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The World Backwaters

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with fitness centre and steam room

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Room, Lake View | Garden view
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The World Backwaters, beside a serene lake, offers a peaceful garden retreat with a playground for children. Guests can relax in the steam room, book spa treatments, or join yoga classes. The on-site restaurant serves meals, and an arcade provides entertainment for all ages.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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1 bedroom, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Stream Villa

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Presidential Suite with Private Pool

Presidential Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Villa with Private Pool

Executive Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Lake View Cottage

Lake View Cottage

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Lake View Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Cherthala, The World Backwaters is in the historical district and on a lake. St. Andrew's Basilica of Arthunkal and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kovalam Fish Market and Vijay Beach Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Kannankara - West Kumarakam, Alleppey (dist), Cherthala, Kerala, 688527

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Marari Beach - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 20 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Kalavoor Kalavur Halt Station - 15 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ettukettu - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vembanad - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Killikoodu Toddy shop and family restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The World Backwaters

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
You can look forward to a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room at The World Backwaters. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room, and indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include ecotours. Stay connected with free wired Internet, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, extended parking and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and 1 meeting room
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and down duvets
  • Designer toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-cm LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (215 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 14 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2000 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4500
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards and debit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The World Backwaters have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The World Backwaters?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The World Backwaters on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$145.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The World Backwaters pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The World Backwaters?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The World Backwaters?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The World Backwaters?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The World Backwaters provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The World Backwaters located?

This family-friendly Cherthala hotel is located in the historical district, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Vembanad Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom Backwaters. Kovalam Fish Market and Marari Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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