Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kerala
Guest FavouriteAbout Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kerala
Kumarakom Lake Resort brings you right into Kerala’s backwater scenery, with Vembanad Lake, heritage-style villas, coconut palms, and slow days by the water. The pace here is gentle in the best way, shaped by boat rides, traditional Kerala architecture, local food, Ayurveda, and quiet lake views. It’s a lovely pick for a Kerala stay that feels peaceful, rooted in place, and easy to enjoy without rushing.
Rooms
Luxury Pavilion Rooms
- 1 King Bed
- Jacuzzi
- Heritage Style
- Pavilion Setting
Heritage-style rooms with Jacuzzi bathrooms and a calm garden setting
Meandering Pool Villas
- 1 King Bed
- Pool Access
- Private Bathing Cove
- Outdoor Shower
Traditional villas with direct access to the resort’s meandering pool
Presidential Suites with Private Pool
- 1 King Bed
- Private Pool
- Lake View
- Private Courtyard
Lake-facing suites with private pools, courtyards and spacious outdoor areas
What this place offers
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Services
- Parking
- Pool
Dining
Kumarakom Lake Resort has four confirmed dining venues: one multi-cuisine restaurant, one seafood bar, one traditional tea shop and one poolside dining pavilion. The food leans into Kerala flavours, seafood, local snacks, lakefront dining and relaxed resort-style meals beside Vembanad Lake. Ettukettu, the Speciality Restaurant – The resort’s main multi-cuisine restaurant, set inside a traditional eight-sided Kerala mansion with central courtyards and a strong heritage feel. Vembanad, the Seafood Bar – A lakeside seafood venue focused on Kerala-style seafood, with fish, prawns, crab, lobster and backwater views. Thattukada, Traditional Tea Shop – A rustic Kerala tea shop serving local snacks, tea and easy bites in a more casual village-style setting. Pool Pavilion – A limited-table dining space by the infinity pool and lake, suited to quiet outdoor meals with a more private resort feel.
Spa & Wellness
Ayurmana is the Ayurveda spa at Kumarakom Lake Resort, set in a restored heritage space that reflects Kerala’s long Ayurvedic traditions. The spa focuses on authentic Ayurvedic healing, with treatments shaped around balance, relaxation and traditional wellness practices. Treatments include Ayurvedic massages, Sirodhara, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhy, medicated steam baths, facials, body care rituals and rejuvenation programmes. The resort also has dedicated Ayurveda packages for guests who want a more structured wellness stay. The spa experience fits naturally with the resort’s lakeside setting, giving guests a calm place to slow down after boat rides, pool time or exploring Kumarakom. It is one of the resort’s strongest wellness highlights for travellers looking for a luxury Kerala backwater stay with proper Ayurveda at its core.
Location
Getting There
From Cochin International Airport, Kumarakom Lake Resort is around 72 km away, with the drive usually taking about 1.5-2.5 hours depending on traffic. Kottayam is the nearest main railway point, around 8-14 km from the resort.
