The World Backwaters, Alleppey

Kannnankara Po,ThaneerMukkom , 688527 Kumarakom, India

Guest reviews: 8.9

HOTEL OVERVIEW

You know what honestly surprised me about The World Backwaters? I mean, I’ve stayed at plenty of Kerala resorts that promise the whole “authentic backwater experience,” but this place actually delivers without making you feel like you’re roughing it. When you first pull up to Kannnankara Po – and yes, you’ll definitely need that GPS because it’s tucked away near ThaneerMukkom – there’s this immediate sense that you’ve found something special. The property sits right where the waterways get properly wild, not like those touristy spots closer to Alleppey town where houseboats are bumper-to-bumper.

What really gets me is how they’ve managed to feel genuinely luxurious while still letting you hear the actual sounds of the backwaters. I’m talking about the soft splash of traditional fishing boats early in the morning, the rustle of coconut palms (which, let’s be honest, is way better than air conditioning noise), and if you’re lucky, the distant call of kingfishers around sunset. The rooms – well, they’re exactly what you’d hope for from a 5-star place, but it’s the little details that matter. Like how they’ve positioned everything so you can actually see the water from your bed, and the way the bathroom windows frame the palm trees without compromising privacy. Check-in was smooth too, though I’d recommend arriving before 4 PM if you want to really settle in and catch that first magical evening light on the water.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to explore but also just… disappear for a while. You’re close enough to Kumarakom that you can easily hit the bird sanctuary (seriously, go early morning), but far enough from the main tourist chaos that you won’t be dealing with constant boat traffic. The staff seems to actually know the area – not just the scripted recommendations – and they pointed me toward this tiny local toddy shop that I never would’ve found otherwise. Sure, it’s not cheap, and you’ll want to factor in some extra time for transfers since you’re not exactly downtown anywhere. But honestly? That 8.9 rating makes complete sense once you’re there. It’s one of those places where you find yourself taking way fewer photos because you’re too busy actually enjoying it.

HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

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Reviews

Staff: 9.4

Comfort: 9.1

Location: 8.9

Free WiFi: 7.5

Facilities: 8.9

Cleanliness: 9.2

Value for money: 8.6

Kathrin from Germany

9/10

We loved it!! The pool has a great size with beautiful views to the backwaters. Beautiful and clean property. Food is delicious. The staff is simply the best!
Special thanks to Midhun, who made us feel at home and the entire restaurant team. We very much appreciate your kindness and attention.
We would return in a heartbeat.

Yadhu from India

9/10

Good place to stay with family.

Konrad from Poland

9/10

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property, set in serene backwaters and offering tranquility and space for relaxation. Food was very good at breakfast and dinner - the chef is doing a great job, especially when we compare to other properties across India. Well done. Nice welcome at check-in with reception staff waiting and providing...

Konrad from Poland

9/10

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property, set in serene backwaters and offering tranquility and space for relaxation. Food was very good at breakfast and dinner - the chef is doing a great job, especially when we compare to other properties across India. Well done. Nice welcome at check-in with reception staff waiting and providing welcome drinks. We participated in the New Year’s Eve gala which was superbly organized - impressive array of food, entertainment and thoughtful organization and presentation. Rooms were good - we had four including two executive villas with pool, which allowed for an even higher level of comfort and relaxation. Would come back again.

Sudhish from India

9/10

Loved everything. The location the views the food the staff and the spa. Vishnu indraja and team at the restaurant, chef Prateesh and team in the kitchen, aswathy and team at the front desk and abhi and the other therapist at the spa and Madhu and team at the security were all fantastic and made our holiday truly memorable and special. Everything...

Sudhish from India

9/10

Loved everything. The location the views the food the staff and the spa. Vishnu indraja and team at the restaurant, chef Prateesh and team in the kitchen, aswathy and team at the front desk and abhi and the other therapist at the spa and Madhu and team at the security were all fantastic and made our holiday truly memorable and special.
Everything is reasonably priced and good value for money. The serene scenic backwaters bordering the property adds a surreal effect to this property. Will definitely go back here every year and recommend to anyone looking for a leisure vacation and I am told they also host small weddings and other ceremonies.

Vijayaraghavan from United States

9/10

Well kept and serene

Mathangi from United States

8/10

Ambience

Thomas from United Kingdom

9/10

Lots of good facilities to make use of including but not limited to a pool, gym, Tusker’s Bar, fishing (tiny fish) and spa. Very attentive and friendly staff. The restaurant on site is great and our stay included breakfast. The chef was incredibly friendly and comes to check in after your meal. There was also a high tea in the afternoon where you...

Thomas from United Kingdom

9/10

Lots of good facilities to make use of including but not limited to a pool, gym, Tusker’s Bar, fishing (tiny fish) and spa.
Very attentive and friendly staff. The restaurant on site is great and our stay included breakfast. The chef was incredibly friendly and comes to check in after your meal. There was also a high tea in the afternoon where you could enjoy tea and baked goods with a lovely view of the backwaters!

Amar from United Kingdom

9/10

We booked lakeside view and stream view room. Definitely recommend the lakeside view room as the location of this Hotel is very well placed facing the Backwaters. The staff upon arrival were very friendly. Sorry if I have misspelt any names but special compliments go out to: Febi/Femi who was very sweet in giving us a tour and guiding us to our...

Amar from United Kingdom

9/10

We booked lakeside view and stream view room. Definitely recommend the lakeside view room as the location of this Hotel is very well placed facing the Backwaters. The staff upon arrival were very friendly.

Sorry if I have misspelt any names but special compliments go out to: Febi/Femi who was very sweet in giving us a tour and guiding us to our rooms. We met Vishnu at the restaurant who was really helpful in recommending what to eat as one of our guests fell ill. Also, we met the exec chef Pratheesh who always made the effort to talk to guests and the same with us. We will very much miss Vishnu and Pratheesh, nice guys and wish them all the best!

Ramakrishnan from Singapore

9/10

This is a wonderful property - with just about 28 cottages in varying sizes. We were a family of 4 adults and during our stay, we experienced the Suite, the Pool Villa, the Stream Villa and the Lake view room across 5D /4N. Right from check-in to check-out, everything was seamless. The entire team at the resort was extremely courteous and...

Ramakrishnan from Singapore

9/10

This is a wonderful property - with just about 28 cottages in varying sizes. We were a family of 4 adults and during our stay, we experienced the Suite, the Pool Villa, the Stream Villa and the Lake view room across 5D /4N. Right from check-in to check-out, everything was seamless. The entire team at the resort was extremely courteous and hospitable - going out of their way to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Special shout out to Mr.Vishnu, Mr. Mithun from the F&B team and Ms. Aswathi from the Front Office for the excellent arrangements. Chef Prateesh and his team took good care of us during our stay as well. A wonderful experience - definitely worth coming back to.

Waheeda from India

9/10

The breakfast was good and all the dishes we ordered at the restaurant were fresh and tasty. And the rooms were nice. We stayed at the stream villas. They were spacious and there was a sofa bed in all the rooms that helped to increase the occupancy capacity in a single villa, without needing an extra bed. There were many activities like...

Waheeda from India

9/10

The breakfast was good and all the dishes we ordered at the restaurant were fresh and tasty. And the rooms were nice. We stayed at the stream villas. They were spacious and there was a sofa bed in all the rooms that helped to increase the occupancy capacity in a single villa, without needing an extra bed.
There were many activities like badminton, table tennis, archery, cycling, outdoor pool, etc.
They also arranged a boat on demand to do one-hour boating in the backwaters. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant stay.

SURROUNDINGS

What's nearby:

  • Green Gardens: 6 km
  • Hariyachan Sand Park: 19 km
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: 11 km
  • Surya Furniture Park And Gift House: 10 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Citrus Cafe: 5 km
  • Restaurant11th Mile Toddy: 5 km
  • Restaurant Halal Restaurant: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Vembanad Lake: 0 m

Public transport:

  • Train Cherthala: 9 km
  • Train Tiruvizha: 8 km

Closest airports:

  • Cochin International Airport: 68 km

ROOMS

  • Double Room with Lake View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Cottage with Lake View with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Executive Villa with Private Pool with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Presidential Suite with Private Pool with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Stream Villa with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
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FACILITIES

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Restaurant

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Hindi

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone

Reception services:

  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Private bathroom
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year

Entertainment and family services:

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
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HOUSE RULES

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 13:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

HOTEL ADDRESS

Kannnankara Po,ThaneerMukkom , 688527 Kumarakom, India

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