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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. Excellent service and cleanliness. Tasty food by Chef.

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9.8
Exceptional
248 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

Offering lake views, Thara's Houseboat is an accommodation situated in Alleppey, 1.1 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. We enjoyed a restful backwaters tour in the company of another couple and of our lovely pilot who indicated birds and plants and chef who cooked delicious lunch, dinner and breakfast. The staff also helped getting to the boat.

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9.1
Superb
148 reviews
Price from
US$172
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. Amazing experience on this houseboat. Breathtaking journey through the backwaters. We weren’t sure what to expect as it’s not that clearly explained when you book. You leave Alleppey and travel along backwaters and stay overnight moored near a village but you stay on the boat. We were offered a trip to a market but it was raining. So we didn’t go. It’s so relaxing and I would say this a must do experience. The crew are nice very quiet and not intrusive. Excellent food. Lunch and dinner which is extra but very reasonable. Boat is luxurious and you are very well looked after. The scenery is out of this world. I would highly recommend. Nothing is too much trouble. When we arrived we mentioned to our host we would like beers. He immediately sent someone to buy beers and tonic water for our gin 😀so that was our sunset drinks arranged.

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9.4
Superb
246 reviews
Price from
US$255
per night

Set in Alleppey, 46 km from Kochi Biennale and 44 km from Cochin Shipyard, Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience offers free bikes and air conditioning. It is located 12 km from St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal and provides luggage storage space. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Everything. Was sceptical when booked but turned out to be the best ‘tourist’ thing I’ve ever done. Basically a combo of long cruise on a lake, lux hotel and a (very good) private chef.

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9.5
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$650
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. Beautiful boat sailing through the backwaters. Staff is very friendly cooking great meals. Rooms are well air-conditioned and the public area is very comfortable

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9.4
Superb
214 reviews
Price from
US$433
per night

Located in Alleppey in the Kerala region with Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple nearby, Marvelous Boathouse provides accommodation with free private parking. With a terrace, the 3-star boat has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The boat features family rooms.

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, Sunbirds Premium House Boat at Alleppey Backwaters Kerala is located in Alleppey. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. very nice experience. Wonderful stay. Biju and Subhash took good care. The food was excellent. Cleanliness was well maintained. Will never forget this experience. A place to be remembered forever.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$293
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. Boat cruise was amazing and the staff was very kind and polite, great food cooked by the chef on the houseboat Maharani, worth the money.

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9.1
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
US$388
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 42 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
Superb
83 reviews
Price from
US$244
per night

Situated just 5.3 km from Alleppey Lighthouse, Kera Houseboats Alleppey features accommodation in Alleppey with access to massage services, a shared lounge, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The property has lake and river views, and is 2.3 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Friendly staff, willingness to accomodate our wishes and offering suggestions.

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9.1
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

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