7 Best Luxury Resorts in Kumarakom
Post Date - 15-01-2025 | Subject - Travel, Tourism, Kerala

Kumarakom is a sleepy yet most sought after tourist destination that spread around the mighty Vembanadu Lake in the Kottayam district in Kerala. Every year, irrespective of season, thousands of tourists flock to Kumarakom to enjoy the finest weather and the azure waters that stretched into the distance as far as the eye could see.
Best Luxury resorts in Kumarakom are situated close to the bank of the Lake Vembanadu and offer you the great views of the lake and is surrounded by numerous small canals that necklaces the village Kumarakom. Most of the travelers add Kumarakom in their Kerala Honeymoon Packages
You can reach Kumarakom by around 2.5 hours drive from Cochin Airport and 30 minutes’ drive from Kottayam Railway Station which is the nearest railway station to Kumarakom.

Here are the best luxury resorts in Kumarakom
1. Kumarakom Lake Resort
Kumarakom Lake Resort, with its finest features and luxurious architecture, tops the best luxury resorts in Kumarakom.
Spread across around 25 acres, Kumarakom Lake resort has definitely deserves to be in the list of best luxury resorts in Kumarakom. Set in the greenery, KLR offers you the accommodation in the tastefully designed Presidential pool villa, Heritage pool villas and meandering pool villas.

Kumarakom Lake Resort is the summer destination for many celebrities as it offers the finest of everything, be it dining options or the recreation activities.
Go for a sun set cruise through the lake and enjoy the sun set like never before
If you would like to host a wedding party, well, there is everything for you to please the guests at Kumarakom Lake Resort.
Would you like to explore the lake on a houseboat? Well, Kumarakom Lake Resort has one of the finest luxury house boats in Kerala for you to sit and listen to the waves of the lake. Enjoy the sumptuous hot lunch on the boat and glide through the numerous canals that kiss the villages scattered around the lake.
Kumarakom Lake Resort has everything that earned it the title of the best luxury resort in Kumarakom.
2. Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond, Kumarakom
Nestled across 8 acres on the banks of the mighty Lake Vambanadu, Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond is a brand-new destination for the luxury conscious travelers from across the globe.
With 27 room inventory, Niraamay Retreats offers the best of everything- Be it experience, indulgence or taming your taste buds with the culinary expertise of the chefs in the property. There are 16 Pool villas in the resort.

The best thing I feel about Niraamaya is the morning walk through the sprawling garden and the fishing trip on the country boat (Off course, with all the safety measures in place).
There are two restaurants overlooking the lake and we are certain you love would enjoying the finest meals at Niraamaya Retreats, Kumarakom a truly deserves it place on the best luxury resorts in Kumarkom.
3. Coconut Lagoon by CGH Earth
Well, Coconut Lagoon is not your regular luxury resort in Kumarakom. There is so much to say about my ever favorite Coconut lagoon. But so little space
Coconut Lagoon is my favorite place whenever I am in Kumarakom for a holiday. The best part is the boat ride through the lake to reach the resort. You disembark into the resort and all you see is the ever smiling faces of the people of this amazing place.
Sprawled over many acres, Coconut Lagoon has accommodations divided into heritage mansions and heritage bungalows. These structures were the ancestral homes of old

feudal families and had been dismantled and brought here and re assembled by skilled craftsmen. So, a stay at Coconut lagoon gives you an opportunity to explore the rich Keralan architecture culture as well.
There is a cultural show at every evening and it gives an opportunity for the guests to get to know the exclusive Kerala culture in details.
“Chayakkada” – a moving tea stall on a country boat that comes every evening is a different experience. Have a sip of hot coffee and melt in the stillness of the lake.
As a leader in sustainable tourism initiatives, most of the staffs at the resort is from the local community and when you are staying at Coconut Lagoon, be assured that you are being a part of a self sustainable development.
Coconut Lagoon is known for its zero wastage policy, be it water or food. They recycle whatever possible to re use at the resort itself.
So, Coconut Lagoon offers you a sustainable holidays and be assured that you are staying in a best luxury resorts in Kumarakom. It is noted that the foreign travelers, especially for UK, chose CGH properties for their Kerala Tour Packages
4. The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort & Spa.
Spread across 26 acres (Yes, you read it right), Zuri is a heaven for luxury traveler across the globe.
There are more than 60 private cottages and 4 presidential suites which overlooks the lake. Each room is designed to ensure privacy and family space.
The main attraction at Zuri Kumarakom is the big water body that spread across the resort. Almost 5 acres big, the artificial lake has small country boats for you to row around. All the cottage rooms are facing this water body.

There are 3 restaurants to tame your tasty buds. I found them above and beyond the expectations, especially the sea food verities.
Having a large open space opens the opportunity for activities. Would love to cycle around? Why don’t you pick one cycle from the reception and explore the natural beauty? Or do you wish to add some adventure to the holidays? Zip lines are available (chargeable) for you try out. If you wish, you can go for a sun set cruise through the lake and I am certain this would be an ever memorable experience.
Undoubtedly, Zuri deserves to be on the list of Luxury Resorts in Kumarakom for certain.
5. Vivanta By Taj Kumarakom
With just 28 villas that spread across 15 acres on the banks of the Lake Vembanadu, Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom is one of the best luxury resorts in Kumarakom.
The original story of this property dates back to 1800 when Baker family built their home around this place. The original ancestral home is still being maintained and is a classic example of Keralan architectural elegance.
With 3 restaurants, Taj Kumarakom has everything starting from Taj’s signature dishes to the curated local menu to tame your tasty buds. If you are a sea food lover, Currymeen, the restaurant named after the famous fish, is where you should head towards. Baker’s bar serves the best cocktails.

Vembanad Bristo, the multi-cuisine restaurant has a great spread for a family lunch or dinner.
There are many activities that can be done during your stay at Taj Kumarakom. Moksha tour, as the name suggest is a spiritual tour to the nearby temples. How about going for a bamboo rafting through the small canals that necklace the village Kumarakom?
How about zipping above the water body? Excited? Try out this adrenalin rushing activity at Taj, Kumarakom. Or wish to explore the Kumarakom village on a bicycle? Head to the main area and grad a bicycle and explore the greenery.
Vivanta by Taj, Kumarakom offers you a comfortable stay and an array of activities to make your holidays memorable.
6. Rhythm Kumarakom (Formerly known as Aveda)
Well, Rhythm is an affordable luxury destination at Kumarakom. Wait, that just doesn’t mean you are compromising on the experience. Rhythm has everything for you to have a memorable Kerala holidays
The moment you enter the property, the first thing you notice is the 160 meters long (Yeah, you read it correctly). Arguably, this is the longest pool in India with the infinity view to the azure waters of Kumarakom.
There are villas on both the side of this long pool with a view towards the pool and 4 private pool villas with an outstanding view of the ever waving Vembandu Lake.

Rhythm is a picture perfect wedding venue.
Like to click awesome photos along with your loved ones? Book a stay at Rhythm, Kumarakom and click for picture perfect photo with the backdrop of the azure lake.
There is a well maintained spa the resort for you to relax and unwind from the busy work schedule. Try out the spa especially if you are visiting during the monsoon season.
7. Backwater Ripples
Back water Ripples was the first resort I ever stayed in Kumarakom and so BWR has a special place in my heart
Sprawling across 10 acres of pristine land, there is 34 cottages for to choose from and relax. Like to move around? Take a cycle and visit the nearby village and see how the village life prosper around the great lake.

Back Water Resort has many categories of rooms at various price points that fits your expectations.
The one hour long evening boating ride to Pathiramanal Island is an amazing experience. If you wish to do Kayaking, just talk to the front office at Back water Ripples and it will be done.
In total, backwater Ripples at Kumarakom offers everything for a budget friendly family holiday at Kumarakom.