Mahatma Gandhi University - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Cochin International Airport (COK) - 149 min drive
Ettumanur Station - 26 min drive
Kuruppantara Station - 27 min drive
Kaduthuruthy Station - 27 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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
When visiting Kottayam, Abad Whispering Palms is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. An outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a steam room are other highlights.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
42 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Spa services
Outdoor tennis court
Steam room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 500 (from 6 to 12 years old)
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2300 per vehicle
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for INR 500 per night
Rollaway beds are available for INR 1000.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
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.
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
Does Abad Whispering Palms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Abad Whispering Palms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Abad Whispering Palms?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Abad Whispering Palms?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Abad Whispering Palms?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Abad Whispering Palms?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2300 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Abad Whispering Palms?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Abad Whispering Palms and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a steam room and spa services. Abad Whispering Palms also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Abad Whispering Palms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Abad Whispering Palms like?
Abad Whispering Palms is located a short 2-minute walk from Vembanad Lake.
Abad Whispering Palms Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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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 Fair
Dec 30, 2022
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.
Jyoti
Jyoti, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 5, 2022
Milce
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2022
Assim
Assim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 17, 2022
Location
Nafis
Nafis, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 28, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2019
Excellent experience
It was a nice experience to stay in Abad Whispering Palms. Nice location, backwaters for an entertaining boat trip and good facilities.
Ramakrishnan
Ramakrishnan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 17, 2019
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.
AA
AA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2018
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
Sibin
Sibin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 15, 2018
Good hotel
A pleasant stay. Clean rooms, and good choice of food in the restaurant. However restaurant service was quite slow.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
May 12, 2017
Traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 22, 2017
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.
T
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 17, 2017
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.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 14, 2016
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.
Anto
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2015
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.
Meeta
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2015
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.
Delores
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 23, 2015
Poor experience
Very poor room maintenance and poor food
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 22, 2015
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 .
Dani
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2013
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.
Maheswar
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 11, 2012
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.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
May 16, 2012
Overall would not recommend
Poor service, bad food and isolated location. Overall would not recommend this hotel.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 24, 2012
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!