - 9 min drive - 3.7 miles
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles
Nagambadam Stadium - 12 min drive - 4.2 miles
Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 15 min drive - 6.8 miles
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
Indian Coffee House - 7 min drive
About this property
Backwater Retreat
Hotel in Kottayam with free breakfast
Backwater Retreat offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 6 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and bidets. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or make use of other amenities including tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
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
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
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