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Kerala Houseboats

Property class: 2.5
Cruise ship with free WiFi, connected to a shopping center in Ambalapuzha

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.
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A dining area with a view of the sea and boats at sunset.
A person sitting on a bed with a view of the sea, a book, and a tray with drinks.
A houseboat with a large deck, multiple windows, and a covered upper deck.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Finishing Point, Alleppey, Ambalapuzha, Kerala, 688013
  • Place, Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponnumthuruthu Island
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room In a Houseboat

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room In a Houseboat

  • Lake view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and modern ceiling design.

Premium Room In a Houseboat

  • Lake view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

1 Room Deluxe Houseboat

  • Lake view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Alappuzha

Heart of Ambalapuzha.This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Ambalapuzha for at least part of your stay.
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What's nearby

  • Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ponnumthuruthu Island - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Padanilam Parabrahma Temple - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Alappuzha Beach - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Tumboli Station - 15 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Leventy8 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bay Route Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beachway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Prince Hotel Alleppey - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kerala Houseboats

Cruise ship with free WiFi, connected to a shopping center in Ambalapuzha
Some rates at Kerala Houseboats are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kerala Houseboats. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Ambalapuzha cruise ship is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Kerala Houseboats offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 1500.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open March 01 and close February 22.

Property is also known as

Kerala Houseboats Houseboat
Kerala Houseboats Cruise
Kerala Houseboats Ambalapuzha
Kerala Houseboats Cruise Ambalapuzha

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kerala Houseboats to the airport?

Kerala Houseboats is 52.3 mi (151-min drive) away from the Cochin International Airport (COK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kerala Houseboats?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kerala Houseboats on Nov 4, 2026 start from CA $103, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kerala Houseboats have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kerala Houseboats.

How close is Kerala Houseboats to the beach?

This cruise ship is 10.5 mi (36-min drive) from Marari Beach and 3 mi (13-min drive) from Alappuzha Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kerala Houseboats offer free breakfast?

Kerala Houseboats does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kerala Houseboats?

No, there is no casino at this cruise ship.

What time is check-in at Kerala Houseboats?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kerala Houseboats?

This cruise ship offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Kerala Houseboats have a pool?

Kerala Houseboats features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Kerala Houseboats have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kerala Houseboats have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cruise ship.

How close is Kerala Houseboats to downtown Ambalapuzha?

Kerala Houseboats is 0.9 mi away from Alappuzha.

Kerala Houseboats Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kerela houseboats is the middle agency for blue house boats. NOT at all worth the money looting customers, spent so much but was shared with 6 families not peaceful!..asked for towels said 1 room 1 towel(more like long napkins) for 4 ppl. Double bed not enough for 4 ppl, after insisting got the extra bed, not recommended for the money spent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were very basic. Shower didn't work. No toilet paper. No wi-fi, though Hotels.com said there was free wi-fi. Bed sheets were dirty. Cook was rude. The sriver was nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019