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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. 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
117 reviews
Price from
Rp 3,094,063
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. Everything was amazing from start to finish. The boat is beautifully furnished, the sun deck at the top was an added bonus, great for sunbathing and relaxing. We saw many boats and ours looked the best by far. The 3 staff on board were super, the food cooked was plentiful and tasty. We were left alone to really relax.

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9.2
Superb
188 reviews
Price from
Rp 3,705,883
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. Staff and food were exceptional!!

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9.3
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
Rp 4,078,802
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
17 reviews
Price from
Rp 5,706,827
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 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
58 reviews
Price from
Rp 3,893,706
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. Route they traveled is entirely different from the others route, so the journey was peaceful & relaxing. One of the best backwater experience for me. Staff, food & room are amazing.

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10
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
Rp 3,437,848
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. Highlight of our trip to Kerala. Beautiful houseboat, with a great cruise down the backwaters. Food was out of this world, great local tastes, so fresh! Staff were extremely kind and helpful!

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9.5
Exceptional
87 reviews
Price from
Rp 5,714,207
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 best thing about it was the cook. the food was amazing. the houseboat was super clean and comfortable. Manish and team did a great job. the hospitality was amazing.

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8.7
Fabulous
118 reviews
Price from
Rp 2,832,728
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
Rp 2,520,859
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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8.6
Fabulous
8 reviews
Price from
Rp 2,750,278
per night

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