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Situated within less than 1 km of Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 3.5 km of Alleppey Lighthouse, Kalappura Houseboats & Tours features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Alleppey. The property features lake and river views, and is 4.5 km from Alappuzha Railway Station. The boat has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The whole experience was blast! In our opinion the boat we were at was better than many others we saw because it had and open rooftop where you could see this paradise while the breeze refreshes you. We tried new Indian foods, although a bit spicy they were excellent. Staff was amazing and very helpful and they offer you the possibility to do an excursion in a smaller boat to reach the smaller canals for a little extra money. WE LOVED IT!

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9.7
Exceptional
201 reviews
Price from
$170
per night

Offering lake views, Thara's Houseboat is an accommodation situated in Alleppey, 1.1 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 4.1 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. The houseboat is just beautiful and we moored at a very quiet peaceful village. The cruise back in the early morning was magical. Crew were so friendly and helpful. Opportunities for side trip on a small boat and a village massage added interest too.

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9.4
Wonderful
159 reviews
Price from
$170
per night

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 experience far exceeded our expectations - it was simply incredible. We met our crew on arrival (captain, two chefs and service provider), all of who were lovely. The boat itself was only 5 days old and very luxurious, from the dining room, to the bathrooms and bedrooms. What truly makes this boat special though, and sets it apart from other house boats, is the unique top deck. The top deck had comfy furniture and areas to sit in the sun or in the shade. The design allows the airflow to keep you cool as the boat sailed. We opted for 3 days, 2 nights and were glad we did so. This allowed us to sail down quieter backwaters on the second day and to see local life as we went past (most house boats that do just one night take the same busy route). The food was absolutely delicious and plentiful, much of it Keralan cuisine. You won't regret booking with Why Not, we considered it excellent value and a truly special experience. We can wholeheartedly recommend.

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9.4
Wonderful
256 reviews
Price from
$227
per night

Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience is located in Alleppey, 46 km from Cochin Shipyard, 12 km from St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal, and 14 km from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. It is set 46 km from Kochi Biennale and provides luggage storage space. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. 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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9.6
Exceptional
117 reviews
Price from
$311
per night

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. It was a great experience . The boat was very clean and well prepared. The backwaters were incredibly beautiful. We also bought crab on the way and the chef Anthony was very happy to cook it. Everything was perfect. We had an early flight back and they were nice to call a taxi at a different location so that we reach airport on time

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9.4
Wonderful
202 reviews
Price from
$205
per night

Located in Alleppey, 6.7 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 5.8 km from Alleppey Lighthouse. St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal is 22 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. Good experience, nice crew, they took a route with less boat, very peaceful ! The food was excellent also I recommend!

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9.5
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
$328
per night

Situated in Alleppey and only 2.3 km from Alleppey Beach, Sterling Houseboats Lake Palace, Alleppey features accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located less than 1 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, 2.8 km from Alleppey Lighthouse and 3.8 km from Alappuzha Railway Station. Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is 31 km away and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 31 km from the boat. I stayed in the Rajdhani houseboat. I had a best experience of my life. The food was fantastic with a huge spread. The facilities were top notch. Very neat and clean. Staffs were very courteous.

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9.5
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

44 km from Kochi Biennale, Grand Villa Houseboat is situated in Kumarakom and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property features lake and river views, and is 44 km from Cochin Shipyard. The boat has family rooms. The staff was amazing, had delicious food and saw a lot of wildlife!! Try exploring it with a group of friends!!

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9.2
Wonderful
76 reviews
Price from
$226
per night

Offering lake views, Southern Panorama Houseboats is an accommodation set in Alleppey, 2.3 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 4.9 km from Alleppey Lighthouse. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi. When staying at the boat, guests can use private entrance. The staff made the experience so welcoming!

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8.5
Very Good
148 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

Set within 2 km of Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 4.9 km of Alleppey Lighthouse, Beach Paradise Day Cruise Houseboat provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Alleppey. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with DVD player. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. They booked us on a private houseboat - we were 6 people. The food was great, the boat was very clean and I should say that the staff was very helpful. I would book with them again!

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8
Very Good
207 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

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