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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Once Upon The River, Aluva offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a dining table, work desk, and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, lush garden, and terrace. The resort features a restaurant serving Indian and local cuisines, a child-friendly buffet, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and free WiFi throughout the property. Prime Location: Located in Aluva, the resort is a few steps from Cochin International Airport. Nearby attractions include Cochin Shipyard (35 km), Kochi Biennale (45 km), and Wonderla Kochi (22 km). Guests appreciate the resort’s connectivity to the airport and the beautiful garden and swimming pool.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Vishnu
India
“Away from the city. The room had a private pool and it was really well maintained. Courteous staff. Excellent food. Location was excellent by the riverside” - Hanna
France
“Nice and calm place by the river, with a lush garden about 20 mins away from the airport. Has an original feel to it. Excellent and very helpful stagf!” - James
United Kingdom
“Lush planting, birds of paradise at the pool, friendly, helpful staff, very good breakfast & dinner. Complimentary airport shuttle and all communications were on point.” - Subhashree
India
“The property itself is nice. Rooms are very spacious.location is good” - T
India
“Nice and serene hideout from the maddening crowd of the cities” - Ruth
United Kingdom
“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...” - Jackie
United Kingdom
“Well located for the airport. A calm well maintained haven. Well kept, enthusiastic helpful polite staff.” - Joshi
India
“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...” - Dannielle
United Kingdom
“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!” - Martin
United Kingdom
“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...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIndian • Local
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Once Upon The River, Aluva - Near Cochin International Airport in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.