Cochin International Airport (COK) - 125 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Travancore Palace - 9 min drive
Indian Coffee House - 9 min drive
Apsara Hotel - 10 min drive
Pallipadam Toddy Shop - 17 min drive
Currymeen - 18 min drive
About this property
Deshadan Backwater Resort
Upscale resort near Vembanad Lake
Located close to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kumarakom Boat Jetty, Deshadan Backwater Resort provides free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Curry Pot, features local cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A children's pool
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and free newspapers
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Deshadan Backwater Resort have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2012
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
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Deshadan Backwater Muhamma
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Frequently asked questions
Does Deshadan Backwater Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Deshadan Backwater Resort?
As of Mar 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Deshadan Backwater Resort on Mar 24, 2025 start from CA $109.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Deshadan Backwater Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Deshadan Backwater Resort?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Deshadan Backwater Resort?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Deshadan Backwater Resort?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does Deshadan Backwater Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Deshadan Backwater Resort located?
Situated on a lake, this resort is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Vembanad Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Marari Beach and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Ponnumthuruthu Island and Kumarakom Boat Jetty are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Deshadan Backwater Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 82 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 82 reviews
8 - Good
29
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 82 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 82 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 82 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
SHIJIN
Aug 22, 2024
Must visit place
Nice place for stay
Excellent Room service
SHIJIN
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Amrat
Mar 11, 2025
Staff were very helpful and organised our activities and transfers .one of the Bathrooms had mouldy smell which needs resolving. In quiet location but easy to get taxi organised at reception . Food quality was ok if a little slow . Otherwise had enjoyable stay.
Amrat
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gautam
Mar 3, 2024
Amazing location and hospitality. Food options should expand.
The Room was good, however the service at the reaort was average. It seems they were sourcing food from outside and what ever was ordered 2 hrs. Back was only what was available.
Stayed for 2 days in 2 rooms, toilets were not clean with bad smell coming from water outlets, uncomfortable spring mattress, overall poor maintenance, food was not good except few local fish dishes. Only plus was the pleasing attitude of staff.
Spring bed.. very low level, was painful to sleep.. towels, sheets were very old, ac was not functioning
Biju
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 23, 2019
The palce is calm and quite. The ambiance is very nice and the staffs are good.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Feb 17, 2019
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
6/10 Okay
Lis
Feb 6, 2019
Ok, could be better.
Beautiful place. Very helpful and friendly staff. Spacious room. Terrible bed.
Lis
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Dec 24, 2018
Ett perfekt hotell för ett par
Vi spenderade en fantastisk vecka på Deshadan. Allt var magiskt. Vacker trädgård med två små kaniner som springer runt, en pool med utsikt på sjön där fina båtar åker förbi. Personalen var nog de mest trevliga indierna jag träffat på hela resan, väldigt hjälpsamma.
Utvecklingsområde vore att hotellet borde försöka skaffa alkohollicens. Vidare måste jag även klaga på att matportionerna var ganska små gentemot priset. Maten i sig är dock extremt god.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jun 18, 2018
Excellent Location
Excellent Location. Friendly staff. Food is okay and can be improved.
We book 2 rooms here.The condition of the rooms are very worse and not maintained well.The rooms are worth full of cockroaches and insects.The swimming pool also was very dirty and the pool room too.Not recommended.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
8/10 Good
Bibu
Apr 10, 2018
Good But Need Improvement
A good one for a short trip , Hopitality was truly nice specially Mr Santosh, Food was ok but not to our expectations. Pool is good but lot of chlorine czd skin dry .Room is nice . Good wash room . Bed & pillow no good . Over All 7.5/10
Bibu
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
First thing we noticed in the room was mold all over the ceilings. The room smelled of mold. Towels smelled of fungus. Shower doors were missing. Toilet seat was broken and dislocated. Sinks do not drain. They tried to give us bed sheets covered in stains, we repeatedly asked for clean sheets, eventually had to settle for moderately dirty. This hotel completely ruined our one night in Alleppey. The room safe is not even fixed to the wall, what is the point of having a safe when someone can walk off with it! The entire property is old and lacks maintenance, the staff seem to think this is OK for advertising an international destination. We only felt dirty and sick staying here, and wanted to leave as soon as possible. We had the manager come down and he tried to justify the conditions by saying it was the busy season and they were booked back to back. What kind of excuse is this! The only thing the manager offered was a complimentary dinner, they did not attempt to fix the problems or change the rooms.
Rudyard
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Madhuri
Dec 21, 2017
Must Visit!!
The overall experience was so good !!!! Staff is really very helpful :)
Madhuri
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Prem
Aug 26, 2017
Good stay
Small but good property and staffs are willing to help but lack of management and leadership, surrounding and rooms could be maintained a little more better. Food is good but way too excited expensive.
Prem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
NK, Delhi
Aug 17, 2017
Nice place
Nice place to stay. calm and peaceful. Courteous staff.
NK
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jul 6, 2017
Resort more suited for couples than families. Very good ambience and food.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Tina, Dubai
May 21, 2017
Good hotel on the back waters!
This hotel is right on the back waters - very wide frontage. Rooms are spacious and clean. The bathroom was very clean, with toiletries, towels etc.... We had dinner @the hotel which was reasonably good. Complimentary breakfast was really nice with a good supply of fresh fruits etcc... The hotel staff are extremely polite, welcoming and cooperative. From the reception to the end of our stay, we were very happy with their service.
However the pond is filthy to say the least!! Full of dirt! Is it so difficult to clean it?
The swimming pool is past its maintenance date for sure - coz the water was dirty and the tiles had come off / broken etc... Infact I cut my toes on there.
With a little tidying up, this place is great
Tina
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Raj
Feb 9, 2017
Raj
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
amit, canada
Jan 22, 2017
Great place for Kerala getaway
The rooms are well appointed and clean. Breakfast buffet and other dining menu was quite good. Staff was courteous and helpful. location is a bit away from main attractions however if you are looking to get away from the noise and chaos, this is a great place to relax and unwind.