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Kalappura Houseboats & Tours

Alleppey

Kalappura Houseboats & Tours features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Alleppey, less than 1 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, 3.1 km from Alleppey Lighthouse and 4.5 km from Alappuzha Railway Station. There is a private entrance at the boat for the convenience of those who stay. The boat has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Great tour, boat was very clean and the food and drinks were exceptional. Staff was very friendly

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9.6
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
$216
per night

Xandari Riverscapes

Alleppey

Xandari Riverscapes are a fleet of house boats which sails along Vembanad Lake and in the backwaters of Alleppey. The houseboats are docked near Pallathuruthy Bridge.

The traditional houseboats, called "kettuvallams" have wood harvested from local jackfruit tree plantations, hand-stitched by local craftsmen with coconut fiber rope. Staff and food were exceptional!!

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9.3
Wonderful
120 reviews
Price from
$240
per night

Grand Villa Houseboat

Kumarakom

Offering lake views, Grand Villa Houseboat is an accommodation situated in Kumarakom, 44 km from Kochi Biennale and 44 km from Cochin Shipyard. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the boat free of charge. The boat has family rooms. The food was amazing. The chef is incredible - best food i have had in the whole India trip. Varied and delicious. Aircon in bedrooms and of an evening in the downstairs lounge, plus aircon in the dining room. Slept like a log. Wonderful relaxing backwater cruise. Highly recommend Grand Villa Houseboat.

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9.2
Wonderful
56 reviews
Price from
$162
per night

Thara's Houseboat

Alleppey

Offering lake views, Thara's Houseboat is an accommodation situated in Alleppey, 1.3 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 3.7 km from Alleppey Lighthouse. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests. Tharas houseboat overnight stay was excellent, the bedroom was spacious and deliciously air conditioned, food was delicious staff's behavior was very kindly we highly recommende this one thank you tharas team.

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10
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat

Alleppey

Featuring air conditioning, Spice Coast Cruises is situated in Alleppey, 16 km from Nehru Trophy Finishing Point. Free private parking is available on site. Meals are cooked on board the houseboats.

The accommodation has a seating area. Towels and bed linen are offered. Highlight of our trip to Kerala. Beautiful houseboat, with a great cruise down the backwaters. Food was out of this world, great local tastes, so fresh! Staff were extremely kind and helpful!

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9.5
Exceptional
84 reviews
Price from
$299
per night

Aqua Castle Houseboat - by Aqua Jumbo Houseboats

Alleppey

Floating on the backwaters of Alleppey and Vembanad, Aqua Castle Houseboat ( by Aqua Jumbo Houseboats ) features a 24-hour front desk to assist guests at all hours.

At Aqua Castle Houseboat ( by Aqua Jumbo Houseboats ) you will find a luggage storage and an array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing. The property offers free parking. Fabulous-The highlight of our 3 months in India, a peaceful blissful interlude, exceeded my expectations. Staff and food were great. Room spacious. Highly recommended!

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8.7
Excellent
117 reviews
Price from
$167
per night

Alice Houseboats Alleppey

Alleppey

Offering lake views, Alice Houseboats Alleppey is an accommodation set in Alleppey, 1.5 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 4 km from Alleppey Lighthouse. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Food was Awesome and Yummy , Breakfast was Marvelous . If you are in Houseboat please do try Puttu and Kadala Curry its Awesome.

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8.2
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

Charlotte Cruise House Boat

Alleppey

Set just 4.8 km from Alleppey Lighthouse, Charlotte Cruise House Boat offers accommodation in Alleppey with access to an open-air bath, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security. The property features lake and river views, and is 2.3 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. The boat has private parking, spa facilities and a 24-hour front desk. The ambiance, layout, staff, overall a great experience

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8.4
Very Good
7 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Marari houseboat VACCINATED STAFF

Marari Beach, Mararikulam

Marari houseboat VACCINATED STAFF features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Mararikulam, 500 metres from Marari Beach, 2.5 km from Uk Beach and 43 km from Kochi Biennale. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi. The accommodation provides luggage storage space, room service and currency exchange for guests. The boat is well kept. The staff is kind and attentive. In one of the stops, we bought giant prawns and the chef cooked them for us. In spite of the slow and not promising beginning The air conditioning worked well, in spite of the slow and not promising beginning, which was very important, considering how hot the weather was during my stay.

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8
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

JCT Houseboat

Alleppey

Providing unique accommodation on water, JCT Houseboats is a wooden boat offering overwater rooms. It has a common kitchen and sun deck. A restaurant is available.

JCT Houseboats is 5.8 km from Alleppey Railway Station. Mararikulam Fishing Village is 17.5 km away while Kochi Airport is 61 km from the houseboat. Houseboat was lovely..staff , Stephen and Vishnu were exceptional, thank you for looking after us so well.

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8.5
Very Good
13 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

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