Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Kerala

The setting is magical, and perfect for our smaller kids with activities and a kid-friendly swimming pool. Property condition felt a little dated and dining options were few and expensive, esp given the indoor option was very small and the hotel has no spirits licence (so only beer and wine available)

The food/buffet was very nice, very well managed by executive chef Manoj and his staff. They took great care of my kid who was being very picky. Housekeeping was great. It would be great if they can provide accommodation and good restrooms to drivers. Our driver could not sleep and had to drive 90 Kim’s to his home to sleep.

Amazing backwater resort. We have a great time as a family.

With only 28 rooms/stand-alone bungalows this is a 5-Star experience with unbelievable service in the backwaters of Kerala. We had a bungalow overlooking the large lake and it was luxurious- like a private house on a hotel property. Private pool, outdoor bathroom, shower and bathtub with an overhead fan was charming. The grounds used to be owned by a family 6 generations back and the grounds are spread out over a narrow plot - plenty of bicycles available to shorten distances from room to breakfast/dinner. Mix of Indian and western menus, quite enjoyable. Ayurvedic services were comprehensive and reasonably priced. We had the hotel book some off property activities and would recommend reconfirming what your getting with the actual provider once they. Kottayam was worth the visit and gets you out of the property bubble to see how the locals live either in the water or on land.