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Kumarakom Lake Resort
Kumarakom, Kerala, India · Paul John · Core Luxury
Paul P. John spent five years assembling Kumarakom Lake Resort from salvaged Kerala homestead timber, opening in 2000 on Vembanad. Villas rebuilt from old wooden mansions open onto a 250-metre serpentine pool; Ayurmana is a 200-year-old Ayurveda house. The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, kept his 65th birthday here in 2013.
- 72 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Pallichira
About Kumarakom Lake Resort
- Villas rebuilt from old wooden mansions on Vembanad, Kerala's backwater.
- A 250-metre serpentine pool winds through the property, with private-pool villas opening onto it.
- Ayurmana, a 200-year-old Ayurveda house, is the spa.
History
Opened in 2000 after five years of construction, Kumarakom Lake Resort was assembled from architectural elements salvaged from century-old traditional Kerala homesteads. Owner Paul P. John built 72 villas and rooms on Vembanad, with a 250-metre serpentine pool and Ayurmana, a 200-year-old Ayurveda house. The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, kept his 65th birthday here in 2013. Kerala's Leading Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
The setting
2.7 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
Restaurants and bars
- Vembanad - Coastal Cuisine Specialty Restaurant — Restaurant · Coastal cuisine including Coorg and Kerala specialties
Experiences
- Infinity Swimming Pool — A large pool presented as giving the illusion of being part of the shimmering lake.
- Vembanad Coastal Cuisine restaurant — Specialty restaurant offering coastal choices including Coorg and Kerala specialties.
- Ayurmana, the Ayurveda Spa — Ayurveda spa on property.
- Fitness Centre with professional instructors — Guided workouts with professional instructors on modern branded fitness equipment.
- Lake strolls — Guests can stroll by the lake or absorb the stillness of the surroundings.
- Fishing — Guests can try a hand at fishing at the resort.
Amenities
- Infinity swimming pool overlooking Lake Vembanad
- Ayurmana, a 200-year-old authentic Ayurveda spa and wellness center
- 250-meter meandering pool with direct villa access
- Traditional Thattukada tea shop serving local snacks
- Luxury fleet of private houseboats for backwater cruises
- Daily cultural programs including classical dance and music performances
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Kerala's Leading Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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