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Once Upon The River

3.0 star property

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A two-story building with a swimming pool in front.
A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, a small boat, and a seating arrangement.
A spacious dining area with wooden paneling, a glass-top table, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wicker basket on a dresser.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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11/310 Thuruth, Aluva, KL, 683101
  • Place, Ramakrishna Ashram
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Malayattoor Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mahadeva Temple
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden nightstand, and a chair.

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden desk, a chair, and a wardrobe in a bedroom.

Luxury Villa

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Aluva

Once Upon The River is located within a 15-minute drive of Ramakrishna Ashram and Malayattoor Church. This 42-room, 3-star resort welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Ramakrishna Ashram - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Malayattoor Church - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Mahadeva Temple - 17 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Keerthisthambham - 17 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Chittilappilly Square - 21 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aluva Chowara Station - 3 min drive
  • Aluva Subway Station - 13 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Al Reem കുഴി മന്തി - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sri Mu Saravana Bhavan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arayaas Pure Veg - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ifthar: "Taste Of Real Malabar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Al Saj Kitchen ( Food Mall ) - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Once Upon The River

An outdoor pool, meeting rooms, and express check-out are featured at Once Upon The River. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and slippers. Sitting areas, electric kettles, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 450 for adults and INR 450 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 450 for adults and INR 450 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2200.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Once Upon The River?

This resort is located in Aluva, close to Keerthisthambham.

How much does it cost to stay at Once Upon The River?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Once Upon The River on Jul 19, 2026 start from $38, including 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 there parking available at Once Upon The River?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the resort.

Does Once Upon The River include a casino?

No, Once Upon The River doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Once Upon The River?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Once Upon The River?

There are many amenities for couples at this resort, including a restaurant and an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms feature a private pool.

Are there hot tubs at Once Upon The River?

No, this resort doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Once Upon The River feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Once Upon The River serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Once Upon The River allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Once Upon The River.

Are there connecting rooms at Once Upon The River?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Once Upon The River?

The closest major airport to Once Upon The River is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is 5 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Once Upon The River?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Once Upon The River.

Once Upon The River Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and quiet osais near the airport. Large, comfortable rooms with lovely balcony overlooking the pool. Food was great and staff very helpful. Recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

vijitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay near Aluva
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab hotel

Beautiful hotel great value close to the airport a little gem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful layout, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Beautiful Gem

A beautiful place and sad we were only spending one night there. The food was amazing the staff were fantastic we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very peaceful riverside guest house. Excellent service by all the team and the restaurant food is very good indeed. A bargain price wise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ticked all the boxes for my short stay. Very pleasant location on the riverside. Beautiful grounds and buildings. The pool was clean and enjoyed use of on hot days. Room was large and clean with good bathroom facilities, great shower. All staff were very pleasant and extremely helpfull. Restaurant meals, breakfast and evening were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spent six days here and it was a pleasant place to relax and unwind. Its convenient for the airport and thanks to Uber get around was easy and its just a short ride to the metro. The staff are very friendly and nothing seemed to be to much trouble. The restaurant was OK, a large menu, but much of it wasn't available, but what there was was very tasty. Breakfast was simple but more than sufficient. Would certainly stay again when I am passing through.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Charanjeet

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C not working properly Mosquitoes all around Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely setting near the airport

A beautiful setting with a nice big room and a swimming pool. The only thing I found a bit odd was that they wanted to check my room before I checked out. This meant I had to wait and didn’t leave a good impression. They did however let me change dates when I mistakenly booked the wrong night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024