Name: Deshadan Backwater Resort
Address: Kayipuram, Muhamma.P.O., Alleppey, 688825, IN

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2025

Amrat

Staff were very helpful and organised our activities and transfers .one of the Bathrooms had mouldy smell which needs resolving. In quiet location but easy to get taxi organised at reception . Food quality was ok if a little slow . Otherwise had enjoyable stay.

4/10

Poor

06 Jan 2025

MAYA G

Avoid!

Such a sorry state. NOT a 4* location. Breakfast was always cold and buffet not refilled unless someone asked for something. Sambar was always cold, and we’d be scrapping to collect enough. They would run out of cut fruit. A very poor breakfast. Nothing was properly seasoned or flavored. Neither Tea nor Coffee was to basic expectations. Both were milky and had hardly any flavor other than milk. Ordered of tea and coffee always took extensive amount of time even if all you ask for is hot milk and a tea bag.
Rooms have an unbearable stink. The bathroom vent doesn’t vent out so need to make sure to close the door or the rest of the room reeks. Pool is very small. As a 4*, one would expect a gym! There is no gym. The loaner bikes were all running low on air with poor tires so quite risky to take out on a ride.
Location is actually not so convenient. Be mindful you’d be paying a lot of premium price for taxis to take u anywhere. 1000 rs to go to Alleppy or to Kumarakom. 3000 rs from COK. 2000 rs to Cochin. No restaurants around so must go to Kumarakom or Alleppy to go to a decent restaurant.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

SHIJIN

Must visit place

Nice place for stay
Excellent Room service

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Gautam

Amazing location and hospitality. Food options should expand.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Dec 2022

Siddharth

Pathetic room.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2022

Sanjay

The Room was good, however the service at the reaort was average. It seems they were sourcing food from outside and what ever was ordered 2 hrs. Back was only what was available.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2022

Naveen

Not satisfactory

Stayed for 2 days in 2 rooms, toilets were not clean with bad smell coming from water outlets, uncomfortable spring mattress, overall poor maintenance, food was not good except few local fish dishes. Only plus was the pleasing attitude of staff.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

25 Jan 2020

Biju

Spring bed.. very low level, was painful to sleep.. towels, sheets were very old, ac was not functioning

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The palce is calm and quite. The ambiance is very nice and the staffs are good.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2019

Lis

Ok, could be better.

Beautiful place. Very helpful and friendly staff. Spacious room. Terrible bed.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent Location

Excellent Location. Friendly staff. Food is okay and can be improved.

4/10

Poor

20 May 2018

Verified traveler

Pathetic condition of room

We book 2 rooms here.The condition of the rooms are very worse and not maintained well.The rooms are worth full of cockroaches and insects.The swimming pool also was very dirty and the pool room too.Not recommended.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2018

Bibu

Good But Need Improvement

A good one for a short trip , Hopitality was truly nice specially Mr Santosh, Food was ok but not to our expectations. Pool is good but lot of chlorine czd skin dry .Room is nice . Good wash room . Bed & pillow no good . Over All 7.5/10

Family

2/10

Poor

23 Dec 2017

Rudyard

Worst Experience - Not Even Worth One Star

First thing we noticed in the room was mold all over the ceilings. The room smelled of mold. Towels smelled of fungus. Shower doors were missing. Toilet seat was broken and dislocated. Sinks do not drain. They tried to give us bed sheets covered in stains, we repeatedly asked for clean sheets, eventually had to settle for moderately dirty. This hotel completely ruined our one night in Alleppey. The room safe is not even fixed to the wall, what is the point of having a safe when someone can walk off with it! The entire property is old and lacks maintenance, the staff seem to think this is OK for advertising an international destination. We only felt dirty and sick staying here, and wanted to leave as soon as possible. We had the manager come down and he tried to justify the conditions by saying it was the busy season and they were booked back to back. What kind of excuse is this! The only thing the manager offered was a complimentary dinner, they did not attempt to fix the problems or change the rooms.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2017

Madhuri

Must Visit!!

The overall experience was so good !!!! Staff is really very helpful :)

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2017

Prem

Good stay

Small but good property and staffs are willing to help but lack of management and leadership, surrounding and rooms could be maintained a little more better. Food is good but way too excited expensive.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2017

NK

Nice place

Nice place to stay. calm and peaceful. Courteous staff.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Resort more suited for couples than families. Very good ambience and food.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2017

Tina

Good hotel on the back waters!

This hotel is right on the back waters - very wide frontage. Rooms are spacious and clean. The bathroom was very clean, with toiletries, towels etc.... We had dinner @the hotel which was reasonably good. Complimentary breakfast was really nice with a good supply of fresh fruits etcc... The hotel staff are extremely polite, welcoming and cooperative. From the reception to the end of our stay, we were very happy with their service.
However the pond is filthy to say the least!! Full of dirt! Is it so difficult to clean it?
The swimming pool is past its maintenance date for sure - coz the water was dirty and the tiles had come off / broken etc... Infact I cut my toes on there.
With a little tidying up, this place is great

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2017

amit

Great place for Kerala getaway

The rooms are well appointed and clean. Breakfast buffet and other dining menu was quite good. Staff was courteous and helpful. location is a bit away from main attractions however if you are looking to get away from the noise and chaos, this is a great place to relax and unwind.

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2016

shailesh

Swimming pool was too much chlorinated and could damage eyes if not wearing swimming glasses. Bed was too soft .
So could not sleep properly.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2016

Joy

Nice and comfortable stay with a nice view

The stay and room were good. The staff very helpful. It is located almost 20 Km away from Aleppy town. The food was OK types but rest of the things are quite nice. Make sure you take a boat trip on the lake.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 May 2016

Verified traveler

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR RELAXED STAY ...YET

NOT A RELAXED HOLIDAY .... AS EXPECTED... AS LOTS OF MAINTAINANCE WORK IN ROOMS , LOTS OF MARBLE CUTTING, AND ROOMS NOT HAVING ANY VIEWS OF THE OCEANS AS SHOWN

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2016

naeem

great for 1 or 2 nights

We spent 2 nights here before our houseboat trip.

Location:
Pretty much away from everything. ie. nothing is walking distance to the resort. Its good for 1 or 2 night stay to just relax and chill for a bit.

Room condition:
Room size was ok, but bed mattress was a bit uncomfortable. Not a firm mattress and you often find yourself sinking toward the middle. It was great that they used wood laminate flooring but either was not installed or somehow damaged as alot of the pieces were lifting up.

Bathroom
This was one of the highlights, well sized and higher end fittings provided a superb experience. huge shower area with glass doors so no water leaks out to the rest of the bathroom. Refreshing hot shower with good water pressure too.

Wifi
Bit of a downer here, we had to rearrange the work-desk to get proper signal and then too wifi was pretty slow. It averaged about 512k maximum but usually slower and at times just dead altogether.

Food
Because there is nowhere else nearby the resort, we had our meals at their restaurant. Meals were mid-range prices and well prepared and tasty too. Food we were told is all halal

Pros
- great backwater viewpoint
- decent rooms
- excellent bathroom/shower
- working aircon (a must for the heatwave hitting india currently!)

Cons
- terrible wifi
- tv could not receive any channels, seems they never paid the subscription (as per the pop upon screen)
- bed mattress should be better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2016

St John

amazing views of lake

Really beautiful location and very relaxing spot right on the lake edge. Food was not great but ok. No alcohol licence and quite a,distance from any other restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2016

iris

just perfect

great stay hotel was top class from staff to location couldn't fault anything

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2016

Ming Uen

Much much better than our expectaion!

It was an amazing experience to stay in Deshadan Backwater Resort. It wasn't easy to find its location and the resort itself was smaller than we expected. But we felt happy that we chose it for two night stay. The staff was super nice and helped us to find out the best way to get to our next destination. The food in the restaurant was so good at very reasonable prices. We had buffet and also ordered some dishes. It's better to order coz we could have the food we prefer. We also took the backwater tour and enjoyed it a lot!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2015

jonathan

great place for a very reasonable rate

really friendly staff, good fish curry in the restaurant, well priced massage, clean pool with great views. Staff organised a boat ride through the back waters for us. And finally, the bathroom was incredible for India standards.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2015

Sunil

Hot water problem. Rest is ok

Hotel is good except hot water problem. Hotel approach a bit more difficult.
Location ambience is nice

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2015

NINA

Very courteous staff, but the rooms and facilities are a little tired. No natural light in the room (the wardrobe was in front of the window?) and building work immediately next door spoiled the ambience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2015

Sumit

Secluded Resort, ONLY Good to Chill

Stayed there for a couple of nights in Sep '15. Room #401 Coming Straight to the point

The Good,
1) Location and general surrounding environment. View of backwaters very pleasing
2) Comfortable mattress but creaky bed
3) Staff is polite and helpful
4) If Occupancy is less, then this place is just what to you need to unwind and relax

Not So Good,
1) Room #401 partially faces the back of some cottages with drain pipes and A/C units visible
2) Cleanliness in rooms could be better. Dust accumulation around nightstands, lamps
3) Food is about average. No Particular dish stands out. Tandoor items shown on menu for namsake
4) Pool is tiny. Hotel management should be strict on general pool etiquette. Saw a few cargo shorts with T-Shirt clad guys creating a ruckus, puts you off

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2015

Sarun M K

Extremely happy

I am extremely happy with the resort, its ambiance, the staff and the food provided. Had a very good time with the family. The view of the backwater from our room and the view of sunrise adds to the pleasure.

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2015

AP

Great resort on the Vambanadu lake

We had a great time at the resort ; food was delicious ( my parents and in-laws appreciated the spread for breakfast a lot.) Rooms are clean and the staff did a great job at taking care to make sure we all felt comfortable. The infinity pool was something my daughter loved to splash into..
There aren't any big improvement points I can recommend but a few smaller ones that come to my mind are
1. Clearer signboards on the approach to the resort
2. Get some more lighting on the walkway around the pool

I do look forward to my next stay at this place and will recommend this place for an extended family outing ...

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2015

LoK

Nice Lake View Room..

Good Resort for Couples to spend Romantic weekend / honeymoon trips.. We went in May 2015 and looks like its Off season or what because there was only 3 Rooms occupied.

But we liked the privacy and hotels features a lot.. I would recommend it for sure..

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent resort for a break!

The resort is located at a location which is easy to find. The check in process was quick and the staff are really courteous.
We had booked two lake view rooms and both were neat and really comfy.
The resort has a pool which is maintained well.
The food is delicious, especially the Kerala cuisine. The fish dishes are awesome.

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2015

Rachel

Relaxing location, but shabby in places

Stayed 4 nights at this hotel, it's in a lovely location right on the lakes edge. There is a nice pool and the staff we came across were friendly enough. There is lots of wildlife and you can escape the intensity of the city. It is located about a 35 minute (400 INR) tuk tuk ride from Alleppey. The breakfast was good, and it varied a little each morning which was nice, however the evening buffet was not that great so I'd def recommend eating at one of the great restaurants in Alleppey such as Kream Korner or Mushroom.

The hotel is in need of some TLC though, the sun umbrellas have broken and were just left lying round the place, on two mornings there were not any pool towels and the sun beds could do with replacing. They are also not licensed for alcohol so buy at the airport or in Alleppey. The bed sheet didn't fit the bed so would come off each night, but the bed was comfy.

It's a nice place but a little shabby in places so don't go expecting lots of luxury!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2015

Diane

Special place to stay

My husband was poorly while we were there and the staff were marvellous. This is a really lovely resort will spectacular views and totally relaxing. Couldn't have wished for more.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2015

B & T

Quiet, very scenic and right on the lake

Really enjoyed our 3 night stay here, as a welcomed change from the hectic pace India can be. Smaller hotel with large, comfortable and clean room next to the lake, and amazing to wake up to the sunrise and Chinese fishing nets in full swing. The staff were very good and helpful, especially the restaurant staff. The food was well prepared, with a variety of options.
Easy access by taxi or rickshaw to get into explore Alleppey, about 30 minute drive by rickshaw.
Little disappointed with the backwater boat tour offered by the hotel, as was more of a lake boat ride. Suggest going into Alleppey to arrange backwater tour as other guests had.

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Good small resort

Enjoyed our stay fully & will return for sure!Food was pricey for the menu offered; either need to be improved with quality or price need to be brought down.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2015

l

Nice resort let down by lack of maintenance.

A very nice resort with a beautiful view, and helpful staff. Nice food, with Western options. Let down by lack of maintenance, especially aeound the pool area. Dirty sun bed cushions needing repair, only one umbrella, and even that was broken, towels just dumped in a heap and very worn and threadbare. A shame as it lets the place down.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2015

Shilpa

Perfect

A really wonderful place to stay, relax and unwind. All staff were incredibly helpful, polite and welcoming and the room was clean and well kept. The food was really great too; all in all a really relaxing and enjoyable two days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2015

Daryl T

We loved this place!

We really enjoyed our stay, it was in the middle of nowhere which was really peaceful. The food was great and the staff was friendly and accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2015

Mark

Relaxing.

Deshadan is a nice modern resort with an excellent view. Their customer service was a notch above the rest

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

Good view

beds are too small in some rooms and curtains cannot be closed completely. Breakfast can be improved.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2014

Likhitha

amazing experience

One of the best resorts I have visited. We had booked 2 rooms and they upgraded one of the rooms to match the other one with out charging us extra! Service was excellent. Helpfull n friendly staff. More than satisfied.The resort is just beautifully! Would love to go back again.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2014

Aromal

Great Location..

We stayed there for one night. Almost all rooms provide you a great view of vembanad lake and pathiramanal island. Resort is small but reasonably maintained. There are few activities list if you wish to avail. Service is excellent and food served was also good.but keep in mind that it is bit costlier compared to the class of this resort. It is a best place to relax and calm stay for couples only

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2014

Dayal

Very nice hotel on lake.

Its a amazing experience staying in Deshdhan.Their staff is excellent.They take personal care of customers.I would definitely recommend my friends to stay there and even I will prefer to stay in that hotal only whenever I will be there next time in Alleppy.Thanks n all the best to Deshdhan

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

OK stay

The location and the hotel was good but the wifi wasn't working. Availability of room service is limited. Overall ok experience

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2014

Ashish

Nice location, food, cleanliness and ambience

It was very nice pleasant stay, food is too good.
Location is excellent, staff is polite and they take care well