PUNNAMADA RESORT, Alappuzha

Punnamada Resort - A 4-star lakeside retreat with Ayurvedic wellness and traditional houseboats

Overlooking Vembanad Lake, Punnamada Resort features villas with garden or lake views, private pools, and traditional Kerala architecture. The multi-cuisine restaurant serves regional specialties like karimeen fry and tandoori chicken, while Choola restaurant offers Kerala delicacies. Guests can experience Ayurvedic treatments like Shirodhara and Pizhichil at the wellness center, or join daily yoga sessions. The resort provides houseboat cruises along Punnamada Lake, bicycle rentals, and a freshwater swimming pool. Located 4 km from Alappuzha town, the property is 3 km from Mullackal Devi Temple and 2.5 km from Punnamada Lake. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Punnamada Resort.

Pros

Traditional Kerala houseboats with modern amenities for backwater exploration.

Extensive Ayurvedic treatments including specialized therapies like Kativasthy.

Disabled-friendly rooms with ground-level access and handrails.

Complimentary activities include sunrise yoga and sunset cruises.

Proximity to landmarks like Nehru Trophy Boat Race finishing point (2.5 km).

Cons

Some villas lack private balconies despite lake views.

No direct beach access; nearest coastal area is 9 km away.