Backwater Breeze

The ideal place for a sunrise backwater tour. We loved it here. Just four simple rooms upstairs with good aircon and our favourite 'bucket' shower. Host Ajish is immensely charming and helpful and arranged our two sunrise tours (Rps 800 per hour for the boat) from our doorstep, which was simply wonderful. So much better than staying in a giant houseboat that can't negotiate the smaller canals. Huge numbers of eagles, cormorants, kingfishers, etc. Wonderfully tropical. Location is fairly remote so food choices are limited. The nearest restaurant is very basic and barely OK. For lunch we tuktuked to the opposite bank and had a fabulous simple lunch at Pappanante. We also hired kayaks for an hour (Rps 500 pp) at sunset. Beware the limited dinner option but highly recommend for location, value for money and charming host.

If you want to have a holiday away from it all, then choose Backwater Breeze. The rooms overlooking the backwaters, the large sit-outs, topped up with homemade breakfast - just unbeatable. The cleanliness of the room and the toilets was of a very high standard. No disturbance from anybody, except the water birds and the procession of boats going up and down in the backwaters. Perfect place to unwind and recharge. Highly recommended.