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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. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with slippers, while some units feature a terrace or a balcony. Guests can have fruits and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the boat, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 11 km from Grand Villa Houseboat, while St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International, 67 km from the accommodation, 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

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Free parking available on-site


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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Kumarakom
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and authentic appearance. The crew and meals were excellent. Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast all drinks and snacks were included. The host was fantastic at communicating and facilitating a taxi drop off and pick up to/from different towns. The...
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked the guys who were on the boat, they were super friendly. We loved the food, it was excellent. The fish was on another level. They made so much effort and it was very much appreciated.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were lovely food was great scenery breathtaking. Thank you so much for a great couple of days
  • Kevin
    Ireland Ireland
    I spent a very relaxing two nights on the houseboat, spending the first day travelling south and spending the night next to the rice paddy islands, then the second day returning along the other coastline. The food was consistently fantastic, with...
  • Eftychia
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The food was amazing. It wasn't so spicy. The staff was friendly and kind.
  • Russell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The houseboat was very comfortable. Staff very professional and kind and the food was really delicious (and plentiful) The scenery is stunning.
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic boat and facilities (recently renovated). The crew were exceptional and the food was delicious. No complaints. Would recommend to all.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Ed
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful and creative food, staff were accomodating and attentive, the boat was comfortable and the the scenery completely gorgeous. Excellent air conditioning. Bed sheets and towels changed changed every two days - much appreciated in the...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All staff very helpful/friendly, but not intrusive. Good knowledge of area. Felt well looked after. Excellent meals. Catered for our party of 8, including some vegetarians and gluten free person. Good sized rooms.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Grand Villa Houseboat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • River view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Grand Villa Houseboat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 13:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 09:30
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 5 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

    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Rs. 1,000 per person, 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
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash

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

    Please inform Grand Villa Houseboat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Grand Villa Houseboat

    • The prices at Grand Villa Houseboat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Grand Villa Houseboat is 5 miles from the centre of Kumarakom. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Grand Villa Houseboat is from 12:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

    • Yes, Grand Villa Houseboat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Grand Villa Houseboat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):