Abad Whispering Palms

A lovely hotel with down to earth and friendly staff. The rooms are well situated with good views. We enjoyed the pool and the ping-pong table, breakfast was good and the pillows were soft. It was wonderful to be on the water front highly recommend

Abad Whispering Palms | Resort in Kumarakom Google review summary 4.4 5,518 reviews 5 ★ 4 ★ 3 ★ 2 ★ 1 ★ Reviews on other travel sites Tripadvisor 4/5 · 1,378 reviews Tripadvisor 4/5 · 31 reviews Reviews Search reviews Prithi Datt 5/5 2 minutes ago on Google Currently staying here for a family trip! The grounds are beautiful. Our rooms have a view of the water with house boats and small boats coming in and out. The sounds of nature are all around us. Rooms are comfortable and spacious with high ceilings. The fan in the room is high powered. AC works wonderfully as temps are in the 80s here in December. The spa staff and services are amazing. Prices compared to the US... fantastic! So we got a service each day we were here - head massage and full body massage were our favorites! The food in the restaurant was wonderful. Buffet is available for breakfast and dinner. So many choices, mostly Indian, but they also included things like pasta, French toast, omelettes to order, etc. You will not leave hungry. We have a member in our group that is gluten free and they were eager to accommodate and at each meal we attended, they recognized us and made sure our needs were met. The entire staff but especially the front desk were the star of the resort. Rajeev and Meenakshi helped us in every way possible. They arranged boat rides for us. We mentioned that we wanted to do a Rickshaw tour of inside the village and within minutes, there were 3 different Rickshaws in front of our hotel. We were given their contact info so we could contact them with any of our needs. Highly recommend this resort!

Kumarakom, practically in my backyard, had been on my travel wish list for years. Finally, I decided on a short one-night getaway at Abad Whispering Palms. Despite the natural beauty and culinary highlights, the resort experience left much to be desired. The Journey Begins Driving early to avoid traffic, I planned a Shikara boat ride before check-in. The resort offered this activity on their website, but getting details from them was an ordeal. Frustrated, I found an independent operator, ‘Punyalan’, who booked the ride without requiring an advance payment. Boat Ride Highlights Our group of two senior couples met at the jetty, where we were warmly welcomed by Justin, our boat operator. Navigating narrow canals and low-lying bridges, he showcased the unique lifestyle of the lakeside communities, adding enthusiasm and thrill to the experience. A stop at a lakeside house gave us the chance to taste fresh toddy, which was exceptionally sweet and unlike my prior sour experiences. The ride also took us across the vast Vembanad Lake, offering views of Pathiramanal island and sprawling resorts dotting the shores. Lunch at a home restaurant named 'Pappannan's Kada' by another waterway was unforgettable. We sat outdoors, enjoying the breeze, and were impressed by the cleanliness and absence of pests. The food—particularly the karimeen fry and prawns curry—was perfectly cooked, mildly spiced, and reasonably priced. Resort Stay: Pros and Cons The resort offered twin-room cottages with open-air bathrooms, tasteful landscaping, and lake or garden views. However, maintenance issues like faded varnish, damp ceilings, and slow room service undermined the experience. Food was another mixed bag. The resort does not provide a standard menu in the rooms. Guests must request a printed menu, which changes daily—a novel concept but slightly inconvenient. The food quality was average, and delays in service at the restaurant added to the disappointment. The property’s lake frontage was limited to about 100 meters, which felt underwhelming given their claim of a 7-acre expanse. On a lighter note, the freely roaming geese added charm, though their noisy cackles served as early wake-up calls. Final Thoughts This trip was partly to evaluate the resort for a future family vacation. While Kumarakom’s natural beauty and the boat ride were delightful, the resort’s poor service and lack of upkeep mean I’ll likely choose a different place next time.

Hotel is a spacious property I stayed in their garden view room Room is not that spacious Furniture in the room not well maintained Their buffet breakfast n dinner was good Hotel staff was good Good concept of open toilets But no fan or exhaust fan in the toilets

The property is a complete scam. The structure is outdated and the furniture and interior are in poor condition. The toilets have open roofs, are infested with mosquitos and the swimming pool resembles a public pond. The internet is poor and there are only small, cramped outdoor areas. The staff is untrained and unprofessional. The spa is more like a road side barber shop. Overall, the reviews are misleading and outdated. I am extremely disappointed with my experience.

Visited with my wife snd toddler son for four nights. Its a great place for a staycation . Beautiful quiet resort with lush green & tropical landscaping located on the lake. It has got a sea like view of the backwaters. They have got lake view rooms and private pool villas. We had stayed in the pool villa which was quite large with a clean pool in the backyard . Breakfast spread was good. Restaurant and room service accommodated all our requests too considering that we were travelling with a baby. Me and my wife loved the Alleppey fish curry. The staff is very courteous and showed highest standards of hospitality. They have in house houseboats and shikara rides should one need it. They have an Ayurveda soa and a children’s park too. I had a wonderful experience. Recommended for all.