ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala

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Located close to Kumarakom Boat Jetty, ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a business center. Enjoy onsite activities like motor boating, fishing, and basketball. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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A covered balcony with a table and chairs, a black door, and ceiling fans.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea and a boat.

Lakefacing Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 135 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A covered outdoor area with a red floor, a table, chairs, and a view of the sea.

Lakefacing Villa

  • Lake view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the sea.

Lakefacing Family Cottage

  • Lake view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A covered outdoor area with a bench, a table, and a pathway leading to a garden.

Family Villa

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Kottayam, ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala is in a rural area and on a private beach. Kottayam Cheriyapally is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Nagambadam Stadium. Visit our Kottayam travel guide
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New Nazrath Road, Kumarakom South, Kottayam District, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563

What's nearby

  • A houseboat on a body of water surrounded by greenery.
    Vembanad Lake
    5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • A sandy beach with palm trees and colorful umbrellas.
    Marari Beach
    58 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
    14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
    23 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Kaduthuruthy Station
    26 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK)
    149 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Baik
    15 min drive
  • Hotel Aida
    14 min drive
  • Malabar Village
    15 min drive
  • The Coffee Cup
    15 min drive
  • Kargeen
    15 min drive

About this property

ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala

  • Hotel near Vembanad Lake
  • Located close to Kumarakom Boat Jetty, ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a business center. Enjoy onsite activities like motor boating, fishing, and basketball. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and airport drop-off service (surcharge)
    • A nature reserve, a TV in the lobby, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like sound-insulated walls.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 24-inch HDTVs with cable channels
    • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Frequently asked questions

Is ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala on Nov 23, 2026 start from CA $44, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of INR 2500 per person applies.

Where is ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vembanad Lake and Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kottayam Cheriyapally are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages Kumarakom Kerala Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, great view from lake side room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location by the lakeside is excellent. This is essentailly operated as a home stay. The food is prepared according to pre-order not as a restaurant - please note this in case of late check in. You can stay in this cottage and opt for a 2hour shikara cruise. It will be much more economical than a houseboat stay. And there are plenty of shikara options available right next to the resort. There is no need to pre-book thru the hotel. You can plan an ayurvedic massage, also provided by external suppliers available nearby. Beware however that everybody is eager for high commission.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was small to accommodate 2 adults and 2 kids. No extra bed provided and asked for extra payment of 950 Rs. Breakfast was not complimentary. Room rent is high if you compare the facility available. They have a good view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Placed by the Vembanad lake, this place opens to a fantastic view of the seemingly endless lake. Surrounded by gardens, the ambience is lovely. Supportive staff - especially the manager Mr.Salim was a very helpful and forthcoming gentleman. The frequent power cuts were a bummer though, something I wish they fix.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lugar tranquilo na beira do lago

Hotel em localização linda, staff muito simpático e prestativo, comida gostosa
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Alright hotel

Travelled with my wife and parents and stayed for 3 nights. One check in the staff did not seem to under English well and there was confusion as to whether we were to be checked or not. They had originally put us in particular rooms then changed us to rooms that faced a wall. We had to have a LONG debate before they gave us the rooms that they had originally selected for us. Throughout the stay the staff did not seem to understand us, we ordered water because we were going for a walk and they took the water to our room even though we had order and waited in reception for the water. We told that there was no wifi in the rooms and went to reception to make Xmas phone calls via Skype to family and the reception staff asked us to make the call in our room, not long after the internet "was not working anymore". When we returned the internet was working fine. We dared not eat at the restaurant on site after all the communication problems. The rooms were a bit damp and we had to open the door during the day to air it. Overall the rooms were okay, nothing fancy but comfortable. If I returned to the area I would stay elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Place to sleep.

OK You get what you pay. I would recommend it as a place to sleep and use to go out to travel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Night staff was exceptionally courteous , friendly and accommodating. Rooms offered to Hotels.com booking were on the rear side with no LAKE view.Had to pay 50% more for upgrading to LAKE view cottage. Wonder if this is the arrangement the property has with hotel.com. Power tripping frequent and no immediate backup for fan or air conditioner.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Worst resort in the trip.

I would prefer staying in Dharmshala (Public dorm) instead of staying in this resort. The ambiance is good at first look. Bht the place stinks. It is so suffocating there that at one point my cousin fainted. Food is third class. 5 /7 of us got stomachache after eating food there. Please DON'T BOOK ROOM IN THIS RESORT.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please stay at your own risk. Anyone can enter in

Anyone can enter in the hotel premises as security is zero. Not a single point of checking. Other nearby hotels are very much secured. Anything can happen during night time. Please stay at your own risk. And nicely they switched off my AC after 6 am. Complained multiple times but not solved.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

pay extra for everything

Enjoyed the clean, small but comfortable room. Staff was very attentive and gracious. The lake view is very nice. Hotel breakfast was not buffet-styled as advertised. No free internet access anywhere as advertised We did not enjoy having to deal with all the petty extra charges. You have to pay to use the hammock even!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average hospitality against a good room tariff!!

The stay was average. +ve - The owner (huband and wife) are very kind and hospitable. Tariffs are very competitive around that area specially since it is a lake facing property. Rooms n toilets, towel and bedsheet are clean. -ve - Room doesn't have geyser, none of the staff (waiter, house keeping, receptionist etc) can speak or understand hindi/english. Malayalam is the only language which they use. Owners speak good english but they are not available all the time. Food menu is restricted to just 3-5 items per category. From the menu as well they do not have half the items available eg, tiger prawns, crab, lobsters weren't there for all 3 days that we stayed though these are common items in any beach properties. Even if you order the previous day still they do not purchase it. Food quality is just avg. In complimentary breakfast they only provide 2 options (plain dosa or appam). Rooms have cable connection but it has mostly south indian channels - hardly any newz or entertainment channels in eng/hindi.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice view of the Vembanad lake

overall laid back hotel and good for a quite holiday. it was a pleasant location with enough green to keep the sun out and thus make your stay very nice. please inform the hotel staff in advance if you like spicy food so that they can accomodate your tastes. the hotel staff listen and this is very helpful of them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than a lot at the price

Extremely professional and helpful staff made it the most memorable stay in what is already an exceptional location. I hope they keep up their high standards.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

ok = but nothing to write home about

Our stay was just a a stopover for one night, it was ok, we should have been in a homestay but due to non availability - chose to stay here instead, staff very friendly and helpful but rooms quite basic.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

very basic hotel with no service but comparatively high charge

No TV in the rooms, so other than lying on hammock nothing else to do in the hotel. No other activities, even though it is listed. Not a resort in any sense. Food is very expensive & no option to eat outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Affordable Excellence

This was one of the most relaxing stay during our vacation in Kerala. The hotel location is perfect for watching the house boats or sunset on the lake while laying on the hammock! The hotel staff is very friendly and courteous. A must visit stop in Kumarakom if you are looking for a place to relax and rejuvenate.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Superb View

Well maintained, clean and pleasant place. The view from the cottage is superb. Value for money. The staff was very courteous. Food was delicious and sufficient. Highly recommended. Looking forward to visit again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ligt afgezonderd

Locatie is goed. Kamers zijn matig.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Illekallam lake resort is an authentic kerela experience. its located bang on the lake, you can just sit in the verandah of your cottage and watch the lake endlessly.Its 100% natural-just you , the huge 150sq km lake and the warm hospitality of the owner couple salim & susan das.unlike the 4/5 star [properties in proximity,it has no artificial lagoons or manicured gardens or pool etc.all 8-12 cottages are lake facing and the rest of the place has all kinds of trees shrubs that mr. salim loves to show off!there are ample resorts close by where one can go for a fancy meal etc, but for a simple homemade kerela khaana, illekalem is well stocked. the staff is very helpful and ever smiling. in terms of a real kerala experience, i would rete it 9/10.i would have loved to post some snaps too if only i knew how to do that!but take my word and check it out.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

terrible

Lots of lizards in the room; wasn't able to sleep in the night
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Very bad Food and smelly rooms

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019