"It was wonderful experience. Hospitality provided by Backwater Ripples was excellent. Especially the Canal cruise. Many thanks to our guide for giving us village experience + tour of Vembanad Lake in Shikari boat trip..."

"Absolutely loved the stay at Gokulam, great service from the staff, delicious meals and fun complimentary activities. Took the premium lake view rooms and it was breathtakingly beautiful."

"Stay was good. Wayside hotel. Not a resort. Food is good. Clean room. Courteous staff."

"Meditation with Naveen was amazing and truly touching! Had the greatest time learning from him and his vast knowledge"

"Rhythm kumarakom. A property that drew me to it was the sheer expanse of its pool. With a length of 150 meters, it’s best to take a pool cottage as that helps u step straight from your room into the pool ! and that’s quite a perk ! the rooms are clean and the usual kind that we find in any luxury property. They are not ultra luxurious and would rate them as 3/5. Though i must say they are clean and v comfortable. The bathroom has 2 showers with one that’s even open to sky. Which unfortunately i could not use as there’s no hot water in that one. But every time, anything falls short the pool makes up for it more than enough ! the waters really good and the pool is extremely clean. The staff is courteous and though language is a bit of a problem ( which seemed to be the case all over kumarakom) it’s not difficult to manage. For lovers of south indian - keralite cuisine this place is idle. The food and service in the restaurant is good with reasonable rates. And a special mention is befitting ashwin, aashna and the service manager bijou. The property expanse is not much so if u are looking for sprawling gardens and pathways. Rhythm would not be the chosen one. There are bicycles available but surprisingly this is the first time i came across a luxury resort that charges its guests rs 250+ taxes as rent on an hourly basis. That is an expense which usually is something i have not encountered and a bit of a put off. The spa is good but think it’s over priced. Overall it’s a property worth visiting without any regrets. Just a heads up - you must prepare urself to see a whole lot of guests swimming in their regular t-shirts ! though mentioned that only swimming attire would be permitted, don’t be surprised to see women in salwar suits. Men and boys in t-shirts with their swimming trunks ! the blessing here is that the pool is so big that this ghastly sight seems v far and distant ! lol would give this property a solid 4. 3 out of 5"

"Had a wonderful relaxing stay at Niraamaya. We were fortunate enough to have a 90min massage every day. Ajesh And Swathi were experts in their fields, the shirodhara being my favourite. A revelation! But what made the trip was the yoga. Athul is a brilliant yoga instructor and I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions. I sincerely hope we will still be friends in decades to come and I'll continue to learn from him for the rest of my life . The food was always fresh and very tasty with plenty of choice. Liben and Prasoona spoilt us and couldn't do enough to accommodate us. Thank you. The wildlife is a joy to behold. A five star experience. Thank you"

"Illikkalam Lakeside Cottages delivers on a personal level. The staff greets you kindly, anticipates your needs, and treats you like family. The lakeside setting offers effortless access to boat rides, birdwatching, and sunset views. The on-site organic farm has vibrant vegetables, fragrant fruit, and a perfect location for morning/evening walks. Highly recommend for a peaceful, nature-immersed stay."

"We just loved our stay at Taj Kumarkom. As it was our babymoon, we were already overwhelmed but the pleasant views, the hospitality and great supportive staff just made it surreal for us. Thanking the accomodation manager Mr Vinpugal, for providing is with an upgrade for room with beautiful Lotus views.. I'll cherish all the memories we made there. Thanking all the staff and Ajay, the magician, for spending enough time in capturing some most loving pictures of ours. Thank you all!! Shall visit again' for sure."

"Yadhu, jijo and their colleagues ensured a very pleasant experience. Very friendly staff. Super beautiful heritage hotel with a nice swimming pool in beautiful surroundings. We loved sitting on the porch outside the hotel room just enjoying the beautiful view. Close to amazing nature and authentic village life. Very nice breakfast!🙏😊"