Club Mahindra Ashtamudi Kerala Located in the lush district of Kollam is one of the largest lakes in Kerala, second only in size to the famous Vembanad lake. Club Mahindra Ashtamudi is easily accessible from Tiruvananthapuram (90 kms) and Kochi (175 kms) and the closest town with a rail head is Kollam or Quilon at 18 kms, located on the banks of the lake. The lake which branches out like the eight arms of an octopus is called “Ashtamudi” meaning eight cones in the local language. Small towns and villages lie huddled together on its banks, surrounded by a fabric of green and blue. Unmindful of its own beauty, Ashtamudi with its vast network of canals and lagoons is one of the premium backwater destinations and wetlands in Kerala. Don’t miss out on houseboat rides during your visit to Ashtamudi Lake where you can explore the beauty of Kerala’s village life with your family. Lost in the arms of nature and located right on the banks of this pristine lake is Club Mahindra Ashtamudi Resort, the last word in luxury here.

Rooms and Amenities

Club Mahindra Ashtamudi resort’s Floating cottages lull you to sleep. Stay in floating cottages in Ashtamudi Lake for a magnificent view from the window that opens up to the blue waters from every cottage. Watch the fishermen set up Chinese fishing nets and call out to each other. You can walk around in the small villages around the Ashtamudi resort or pamper yourself at the ayurvedic therapies at the spa. Refresh yourself with a cup of tea. Do some bird watching or try your hand at fishing. Bond with your family and friends over great food . This is probably the most idyllic holiday that you have ever had. There are 46 rooms Ashtamudi resort which includes floating cottages on the lake and studio apartments and hotel units on the land, near the swimming pool. Elegant and spacious, each of the rooms treat you to spectacular views of the Kerala backwaters. There are no kitchenettes in any of them, but they have every other modern amenities to make you feel comfortable. Jump into the pool or sweat it out at the gym or treat yourself to a massage at the spa. A floating restaurant, called Ripples, offering fresh catch from the lake and sea food is in the offing. There is also a fish farm here and you can choose the fish of your choice. Karimeen is the local delicacy. For the vegetarians, there is Jain food which is served as well.

 Studio Room

A bedroom and a living room together is packaged in these private comfortable air conditioned studio apartments which have an attached toilet and bathroom as well. While the air conditioned rooms give you a view of the lake, amenities provided include television , tea/coffee maker. The swimming pool is close by, so plunge in when you feel like relaxing.

Floating Cottage

Single bedroom floating cottages on the lake gently rocking away to the rhythm of the breeze are furnished with a comfortable double bed and are air conditioned. You can get room service here so that you don’t have to go rushing to the land area every time. There are sofas which can be combined into a bed as well to accommodate a larger family. The cottages have television, tea /coffee maker but there is no kitchenette or a microwave. Comfortable and luxurious bathroom with hot/cold water and toiletries are also provided.