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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Why Not Houseboat in Alleppey offers a boat with a sun terrace and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and lake views. Convenient Facilities: The property features a private check-in and check-out, paid airport shuttle, outdoor seating area, full-day security, and room service. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 53 mi from Cochin International Airport, the boat is near boating and fishing activities. Guests can enjoy sailing and boating in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its excellent service, cleanliness, and attentive staff, Why Not Houseboat ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Alleppey, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trivedi
    India India
    Boat was clean, comfortable and had everything needed for a couple/small family. Loved the food! I would recommend this boat stay!
  • Kiran
    India India
    Wonderful stay and excellent staff. Owner Vineet went the extra mile to ensure that my 81 year old mother had a pleasant stay. I was especially concerned about the difficulty she may have faced while onboarding and off boarding. Everything was...
  • Camilla
    Qatar Qatar
    Boat was clean, modern and very stylish. Just having a one bedroom private boat makes a huge difference and allows you to unwind. The wonderful chef Sureesh treated us to amazing delights for breakfast lunch and dinner and Prince was an amazing...
  • Nicholas
    Australia Australia
    This houseboat is fantastic. We saw others in the dock that looked run-down and old, but ours was beautiful. So comfortable, clean and nicely decorated. The staff and skipper were great and looked after us so well without bothering us. The food...
  • Thomas
    Ireland Ireland
    Our entire experience on the houseboat was spectacular, we loved everything from all the staff to the amazing food and amenities. Vijay, kochumon and babu took great care of us, important part of the boat is upper deck The upper deck is incredible...
  • Travis
    United States United States
    This boat is outstanding. It was one of the largest and most luxurious on the water during the busy Xmas to NYE week. For instance, we saw almost no other boats with front and rear balconies on the upper deck. The furnishings are modern, and the...
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The boat is very impressive, super comfy and lots of areas to chill and admire the backwaters. The crew were also excellent, making great food and being super friendly and attentive
  • Sara
    Thailand Thailand
    The boat was lovely. We particularly enjoyed spending time on the top deck. The food was amazing.
  • Shamini
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I loved everything during my trip. Staffs were extremely helpful. Love their hospitality, food and the peaceful journey. Definitely the best one I ever had.
  • Van
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Relaxation in the highest gear. This houseboat is beautiful and very comfortable. Lots of open space to enjoy. Upstairs dining room and seating area with beautiful view. Downstairs is room, kitchen and another seating area. Everything is neat and...

Area info

Amenities of Why Not Houseboat

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Lake view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

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

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Child safety socket covers

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 11:30 AM
Check-out
Until 9:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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