UDS Backwater Resort

4.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Premium Pool View Villa
Garden
Front of property
Lake View Premium | View from room
Lake View Suite | Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Miyyath Punnamada Road, Punnamada, Ambalapuzha, Kerala, 688006
  • Vembanad Lake
    4 min walk
  • Ponnumthuruthu Island
    6 min drive
  • Aambal Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Tumboli Station
    19 min drive

Room options

Lake View Deluxe

  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pool Villa

  • 124 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Lake View Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lake View Premium

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lake View Elite Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Pool View Villa

  • 171 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Alappuzha

Located in Ambalapuzha, UDS Backwater Resort is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Vembanad Lake and 6 minutes from Ponnumthuruthu Island. .This luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple.

What's nearby

  • Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple - 6 min drive
  • Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple - 9 min drive
  • Alleppey Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Alappuzha Beach - 26 min drive
  • Edathua Church - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • Tumboli Station - 19 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cassia Premium Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sreenivasa Udupi Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Yuvaraj - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paddy Field Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Saravana Vhavan - ‬6 min drive

About this property

UDS Backwater Resort

Lakefront hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour health club
UDS Backwater Resort offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
UDS Backwater Resort has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: INR 600 for adults and INR 450 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 3500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 1500
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 950 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 3000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 1750 (from 6 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 600 for adults and INR 450 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 3000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 3500.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

UDS Backwater Resort Alappuzha
UDS Backwater Alappuzha
UDS Backwater
UDS Backwater Resort Hotel
UDS Backwater Resort Ambalapuzha
UDS Backwater Resort Hotel Ambalapuzha

UDS Backwater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Somya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Somya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Extremely friendly staff who greets you each time they sees you. And they are very accomodating, helping me to book taxis and tuk tuk for my excursions around the area. The rooms are big and clean, very value for money. However, I would love to have them renting out bicycles for people to cycle out of the compound instead of just within the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aditya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and comfortable. Food was decent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinanjan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent experience. Would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

VINEET

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in great location, right on backwaters. Room was excellent and new like condition. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samir, Dhahran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s unique lakefront location allowed us to access houseboats and smaller shikaras from the hotel itself. The staff (reception, restaurant, and housekeeping) were extremely helpful, courteous, and efficient. We stayed in the Premium and Elite rooms that were tastefully appointed with intricately carved wooden furniture alongside modern lighting and appliances. The property has a fabulous pool that was really popular with the guests. Breakfast and dinner buffets at the restaurant were delicious and amazing in variety. The grounds and surroundings were lush with local foliage and tropical flowering plants. A few turkeys and geese on the property were quite intriguing especially for kids. Very family friendly resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samir, Dhahran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Pawel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

David, Milano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
In terms of the property itself, no issues. A lovely property in a very tranquil location. However, in terms of the treatment by the staff, and facilities on offer, terrible. Little that was offered on the Expedia site was in fact available, and the excuse was that because it was low season, such things (including the spa, which was one key reason for booking here) were not available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Karen, Washington, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property is beautiful. However, a lot of it is still under construction. Nowhere on the hotel's website was this indicated or in any way communicated to us. We weren't told that our suit was adjacent to one that was under construction. It wasn't a good surprise! We spent a lot of time contacting the front desk because the services that you expect to receive at any other hotel (at this price) weren't provided or things that were promised weren't delivered (toilet paper, bottled water and additional bed). Our suit wasn't cleaned the second day of our stay because the cleaning crew was too busy and they came to do so close to bedtime. The restaurant and the staff were fabulous! Great food. I eat gluten/dairy free and they were very helpful. However, they don't serve alcoholic beverages. Again, nowhere on the hotel's website was this indicated or in any way communicated to us. There aren't any amenities for kids here. The "playroom" has a couple of board games. Don't plan on catching an Uber from here. If you are looking for a beautiful location with excellent customer service (until they get their act together at this one), I recommend traveling down to the The Raviz Ashtamudi instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family holiday
Wonderful trip, great for kids and adults alike. Can include more activities that would make it amazing. Spa massages are worth a trial too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location in Alleppey
Fantastic luxurious new build hotel. Beautiful pool. Great staff and excellent value and tasty food. Wish we’d had time to stay longer. Upon our art st check in the receptionist arranged a two hour boat trip through The backwaters
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

MARTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
accueil obséquieux petit déjeuner, les prix ne sont pas indiqués pas d'explications précises pour les possibilités d'excursions, prix, conditions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019