With a stay at Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond in Kottayam, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Vembanad Lake and a 3-minute drive from Kumarakom Backwaters. This family-friendly resort is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kumarakom Boat Jetty and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Grab a bite at one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free valet parking is available onsite.