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Located in Alleppey, Why Not Houseboat offers accommodation with seating area. There is a private entrance at the boat for the convenience of those who stay. The boat also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The boat will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a dressing room, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A balcony with outdoor furniture and lake views is offered in all units. At the boat, every unit has bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the boat features a baby safety gate. Fishing can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Cochin International, 85 km from Why Not Houseboat, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Alleppey, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
5.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Pablo
    Algeria Algeria
    I was not expecting a boat with high ends finishes: room and, most importantly, bathroom were spectacular. The roof terrace is amazing to spend time just relaxing and soaking up this experience. I came with 3 friends and we all had a great time...
  • P
    Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a must in Kerala We took a luxury cruise and spent the night on the boat.it was an unforgettable experience.upper is very well furnished and very comfortable I am shure this the best boat in Alappey backwaters we saw lots of boat but most...
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazingly furnished house boat, especially compared to some of the other ones we’d seen. The food was incredible that the chef put on, a lot of stuff we’d never think to try. We got to go on another smaller boat as part of the experience in...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Why Not Houseboat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 11:30

Check-out

Until 09:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
5 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Why Not Houseboat

  • Why Not Houseboat is 1.1 miles from the centre of Alleppey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Why Not Houseboat is from 11:30, and check-out is until 09:00.

  • The prices at Why Not Houseboat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Why Not Houseboat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours

  • Yes, Why Not Houseboat is popular with guests booking family stays.