Title: Once Upon The River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Once Upon The River Resort in Aluva with outdoor pool and restaurant ![Luxury Villa | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/f1d5b25e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Villa | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/5f720b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/979201ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/70b299ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Villa | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/e74211e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Once Upon The River offers a quiet escape near the airport with its serene atmosphere. Guests appreciate the outdoor pool and on-site restaurant, while practical amenities include in-room WiFi, complimentary self parking, and luggage storage for convenient travel logistics. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Breakfast available - Pool - Housekeeping - Parking included - Air conditioning £35 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 2 - Nov 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=100556373&PinnedHotelID=100556373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/68057aec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Dining table LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains Separate bedroom - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Luxury Villa | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/352b3711.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Villa ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private pool Air conditioning Dining table LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains - 400 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/b5aef66e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Dining table LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains Separate bedroom - 300 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Signature Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100556400/100556373/1f9a00bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Signature Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Air conditioning Dining table LCD TV Pillow menu Blackout curtains Separate bedroom - 250 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAluva-Hotels-Once-Upon-The-River.h100556373.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAluva-Hotels-Once-Upon-The-River.h100556373.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.12125%2C76.37754&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EcISh3nMQMpQJgKNIsIG5GeSqg8=) 11/310 Thuruth, Aluva, KL, 683101 #### What's nearby - Mahadeva Temple - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles - Malayattoor Church - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles - Lulu Mall - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles - Cherai Beach - 29 min drive - 17.5 miles - Fort Kochi Beach - 42 min drive - 17.6 miles #### Getting around - Aluva Chowara Station - 3 min drive - Aluva Subway Station - 13 min drive - Cochin International Airport (COK) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hotel Al Reem കുഴി മന്തി - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sri Mu Saravana Bhavan - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hotel Aryaas - ‬6 min drive - ‪Zaina Food Court - ‬5 min drive - ‪Al Saj Kitchen ( Food Mall ) - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### Once Upon The River Resort near the airport Once Upon The River provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and multilingual staff - Luggage storage and meeting rooms Room features All guest rooms at Once Upon The River include comforts, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Other amenities include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets - 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99740000/99733100/99733006/d16a9bf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Presidency Airport Hotel Aluva - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 102 reviews £47 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=99733006&PinnedHotelID=99733006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37130000/37126500/37126446/1aa52c1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Port Muziris, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy, Kochi Aluva - Pool - Free airport shuttle - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 59 reviews £64 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=37126446&PinnedHotelID=37126446&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100400000/100393000/100392912/42939753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nadhiyoram River Retreat by Maat Hotels Elookkara - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=100392912&PinnedHotelID=100392912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5640000/5637600/5637575/7a8637bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Kochi Airport Aluva - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free airport shuttle 9.2 Wonderful 538 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 25 Nov - 26 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=5637575&PinnedHotelID=5637575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4610000/4606800/4606715/cf82817c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flora Airport Hotel and Convention Centre Kochi Aluva - Pool - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Kids pool 8.8 Excellent 633 reviews £49 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=4606715&PinnedHotelID=4606715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95150000/95143800/95143702/f98b3866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Noah Sky Suites Aluva - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=95143702&PinnedHotelID=95143702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76260000/76257900/76257899/03def30b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ginger Kochi, Kalamassery South Kalamassery - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 92 reviews £39 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=76257899&PinnedHotelID=76257899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: 11:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Express check-out available ### 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2200.0 per night. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately INR 450 for adults and from INR 450 for children - Rollaway bed fee: INR 2200.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Once Upon The River have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Once Upon The River? > As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Once Upon The River on 4 Nov 2025 start from £35.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aluva-Hotels-Once-Upon-The-River.h100556373.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Once Upon The River pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Once Upon The River? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Once Upon The River? > Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Once Upon The River? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Once Upon The River located? > Situated near the airport, this resort is within 12 miles (20 km) of Ramakrishna Ashram, Malayattoor Church and Museum of Art and Kerala History. Chalakudy River and Lulu Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km). Aluva Chowara Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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