Boat Xandari Riverscapes

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Near Pallathuruthy Bridge, 688003 Alleppey, India – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 67 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.1
Superb
67 reviews

Fantastic overnight stay cruising the beautiful backwaters. Crew could not have been friendlier or more efficient, really excellent. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Guy India

Food was very delicious. Would have liked bit of more variety though. Staff was very polite and room was good.

Bapineedu India

Magnificent stay at the houseboat of Xandari. Very comfortable boat on the quiet backwaters of Allepey. Staff was great and friendly. Food very tasteful and really good.

Lilian Netherlands

Food excellent, service friendly and discreet, very peaceful trip. Really enjoyed the smaller boat trip along the back canals.

Teresa United Kingdom

Amazing service all round, staff very helpful, magical boat journey

Krishna Australia

We were two people on a larger boat so lots of space including great outdoor daybed. The chef was amazing, created fantastic lunch and dinner. Staff were obliging, taking us to buy beer (we were under prepared).

Mrs Australia

Would recommend to everyone! The boat was amazing and the staff were so friendly and helpful! They made it very special for us it was part of our honeymoon. The food provided was great!

Hayley United Kingdom

I went on this holiday with my partner and three children age 8,10 and 12. We were away for two nights and it was amazing, peaceful, relaxing, life moved at a different pace. The boat was tasteful and the staff were friendly and did a great job. The food was amazing and the chef catered for everyone. If you are on holiday in Kerala this is a real highlight and worth every penny.

Zoë United Kingdom

The boat was lovely the staff extremely kind and the scenery magnificent I truly recommend this experience

Paula Portugal

Spacious private house boat, very clean, delicious food, very nice and welcoming staff. Amazing views of the river

Jack Qatar
9.1
Superb
67 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Fantastic overnight stay cruising the beautiful backwaters. Crew could not have been friendlier or more efficient, really excellent. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.”
    Guy Guy India India
  • “Food was very delicious. Would have liked bit of more variety though. Staff was very polite and room was good.”
    Bapineedu Bapineedu India India
  • “Magnificent stay at the houseboat of Xandari. Very comfortable boat on the quiet backwaters of Allepey. Staff was great and friendly. Food very tasteful and really good.”
    Lilian Lilian Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Food excellent, service friendly and discreet, very peaceful trip. Really enjoyed the smaller boat trip along the back canals.”
    Teresa Teresa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing service all round, staff very helpful, magical boat journey”
    Krishna Krishna Australia Australia
  • “We were two people on a larger boat so lots of space including great outdoor daybed. The chef was amazing, created fantastic lunch and dinner.”
    Mrs Mrs Australia Australia
  • “Would recommend to everyone! The boat was amazing and the staff were so friendly and helpful! They made it very special for us it was part of our honeymoon. The food provided was great!”
    Hayley Hayley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I went on this holiday with my partner and three children age 8,10 and 12. We were away for two nights and it was amazing, peaceful, relaxing, life moved at a different pace.”
    Zoë Zoë United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The boat was lovely the staff extremely kind and the scenery magnificent I truly recommend this experience”
    Paula Paula Portugal Portugal
  • “Spacious private house boat, very clean, delicious food, very nice and welcoming staff. Amazing views of the river”
    Jack Jack Qatar Qatar

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.3

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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 boats have one, two or three air-conditioned bedrooms. All have an open-air living area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Guests can enjoy the views from the viewing deck, or through the bedroom's picture window.

Suites have an attached bathroom with toiletries and hot water supply. A desk and wardrobe are provided. Each has both air conditioning and a fan. Laundry services and a doctor-on-call are available for guests’ convenience.

Guests can relish a delectable meal of classic Kerala cuisine cooked on board.

The houseboat docks in the evenings by the side of the lake. Guests can enjoy a ride on a canoe through the backwaters or play indoor games in the houseboat.

Cochin International Airport is 55.9 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Xandari Riverscapes has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 29 Mar 2012.

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Most popular facilities

Family rooms
Free parking
Room service
Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

9.1
Superb · 67 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Guy India

    “Fantastic overnight stay cruising the beautiful backwaters. Crew could not have been friendlier or more efficient, really excellent. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.”

  • Bapineedu India

    “Food was very delicious. Would have liked bit of more variety though. Staff was very polite and room was good.”

  • Lilian Netherlands

    “Magnificent stay at the houseboat of Xandari. Very comfortable boat on the quiet backwaters of Allepey. Staff was great and friendly. Food very tasteful and really good.”

  • Teresa United Kingdom

    “Food excellent, service friendly and discreet, very peaceful trip. Really enjoyed the smaller boat trip along the back canals.”

  • Krishna Australia

    “Amazing service all round, staff very helpful, magical boat journey”

  • Mrs Australia

    “We were two people on a larger boat so lots of space including great outdoor daybed. The chef was amazing, created fantastic lunch and dinner. Staff were obliging, taking us to buy beer (we were under prepared).”

  • Hayley United Kingdom

    “Would recommend to everyone! The boat was amazing and the staff were so friendly and helpful! They made it very special for us it was part of our honeymoon. The food provided was great!”

  • Zoë United Kingdom

    “I went on this holiday with my partner and three children age 8,10 and 12. We were away for two nights and it was amazing, peaceful, relaxing, life moved at a different pace. The boat was tasteful and the staff were friendly and did a great job. The food was amazing and the chef catered for everyone. If you are on holiday in Kerala this is a real highlight and worth every penny.”

  • Paula Portugal

    “The boat was lovely the staff extremely kind and the scenery magnificent I truly recommend this experience”

  • Jack Qatar

    “Spacious private house boat, very clean, delicious food, very nice and welcoming staff. Amazing views of the river”

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, my sister and I are planning a trip with our family and parents. Total 6 adults and 3 kids 3 yrs 6 yrs and 8 yrs. will it be possible in one boat?
    Thank you for the interest shown to Xandari Riverscapes, yes we can accommodate your family in one 3 Bed Room Houseboat.
    Asked about: Three-Bedroom Houseboat • Answered on 21 December 2021
  • In one bed room boat house will there be anyone else? I want the entire boat house to be private.
    We are allocating an exclusive houseboat for each traveler.
    Answered on 2 April 2022
  • Hi, what is the checkout time?
    It is 9 am.
    Answered on 17 February 2022
  • Hi, what is the usual itinerary of the house boat. where does it start, till where does it go and will it come back to the initial pickup place? Tx!
    Our boarding point is at Pallathuruthy, Alleppy. The cruise will take place in Alleppy backwaters covering PUNNAMADA RIVER, VEMBANADU LAKE, RANI KAYAL, KAINAKARY, etc. After the cruise boat will come back to the initial boarding point.
    Answered on 7 March 2022
  • Hi i would need to book this property on 30th nov
    We are yet to be operational. You can leave your details with us and we will be in touch with you if we resume our operation by November.
    Answered on 23 September 2021

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Property surroundings *
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Nehru Trophy Boat Race
    2.5 miles
  • Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple
    2.5 miles
  • Nehru Trophy Finishing Point
    2.6 miles
  • Alleppey Lighthouse
    3.4 miles
  • Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
    5.7 miles
  • Vembanad Lake
    9.4 miles
  • Athreya Ayurvedic Hospital
    11.5 miles
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    12.1 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Vembanad
    0 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Alleppey Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Thumpoly Beach
    4.6 miles
Public transport
  • Train Alappuzha Railway Station
    3 miles
Closest airports
  • Kochi International Airport
    47.8 miles
How to get to Xandari Riverscapes from Kochi International Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Xandari Riverscapes

Most popular facilities

Family rooms
Free parking
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Lake view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Canoeing Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Secured parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules Xandari Riverscapes takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 hours

Check-out

Until 09:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,500 per child, per night
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,500 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 4,500 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Xandari Riverscapes accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that the air-conditioning will be provided only from 6 pm to 6 am. Air-conditioning for the entire day is available at an extra cost of INR 2500 payable at the time of check-in.

Please note that the property will be hosting a mandatory Gala Dinner on 24th and 31st December. The charges mentioned below are to be paid directly at the hotel.

December 24th:
Adult: INR 3000/- per person
Child (05 - 12 yrs): INR 1500/- per child

December 31st:
Adult: INR: 4000/- per person
Child (05 - 12 yrs): INR 2000/- per child

FAQs about Xandari Riverscapes

  • Xandari Riverscapes is 2.8 miles from the centre of Alleppey.

  • Guests staying at Xandari Riverscapes can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Xandari Riverscapes (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Secured parking
    • Free parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Xandari Riverscapes by:

    • Taxi 3h

  • Yes, Xandari Riverscapes is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Xandari Riverscapes offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at Xandari Riverscapes is from 12:00, and check-out is until 09:00.

  • The prices at Xandari Riverscapes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.