4 Star Hotel

Once Upon The River

11/310, Cas Group Holdings, Thuruth, Near Cochin International Airport,Aluva, Aluva, Kochi, India View Map

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Once Upon The River

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Once Upon The River offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by resort. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the resort.Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements.Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay.Each accommodation at Once Upon The River is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.In certain rooms, the resort offers linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction. At Once Upon The River, uniquely crafted rooms provide various layout choices, featuring spaces equipped with separate living room and balcony or terrace.In select rooms, guests at the resort can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker, bottled water and mini bar at your disposal. Once Upon The River offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within resort. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at resort are always available for your satisfaction.No matter your specific dietary needs, rest assured that you will enjoy a delicious meal at Once Upon The River, as they offer an array of kosher and halal choices.Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location. Once Upon The River provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy.Each day at resort, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps.

337 Reviews

8.4Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “It is close to the Airport. Rooms are spacious & clean. Staff are very courteous. All in all a really”
  • “Very nice stay right on the river and close to the airport. A bit pricey but the rooms are comfortable and the view is pretty from the…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
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Room Options

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Deluxe Family Room1/4

Deluxe Family Room

302 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Cleaning products
Premium Signature Room1/4

Premium Signature Room

248 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
Pool Villa1/4

Pool Villa

399 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
King Room with Pool View1/4

King Room with Pool View

248 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
Luxury Room1/4

Luxury Room

151 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Blackout curtains
Villa with Private Pool1/4

Villa with Private Pool

399 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet

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    What Guests Loved

    8.4
    Very Good

    Based on 337 reviews

    Pros +

    • It is close to the Airport. Rooms are spacious & clean. Staff are very courteous. All in all a really
    • Very nice stay right on the river and close to the airport. A bit pricey but the rooms are comfortable and the view is pretty from the restaurant.
    • Location. Nearness to airport. Excellent food

    Cons -

    • Room smelled of mildew and it was seen on the drapes around the bed post.
    • Bad maintenance. AC was not giving out chilled air even when set at 18*C
    • The food buffet was oke. The breakfast was more catered for locals.We booked the hotel for the pool. On the day of arrival there were groups of men playing wildly with the ball in the pool. There are not enough sunbeds to chill near the poolside. All other picknick tables near our room were full so we decided to spend our time outside of the hotel compound.Also the shower walls and the walls were really not cleaned well.For this price and luxury standards (with regards to service) i don't understand how they forget to clean these details!
    3Verified guestPosted on: 7-15-2025

    Room smelled of mildew and it was seen on the drapes around the bed post.

    9SreelathaPosted on: 1-28-2026

    It is close to the Airport. Rooms are spacious & clean. Staff are very courteous. All in all a really

    9KiranPosted on: 12-26-2025

    Very nice stay right on the river and close to the airport. A bit pricey but the rooms are comfortable and the view is pretty from the restaurant.

    7SriharishPosted on: 8-24-2025

    Location. Nearness to airport. Excellent food

    Bad maintenance. AC was not giving out chilled air even when set at 18*C

    7DignaPosted on: 4-23-2025

    The people were really nice. The location and the garden are lovely.

    The food buffet was oke. The breakfast was more catered for locals.We booked the hotel for the pool. On the day of arrival there were groups of men playing wildly with the ball in the pool. There are not enough sunbeds to chill near the poolside. All other picknick tables near our room were full so we decided to spend our time outside of the hotel compound.Also the shower walls and the walls were really not cleaned well.For this price and luxury standards (with regards to service) i don't understand how they forget to clean these details!

    9RuthPosted on: 4-2-2025

    We arrived later than planned, so weren’t able to use the pool etc, but the hotel staff were very friendly, it was in a lovely, well kept garden, on the banks of the river. Very peaceful, and only a 15 min taxi ride through back roads to the airport. The restaurant served really good food, at a very cheap (from a UK perspective) rate. Would recommend / stay again.

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    4JosephinePosted on: 3-18-2025

    The location was good and the staff was super helpful.

    The pool was uncleaned, filled with bugs and looked like it had a layer of oil on top. The room had big dark patches in the corners that looked like mold.

    8JackiePosted on: 3-12-2025

    Well located for the airport. A calm well maintained haven. Well kept, enthusiastic helpful polite staff.

    Only 2 loungers by the pool. We arrived at lunch, I ordered a shrimp cocktail which was 95% sauce. So at dinner ordered a chicken masala…. The chicken was not cooked, had to be sent back… we could’ve been unlucky with our choices … I would stay again… but I would be wary about ordering the food.

    10JoshiPosted on: 3-11-2025

    The property is tucked away from the main roads, it is serene, beautiful and the service from the start was amazing. The property faces a river and also has a game room where you can play games with your loved ones. The rooms were spacious and clean, and comfortable. The breakfast options were great, and we devoured every bit of it.A lovely stay, would highly recommend!

    9DanniellePosted on: 3-5-2025

    I was only here for one short night before flying home, but would come again and stay for longer. The gardens are beautiful to walk through and the room is so spacious and comfy! Thank you for a brilliant stay!

    10MartinPosted on: 3-3-2025

    The hotel is set in a lovely place in a gorgeous tropical garden by the river. We loved the rooms. The meal was delicious and very good value. We paid the equivalent of about 7 pounds sterling for a full meal for two. We needed to like Indian food as there weren't western options. That was fine as we love Indian Food, and in any case, we were asked how spicy we wanted the food.

    Although close to the airport, it took 30 minutes or so to get there in a taxi as the road has many pot holes and quite a lot of traffic. We used the "pre-paid taxi" option in the airport arrivals terminal which worked very well.

    10KesavPosted on: 3-2-2025

    This resort has it all. Spacious rooms. Tasty food. A big pool. Nice ambience. Private pool villas. Gaming options like carroms, badminton, cycling, archery etc. We were a group of 18 friends and family and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended for a stay of a large group of people.

    10JanePosted on: 3-2-2025

    Free airport taxi. Collection of buildings in lush gardens overlooking the river.

    9RobynPosted on: 3-1-2025

    Lovely gardens & room & friendly staff.

    10ChristopherPosted on: 2-28-2025

    A perfect place to relax on the final day of a holiday in India with an early flight the next morning. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful.

    6FranckPosted on: 2-24-2025

    Very helpful staff, especially at 4:00 am. Thanks to them. The nice pool being located in a beautiful garden.The location of the hotel which is very close to the international airport.

    Nothing special.

    9KarenPosted on: 2-24-2025

    Peaceful hotel near kochi airport. Great menu at very reasonable prices. Best food I have tasted in a long while.

    10JudithPosted on: 2-22-2025

    An oasis of peace & calm, near the airport, for an early getaway. Our 4 a.m. check out & departure was no problem. Perfect for returning holiday makers, who want to enjoy the last day in a traditional Keralan lodge with a pool.

    9BijuPosted on: 2-19-2025

    The staff was nice and were able to provide the support we needed. Food was excellent with amazing options. Rooms were clean.

    It was slightly farther than we expected. Took 20 mins from airport.

    8EmmaPosted on: 2-16-2025

    The room was clean and spacious

    Our pool area was extremely dirty , this prob didn’t help with building works near by

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly
    • Kid Friendly

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 1:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 6 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Location

    Once Upon The River

    11/310, Cas Group Holdings, Thuruth, Near Cochin International Airport,Aluva, Aluva, Kochi

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