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The World Backwaters

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A garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided 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. Free wired internet is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a business center.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a small table with flowers.

Lake View Cottage

  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Lake View Room

  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Stream Villa

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Villa with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Vembanad Club Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

Executive Villa with Private Pool

  • Lake view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Lake View Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

Presidential Suite with Private Pool

  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, and a television.

Lake View Room

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Vijay Beach Park, or check out an event or a game at Nagambadam Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Thanneermukkom travel guide
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Kannankara - West Kumarakam, Alleppey (dist), Cherthala, Kerala, 688527

What's nearby

  • A houseboat on water with palm trees in the background.
    Vembanad Lake
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A sandy beach with palm trees and colorful umbrellas.
    Marari Beach
    19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
    17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    33 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
    41 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ktdc Kumarakom Gateway
    3 min drive
  • Hotel Travancore Palace
    7 min drive
  • Killikoodu Toddy shop and family restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Indian Coffee House
    9 min drive
  • Thengum Thoppu Keerikkuzhi Toddy Parlour
    17 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/game 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 center.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, extended parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and 1 meeting room
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like safes and sound-insulated walls.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Memory foam beds and down comforters
    • Designer toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
    • 32-cm LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
    • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (215 square feet 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2000 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) 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; cash is not accepted
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 elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The World Backwaters have a pool?

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

Is The World Backwaters pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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. Marari Beach and Omanappuzha Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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