Located by the lake, Punnamada Resorts offers a peaceful getaway with a complimentary manager's reception and on-site shopping. Enjoy mini golf, yoga classes, or book spa treatments featuring Ayurvedic therapies - experiences praised by past guests.
Located in Ambalapuzha, Punnamada Resorts is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Alleppey Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Alappuzha travel guide
Punnamada, Ambalapuzha, Kerala, 688006
What's nearby
Vembanad Lake
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Edathua Church
11 min drive - 8.6 km
Alappuzha Beach
11 min drive - 6.7 km
Marari Beach
16 min drive - 13.8 km
Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
9 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Tumboli Station
20 min drive
Cochin International Airport (COK)
141 min drive
Restaurants
Malabar Beachway
6 min drive
Bay Route Bistro
6 min drive
Brothers hotel
6 min drive
Kream Corner
5 min drive
ktdc hotel araam
7 min drive
About this property
Punnamada Resorts
Upscale family-friendly hotel by the lake
A free manager's reception, shopping on site, and mini golf are just a few of the amenities provided at Punnamada Resorts. Adventurous travelers may like the basketball, volleyball, and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and Ayurvedic treatments at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include motor boating and rowing/canoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with a lazy river
Free self parking and valet parking
Bike rentals, extended parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Memory foam beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
35-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
Patios, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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1 floor
29 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 2003
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
35-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Washer/dryer
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: INR 1000
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: INR 1000
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 14 and January 10.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2000.00
Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1000.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5000.00
New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
Gala Dinner on August 12 per adult: INR 5000.00
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: INR 1000 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: INR 1000 (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
Rollaway bed fee: INR 2000.0 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Punnamada Resorts
Punnamada Resorts Alappuzha
Punnamada Resorts Hotel
Punnamada Resorts Hotel Alappuzha
Punnamada Hotel Alappuzha
Punnamada Resorts Hotel
Punnamada Resorts Ambalapuzha
Punnamada Resorts Hotel Ambalapuzha
Frequently asked questions
Does Punnamada Resorts have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Punnamada Resorts?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punnamada Resorts on 2026/3/7 start from NT$2,321, 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 Punnamada Resorts pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Punnamada Resorts?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of INR 1000 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Punnamada Resorts?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for INR 1000 (subject to availability).
Does Punnamada Resorts provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Punnamada Resorts located?
This family-friendly Ambalapuzha hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 3 mi (5 km) of Vembanad Lake, Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple and Padanilam Parabrahma Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Punnamada Resorts Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Idyllic quiet location with views of the boats and waterways, extremely courteous, happy and helpful staff. Great food options in house and close enough to pick up a Tuk Tuk to head in to town as well. An ideal place to relax and unwind!
Very friendly staff, good South Indian food, close to shikara and house boat rides, traditional Kerala architecture of buildings. Very good Ayurvedic massage - that made my wife and I sleep for 12 hours straight.
If you dont mind the 2 hour taxi ride from Cochin airport (like we did) - this is a great place to rest and re-energize.
The resort is absolutely beautiful, the location, the layout, the historically built cottages everything was fantastic. Food and staff in the restaurant and housekeeping were extremely friendly.
We had a view things that didn’t make the 5 star rating.
1.resort advertises that there is WIFI in the rooms and on the premises - wrong. No WIFI anywhere except in the lobby.
2. Was minibar in the room. Upon arrival, there was no fridge in the room, after a bit of a discussion they finally supplied a fridge. Fridge never even got cold until the next morning.
3. Hot water - didn’t get any hot water until the next morning.
So, if you can’t commit to what you advertise, please delete it otherwise more guests will complain
View from our private pool room was exceptional. The hotel is in a beautiful location on the backwaters but is in need of a refurbishment.
Food in the restaurant is very reasonable and great quality. We had our backwater boat collect us from the hotel, which was pretty special. It would take very little to uplift this beautiful looking place. We hope someone with vision will invest and we’d be back in a shot.
Check in and check out was smooth. We booked lakeside Villa and our room was well maintained. The lakeside views from our room were gorgeous. Our stay was very pleasant. The staff of the property are courteous and friendly.
The stay was amazing and the staff were hospitable. However, we had booked for a 2 day stay at the garden villa, but they had overbooked and were able to provide us only with a single day stay. To make up for the discomfort, they upgraded us to their premium villa with private pool and a free houseboat ride for an hour. It turned out to be a relaxing weekend.
The restaurant is great and the food tasted great. More choices for dessert would have been better.
Raeshma
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
4/10 Poor
Ciara
2025/7/10
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Pool and bar closed
We arrived to find the pool was still closed after the monsoon season which we weren't informed of in advance and was a real selling point of the hotel. This was odd as other pools including the public pool in the area we're open. Additionally we were told only when we asked about it that the onsite bar was closed for renovations and we're recommended to go to a competitor hotel to use their bar. In general the staff were quite apathetic that the resort was not ready for visitors and although we really enjoyed the boat tour and the views were lovely this wasn't the stay we had hoped for. If amenities are closed some pre warning feels necessary.
We left the property as we couldn’t stay, my daughter (4yrs old) couldn’t sleep so are we, due to bugs and lizards in the room. Very poorly maintained and totally unhygienic. The open Bathroom was terrible and we never used. I had requested refund for the days we didn’t stay. Please coordinate and do the needful.
Beautifully designed resort, once you get to it. Remote, small residential unpaved alleys, poorly marked from main road is the only vehicular access to it unfortunately.
Lovely, clean cottages and rooms with unique open air bathrooms enhanced our eco friendly experience; I appreciated it, but probably not for those unprepared for the mosquito attack whenever you use the toilet. I just attacked back!
Our biggest disappointment was the food quality at the only restaurant at the resort. If you are looking for typical touristy food, you'll be fine. Being the hometown of my deceased father, we were very familiar with traditional cuisine. Located on the bay waters, we hoped for a variety of fresh seafood, cooked authentic local cuisine style. Our experience was sadly contrary. The restaurant is definitely setup to encourage their buffets offerings, which offered mostly non-Kerala cuisine and very limited seafood. When we tried A la carte orders, the taste and freshness of fish was lacking, which is not what one expects at a higher end resort as Punnamada. It seemed the cooks were best at non-local cuisine. I hope they improve and explore unique opportunity available by location. We watched fisherman pass by daily with their fresh catches of the day. Why not support them? Visiting tourists would gladly pay a premium for freshly caught local seafood.
My fav part of the resort was Yoga and massage. I learned a lot from yoga instructor Mr. Pradeep, who was excellent teacher!
Failed to meet expectations. In need of a lot of maintenance. Food was sub-par. They originally agreed to give me a late check out, but then the day of told me someone else was arriving so i they needed my room and i needed to leave. The place was mostly empty so i think they just couldn't be bothered with my request (that they already agreed to).
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2019/12/28
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was flloded in 2018 floods, and is still recovering. Unfortunately, it shows.
Location is excellent, boat tours great.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Lorraine
2019/12/11
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Value-for-money stay
The best part of our stay was the in-house restaurant by the lake/backwaters. Food was fab and we had one of the best appom and coffees in south of India. Our garden villas were generally clean and comfy but because they were nestled in nature, there were a lot of bugs and mozzies despite the cool weather. That said, the hotel recep is happy to provide you with insect repellant cream any time and the beds came with a net to keep those flying creatures out. At the point of arrival, there was a lot of construction going on, so it seemed like the place was a bit of a mess but as you venture further into the pty, the rustic greenery puts you at ease. They have plenty of games and activities; from tennis/badminton courts to foosball and ping-pong. Don't miss the complimentary sunset cruise!
An extremely sour end to a nice stay at your resort. 28 minutes to check out and pay extras because of unprepared and seemingly untrained reception staff. When it takes 28 minutes to check out the only guests staying in the hotel, you know it's time to think about your processes and training. Don't make a guest wait while you hunt for 40 rupees change and then ask that guest if they can provide the exact 3740 amount - just wipe off the 40 ruppees
When we also questioned why a 100 ruppee bottle of water we had asked for with our breakfast had appeared on our bill I was told, "No!" and "this is a five star resort price" as if that made it okay. Even more concerning given it is a 4 star hotel... I guess the customer isn't always right after all.
The resort was very pretty, with a nice pool and gardens. However, the room itself was a little tired. We visited during monsoon season and after we'd checked in we were told none of the activities (boat trips etc) were possible due to the weather. This was disappointing as from the resort you could see other hotels were offering these experiences still. The restaurant was amazing, serving delicious fish curries and a good breakfast with very welcoming staff. Overall we felt the hotel was overpriced considering lots of the experiences were not available. On top of this, we were disappointed to find that after spending a lot of money on the room and food there, we were charged nearly £7 for a glass water bottle that we accidentally broke. Whilst we were happy to cover the cost of this, the bottle itself was worth very little and no bill was provided for this. A beautiful resort, but not great value for money.
This is my second time to Punnamada and I am anxious to go back for a third. The location is far enough from town to offer tranquility, but close enough for convenience. The Lakeside rooms are worth every extra rupee. The staff will jump over the moon to please you without making a big production. Each and every one is wonderful.