Alleppey (Alappuzha): Kettuvallam Backwater Houseboats
Private rice-barge houseboats on Vembanad Lake and the Kuttanad canals
What travellers loved
See more reviewsSmall touches made the difference — kahwa on arrival, hot water bottles at night and honest advice about where to eat.
Small touches made the difference — kahwa on arrival, hot water bottles at night and honest advice about where to eat.
Highlights
- A private boat with your own crew and cook
- Karimeen (pearl spot) fry and Kerala lunch cooked on board
- Cruise through Kuttanad, one of the few places in the world farmed below sea level
Full description
Overnight cruises on traditional kettuvallams — thatched rice barges rebuilt as floating bungalows with a crew of three. Boats leave the Punnamada finishing point at noon, cruise through Kuttanad’s paddy fields below sea level and anchor for the night, as backwater regulations require.
Includes
- Lunch, evening tea, dinner and breakfast
- Air-conditioning 9pm–6am
- Crew of three
- Transfers to Alappuzha
- Canoe trips into the narrow canals
At a glance
- Property type
- Houseboat
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Amenities
- Lake/sea viewRestaurantHot waterPower backup
Rooms & rates
One-bedroom Houseboat
Max 2 Guests- 300 sq.ft (28 sq.mt)
- 1 Double Bed
- 1 Bathroom
- Backwater view
- Mineral water
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Charging points
- Seating area
- Blanket
All meals (overnight cruise)
- Free cancellation till 10 days before check-in
- Lunch
- evening tea
More details
- dinner and breakfast
- Crew of three
- AC 9pm–6am
All meals + canoe trip
- Free cancellation till 10 days before check-in
- All meals
- Crew of three
More details
- 1-hour village canoe ride
- AC 9pm–6am
Three-bedroom Houseboat
Max 6 Guests- 750 sq.ft (70 sq.mt)
- 2 Double Beds
- 3 Bathrooms
- Backwater view
- Mineral water
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Charging points
- Seating area
- Blanket
All meals (overnight cruise)
- Free cancellation till 10 days before check-in
- Lunch
- evening tea
More details
- dinner and breakfast
- Crew of four
- AC 9pm–6am
Rates are per room per night and set by the property. “Book now” sends a booking request — the property confirms availability and the final amount before you pay them directly.
Location
Important information
- Houseboats must anchor between 5:30pm and 8am under district rules.
- Air-conditioning runs on the generator at night only.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 10 days before the cruise; 50% charge within 10 days; no refund for no-shows.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Small touches made the difference — kahwa on arrival, hot water bottles at night and honest advice about where to eat.
Small touches made the difference — kahwa on arrival, hot water bottles at night and honest advice about where to eat.
5 reviews · 3 traveller photos
Hosts who genuinely care
Small touches made the difference — kahwa on arrival, hot water bottles at night and honest advice about where to eat.
Hosts who genuinely care
Small touches made the difference — kahwa on arrival, hot water bottles at night and honest advice about where to eat.
Unforgettable views
Waking up to that view was worth the whole trip. The room was spotless and the location is perfect for walking around.
Lovely setting, thin walls
Beautiful property and friendly staff, but we could hear the neighbouring room at night. Ask for a corner room.
Thank you for the honest feedback — we have shared it with the team and hope to welcome you back.
Unforgettable views
Waking up to that view was worth the whole trip. The room was spotless and the location is perfect for walking around.
