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A houseboat with a covered deck, windows, and a lifebuoy.

A balcony with a white mattress and four patterned pillows, surrounded by a metal railing, overlooking a green field and a large tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view of the water, a ceiling fan, and wall-mounted lights.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, shower, and a blue bucket.

1. Private Houseboat

Private Houseboat

2.5 star property

Ambalapuzha

5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)

5.0/10

(2 reviews)

"Very disappointing – Not worth the money 0/5 We booked a one-night houseboat stay in the Kerala backwaters and unfortunately felt completely mis-sold. On arrival, there was no communication. We were asked to pay extra for meals despite them being included in our booking. We were also put on a small boat and only told five minutes into the journey that an additional fee would be charged with no prior communication. The houseboat was nothing like the advertisement. It was old and run-down with...

Jessica

The price is AU$269

AU$269

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Private Houseboat

A large, illuminated riverboat with multiple decks and a covered dining area.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a staircase, and a unique ceiling design.

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted fan, and a door.

A train interior with circular light fixtures, wooden paneling, and a patterned ceiling.

2. Royal Houseboats

Royal Houseboats

3.5 star property

Ambalapuzha

6.0 out of 10, (1 review)

6.0/10

(1 review)

"Very disappointed coming from USA. One towel for two people. If you take chicken for meal you were not allowed to get vegetarian potion. Never seen that before. No activities on the boat. Not worth the price Not worth the "

Pankaj

The price is AU$199

AU$199

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Royal Houseboats

A houseboat with multiple decks, a covered upper deck, and a large open deck area.

A wooden interior with a sofa, a table, and a decorative ceiling.

A spacious room with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and ceiling fans.

A modern bedroom with a bed, headboard, and ceiling lights.

3. Vinayak House Boats

Vinayak House Boats

2.5 star property

Alleppey

The price is AU$110

AU$110

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Vinayak House Boats

A houseboat with a wooden exterior, multiple decks, and a thatched roof.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A long dining table with benches in a modern interior with wooden flooring and a decorative ceiling.

A spacious living room with a sofa set, wooden chairs, and a television.

4. Northstar 2 Bedroom Ac Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314040

Northstar 2 Bedroom Ac Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314040

Alleppey

5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)

5.0/10

(2 reviews)

"This is a nice house boat. "

sreenivas M.

The price is AU$368

AU$368

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Northstar 2 Bedroom Ac Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314040

A dining area with a table and chairs, a fruit basket, and a view of the water.

A dining area with a view of the water, featuring a long table with chairs and a decorative centerpiece.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a mirror, and a wooden vanity.

5. Northstar 4 Bedroom A/c Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314949

Northstar 4 Bedroom A/c Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314949

Alappuzha

The price is AU$794

AU$794

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Northstar 4 Bedroom A/c Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314949

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Top reviews in Vembanad Island

A resort with a central swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.

A covered patio with a view of a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained lawn.

A pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a tiled roof.

Rhythm Kumarakom

Kottayam

8/10 Good

Very nice location and service.

Anshu

Reviewed January 28, 2023Reviewed January 28, 2023

Rhythm Kumarakom

A resort with multiple villas, each with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a large pool, lounge chairs, and a two-story building with a red roof.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside lamp, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, glass shower enclosure, and a wooden shelf with toiletries.

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

Kottayam

8/10 Good

The waterfront view was exceptional from the balcony. The staff were helpful and eager to please all round. However, the room house keeping was less than optimal. On one day the room cleaning was missed entirely even when the “Please clean the room” sign was on display all day outside the room. That said, we still plan to return to Niraamaya Resort Kumarakom in the future.

Sabu

Reviewed November 11, 2024Reviewed November 11, 2024

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond

A resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a central swimming pool, and lush tropical vegetation.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A traditional-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm waterway.

A traditional house with a tiled roof, a porch, and a reflection in the water.

Kumarakom Lake Resort

Kottayam

10/10 Excellent

From start to finish our stay was very enjoyable. The staff were extremely attentive and helpful, they even managed to book a train trip for us which at such late notice was no mean feat! The food was delicious, the room beautifully decorated and the amenities extremely well maintained. We took the complimentary sunset cruise and did a cooking class which was a lot of fun.

CMH

Reviewed April 2, 2016Reviewed April 2, 2016

Kumarakom Lake Resort

A resort with a swimming pool, boats, and lush greenery.

A traditional building with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Kumarakom Tharavadu Sarabhog Hotel" and a traditional wooden gate.

A covered outdoor seating area with a pool in the background.

Kumarakom Tharavadu - Heritage Hotel

Kottayam

10/10 Excellent

Room was clean and the air conditioning had been on, so we entered to a cool room. The food was exceptionally healthy. All the staff were great but the standouts were Daniel k and Prousha. They both went above and beyond to make a wish of mine come true.

Yvonne

Reviewed November 22, 2025Reviewed November 22, 2025

Kumarakom Tharavadu - Heritage Hotel

A traditional thatched-roof building with a reflection in a calm water body, surrounded by palm trees and illuminated by string lights.

A tranquil lakeside resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a calm water body reflecting the structures.

A poolside area with a thatched-roof structure, a lounge chair, and a dining table with chairs.

A beachside room with a thatched roof, a bed, a lounge chair, and a dining area.

Xandari Pearl

Cherthala

10/10 Excellent

Fresh food, much of it grown on site. Real milk from cows.

Anonymous traveller

Reviewed November 19, 2016Reviewed November 19, 2016

Xandari Pearl

A thatched-roof structure with a small porch, a large planter with flowers, and a lifebuoy by the door.

A chef cooking at a counter with two guests standing nearby.

A tranquil pond with lily pads, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched-roof structure.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with a view of the outdoors, and two wall-mounted artworks.

Marari Beach - Cgh Earth

Cherthala

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful spot, lots to do so you never have to leave the property

Robert

Reviewed September 8, 2026Reviewed September 8, 2026

Marari Beach - Cgh Earth

A thatched-roof building with a wooden deck over water, surrounded by greenery.

A reception area with a modern desk, multiple sofas, and a decorative wall piece.

A nighttime view of a resort with a water feature, wooden bridges, and thatched-roof buildings.

A cobblestone path leading through a lush garden with a rustic building in the background.

Deshadan Backwater Resort

Cherthala

10/10 Excellent

Deshadan is a nice modern resort with an excellent view. Their customer service was a notch above the rest

Mark

Reviewed January 25, 2015Reviewed January 25, 2015

Deshadan Backwater Resort

A modern building with a paved driveway, a white car parked in front, and a tree in the center.

A restaurant with a long counter and booths, featuring patterned tile flooring and wooden furniture.

A modern bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. There is a wooden door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

A modern lobby with a marble floor, two green armchairs, a round coffee table, and a view of the outside through large windows.

Time Square Boutique Hotel

Vazhicherry Ward

10/10 Excellent

Clean, comfortable hotel at a reasonable price.

Ian

Reviewed January 14, 2025Reviewed January 14, 2025

Time Square Boutique Hotel

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Our top choices for Vembanad Island houseboats

1. Private Houseboat

2. Royal Houseboats

3. Vinayak House Boats

4. Northstar 2 Bedroom Ac Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314040

5. Northstar 4 Bedroom A/c Private Houseboat With All Meals +91 8281314949

Top reviews in Vembanad Island

Rhythm Kumarakom

8/10 Good

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