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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. We are cycling around India so looking for a peaceful night with great food where we can rest and watch the world go by. Jose and the team delivered on all fronts and we left the boat refreshed and ready to continue our journey. Highly recommended.

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9.7
Exceptional
199 reviews
Price from
$206
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. We had the most delightful overnight stay onboard Thara’s Houseboat. It is beautifully maintained and very comfortable. The food prepared and served by Sargee, who is passionate about his craft, was delectable and the two boatmen, Raju and Jaypal quiet and competent. Our hosts, David & Ambly, who took care of the administration, were very friendly. Not only was Sargee our cook but he also took us on a lovely late afternoon walk along one of the smaller canals describing the plants and their medicinal or culinary benefits something for which he is also passionate. Overall it was a wonderful trip and one we are so glad we didn’t miss.

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9.5
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
$171
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. We spent 2 unforgettable nights on the whynot houseboat. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, ensuring our stay was seamless. The houseboat was immaculate, with modern amenities and comfortable beds.the spacious upper deck offered breathtaking views of the surrounding backwaters 10/10 would recommend "

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9.3
Wonderful
255 reviews
Price from
$206
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
114 reviews
Price from
$313
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. The boat had excellent amenities, the staff was helpful and kind, and the view of the backwaters was incredibly amazing.

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9.4
Wonderful
196 reviews
Price from
$185
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
$331
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. MAHARANI - Beautiful traditional style boat in a peaceful location with local life to view whilst cruising. The ‘Captain’ Manoj and his assistant Geethu together with our chef and Adie who waited on us all day were amazing. We got off the boat and purchased tiger prawns and calamari from the locals en route and our chef cooked these to perfection together with a total ‘banquet’ of delicious local dishes. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff. Pure decadence and excellent value. Lastly a huge thank you to Alush M (Front office manager) who organised us from instructions to finding the resort to offering us all the services the resort has to offer and ensuring our stay was perfect. Highly recommend this trip!

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9.1
Wonderful
12 reviews
Price from
$251
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
$251
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. A lovely day on a houseboat. Comfortable room. Delicious food for lunch, dinner and breakfast served by friendly and helpful staff. Lovely cruise on the houseboat including time on a smaller boat to explore the smaller waterways

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8.4
Very Good
151 reviews
Price from
$103
per night

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. Exactly what we were hoping to get. Private boat for ourselves, 3 in staff, time to unwind and relax.

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8.4
Very Good
156 reviews
Price from
$147
per night

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