Kottayam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a coastal area with palm trees and a calm sea.
A rural landscape with a water body, houses, and lush greenery.
A rusty boat with a metal frame and a blue tarp on a calm river surrounded by palm trees.
A traditional houseboat on water surrounded by tall palm trees.
A sunset over a calm sea with a boat and people on a pier.
Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa

Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa

2.5 out of 5
Ammankari Rd Kottayam KL
The price is NZ$370 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$370
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kumarakom Boat Jetty and Kumarakom Backwaters are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"Had a very comfortable stay. Excellent property and well maintained. The staff was outstanding and made our stay super comfortable. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Gokulam Grand Resort & Spa
Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kumarakom Lake Resort

5 out of 5
Kumarakom North P O Kottayam Kerala
The price is NZ$913 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$913
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom Boat Jetty ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful! A dreamy place. You must try the houseboat for at least 1 night."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Kumarakom Lake Resort
Rhythm Kumarakom

Rhythm Kumarakom

5 out of 5
Kumarakom Village Kottayam Kerala
The price is NZ$294 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$294
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kottayam. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"Needs maintenance, looks run down. Need to put good batteries in the tv remotes not cheap ones. Buffet meals lacks quality. Main entrance hall needs fans and coolers running all time. Very hot and humid and all fans not switched on. The shower attachments need maintenace. Need a inroom guide of how ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Rhythm Kumarakom
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Little Chembaka- Private Villa with River View

Little Chembaka- Private Villa with River View

Kumarakom Kerala
Stay at this holiday home in Kottayam. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom Backwaters are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"our stay was magical. We arrived as welcomed guests by Jess and his team and left as friends.The villa is delightful situated on the edge of the canal and we enjoyed just sitting on the verandah and watching the river life pass by.Jess cooked the most amazing meals for us in the adjacent kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Little Chembaka- Private Villa with River View
A luxury 2 bedroom apartment on the highway between Ettumanoor and Kottayam.

A luxury 2 bedroom apartment on the highway between Ettumanoor and Kottayam.

Kottayam Kerala
Stay at this apartment in Kottayam. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple and Nagambadam Stadium are located nearby.
A luxury 2 bedroom apartment on the highway between Ettumanoor and Kottayam.
Natureland Homestay

Natureland Homestay

kottayam kerala
Stay at this holiday home in Kottayam. Enjoy a garden and air conditioning. Popular attraction St. George Orthodox Church is located nearby.
Natureland Homestay
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Kottayam attractions

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

7.8/10 (30 reviews)
Stroll through lush woodland on the banks of the Kerala backwaters to spot a fascinating variety of colorful and migratory birds.
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Activities

Private single room Boat

21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life

NZ$520
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
21hrs Houseboat Tour through Alleppeys Serene Canals & Local Life
Cultural Tour To Vaikom Village

Cultural Tour To Vaikom Village

NZ$188
per adult
Cultural Tour To Vaikom Village
Alappuzha Backwaters Day Tour

Alappuzha Backwaters Day Tour

NZ$79
per traveller
Alappuzha Backwaters Day Tour
Alleppey: Overnight Private Houseboat Cruise with Canoe Ride

21hrs Private Houseboat Cruise - Village Tour & Canoe Ride

NZ$255
per traveller
21hrs Private Houseboat Cruise - Village Tour & Canoe Ride
Private 4 Hour Bamboo Cane Cruise Through Alleppey Backwaters

Private 4 Hour Bamboo Cane Cruise Through Alleppey Backwaters

NZ$130
per traveller
Private 4 Hour Bamboo Cane Cruise Through Alleppey Backwaters
Food Walk Alleppey

Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience)

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Food Walk Alleppey (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Experience)
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Cities near Kottayam

A man in a boat surrounded by dense forest and water.

Kumarakom

A houseboat on a calm river surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.

Kainakary

Children playing on a sandy beach with palm trees and a restaurant sign in the background.

Cherthala

A lush green tea plantation with terraced fields and a mountain in the background.

Kanjirappally

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