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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 and facilities for disabled guests. This is a must-do if you are near Alleppey. Everything is taken care of for an idyllic private cruise. Just step on board, have a coconut on deck and enjoy the views. The chef even harvests the banana leaves to use for plates on the way for the authentic Kerala experience.

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9.6
Exceptional
127 reviews
Price from
£140
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. Well that was a truly special superb chilled out..nothing to do all day everyday only soak up the beautiful views and watch River life go by listening to the birds chirping admiring the beautiful kingfishers. We just about had time for a village visit and an ayurvedic massage. I would highly recommend to anyone if visiting to kerala. We did the two night trip on the indulge super premium houseboat. Windows in bed room upperdeck sitting and dining, chill out area. We are so glad we spent extra for this boat. It was beautifully decorated. Our crew were fantastic. The food was so delicious 😋.

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9.2
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
£212
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. cleanliness, exceptional staff, & amazing food

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9.3
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
£348
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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9.3
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£270
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 staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food and the peaceful atmosphere. It was also really well-organised, incl. transport to and from the hotels. I can definitely recommend staying at Grand Villa houseboat to anyone who seeks some peace and quiet in a beautiful setting, incl. amazing food and welcoming staff!

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9.2
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
£235
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. Amezing, extreme authantic Kerala brekfast

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9.9
Exceptional
64 reviews
Price from
£270
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. This was a fantastic experience! The boat looks amazing, the rooms are very comfortable and cosy. The whole crew was very helpful and even though we were all in the same boat, we were given a lot of privacy. The food was absolutely amazing, the cook did a very good job! And the views... Just unforgettable...

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9.5
Exceptional
96 reviews
Price from
£305
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 Vessel was really clean and comfortable. Food was very good. Especially the dinner was super tasty.

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8.7
Fabulous
130 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

Charlotte Cruise House Boat

Alleppey

Set just 4.8 km from Alleppey Lighthouse, Charlotte Cruise House Boat provides accommodation in Alleppey with access to an open-air bath, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security. The property has lake and river views, and is 2.3 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. The boat offers private parking, spa facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Our stay was exceptional. Staff was awesome and the house boat was super clean. Will highly recommend Charlotte Cruise House Boat.

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8.7
Fabulous
11 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Marari houseboat VACCINATED STAFF

Marari Beach, Mararikulam

Located within 500 metres of Marari Beach and 2.5 km of Uk Beach, Marari houseboat VACCINATED STAFF provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Mararikulam. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space, room service and currency exchange for guests. The boat is well kept. The staff is kind and attentive. In one of the stops, we bought giant prawns and the chef cooked them for us. In spite of the slow and not promising beginning The air conditioning worked well, in spite of the slow and not promising beginning, which was very important, considering how hot the weather was during my stay.

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8
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

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