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Abad Whispering Palms

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and steam room
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Reception hall
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Sundeck
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2025

Explore the area

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New Nazarath Road, Kottayam, Kerala, 686563
  • Vembanad Lake
    2 min walk
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty
    7 min drive
  • Kumarakom Backwaters
    8 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Bamboo Pool Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Villa, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Sofa bed
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Cottage, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kottayam

A family-friendly stay in Kottayam awaits you at Abad Whispering Palms. You'll be steps from Vembanad Lake and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Kumarakom Boat Jetty. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, steam room and kids' swimming pool as well as access to bike hire. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Kottayam hotel include Kumarakom Backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

What's nearby

  • Vembanad Lake - 2 min walk
  • Kumarakom Boat Jetty - 7 min drive
  • Kumarakom Backwaters - 8 min drive
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - 9 min drive
  • Mahatma Gandhi University - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pallipadam Toddy Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Currymeen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Menani Seafood and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tharavadu, Toddy Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lakshmi Hotel and Resorts Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Abad Whispering Palms

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and steam room
Abad Whispering Palms offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Spa services, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Abad Whispering Palms. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kottayam hotel.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Abad Whispering Palms offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include dressing gowns and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1000.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for INR 500 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 500 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2300 per vehicle
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: INR 500 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.

Property is also known as

Abad Whispering
Abad Whispering Palms
Abad Whispering Palms Hotel
Abad Whispering Palms Hotel Kumarakom
Abad Whispering Palms Kumarakom
Whispering Palms Abad
Abad Whispering Palms Lake Hotel Kumarakom
Abad Whispering Palms Lake Resort Kumarakom, Kerala
Abad Whispering Palms Lake Resort Kumarakom
Abad Whispering Palms Hotel
Abad Whispering Palms Kottayam
Abad Whispering Palms Hotel Kottayam

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Abad Whispering Palms?

Abad Whispering Palms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Abad Whispering Palms?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Abad Whispering Palms on 14 Jan 2025 start from AU$146.25, including 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 parking available at Abad Whispering Palms?

Yep, Abad Whispering Palms has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Abad Whispering Palms?

The closest beach to Abad Whispering Palms is Marari Beach (14 km).

Is there a spa on site at Abad Whispering Palms?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Abad Whispering Palms have a pool?

Abad Whispering Palms has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Is Abad Whispering Palms family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Abad Whispering Palms is a hit with families.

Does Abad Whispering Palms serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet brekkie is on offer at Abad Whispering Palms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Abad Whispering Palms?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Abad Whispering Palms?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Abad Whispering Palms's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Abad Whispering Palms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Abad Whispering Palms?

No, pets are not allowed.

Abad Whispering Palms Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 24 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jyoti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It took 45 minutes to checkin and 30 minutes to checkout. Very inefficient process. Went late to lunch buffet, and food was cold. A la carte food was good. Location of hotel is good, though getting to it is interesting in a larger vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Milce

10/10 Excellent

Assim

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nafis

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Liked the location. Disliked the lack of food choices, lack of a bar despite advertising a min bar in room and overall slow pace of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ramakrishnan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience
It was a nice experience to stay in Abad Whispering Palms. Nice location, backwaters for an entertaining boat trip and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

AA, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is great because of the location. We were not happy with the staff responses. Asked for some extra glasses and kept us waiting for ever. Then the quality of food was a disaster. I have stayed in few properties in Kumarakom and this was the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sibin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A rejuvenating weekend
Abad Whispering Palms is as pretty a place as it looks from the pictures. Didnt have much complains in terms of the rooms and service. They maintained a very high level However in room dining was not up to standards. The food was cold and not very tasty. But on the other hand, the buffet offerings were very good Not many places come to mind where one can wakeup to an amazing view and open your door to see ducks quacking and trotting along
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good hotel
A pleasant stay. Clean rooms, and good choice of food in the restaurant. However restaurant service was quite slow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

T, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lakefront resort
overall very good experience. I took my mom and 2 other ladies of my family. this girls only trip turned out to be great fun. Kumarakom is a village with not many things to do around. If you are looking just to relax for few days this the place for you. very clean, staff was courteous and helpful and its got a great lake view. we stayed in lake front cottages. swimming pool looked clean but we did not use it. food was great although I was disappointed by very few number of Kerala special delicacies on the menu. Spa was below average for the price we paid.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty property
Large well kept property. Only spent one night, but comfortable and clean. Friendly staff, who will deliver a hair dryer to room on request. Buffet dinner didn't look to our taste, but they had very good a la carte. Told us it would be half hour- came quicker.

6/10 Okay

Anto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel for family
Its really good one for family. Good ambience & very quiet place for relaxation. Rooms are very clean. Service is good. Food is good but expensive.

8/10 Good

Meeta, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
only issue was that the electric socket was right next to the shower and it was scary to shower in case some water went into it.

6/10 Okay

Delores, Bangalore

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a value 4 money hotel otherwise comfortable !
Bad Food Buffet was very sad with no choice very very expensive for a mid sized resort no activities in terms of entertainment whatsoever.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor experience
Very poor room maintenance and poor food

2/10 Terrible

Dani , United Kingdom

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms not maintained very well , poor food safety
First impression was good , I booked three rooms in property had 2 children with us milk for them was charged on room service . That was a joke ! Maybe room , food and facilities were good NO that was not the case pool had sharp corners , no life guard security guard was keeping a watch . Rooms which was given to us was poorly maintained need lot of work doing hot water was sometimes available sometimes not . food was horrendous naan was like chewing gum , tandoori chicken was uncooked ie blood in it . I am myself from hospitality industry , this is the worst hotel experience I had .

10/10 Excellent

Maheswar, Coimbatore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay *conditions apply
This is my first stay with Abad in Kumarakom. The property in short was great. I stayed in a room overlooking the lagoon. The room was spacious enough, clean and tidy. Though there are certain points that I need to mention here. The capacity of the water heater in the room is certainly not enough. There is not enough hot water for even one person to bath. When such is the case I do not understand the purpose of having a bath tub inside the bathroom. The resort also did not have a cab of its own. I had come for a conference in Back water ripples which is hardly 1.5 km away. When I asked the travel desk if I can get a drop they said a minimum charge of Rs.500 would be charged for the drop which is very unreasonable. Instead they advised me to take an auto rickshaw. You can expect nothing but a deserted road if you go to the road for an auto rickshaw.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Abad Whispering Palms
Rooms are not up to the mark need some more improvement , i would say a decent stay nothing great as such. Food was bad need improvement. Go to this place if you are getting any deal or if you didn't get any other stay. Some plus points. 1. Faces lake. 2. Quite and green place.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall would not recommend
Poor service, bad food and isolated location. Overall would not recommend this hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
We had a good stay and experience at the Abad Whispering Palms. The disappointing think was it is very far in the village and no shops nearby. However, the hotel has all facilities inside including a nice little antiques shop. The poolside view is amazing! We relaxed and enjoyed swimming in th evening after the stunning sunset view. Breakfast was overloading, so much variety. Fully enjoyed it. Overall it was a nice stay!

6/10 Okay

DR. VINOD, INDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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