Purity at Lake Vembanad Overview
You know what struck me first about Purity at Lake Vembanad? It’s actually tucked away in this quiet spot east of the Muhamma Police Station – and I mean that as a compliment. Most people racing through Alleppey miss this area entirely, but honestly, that’s exactly why it works so well. The moment you pull up (parking’s no issue, by the way), you realize you’ve found something that feels more like a well-kept secret than your typical lakeside resort.
The property sits right on Lake Vembanad, and I’m talking proper waterfront here – not one of those places where you need binoculars to see the water. The backwater views are genuinely stunning, especially in the early morning when the mist rolls off the lake and everything goes quiet except for the occasional splash of a kingfisher. What really got me though was how they’ve managed to keep that authentic Kerala feel without skimping on comfort. The rooms are spacious (actually spacious, not hotel-brochure spacious), and the traditional architecture doesn’t feel forced or touristy – it just fits. The staff seemed to know the area inside and out, which matters more than you’d think when you’re trying to figure out the best time to catch the local fishermen heading out or where to find decent toddy nearby.
Here’s the thing about staying in Muhamma versus central Alleppey – you’re trading some of the hustle and bustle for genuine tranquility, and most days that feels like a pretty good deal. The location means you can still hit the main backwater routes (the houseboat pickup points are maybe 15 minutes away), but you come back to actual peace and quiet. I mean, the only sounds at night are water lapping and maybe some distant temple music if there’s a festival happening. The food situation is solid too – they do proper Kerala cuisine, not the watered-down version you sometimes get at bigger resorts. That said, if you’re someone who needs to be in the thick of things constantly, this might feel a bit removed. But honestly? After a day of navigating crowded boat tours and busy markets, sliding into that lakeside calm feels pretty perfect. The 8.5 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be everything to everyone, but what it does, it does really well.
Guest Reviews
This property is straight out of a heaven, it was a perfect stay . One stormy afternoon we were stuck due to flight cancellations and we wanted to stay some where and then we found purity . Original plan was to stay only two nights till flight...
Enchanting location, very calm and peaceful with beautiful views of Vembanad lake. The hotel is a work of art - a church creatively renovated with stunning modern design contrasted by historical artefacts and paintings. The breakfast and dinner...
Everything! The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was super tasty. The rooms were large, beautiful, clean and comfortable. The resort area in front of the lake was breathtaking. We had a wonderful 90...
If Kearala is God's own country, Purity@lake Vembanad is God's own retreat ! We spent 2 nights 3 days and we definitely will come back ! The staff was so sweet and accomodating, We had complementary one yoga session, one canoe tour with the sweetest...
Every thing
Service, staff, food
Great location, great property with amazing art throughout, spacious rooms and tranquility
We really enjoyed our stay. I love how art was integrated into the hotel. Amazing food. Both breakfast and dinner were amazing. Everyone is very helpful. People are friendly and caring. So many activities to attend and the hotel arranges everything...
Beautiful lakeside setting with top notch rooms, excellent food and the friendliest staff. We chose to extend our stay.
the location
Purity at Lake Vembanad Rooms
Choose from 5 accommodation options
Suite with Lake View
Suite
Double or Twin Room with View
Discovery Houseboat
Superior King Suite
Facilities & Amenities
Everything you need for a comfortable stay
Bedroom 1
- Wardrobe or closet
General 17
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Bathroom 1
- Private bathroom
Outdoors 6
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness 15
- Yoga classes
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Activities 13
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast) Additional charge
- Live music/performance Additional charge
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Evening entertainment
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Children's playground
- Fishing
Living Area 1
- Seating Area
Food & Drink 6
- Fruits
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Accessibility 2
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken 4
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Tamil
Cleaning services 5
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security 6
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Reception services 9
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities 2
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
2 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free! Pool 2 - outdoor Free! 16
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool cover
- Sun umbrellas
Parking Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed). 3
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Purity at Lake Vembanad Location
East of Muhamma Police Station, Muhamma P.O, Alleppey, 688525 Mararikulam, India
What's nearby
Restaurants & cafes
Natural beauty
Beaches in the neighbourhood
Public transport
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