Sitting by the Vembanadu Lake, Backwater Ripples features a large outdoor swimming pool, pampering spa treatments and a fitness centre Wi-Fi is free in public areas A water sports centre and sunset cruises are also available The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a satellite TV, personal safe and teacoffee making facilities Cottages have a flat-screen TV En suite bathrooms come with a shower Backwater Ripples is 2 km from Kumarakom Centre and 3 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary It is 15 km from Kottayam Railway Station and 85 km from Cochin Airport Parking on-site is free Guests can store their valuables at the 24-hour front desk The hotel also provides a tour desk and foreign currency exchange North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes can be enjoyed at Cordon Bleu Restaurant Lake Side Barbeque Restaurant offers authentic Indian and seafood grilled delights