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Kalappura Houseboats & Tours

Alleppey

Situated within less than 1 km of Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 3.1 km of Alleppey Lighthouse, Kalappura Houseboats & Tours features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Alleppey. 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. I was a little worried about our stay on the houseboat as there are so many to choose from. However, as soon as I stepped on the boat I knew I had made the right decision. It is spotless and tidy. It is well kept. The owners met with us both to share the history of the houseboats and the local area. We had a wonderful cook and captain who took care of us throughout our stay. We were on a one bedroom boat which I highly recommend and we paid an additional fee for a trip down the narrow side canals the next morning: you must do this as you see local village life. The bed is enormous and all clean and comfortable. We wouldn’t hesitate to book this houseboat again. There are many on the water but many are large and not well maintained. This boat is very clean and offers a more authentic experience.

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9.6
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Why Not Houseboat

Alleppey

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. Boat was clean, modern and very stylish. Just having a one bedroom private boat makes a huge difference and allows you to unwind. The wonderful chef Sureesh treated us to amazing delights for breakfast lunch and dinner and Prince was an amazing captain taking us to the best spots. No request was too big for them and they made sure we had an amazing experience. We were taken to a fish market which was very pricey - and felt pushed to buy fish/prawns. We did buy a kilo of prawns which Suresh cooked deliciously. However the food provided on board was ample and delicious.

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9.1
Superb
200 reviews
Price from
£172
per night

Xandari Riverscapes 3 stars

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. Great stay , staff is amazing

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9.3
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£343
per night

IndraprasthamLakeCruise

Alleppey

Located in Alleppey, 6.6 km from Alappuzha Railway Station and 18 km from Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, IndraprasthamLakeCruise offers a terrace and air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 2.8 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 5.2 km from Alleppey Lighthouse. St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal is 23 km from the boat and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 31 km away.

This boat includes 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. The property offers lake views. The food was great and the staff were really understanding and helpful. The lake cruise was an amazing experience which everyone in our group was able to relax and enjoy

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9.2
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
£307
per night

Grand Villa Houseboat

Kumarakom

Situated within 44 km of Kochi Biennale and 44 km of Cochin Shipyard, Grand Villa Houseboat features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kumarakom. 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
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
£234
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. It is an absolutely blissful experience to explore the backwaters on a Tharas houseboat.They provided wonderful food, very tasty and yummy 🤤.Their hospitality was one of the best thing. We really hundred percent recommend Tharas Houseboat.

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9.9
Exceptional
50 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, a CGH Earth Experience 5 stars

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. The whole experience from the ambience, scenery, food to staff, services

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9.5
Exceptional
91 reviews
Price from
£300
per night

Harmony Houseboats 4 stars

Alleppey

Harmony Houseboats, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Alleppey, 6.2 km from Alleppey Lighthouse, 7.6 km from Alappuzha Railway Station, as well as 19 km from Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple. The 4-star boat has lake views and is 3.8 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. There is a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available. Excellent experience great stay. Helpful and polite staff very good food strongly recommend

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8
Very good
100 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Aqua Castle Houseboat - by Aqua Jumbo Houseboats 3 stars

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. The staff were so welcoming right from the start. They helped us with our luggage and helped us settle in with a refreshing lemon juice After that we were treated to a delicious south indian lunch and one of the best fish fry we ever had. We drove around the lake and just relaxed with chilled beer and good music We stopped at a fish market and got prawns and crab and the crew cooked them up for us in addition to their dinner meal

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8.7
Fabulous
122 reviews
Price from
£131
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. Really lovely boat for a couple. Nice working shower, AC in both bedroom and sitting area with also fans. Nicely lit also. Comfortable bed

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8.4
Very good
9 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

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