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Once Upon The River

3.0 star property
Resort in Aluva with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Once Upon The River, a serene retreat near the airport, offers a tranquil atmosphere with an outdoor pool and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy convenient perks like free self parking and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Aluva, Once Upon The River is near the airport and near a metro station. Museum of Art and Kerala History and Durbar Hall Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Lulu Mall and Prestige TMS Square.
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Map
11/310 Thuruth, Aluva, KL, 683101

What's nearby

  • Mahadeva Temple - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Malayattoor Church - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Lulu Mall - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Cherai Beach - 29 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Fort Kochi Beach - 42 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Salkara
  • ‪Sri Mu Saravana Bhavan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Saj Kitchen ( Food Mall ) - ‬9 min walk
  • Pop N Go
  • Palace Food Court

About this property

Once Upon The River

Resort near the airport
Once Upon The River provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Once Upon The River boast perks such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and ceiling fans

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2200.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Once Upon The River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Aug 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Once Upon The River on Sept 4, 2025 start from CA $59.49, 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 Once Upon The River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Once Upon The River?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon The River?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Once Upon The River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon The River located?

Situated near the airport, this resort is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ramakrishna Ashram, Malayattoor Church, and Museum of Art and Kerala History. Chalakudy River and Lulu Mall are also within 12 mi (20 km). Aluva Chowara Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Once Upon The River Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Manoj

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

vijitha

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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