Punnamada Resorts stands on the shore of Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, the part of the Vembanad backwaters where the Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held each year. That location is the main reason to choose it. Instead of staying in town and travelling to the water, you wake up beside the lake, with boats, birds and the changing light on the water as the backdrop. It is a resort rather than a small guesthouse, so expect more space, more facilities and a more organised stay than in a heritage house, and a calmer, greener setting than the town centre. It suits couples after a relaxed few days, families who want room to move, and travellers who plan a houseboat cruise and want a comfortable base before or after. Ask about the cruise and activity options the resort arranges, and confirm room types, meal plans and facilities when you reserve, since offers and inclusions vary by season.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Punnamada Lake, a short distance from the centre of Alleppey. The town is a few hours by road from Kochi and has a railway station, so most guests arrive by taxi or pre-arranged transfer. A tuk-tuk takes you into town for the beach, canals and markets. The lake setting makes it easy to combine a stay on land with a boat trip, whether a short cruise or a longer houseboat journey through the canals.
Rooms and facilities
The property offers a range of rooms and a lakeside setting with the usual features of a resort, such as a restaurant, but details of room types, pool, spa and activities should be checked when you reserve rather than assumed. If you want a lake view, ask for it specifically and compare prices between room types. Families should ask about interconnecting rooms or extra beds, and couples should ask about the quietest part of the grounds.
Good to know
November to February is the most comfortable season and the busiest, so reserve ahead. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held on this lake, and boat race season can bring crowds and higher prices to Alleppey, so check the timing if you want to see the race or avoid it. Alleppey is humid year-round, with heavy rain from June to September. Bring insect repellent for the evenings and a hat for the day, and use the resort to plan one early-morning cruise, when the lake is calm and cool.
Why stay here
- ✓Punnamada Lake setting
- ✓Resort-style grounds
- ✓Near houseboat departures
- ✓Close to Alleppey town
- ✓Boat and cruise arrangements
- ✓On-site dining
- ✓Suits families and couples
- ✓Ask about pool and spa
Good questions
Where is Punnamada Resorts?+
It is on Punnamada Lake in Alleppey, in the part of the backwaters known for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Alleppey town is a short ride away.
Can I arrange a cruise from the resort?+
Ask the resort about cruise and houseboat options. Confirm the length, what is included and the departure point when you reserve.
When is the best time to stay?+
November to February is the most comfortable and busiest season. Boat race season can bring crowds, so check the timing, and expect heavy rain from June to September.
