Malayalam Lake Resort

WOW!!! What a beautiful little corner of the world with wonderful people – one of the loveliest places I’ve ever been to. Twenty seconds after arriving, I asked if I could stay a bit longer. A wonderful location right by the river; in the mornings, you can hear the sounds of the jungle. The owner, Jeswein, and his family are incredibly warm and welcoming. I hope I can come back one day.

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Fantastic character filled wooden house on the river with friendly & helpful hosts. The courtyard by the river is a great place to meet other guest for conversations and shared boat rides.

That i didnt stay longer!

It was a surreal experience, felt like staying on a houseboat with all the comforts of land. We sighted many birds, boats, and even smakeboat practice sessions!

The terrace outside the upstairs bedrooms is stunning. The view is gorgeous and very peaceful.

It’s an old teak house without glass in the windows so it is very dark when you are inside with the AC on. You have to pay an extra 500 rupees extra per day for AC which is not mentioned when you book. Not being able to get tea or coffee or water also made it seem like an experience to get through rather than enjoy. We arrived tired from a 5hr train journey only to be told if we wanted a cold drink we had to walk. Back down the path in the heat and find a little stall to buy one. It wouldn’t be that hard to keep a fridge stocked there - even if you were selling them that would still be an improvement. If you are at all concerned about dodgy wiring, dirty bathrooms, no hot water and stained bedding then stay next door for the same view minus the teak balcony. I really want to be more positive about this beautiful property but unless there were major improvements ( it wouldn’t be hard) then I won’t be returning.