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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. This was hands down the best experience of our whole India trip in the South! We met Jose first through staying at his homestay and he was incredibly hospitable and kind, chatting with us and giving us heaps of advice! This is Jose's own Houseboat that he booked and arranged for us and the whole experience was just incredible. The boat itself is a great size as it gives you the privacy you need for a couple staying overnight and it also allowed us to travel through narrower waters where they weren't any other tourists!! The backwaters were so beautiful and we had so much fun enjoying the view and the boat. The room in the boat is super clean, well maintained and there is even hot water and an AC machine!! This was luxury for us haha but it was super nice and we would highly recommend staying here. As well as this, the captain and the cook were also on board and they were the friendliest and kindest people ever! The captain talked away with me as I had endless questions and the chef is such a great funny guy, and showed us all these exercises and we even went for a swim with him! Also the food that we got served on the boat for breakfast, lunch and dinner (and also snacks) were AMAZING and traditional kerala style! It was all SOO YUMMY and me and my boyfriend were super satisfied 😋 Overall, Jose was the best host and this Houseboat experience was our best experience so far in the South. Thankyou Jose for everything!! ⭐💗

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9.6
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
£182
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. The houseboat had a really nice design and good facilities. It was perfect for families with small children. We were traveling 9 people and had a really lovely time. The food was excellent!

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9.2
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
£194
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. Stayed on an overnight boat. The boat was very clean. We had an amazing time. The staff couldn’t do enough for us. Thankyou for such a great experience.

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9.3
Superb
116 reviews
Price from
£227
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. It was as per our expectation - worth the money and clean. The helpers were all sweet and flexible. The rooms were good and cozy. A good option for a group of 5-6 people. Very comfortable for my family.

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9.1
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£294
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 crew / staff on board were so friendly and professional and naturally hospitable. Given you're on a small boat, their demeanor is so important to have a good experience, and we felt they went above and beyond for us. For example, they adapted the menu to our preferences, and the quality of the on board chef's cooking was absolutely spectacular! The scenery that we rode through was stunning, and the captain acted as a sort of guide as well answering our many questions about the local flora, fauna, language, etc.

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9.2
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
£153
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
16 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat 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
83 reviews
Price from
£283
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. Staff - Manish the captain and Mani the cook and the deck hand (sorry, I have forgotten his name!). Mr Vinob the manager organised everything so well

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8.7
Fabulous
117 reviews
Price from
£140
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
£74
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. Good attention, very comfortable, clean, I liked all

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8.4
Very good
7 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

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