Malayalam Lake Resort

Hotels
8.5 (750 reviews)
East of Thottathodu Bridge, Finishing Point - Punnamada Road Karalakam Ward, Avalookunnu P.O , Alleppey , IN

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Attentive service
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews indicated issues with service and amenities affecting overall cleanliness.
Service
9.18
Owner Jeswin is described as extremely attentive and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.72
Multiple reviews praised the beautiful location near the backwaters, described as ideal for relaxation.
Room Quality
7.17
Some comments about uncomfortable beds impacted the perception of room quality.
Amenities
8.2
Limited amenities reported, but meal delivery service was noted as efficient.
Value for Money
9.16
Reviews highlighted that the stay offered great value, especially considering the location.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Food delivery service was efficient, but in-house dining options were lacking.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall positive sentiment, with many guests noting the charm and unique experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 12:21

Property Description

Serene Lakeside Retreat

Scenic Views: Enjoy stunning river views from select rooms with private balconies.

Activities Galore: Engage in fishing and cycling in the picturesque surroundings of Alleppey.

Convenient Location: Just a short distance from Alleppey Lighthouse and Alappuzha Railway Station.

Book your stay at Malayalam Lake Resort for a tranquil getaway amidst nature's beauty.

Important information:

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 750 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Sohini • couple • in
6
Beautiful location but basic facilities
Pros:

The location was great. The view from the balcony was beautiful.
Jaswin was helpful. His uncle helped us reach the hotel from the main road.

Cons:

The room was basic, and very dusty. There were almost no amenities- no toiletries, or even an electric kettle to make a cup of tea.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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BRIGITTE • couple • au
7
Choose a room upstairs at the front. Lie back on the chairs and take in the view
Pros:

The property’s location on the lake is its number one feature. We only stayed the one night and spent the morning and afternoon on our upstairs balcony reading and chatting and watching the constant parade of houseboats gliding by. It was in equal parts beautifully relaxing and very entertaining. The Indian tourists have local music blasting from their boats and people are usually dancing and wave as they go by. What’s not to love about seeing people having a great time :)

Cons:

The property has seen better days. It’s sad to see this and no doubt the drop in tourism of the past few years is responsible. There is no restaurant - as stated in their information (this needs to be updated on the site!) They offer a takeaway menu for a restaurant in town with a 1 hour delivery window. There is nowhere that we could find within walking distance to eat. We chose to go in to town for dinner instead which was fine. The tuk tuk ride is about 10 minutes. Our host did offer tea with toast and jam in the morning which was welcomed and just for a few dollars. The rooms are reasonably comfortable, the bathroom basic. It’s all very rustic but for the price it’s fine. As mentioned, the highlight is the balcony.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • gb
10
Stunning location,wonderful staff; recommended!
Pros:

Stunning location beside the Astamudi lake so a lot of interesting bird life to take in from the many benches or hammocks dotted around the garden or the verandah in front of the room. The room itself was very spacious with comfy beds and a clean bathroom with solar -powered shower.
Staff were exceptional ,treating us like family. They allowed me to do a full laundry load of washing,helped with advice about onward travel by train and we were able to take their canoe out also. We had a lovely half day trip to Monroe Island also planned with them.
In addition we got some great tips including a performance of the Classical dance students at a temple which we would never have known about ourselves. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Honestly nothing,it was all great!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • de
10
Welcome to paradise 🌴🌴🌴🙏
Pros:

WOW!!! What a beautiful little corner of the world with wonderful people – one of the loveliest places I’ve ever been to. Twenty seconds after arriving, I asked if I could stay a bit longer.
A wonderful location right by the river; in the mornings, you can hear the sounds of the jungle. The owner, Jeswein, and his family are incredibly warm and welcoming. I hope I can come back one day.

Cons:

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2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • nl
10
Wil je de backwaters echt beleven, verblijf dan hier!
Pros:

Een heel mooi authentiek hotel met moderne faciliteiten als een airco. Vooral de ligging aan het water is fantastisch!

Cons:

Het ligt wat afgelegen van restaurants, maar je kan via hun eten bestellen.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • au
10
Character filled house on the river
Pros:

Fantastic character filled wooden house on the river with friendly & helpful hosts.

The courtyard by the river is a great place to meet other guest for conversations and shared boat rides.

Cons:

That i didnt stay longer!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Shamna K • couple • in
5
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aishwarya • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

Location is very nice. Thomas is very friendly and gave us good recommendations!

Cons:

Should provide breakfast at property.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Vishnu • solo_traveller • in
5
Pros:

Nice spot

Cons:

The rooms were too small and AAC not working properly

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ashis • couple • in
10
A must stay
Pros:

It was a surreal experience, felt like staying on a houseboat with all the comforts of land. We sighted many birds, boats, and even smakeboat practice sessions!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Naveen • couple • in
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Hanne • couple • be
8
Prachtige idyllische lokatie!
Pros:

De lokatie is prachtig! Zicht op de backwaters en woonboten. Vanaf de straatkant moet je nog een paadje langs een kanaaltje volgen. Er is geen aanwijzing dus de eerste keer weet je niet of je juist zit. Volg google maps of vraag het aan een voorbijganger.
Het contact met de eigenaar is zeer goed, hij helpt je bij alle vragen!

Cons:

De lakens waren wat versleten, maar dat was niet zo erg. Er was geen ontbijt of restaurant maar je kan alles laten bezorgen en de eigenaar helpt je daar graag bij.
De ligzetels op het balkon hebben gekke verlengingen aan de armleuningen, je kan handig je voeten erop leggen maar dit maakt ze heel log en lastig om te draaien en te keren. Tip aan de eigenaar: ik zou die verlengingen eraf halen

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Buddhika • solo_traveller • au
8
Great View
Pros:

The view was amazing. It was peaceful. A great place to people watch and absorb the vibes.

Cons:

Dated roofing, wood could be decaying and the floor often got dust on it and was not fully clean till I requested it to be cleaned.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Taha Shahnawaz • couple • in
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Veronique • couple • fr
5
Pros:

Très humide

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Romain • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Great customer service, rooms super clean with a view as beautiful as in the pictures

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Siddharth • solo_traveller • in
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • gb
10
Couldn’t recommend this enough ❤️
Pros:

Amazing trip, we loved this stay soooo much!!! Was our favourite stay in India. Absolutely beautiful location where our room looked out onto the backwaters. The family who run the resort are so lovely and helpful with everything. Couldn’t recomend this place enough ❤️

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Bartosz • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The best location and view for backwaters. Great stay! Recommend to everyone. Monsoon season was just amazing.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • de
9
Es war wirklich ein perfekter Aufenthalt
Pros:

Die wunderschöne Lage mitten in der Natur. Nette Familie, gutes Essen.

Cons:

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2026-07-21 • via Nuitee