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Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat

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Houseboats, Puthengangadi

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

The staff were brilliant, the food was amazing

The staff were professional and friendly

Great location
3 mentions

Great food, staff, local village walk and incredible views

A shame that we couldn’t berth overnight where we planned due to an electrical i…

Comfortable rooms
3 mentions

The boat was so comfortable and the amenities were impressive (comfy bed, mosqui…

The boat itself is beautifully decorated; the beds are huge and super comfy; th…

Clean rooms
1 mentions

It was very comfortable and clean

Good value
1 mentions

100% recommended and worth the price

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Overview

Featuring air conditioning, Spice Coast Cruises is situated in Alleppey, 16 km from Nehru Trophy Finishing Point. Free private parking is available on site. Meals are cooked on board the houseboats. The accommodation has a seating area. Towels and bed linen are offered. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for cycling. Cochin international Airport is 85 km from Spice Coast Cruises.

Traveller reviews

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Sherwyn

family_with_children

May 23, 2026

10

One of the best experiences of my life!

A brilliant concept, curated beautifully by CGH Earth. Makes one appreciate the untouched serenity of the Vembanad backwaters, delicious Keralam cuisine and ridiculously brilliant hospitality. Darvit, Sanal and Sam were absolutely wonderful friends and made sure we had the most pleasant stay.

M

Marie

couple

April 11, 2026

9

The whole experience itself was 10/10. Great food, staff, local village walk and incredible views.

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Veerle

couple

April 8, 2026

10

A lovely experience!

A great experience! The staff were brilliant, the food was amazing.

D

Deborah

couple

April 6, 2026

10

Exceeded expectations.

Fabulous experience from beginning to end from the 3 crew members.

J

Joe

couple

February 12, 2026

10

Stunning boat experience

It was one of the best travelling experiences we’ve had! We spent 1 night on the boat which was perfect to soak up the stunning surroundings. The boat trip was so peaceful and beautiful. The staff were professional and friendly. There was so much food and it was all delicious and very high quality. The boat was so comfortable and the amenities were impressive (comfy bed, mosquito nets, aircon, shower). You won’t regret booking this!

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Helen

couple

February 7, 2026

10

Fantastic.

Fantastic experience. Lovely boat. Wonderful crew. Delicous food. Everything was perfect.

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Olivia

solo_traveller

January 24, 2026

10

A truly wonderful experience

This was honestly our highlight of Kerala. The whole experience - from the really warm staff, to the gorgeous views - was wonderful. The boat itself is beautifully decorated; the beds are huge and super comfy; there’s space to lounge in and out of the sun on deck; there’s hot water and AC, and remarkably decent WiFi! Where they moor all the CGH earth boats at night is so beautiful and peaceful. During the afternoon, we had such a wonderful cruise through the backwaters, and it was topped off by a bonus trip on a smaller canoe through the narrow canals. 100% recommend!

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Kelvin Macdonald

couple

December 25, 2025

10

The staff were amazing, loved the food, great memories of the sunset

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Tatiana

couple

December 24, 2025

10

Memory of a lifetime

We enjoyed our day on the houseboat a lot, we got lots of information from the crew about the surroundings and nature, the food was amazing, outstanding service and hospitality! Next time we will do 2 days! 100% recommended and worth the price!

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Steven

couple

December 20, 2025

9

A true escape from the hustle and bustle. Dreamy and so relaxing.

It was very comfortable and clean. It’s a wonderful experience in the tranquil waters around Alappuzha. So relaxing. A shame that we couldn’t berth overnight where we planned due to an electrical issue but the crew compensated by a walk around a village and a short journey the next morning.

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Thomas

couple

December 19, 2025

10

Genuinely could not have been better.

Everything. Was sceptical when booked but turned out to be the best ‘tourist’ thing I’ve ever done. Basically a combo of long cruise on a lake, lux hotel and a (very good) private chef.

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Théo

couple

December 19, 2025

4

A very low value for money trip

The boat is well decorated and confortable, the crew was professionnal but the food was really good.

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Harry

couple

November 28, 2025

10

The whole experience exceeded our (already high) expectations by far!

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Jess

extended_group

October 24, 2025

10

The whole experience was magical. The food was incredible, staff were fantastic and the whole trip was so special.

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Varun

couple

October 21, 2025

8

Fantastic experience

Great experience, with excellent food and very friendly and helpful staff.

P

Priyanka

family_with_children

October 3, 2025

8

It was one time good stay.

Hospitality was good.

M

Max

couple

October 2, 2025

9

Amazing experience

Incredible staff and food!

N

Natalie

extended_group

September 30, 2025

10

The staff of the boat made the trip very special. The service, their care and attentiveness was superb.

Our boat was very traditional and with all the comfort of a luxury stay. A true experience.

R

Rhythm

family_with_children

September 7, 2025

10

Amazing experience. Great food, people and vibes!

Loved the overall experience - the location, cruise route, food and staff. It was amazing!

K

Kathryn

extended_group

August 25, 2025

10

Fabulous unique and unforgettable

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Canoeing, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Food & Drink

Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Bicycle parking

Outdoors

Sun terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Express check-in/check-out, Ironing service, Room service, Airport shuttle, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Car hire

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Private Double Cabin House boat

This double room features a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 14:00
Check-outFrom 07:30 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThe check-in time on House Boat (Spice Coast Cruises) is at 1300 hrs and the boat then sets off cruising along the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom till sunset. Around 1800 hrs, the boat will be anchored to avoid interfering with the fishermen of the lake and their nets. The boats come with en-suite bedrooms that are air-conditioned (from 1900 hrs to 0700 hrs ). On the following day after breakfast, the boat will start cruising again and you will be dropped back to the jetty by 1000 hrs.Please inform 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. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:28 AM

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