Located in Kottayam, Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages is on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from Vembanad Lake and 7 minutes from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Kottayam Cheriyapally. Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge). Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.

When you stay at The Zuri Kumarakom Kerala Resort & Spa in Kottayam, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. This family-friendly resort is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Alappuzha Beach. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, a health club, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this Art Deco resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). Grab a bite at LIME TREE, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Kottayam? This resort has 2799 square feet (260 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service. Make yourself at home in one of the 72 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

With a stay at Coco Bay Resort in Kottayam, you'll be steps from Vembanad Lake and a 2-minute drive from Kumarakom Backwaters. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.