Backwater Ripples Kumarakom

BWR was a lovely little resort tucked away in the heart of Kumarakom. Ideal getaway to de-stress, soak in the lush greenery and the gorgeous backwaters of God's Own Country. Ask for Sindhu Nair- she's extremely professional and super efficient.

A stay at Backwater Ripples is everything you could want for a relaxing stay in Kumarakom. As a solo traveller, I felt safe and very well taken care of by the staff with a special mention to Ms. Sindhu Nair and Mr. Praveen. From the moment one enters the compounds of Backwater Ripples, there is an immediate sense of calm. I was only staying 1 night and wanted to make the most of my time, so I booked myself onto a speed boat trip to Alleppey. It was a gorgeous trip, where we traversed the waters in between the beautiful house boats. Praveen, the speed boat driver, was friendly and knowledgeable about the area which made for interesting conversation. After an hour on the speedboat, I was greeted by Ms. Sindhu at the lakeside area for tea and snacks. It was very nice to be taken care of in that way. The soft breeze and the setting sun made for a great tea-time atmosphere. Following tea, there was a complimentary ride on a large house boat, this time a slow and relaxing trip watching the sun set on Vembanad Lake. The evening ended with some soft music being performed live on the grounds overlooking the lake. The next morning, I woke up early to ride on the speedboat once again (08:00am is a perfect time to do this), this time to a mangrove forest. The route was scenic and we saw many types of birds, it was a true highlight for me on this trip. Many thanks to Praveen, who was very kind to give a great experience both times on the boat. The room I stayed in was spacious and airy with a great view of Vembanad Lake and it was situated at a perfect distance to the on-site restaurant (always an important aspect for a foodie ). The food was well prepared and I got to taste appam and chicken stew, which is a traditional dish made in these parts of Kerala. It was a true delight and the restaurant staff were ever friendly and helpful. After the stressful journey I had getting to India, a 1 night stay at Backwater Ripples was just what I needed to unwind and prepare myself for the rest of the exciting holiday that was ahead of me. A hearty and warm thanks to the team at Backwater Ripples. I intend to be back in the future

My husband and I stayed for 1 night in November 2024. It was a very special stay. Room was great, comfortable and clean. Service was exceptional, always available to make sure all our needs were met. They have a game area with a variety of games, a big pool, boat rides in the evenings, live music, and a nice bar. The best part for us was the aurvedic spa treatment! It was a great experience. The restaurant has a variety of foods which is great for all. We especially enjoyed the spring rolls! I definitely recommend booking at Backwater Ripples.

I highly recommend this place. The staff is polite, service oriented and highly professional. I had an amazing experience. The food quality was excellent, great ambiance and excellent esthetics. Sindhu at the reception makes you feel welcome. Just a minor suggestions ( but not a big deal) the fridge in the room was making a humming sound; and it was not easy to activate tv channels. In summary, a great place which you will thoroughly enjoy both sole and with family.

Went with a normal expectation, turned out to be an amazing stay . Let it be from reception , restaurant nor check out all where out standing . To elloborate: The stay begins with a high tea from 4-5 ( couple of snacks and tea) following by a boat trip from 5pm-6pm. Followed by a music show. Dinner was well served and to hear the recommendations from the chef in charge Mr Govind Nair as well Mr Sunil were very patient to talk through the options. Next morning a quality buffet . For additional charges they provide Kayaking.

We had our grand reunion at the BWR …. The experience was just awesome as every thing was taken care of so well. We were a big group of almost 100 and we felt really satisfied with their hospitality. Special mention to Mr Govind, Mr Shyam and the MD Mr Gopakumar for facilitating our needs and attending to us at every moment. The complimentary boating was fun and the banquet dinner was good. Would definitely recommend BWR for family friends and solo travellers