This hotel features tour/ticket assistance and free self parking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Backwater Retreat offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Backwater Retreat, you'll be close to Kottayam Cheriyapally. Enjoy features like free self parking and train station drop-off service (surcharge).
Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self parking
Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
7 minutes by car from Kottayam Cheriyapally and 7 minutes from Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
Ferry terminal, train station, and bus station shuttle service available for a fee
Backwater Retreat offers its guests tour/ticket assistance. A ferry terminal shuttle, a train station drop-off service, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kottayam hotel.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Parking and transport
24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
Train station shuttle on request
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Couples/private dining
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Boat
Boat tours
Fishing
Sail boat
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible train station shuttle
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: INR 1000 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, train station, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Backwater Retreat
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-in fee: INR 1000 for check-in between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Backwater Retreat offers transfers from the ferry terminal, train station, and bus station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.