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The World Backwaters

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a steam room

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Lake View Room | Garden view
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kannankara - West Kumarakam, Alleppey (dist), Cherthala, Kerala, 688527
  • Place, Vembanad Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Stream Villa

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Villa with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Executive Villa with Private Pool

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Lake View Cottage | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Lake View Cottage

  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Presidential Suite with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Presidential Suite with Private Pool

  • 1001 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Lake View Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Thanneermukkom

Located within a leisurely stroll of Vembanad Lake, The World Backwaters is within a 15-minute drive of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This 4-star hotel has 30 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Marari Beach - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 20 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 20 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 20 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kalavoor Kalavur Halt Station - 15 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Coffee Day - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ettukettu - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Travancore Palace - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The World Backwaters

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a steam room
The World Backwaters features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a steam room, a conference center, and a business center.
Guests can expect 32-cm LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Memory foam beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (215 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 14 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2500
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 2000 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 4500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at The World Backwaters.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The World Backwaters?

The World Backwaters offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near The World Backwaters?

This hotel is located in Cherthala, just steps from Vembanad Lake. You'll also find Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom Boat Jetty nearby.

Is there parking available at The World Backwaters?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The World Backwaters?

Spa services at the hotel include Ayurvedic treatments, body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does The World Backwaters have a casino?

No, The World Backwaters doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The World Backwaters?

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

Is The World Backwaters good for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a restaurant with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Are there hot tubs at The World Backwaters?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does The World Backwaters feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The World Backwaters serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The World Backwaters allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The World Backwaters.

Does The World Backwaters have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The World Backwaters?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The World Backwaters.

Does The World Backwaters offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The World Backwaters.