Once Upon The River

Aluva resort with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Once Upon The River, a serene retreat near the airport, offers a tranquil atmosphere with an outdoor pool and restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi and enjoy convenient perks like free self parking and luggage storage.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • LCD TV
  • Free self parking
CA $54
CA $57 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Luxury Room | Balcony
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Luxury Villa
Luxury Villa
Luxury Villa
Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room
Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dining table
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
11/310 Thuruth, Aluva, KL, 683101

What's nearby

  • Ramakrishna Ashram - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Mahadeva Temple - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Malayattoor Church - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Lulu Mall - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Chittilappilly Square - 18 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 20 min drive
  • Pulinchodu Station - 8 min drive
  • Companypady Station - 9 min drive
  • Aluva Chowara Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Aryaas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Al Reem കുഴി മന്തി - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sri Mu Saravana Bhavan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaina Food Court - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Royal Food Court - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Once Upon The River

Located near a train station, Once Upon The River is a great choice for a stay in Aluva. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 42 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 450 for adults and INR 450 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 2200.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Once Upon The River?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Once Upon The River?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Once Upon The River?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Once Upon The River?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Once Upon The River and nearby?

Once Upon The River has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Once Upon The River?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Once Upon The River Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Exceptional

A Beautiful Gem

A beautiful place and sad we were only spending one night there. The food was amazing the staff were fantastic we loved it.
Sonja, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful layout, helpful staff.
Manoj, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay near Aluva
vijitha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab hotel

Beautiful hotel great value close to the airport a little gem
sharon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very peaceful riverside guest house. Excellent service by all the team and the restaurant food is very good indeed. A bargain price wise.
MATTHEW, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

A/C not working properly Mosquitoes all around Food was good
Charanjeet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel ticked all the boxes for my short stay. Very pleasant location on the riverside. Beautiful grounds and buildings. The pool was clean and enjoyed use of on hot days. Room was large and clean with good bathroom facilities, great shower. All staff were very pleasant and extremely helpfull. Restaurant meals, breakfast and evening were excellent.
Dennis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I spent six days here and it was a pleasant place to relax and unwind. Its convenient for the airport and thanks to Uber get around was easy and its just a short ride to the metro. The staff are very friendly and nothing seemed to be to much trouble. The restaurant was OK, a large menu, but much of it wasn't available, but what there was was very tasty. Breakfast was simple but more than sufficient. Would certainly stay again when I am passing through.
Mark, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely setting near the airport

A beautiful setting with a nice big room and a swimming pool. The only thing I found a bit odd was that they wanted to check my room before I checked out. This meant I had to wait and didn’t leave a good impression. They did however let me change dates when I mistakenly booked the wrong night.
Theresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nancy, 1-night trip