About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Backwater Breeze in Kumarakom offers homestay accommodations with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room features a work desk, seating area, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves Indian cuisine with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy continental, vegetarian, and Asian breakfasts in the room. Leisure Activities: Activities include fishing, walking tours, and cycling. The property offers a garden, laundry service, bike and car hire, and a tour desk. Convenient Location: Located 73 km from Cochin International Airport, Backwater Breeze is near Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (3 km) and Cochin Shipyard (48 km). Highly rated for its sailing, boating, and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gawain
    Germany Germany
    The host family is wonderful. They are very friendly and are willing to organise everything you want or need. The water-facing seating area is a great place to spend time together and watch the boats and birds. It's quiet. We can absolutely...
  • Arjun
    India India
    Serene atmosphere with the backwaters around. Great to have had a convenient arrangement for a boat ride with a friendly guide. Everything else was just as described. The hosts were prompt and helpful with local tips. Smooth experience overall!
  • Katharine
    Australia Australia
    Lovely waterside location at the intersection of a canal and the lake, with a couple of small restaurants and a shop selling snacks and drinks etc just around the corner. I spent hours watching the boats go by from the balcony of my room which is...
  • Boppudi
    India India
    The staff and the location and the care taken by Ms. Jino and Madam Sheela for my 2 year old grand daughter. I highly recommend this property.
  • Nagarjunarao
    India India
    Nice viiew of Backwaters, serene location. Hospitality is exceptionally good with prompt service . Hosts arranged a Back water boating ,very near to get on. Value for money.
  • Kaza
    India India
    Simple and minimalist yet amazing place next to the backwaters.
  • Gennadi
    Finland Finland
    Perfect place to escape busy and crowded city and enjoy quiet village atmosphere. Paradise for birdwatchers. Breakfast was good, and there are two restaurants nearby. I would recommend the nearest one (Lake N Cruise). The food is simple and cheap,...
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable stay in a serene environment. Right on the backwater so plenty of activity to observe - local boats and house boats going past, as well as locals fishing on the bank. Host was very responsive - answered all my questions regarding...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Five weeks into my India trip, and I was looking for somewhere to slow down and take it easy - and Backwater Breeze proved to be perfect for this. It's a lovely place to fall into the rhythm of the Backwaters, watching the birds and the boats...
  • Annika
    United States United States
    If I could give this place 10 stars I would! The location and hospitality are tied for first place in my heart. They brought me fresh chai upon arrival, offered to let me borrow a bicycle to cycle around the canals, helped me to book a boat ride...

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
We are located in one of the most beautiful location in Kumarakom. An ideal place for relaxing, bird watching, enjoying the sunset and passing of Houseboats.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00
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Check-out
Until 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 400 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Backwater Breeze in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.