Kalappura Houseboats & Tours

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kalappura Houseboats & Tours in Alleppey offers family rooms with lake or river views. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambience. Leisure Facilities: The property features a sun terrace, outdoor dining area, and an indoor play area. Activities include fishing and film nights. Convenient Location: Located 84 km from Cochin International Airport, the houseboat is less than 1 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. Nearby attractions include Alleppey Lighthouse (3.5 km) and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (32 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The boat we stayed on was a two-bed but we had it to ourselves as a couple and it was amazing. The team are very friendly and attentive. We spent hours lounging around on the top deck, enjoying the view and all the interesting wildlife. The food...”
Franziska
Germany Germany
“Great experience. Really beautiful houseboat. It was amazing sitting on the upper floor and looking out onto the backwaters. Really kind and helpful staff. They helped us arrange a taxi to our next destination and were so kind to let us deposit...”
Grant
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The boat was really big and even with another couple on board, we felt like we had plenty of room. The food was excellent. It was very relaxing experience. The communication with staff and the help they gave us with tuktuks was really great.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Alleppey backwaters is such a beautiful place and being on the boat with great staff made it even more enjoyable. I would loved to have had more time so that I could do 2 days and not 1. Absolutely stunning place”
Frances
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything from staff, food, cleanliness, and ambience. You were treated like royalty. Wish I had booked for 2 days.”
Lydia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Even before we got on the boat the staff were wonderful - reaching out to confirm meal preferences and providing an overview of the itinerary. On board they were wonderful too and we had a lovely and relaxing time! The food was delicious and the...”
Amelia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The boat was very clean, and was exactly like the pictures. The staff were lovely, the food was a big highlight for us, very tasty! The experience was great and the air-con worked well! The bed and chairs were comfortable.”
Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“I was treated like a princess for the 2 nights I was aboard. The owners and crew bent over backwards to ensure I was happy but they were not intrusive either. This isn't any houseboat company...this is the best!”
Jade
Ireland Ireland
“The boat was very comfortable, the staff were excellent, the food was delicious. The overall experience was thoroughly enjoyable! So good that I'd do it all over again! I'd highly recommend Kalappura houseboats, Jose and Anthony were lovely and...”
Tracey
Australia Australia
“From the moment I booked our trip Anthony the owner was extremely communicative and spoke very good English. The boat was easy to find and as I was travelling with a girlfriend they changed the room into a twin. The boat was clean and roomy with...”

Host Information

9.8
Host review score
Kalappura Houseboats operates traditional houseboats that sails along Vembanad Lake and her tributaries which forms the backwaters of Alleppey. The usual check-in location is near Pallathuruthy Bridge. The old & traditional rice barges, called "kettu vallams" are converted to houseboats and they are made from the wood harvested from local wild jack trees and are hand-stitched by local craftsmen using ropes made from coconut husk/fiber. Our houseboat have air-conditioned bedrooms and an attached bathroom with toiletries and hot water supply. The houseboat have an open-air living and dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen. We serve traditional & classic Kerala cuisine along with continental options which are cooked on board. The houseboat docks in the evening and the docking locations vary according to various backwater tour packages.
Kalappura Houseboats & tours operates various backwater tour packages. We operates one night, two nights & three nights tour packages. We have standard package & upgraded packages available for over night houseboat stay. A standard package have some activities included like fishing, village walk etc. An upgraded package have additional activities like canoeing & kayaking which depends on availability. We operates day tour packages & combination day packages which includes houseboat ride, country boat/canoe ride, kayaking etc.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Kalappura Houseboats & Tours takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 09:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 1,000 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 3,000 per child, per night
11+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 6,000 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kalappura Houseboats & Tours in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.