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Kumarakom Lake ResortvsTaj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin scores significantly higher than Kumarakom Lake Resort. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin ranks #3 in Kerala with praise from 5 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Kumarakom Lake Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Kumarakom North Post, Kumarakom 686 566, India
From $211/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Each villa is outfitted with ornately carved wooden ceilings, colorful mythological murals, and enormous garden bathrooms with Jacuzzis." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set on 25 acres alongside Lake Vembanad, the resort features 49 villas that were created with materials sourced from century-old ancestral homes and are full of traditional details." Full review
Gayot "This high-end lakefront resort invites travelers to leave their cares behind."
Lonely Planet "67-room Keralan-inspired beauty fronting Vembanad Lake, complete with ayurvedic spa, yoga, two restaurants, its own houseboats and idyllic tropical gardens." Full review
Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jetsetter Fodor's
Willingdon Island, Kochi 682009, India
From $58/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "It's certainly an elegant property, but feels increasingly geared towards business travelers.... superb water's edge location, though, rooms are a real drawback." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Taj's latest brand, Vivanta (unveiled in 2010) stands for laid-back luxury, as reflected by this South Indian retreat, perched comfortably on Lake Kochi." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Vivanta by Taj is a luxurious seaside property that offers comfortable stays, quiet reminders of colonial era ambience and four excellent restaurants." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe Art Deco–style hotel on Willingdon Island with four restaurants, an infinity pool and stunning views of Cochin Harbor." Full review
Fodor's "Isolated at the tip of Willingdon Island, this grand hotel offers a heritage sensibility and style, and absolute luxury, including simply excellent dining experiences" Full review
