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Why Not Houseboat is offering accommodations in Alleppey. There's 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 with 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 each unit. At the boat, every unit has bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the boat offers a baby safety gate. If you'd like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surrounding area. Cochin International Airport is 53 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Alleppey, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • K
    Kiran
    India India
    Wonderful stay and excellent staff. Owner Vineet went the extra mile to ensure that my 81 year old mother had a pleasant stay. I was especially concerned about the difficulty she may have faced while onboarding and off boarding. Everything was...
  • Camilla
    Qatar Qatar
    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...
  • Nicholas
    Australia Australia
    This houseboat is fantastic. We saw others in the dock that looked run-down and old, but ours was beautiful. So comfortable, clean and nicely decorated. The staff and skipper were great and looked after us so well without bothering us. The food...
  • Thomas
    Ireland Ireland
    Our entire experience on the houseboat was spectacular, we loved everything from all the staff to the amazing food and amenities. Vijay, kochumon and babu took great care of us, important part of the boat is upper deck The upper deck is incredible...
  • Travis
    United States of America United States of America
    This boat is outstanding. It was one of the largest and most luxurious on the water during the busy Xmas to NYE week. For instance, we saw almost no other boats with front and rear balconies on the upper deck. The furnishings are modern, and the...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The boat is very impressive, super comfy and lots of areas to chill and admire the backwaters. The crew were also excellent, making great food and being super friendly and attentive
  • Sara
    Thailand Thailand
    The boat was lovely. We particularly enjoyed spending time on the top deck. The food was amazing.
  • Shamini
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I loved everything during my trip. Staffs were extremely helpful. Love their hospitality, food and the peaceful journey. Definitely the best one I ever had.
  • Van
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Relaxation in the highest gear. This houseboat is beautiful and very comfortable. Lots of open space to enjoy. Upstairs dining room and seating area with beautiful view. Downstairs is room, kitchen and another seating area. Everything is neat and...
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    Most definitely the best houseboat we saw that day. Great upper deck to lie on. Rooms comfortable. Food excellent.

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & 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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Soundproof
  • 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
Spa
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 11:30 AM
Check-out
Until 9:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about Why Not Houseboat

  • The prices at Why Not Houseboat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter 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.

  • Check-in at Why Not Houseboat is from 11:30 AM, and check-out is until 9:00 AM.

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