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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Thara's Houseboat in Alleppey offers a sun terrace and family rooms with lake and river views. Each room includes a private bathroom, balcony, and kitchenette. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a shared kitchen, evening entertainment, outdoor seating, picnic area, and themed dinner nights. Additional amenities include a kitchenware, free toiletries, and soundproofing. Convenient Location: Located 84 km from Cochin International Airport, the property is a short walk from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. Nearby attractions include Alleppey Lighthouse (4 km) and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (31 km). Guest Highlights: Visitors appreciate the sailing, boating, and excellent staff support. The vegetarian breakfast provided by the property is highly rated.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
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- Caruthers
India
“Absolute luxury! What a fabulous experience this was, a huge houseboat to ourselves with three staff to look after us. The three piece suite, table and chairs and seating area round the side in the front allowed us to take our meals and/or just...” - Clouder
United Kingdom
“Very scenic cruise along the canals, taken away from the business and hustle and bustle into calmer areas. Served lovely food and the team are all very accommodating with needs. With air condition and fans in the rooms it’s very nice and the...” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“What a lovely two days we had on Thara's houseboat. Sano and the others really couldn't do enough, a big thank you from us! Joseph the chef produced the most incredible "keralicious" food and was very attentive to our needs. The bed is super...” - Annabelle
France
“We loved our stay on Thara's houseboat. The food was incredible. The staff were very attentive. The rooms are beautiful and there is aircon available overnight. I highly recommend this accommodation!” - Abigail
United Kingdom
“We (two British female backpackers) were struggling to choose which houseboat to stay on, as there are so many options in Allepey - but we are so glad we found Thara’a houseboat! The size of the boat was perfect for the 4 of us onboard. It was a...” - Romano
United Kingdom
“This is a MUST in Kerala. With my husband and a couple of friends, we took a Traditional cruise and spent the night on the boat. It was an unforgettable experience. The landscape is breathtaking, and it's beautiful to see how the scenery changes...” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Plenty of room for four travellers. Very friendly staff and excellent food. A leisurely way to experience the beautiful backwaters” - Laurent
France
“This was the boat trip of my dreams. A gorgeous boat with every facility you could wish for. The captain jise and cook reji were always on hand to offer what ever you required but at the same time never overbearing. The meals were utterly...” - Elmar
Germany
“We had a wonderful stay on the houseboat. The crew of three – the captain, the assistant and the cook – was warm, professional and always attentive to our needs. They made us feel very well taken care of throughout the entire trip. A special...” - James
United Kingdom
“Staying on Thara’s houseboat was one of the highlights of our trip in India. The food was amazing on the boat and all home cooked by the chef who stays on board. The staff were so lovely, it really was such a relaxing and tranquil experience.”
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Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.