Cochin & the Backwaters: 18 places to stay
India : Kerala : Cochin & the Backwaters (18)
Discovery, Lake Vembanad
Eco-friendly houseboat with contemporary design and silent electric motors for exploring the quieter backwaters (sleeps 2-4)
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Kumarakom Lake Resort, Kottayam
Dreamy bungalows set amidst swaying palm groves and silvery canals beside Lake Vembanad
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Malabar House, Fort Cochin
A haven of stylish hospitality: an 18th-century residence in one of India’s historic trading ports
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Purity, Cochin
A serene and romantic waterfront retreat on the southwest shores of Lake Vembanad
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Trinity, Fort Cochin
A stunning set of three contemporary suites in the former headquarters of the Dutch East India Company in Fort Cochin
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Vaamika Island, Near Cochin
Romantic island in the north of Lake Vembanad; 2 restored Keralan houses and 3 villas share 7 acres of tropical gardens, a world away from the bustle of nearby Cochin
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A Beach Symphony, Alleppey
Four beautifully furnished traditional fishermen’s cottages on Marari's white sandy beach - a symphony of serenity, warm hospitality and private dining
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Lakes & Lagoons, Alleppey
Cruise languidly along the Keralan backwaters in a floating wooden hotel and watch the world go by...
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Marari Beach Resort, Alleppey
Big but beautiful village-style resort of thatched cottages with a strong environmental ethos, behind an unspoilt sandy beach
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Marari Villas, Marari
On the beach at Marari, within a whisper of the sea, these boutique villas for 2-6 offer a rare combination of luxury, personal service and private space
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Old Harbour Hotel, Fort Cochin
Stylish art-centric heritage hotel with superb service in the heart of Kerala’s colonial jewel, Cochin
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Philipkutty's Farm, Kottayam
Homely waterfront cottages run by a charming family on a small farm-island in backwater Kerala - a truly personal insight into Keralan life and cuisine
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Privacy at Sanctuary Bay, Lake Vembanad
Two stylish and fully-staffed backwater bungalow villas (sleeping 6) on the shore of Lake Vembanad in Kerala
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Raheem Residency, Alleppey
A super-stylish heritage hotel with swimming pool, Ayurvedic spa and rooftop dining in Alleppey, the capital of the Kerala backwaters
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Tea Bungalow, Cochin
A restored colonial villa, the former guesthouse of a British tea company, offering cool plantation-style rooms close to Old Cochin’s historic spice district
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Gramam Homestay, Cochin
Get a taste of the real Kerala by checking into this authentic and super-friendly homestay, just 10km from Fort Cochin
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Keraleeyam, Alleppey
Rejuvenating and modestly-priced Ayurvedic treatments in a welcoming heritage home, right beside the backwaters near Alleppey
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The Old Courtyard Hotel, Fort Cochin
A wonderfully intimate and historic hotel close to the bustling Fort Cochin’s north waterfront, with open-air dining and live Indian music
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