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Kumarakom Lake Resort, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Kumarakom Lake Resort
Kottayam, Cochin & the Backwaters
"Dreamy bungalows set amidst swaying palm groves and silvery canals beside Lake Vembanad"
Boutique Resort: 61 rooms
iescape+ extra: a complimentary one hour backwater sunset cruise every evening
from 297 USD
per night
Marari Villas, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Marari Villas
Marari, Cochin & the Backwaters
"At Marari, within a whisper of the sea, these boutique villas for 2-4 offer a rare combination of luxury, personal service and private space"
Boutique Villas: 3 Villas (for 2-4)
iescape+ extra: a 2 hour village tour in an auto-rickshaw (5-night minimum stay)
from 116 USD
per night
Vismaya Lake Heritage, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Vismaya Lake Heritage
Lake Vembanad, Cochin & the Backwaters
"An exquisitely restored teakwood house on a serene backwater (available by the room or as a private property for 2-5)"
Boutique Guesthouse: 2 rooms (or rental for 4)
iescape+ extra: An hour's punter-boat tour around the lake and backwaters
from 212 USD
per night
Purity, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Purity
Cochin, Cochin & the Backwaters
"A serene and romantic waterfront retreat on the western shore of Lake Vembanad"
Boutique Hotel: 14 rooms
from 164 USD
per night
Malabar House, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Malabar House
Fort Cochin, Cochin & the Backwaters
"A haven of stylish hospitality: an 18th-century residence in one of India’s historic trading ports"
Boutique Hotel: 17 rooms
from 161 USD
per night
Old Harbour Hotel, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Old Harbour Hotel
Fort Cochin, Cochin & the Backwaters
"A stylish art-centric heritage hotel with superb service in the heart of Kerala’s colonial jewel, Cochin"
Boutique Hotel: 13 rooms
iescape+ extra: a gift of organic toiletries
from 181 USD
per night
Tea Bungalow, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Tea Bungalow
Fort Cochin, Cochin & the Backwaters
"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"
Boutique Hotel: 10 rooms
iescape+ extra: a basket of fruit in your room
from 169 USD
per night
Gramam Homestay, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Gramam Homestay
Cochin, Cochin & the Backwaters
"Get a taste of the real Kerala by checking into this authentic and super-friendly homestay for 2-4, just 10km from Fort Cochin"
Homestay Guesthouse: 2 rooms
iescape+ extra: a locally made gift (coconut product)
from 47 USD
per night
The Old Courtyard Hotel, Cochin & the Backwaters India
The Old Courtyard Hotel
Fort Cochin, Cochin & the Backwaters
"A great-value intimate and historic hotel close to bustling Fort Kochi’s north waterfront"
Heritage Hotel: 9 rooms
iescape+ extra: a free room upgrade, subject to availability (Not valid for special offers)
from 64 USD
per night
Philipkutty's Farm, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Philipkutty's Farm
Kottayam, Cochin & the Backwaters
"A charming family-run farm-island with 7 waterfront cottages and great food included - a truly personal insight into local life in backwater Kerala"
Homestay Guesthouse: 7 cottages
from 378 USD
per night
Marari Beach Resort, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Marari Beach Resort
Alleppey, Cochin & the Backwaters
"A big but beautiful village-style resort of thatched cottages with a strong environmental ethos, behind an unspoilt sandy beach"
Beach Resort: 62 rooms
from 208 USD
per night
Spice Coast Cruises, Cochin & the Backwaters India
Spice Coast Cruises
Alleppey, Cochin & the Backwaters
"Experience India differently with a houseboat cruise along the winding backwater canals of hidden Kerala"
Traditional houseboats: 7 boats with 1 or 2 bedrooms
iescape+ extra: a complimentary 1 hour canoe ride
from 510 USD
per night

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