About this property
Xandari Riverscapes are a fleet of house boats which sails along Vembanad Lake and in the backwaters of Alleppey. The houseboats are docked near Pallathuruthy Bridge. The traditional houseboats, called "kettuvallams" have wood harvested from local jackfruit tree plantations, hand-stitched by local craftsmen with coconut fiber rope. The boats have one, two or three air-conditioned bedrooms. All have an open-air living area and a fully-equipped kitchen. Guests can enjoy the views from the viewing deck, or through the bedroom's picture window. Suites have an attached bathroom with toiletries and hot water supply. A desk and wardrobe are provided. Each has both air conditioning and a fan. Laundry services and a doctor-on-call are available for guests’ convenience. Guests can relish a delectable meal of classic Kerala cuisine cooked on board. The houseboat docks in the evenings by the side of the lake. Guests can enjoy a ride on a canoe through the backwaters or play indoor games in the houseboat. Cochin International Airport is 90 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Amelie
France“It was an amazing one night Cruise. The staff was So nice and the meals were delicious.” - Harry
United Kingdom“The food was the best we had in India, the chef was amazing and allowed us to get ingredients for him to cook a tailored menu” - Parvathy United Kingdom“Friendly staff and exceptional food. The chef was able to cater for vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian (in addition to the usual foods).”
Percy United Kingdom“We had a wonderful experience on the 3 bed houseboat with upper deck. Staff were professional and hospitable catering to all needs. The menu was customised based on our preferences. The trip on the canoe through the narrow backwaters was the...”- Mia United Kingdom“We had the most incredible stay on the houseboat with our three hosts! The communication with the team before / after was great. The boat journey was incredible and all the food was delicious!”
Joana
Portugal“Pretty boat and kind staff. The food was really great!! The staff asked proactively before we departed if we prefered bottled water instead filtered water which was really nice.”- Carolina
Singapore“Amazing food and very friendly people working at the boat.” - Emily United Kingdom“We loved everything! This was probably the highlight of our entire trip to India. The boat exceeded expectations in terms of comfort, the crew were delightful, the food delicious and the scenery fascinating as well as beautiful and serene. We were...”
- Prakhar
India“Amazing and a very unique experience. Especially living in the backwaters and getting the feel of Alleppey with mesmerising views was worth it.” - Juliet United Kingdom“Really great communication with the team before, during and after the trip! The stay was comfortable and the food was excellent.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the air-conditioning will be provided only from 6 pm to 6 am. Air-conditioning for the entire day is available at an extra cost of INR 2500 payable at the time of check-in.
Please note that the property will be hosting a mandatory Gala Dinner on 24th and 31st December. The charges mentioned below are to be paid directly at the hotel.
December 24th:
Adult: INR 3000/- per person
Child (05 - 12 yrs): INR 1500/- per child
December 31st:
Adult: INR: 4000/- per person
Child (05 - 12 yrs): INR 2000/- per child
