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Kerala Houseboats

2.5 star property
Central cruise ship with free valet parking connected to the convention center in Ambalapuzha

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Step aboard Kerala Houseboats and experience a tranquil retreat connected to the convention center. Enjoy a daily manager's reception, unwind on the serene garden or by the seasonal outdoor pool, and stay productive with free in-room WiFi and express check-in services.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

1 Room Deluxe Houseboat

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 120 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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10 bedrooms, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room In a Houseboat

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 120 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room In a Houseboat

Premium Room In a Houseboat

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
10 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
6 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 120 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Ambalapuzha, Kerala Houseboats is connected to a shopping center. Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Alleppey Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ponnumthuruthu Island and Vembanad Lake. Vijay Beach Park and Kovalam Fish Market are also worth visiting.
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Finishing Point, Alleppey, Ambalapuzha, Kerala, 688013

What's nearby

  • Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Alleppey Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Alappuzha Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Edathua Church - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bay Route Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • Kubaba Shawarma
  • ‪Cafe Paradiso - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pai's Tea Shop,Alappuzha - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hot Kitchen - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Kerala Houseboats

Cruise ship connected to the convention center
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Kerala Houseboats. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, ATM/banking services, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Kerala Houseboats include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kerala Houseboats are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 1500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March 01 to February 22

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kerala Houseboats have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kerala Houseboats?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kerala Houseboats on Sept 16, 2025 start from CA $102.49, 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.

Is Kerala Houseboats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kerala Houseboats?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kerala Houseboats?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kerala Houseboats?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kerala Houseboats?

Some rate plans available at this cruise ship are all-inclusive.

Where is Kerala Houseboats located?

This vessel pulls anchor and sets sail from Ambalapuzha for at least part of your stay.

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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

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Shranish

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

4/10 Poor

Saradha

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

10/10 Excellent

jagadeesan

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

Superb

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Earnsha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019