Bella Boutique Homestay

Really lovely welcoming staff, breakfast was delicious. Rooms are simple with everything you need and good AC. The property is also very nice and green, makes for a beautiful sunset on the balcony. They also offer laundry services for a great price.

This may have been one of the nicest places I’ve stayed anywhere I’ve travelled in the world. The host were so gracious, the food delicious, the cleanliness of the property impeccable and just the most relaxing environment. Great location, yet quiet.

This is one of the best places I have ever stayed at. The homestay has a lush garden with a beautiful terrace, and the interior is decorated with taste. Rooms are comfortable and clean. The owners are exceptionally welcoming, kind and accommodating. We are very thankful. The location is also well situated, in the center of Alleppey near many cafés and restaurants. It’s also very close to the finish line of the Nehru boat race. We did everything on foot. Be sure to try the local fruits and the delicious homemade jackfruit jam at breakfast. The owner also makes very good french press coffee and scrambled eggs. Thank you for having us!

El ambiente, el jardín, la tranquilidad... Y el fantástico desayuno. GRACIAS

La habitación es pequeña y el agua no sale caliente, pero no son problemas

Although my stay was only two days, the owner, Biju, his wife and the lady staff took excellent care of me. The room and garden were lovely, and the breakfast was wonderful. The Indian rum I enjoyed with Biju's friends was also brilliant. | love travelling abroad, and this is a homestay I'd definitely like to visit again.

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Absolutely gorgeous and the owners are brilliant

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Host was extremely hospitable, with the room being extremely comfortable. Food was was very very good, found myself extremely full after every meal.

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Rent och snyggt rum med mycket bra AC. Hela huset känns väl omhändertaget, och ligger i en vacker trädgård. Frukosten var jättegod och fräsch. Vi åt frukost på en trevlig balkong ut över trädgården. Boendet ligger i ett lugnt bostadsområde några minuters promenad från början av de flesta båtrelaterade aktiviteterna vilket var perfekt för oss.

Allt var fint!

The home felt very cozy and comfortable. The hosts were very kind and patient. The hospitality made us feel like we were staying in our own homes. The home cooked breakfast was delicious and was served with a lot of love.

Everything was top notch.

Le sens de l’accueil et la gentillesse des hôtes durant notre séjour. L'excellent et copieux petit déjeuner. Les photos sont conformes à la description et la chambre était impeccable, très propre.

Ce n’est qu’une question de goût mais le lit était trop dur.

Really enjoyed spending a few days here in the small but wonderful place. Breakfast exceptional. Really enjoyed chatting with the owner who was/is super helpful human.

La habitación y el baño estan muy limpios, la casa se ve muy bien cuidada y limpia, la chica que trabaja alli es muy amable y los desayunos que nos hico eran muy buenos y abundantes,nos recomendó sitio donde comer y era muy atenta con nosotros(no recordamos su nombre) el afintrion muy simtipatico,nos recibió con fruta y bebida fria que se agradece mucho con el calor del Sur y nos ofreció tours y excursiones, cogimos la opcion Shikara y la canoa a remo para otro dia y nos gustó mucho,ellos se encargaron del transporte y de toda organización muy comodo.

Een zeer vriendelijke eigenaar. We werden ontvangen met koffie en zelfgebakken cake, koekjes en fruit. De kamer was niet groot maar zag er goed uit. Helaas was de eigenaresse er die dag niet zodat we er niet konden eten 's avonds. De volgende ochtend kregen we een enorm uitgebreid en heerlijk ontbijt. Het was ook leuk om de andere gasten aan het ontbijt te ontmoeten.

Jammer genoeg was er een storing, zodat we geen warm water hadden in de douche.

What a little gem in Alleppey. Super friendly hosts, beautiful garden, comfy rooms, delicious food and they helped us organise a sunrise boat tour, which was magical. A place I would love to go back to.

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We had a wonderful stay at Bella Boutique Homestay. Biju, Jayashri and Sunitha were such wonderful hosts and made us feel so welcome. When we arrived after a long car journey we were given tea and homemade cake, which was delicious! They were so kind and let us keep our bags at the property and the key to our room while we went on our houseboat, which we really appreciated. Breakfast was incredible here and our room was lovely - spacious, homely and impeccably clean. We loved it, and would return in a heartbeat if we ever came back to Alleppey. One of our favourite places we stayed during our two weeks in Kerala.

Nothing, everything was perfect.

L'accueil, le calme, le jardin, l'excellent petit déjeuner et la gentillesse des hôtes. Je recommande chaudement.

Great place - amazing location, wonderful staff, beautiful rooms!

We have stayed in many Homestays in India. This was the best one we have staid in. A wonderful place. Sunita who looks after the guests is the most wonderful person. So hospitable and looked after our every need, and anticipated what we might need. Beautiful balcony and garden area. Serene amidst the busy Alleppey.

Nothing, perfectly suited our needs.

Perfect location near backwaters. Beautiful patio garden, room with kingsize bed was very comfortable. Not particularly spacious but perfectably adequate for an overnight stay and thoughtfully furnished. Tea / coffee making facilities on rhe landing. We were the only people staying so it was very quiet and peaceful. We were very warmly welcomed with coffee and cake - such a nice touch and much appreciated!

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La gentillesse du personnel Le super petit dej Le confort de la maison

Chambres et maison décorées avec goût. Propreté irréprochable partout. Petit déjeuner magnifique et frais. Au choix continental ou kéralais. Café délicieux. Les hôtes sont charmants, généreux et très disponibles. Plusieurs espaces sont disponibles pour se poser en dehors de la chambre, ce qui est très appréciable. Vous pouvez aussi prendre le repas du soir sur demande. Tout est fait maison et délicieux.

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Heel fijn verblijf gehad! Super lieve en gastvrije mensen. Prachtige en rustgevende homestay. Ik zou deze plek zeker aanraden!

Excellent homestay, beutifull house and garden, very friendly and helpfull owner, excellent hospitlity and breakfest. Highly recommended.

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The host was excellent. Both him and his wife run the place and make sure of good environment for guests. They had great breakfast with some really nice home made delicious bread and jams. The place was very clean and designed to unwind and be close to nature. I recommend this place for anyone traveling to alleppey.

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Everything, just a great stay. Very comfortable and stylish place. Loved the little extras like coffee stations and pastries. Biju , Jayashri and the lovely Sunitha made us so welcome Thank you x

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Le charme de l’établissement et la gentillesse de nos hôtes.

The best way to experience Alleppey, much better than sleeping on a boat! The house is really unique and intimate, with a lovely loggia space at the front and so many wonderful plants, it looks even better than the photos. The second unique factor is the friendliness of the hosts, who made wonderful food for us and had great recommendations. Our boat tour, organised by a friend of the host, was unique in being on a smaller boat, eating local food and supporting the local community. Thoroughly recommended!

Ambiente suggestivo e ottima colazione

Nulla

Wonderful hosts who made us feel really welcome. The food was superb.

The room was a bit small for 2 people and suitcases but the service we had more than made up for it.

Biju and Sunita were excellent hosts. Nothing was too much trouble for them. It was my birthday on our trip and Sunita even bought me a little gift which was so so thoughtful! Food was delicious and they also had great local recommendations. Highly recommend kayaking around the canals which was organised by Biju - it’s worth the early start! Property was very clean and homely. All round a great stay!

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Een huiselijke Homestay. Zeer rustig. Bijou doet zijn naam eer aan. Wat een attente en vriendelijke man. Overheerlijke diner mer dank aan de kokkin.

Super séjour à Alleppey, homestay très agréable, jardin magnifique, petit havre de paix tres bien placé pour visiter Alleppey et ses backwaters, ses plages, et ses rues tres animées. Merci pour tout tres bon accueil et Biju est adorable, toujours là pr nous aider!

The property was beautiful - the garden was lovely and it really felt like an oasis. The staff were so wonderful and made us feel at home. After a long journey to Allepey and a late arrival, they helped us order a takeaway and a cold beer so we didn’t had to venture out again into the evening! The hospitality was outstanding - I would recommend anyone to stay here.

Nous y avons passé un très bon séjour, au calme et à 10minutes à pieds du centre. Biju et Sunika sont des hôtes extrêmement bienveillants. Ils ont tout fait pour rendre notre séjour agréable et faciliter nos déplacements. J ai pris un cours de cuisine, j ai adoré. Le petit déjeuner est exceptionnel. Allez y sans hésiter !

Rien . Tout était très bien.

What a beautiful place! And exceptional and friendly service. My favourite honestly in India so far!

Great location. Wonderful hosts. Beautiful garden. Great good. Can't recommend this place enough. Loved everything about it.

I liked everything.

Just delicious - There's no better place for a sumptuous breakfast

Very homely with inviting nibbles as part of welcoming entrance. Staff supportive arranging activities. Homestay is very clean and dinner is also offered as an option. A thoughtful layout of rooms with a library and balcony for guests.

I prefer a softer mattress , pillows were great tho’. I prefer Breakfast earlier than 08:30.

Breakfast was awesome . Host treated us like family. Chef Sunitha cooks awesome meals Friendly staff.

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Lovely owners! This Homestay is a peaceful oasis in a busy city.

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Biju, Jayashri & Sunitha sind super sympathisch und hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns ein tolles Hausboot und leckeres Essen organisiert. Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm, wir haben uns von Anfang an (Willkommensdrinks, gemütlicher Schwatz auf der Terrasse) sehr willkommen gefühlt. Das Haus ist sehr idyllisch, es hat viele schöne Pflanzen, die auch von den Vögeln geschätzt werden. Das Zimmer war sehr bequem, ruhig und gut durchdacht. Wir haben wunderbar geschlafen.

Wir bereuen nur, dass wir nicht länger geblieben sind.

Jardin agréable. Chambre propre et lits confortables. Très bons petits déjeuners, savoureux et copieux, avec beaucoup de fruits. Choix entre déjeuner local et occidental. Accueil très sympathique.

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Location. Clean. Beautiful garden area. Fantastic food. Superb hosts. Very homely, happy & personal vibe to our stay. We loved everything about it.

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We can honestly recommend Bellakerla! From such a warm and friendly welcome from hosts and staff. Beautifully clean accommodation around a lovely green garden and tasty home cooked food. Biju and Jayashri include both recommendations for local activities such as the backwater tour options to local eateries and town services such as pharmacies, taxis etc. It was a highlight to meet like minded travellers over breakfast and afternoon coffees to really emphasise the welcoming and family atmosphere at Bellakerala :) Thank you Biju, Jayashri, and Sunitha you have a wonderful home in Alleppy!

Such a beautifully warm welcome and caring home away from home. Loved the peace and quiet and the surrounding gardens. The terrace was a relaxing place to just be. Loved everything. One of my most favourite places to stay in all my years of travelling.

The hospitality was immaculate. Sunita was an incredibly host, preparing fruit on a daily basis, making tea all hours of the day. I felt very taken care of. They are also incredibly helpful in organising autos, cabs and helping you plan your trip.

It would be nice to have recommendations of more affordable restaurants for local and good cuisine.

朝食、夕食がとてもおいしかった。アレルギーや苦手な食材にも柔軟に対応してもらえ大満足。日替わりのHOMEMADEのケーキやフルーツジャムも絶品でした。 ジャムはお土産としてプレゼントもしていただき、帰国後も美味しくいただいています。 オーナーの友人のドライバーが案内してくれる村を巡るリキシャツアーではアラビア海、ヒンドゥー寺院、教会を訪れました。教会ではちょうど新年のミサに参列することができ、インドのカトリックの雰囲気を堪能でき素晴らしい経験ができました。アーユルヴェーダトリートメントも手配してもらいました。 オーナーご夫妻、スタッフの女性ともに温かい人柄で、お部屋もキレイ、インテリアも洗練されていて、タオルもふわふわです。（インドは6回訪れていますがホテルのタオルは通常とてもゴワゴワなので衝撃でした。） このお値段でこんなに快適な滞在ができる宿泊施設は他にないと思います！！

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Bella is a real gem of a home stay and we loved every moment of our time there. It’s a peaceful and spotlessly clean place, with fresh cake made daily by Jaya, a huge breakfast, good coffee - and a fantastic dinner made especially for you, if you want to eat there in the evening. It’s geared up to be social and we enjoyed the time we spent with our hosts and the other guests. Biju arranged a brilliant tour of the backwaters by boat for us, as well as our ongoing transport. Special mention to Sunita who looked after us, cooked for us and even threw me an impromptu birthday celebration (with cake). We went as tourists and left as friends. I can’t recommend this wonderful place more highly.

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Das Homestay war sehr sauber und gepflegt, mit perfekter Lage, fuẞreichweit zu der Backwaters, ideale Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Wir buchten Shikarra Backwaters Ausflug über das Bella Homestay. Biju, Sunita, und Jaya sind äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit – absolut empfehlenswert!

Everything. Great hosts and accommodation. Shame we couldn't stay longer

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Staff very very friendly and very helpful. In particular Sunitha was very friendly and helpful and an excellent cook. Plus we admired a Grand Master chess player who was one of the hosts.

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Tha hosts and staff were lovely, friendly, helpful, informative. They helped with onward travel, and also ideas for a next trip Property is leafy, shady, cool, pretty, well furnished and decorated, with lots of art We had a dinner there and it was exceptional. Kerela fish curry, rice, salad, side dishes, poppadoms. Best meal we have had in India. Breakfast was lovely too

No hot water from shower, which is common for India - hot water is in batgroom though, you use a bucket, traditional style. But, given all the positives of the stay, this was a minor issue, and completely normal in India

Дружелюбные хозяева, организовали прогулку по каналам . Все вопросы решались быстро и качественно . Вкусный завтрак. Приятная обстановка . Чудесное расположение .

Отсутствие горячей воды в душе. Горячая вода только в отдельном кране .

Biju, Jayeshri and Sunita are so welcoming and nothing is too much for them. Because there are only 5 rooms we tended to meet at breakfast and evening time at the 2 tables which was perfect for me being solo. The property is an oasis full of lush vegetation - a relaxing experience (with an extensive library should you wish to sit an read)

My room didn’t have a wardrobe so I had to fold all my clothes over one chair

הבעלים של המלון מקסימים, נותנים הרגשה של בית חם, מגישים ארוחת בוקר מצויינת עם מיצים טבעים.. עוזרים בהמלצות על סיורים בעיר..מאוד מומלץ.

Einfach alles … aber am meisten die Herzlichkeit bei allen , besonders „ Sunita“ ❤️… aber auch die Gastgeber waren witzig und total sympathisch! Dazu die ruhige Umgebung, das hervorragende Essen, das saubere Zimmer . Die angebotene backwater Tour war klasse und gut geplant

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We loved everything - the atmosphere, tranquility, attention to detail, friendly hosts, food! We were quite sad to leave so soon. Additionally, the owners helped us with some bank issues, for which we are very grateful.

Bella boutique and the beautiful Bella boutique family was one of the best places we have ever stayed. Sanitha’s cooking is amazing. Biju, Natasha and Sanitha make this beautiful oasis something very special. We are western travelers and our stay at Bella will always hold a place in our hearts. We loved our stay. Faultless. 🥰🥰🤗

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Beautiful gardens, in a secluded corner yet within walking distance to everything you need. Very clean and calming space. Biju and Sunitha were very kind and welcoming, also the breakfast was huge!

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The homestay had a homely feel, and the rooms were super comfortable, spacious and clean. Kind and attentive hosts, and the most generous breakfast spread which we could never finish! Location was perfect - walkable from town but away from the hustle and bustle so we had very restful sleeps. Would definitely book here again!

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Really lovely place, very clean, excellent breakfast. Biju the owner made us very welcome, gave us lots of information. Sunita the housekeeper kept us well fed and looked after us very well. We were allowed to take our own alcohol and keep it in the fridge in the kitchen. Tea and coffee was available all day free of charge.

Wonderful place with kind hosts

All was great, only shower could be better as the water flow was very low so it was not easy to shower Otherwise all was great

Highly recommend staying here. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, and the place is very cute. We stayed one night here and another night on a houseboat before returning to Kochi, and they even booked a cab for us days after we had already checked out.

The friendly staff and the great welcome

Quiet, Beautiful Garden. Great Breakfast. Hosts were friendly and helpful.

You need transport to go anywhere...beach, township, backwaters. We regret not booking somewhere closer to town or the beach with a pool and bar.

Biju was extremely friendly and helpful. He was able to sort out anything we needed. The room was very comfortable and clean and the food was exceptional. We thouroughly enjoyed our stay and recommend booking this place!

Warm and friendly welcome

It would be great to have a warm shower as the only option was a hot wash was using the bucket

The property is in a wonderful garden in a quiet area of Alappuzha. The owners and the staff speak excellent English. They organized a boat tour for us. Breakfasts were superb and the evening meal even better. We were sorry that we had to leave!

Las personas que llevan la casa eran muy amables, atentos y serviciales. Te ayudan con todo. La casa muy limpia y decorada con gusto. Hacen muy buena comida y desayuno. Te hacen sentir muy a gusto.

Clean rooms, friendly hosts.

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Très jolie maison à l’écart du bruit de la ville. Très bien située pour aller visiter les backwaters. Excellent accueil des hôtes et du personnel Nous nous sommes sentis comme à la maison Tres bonne cuisine le soir et petit déjeuner ultra copieux Nous recommandons chaudement

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Empezar por el excelente trato de todas las personas que llevan el Homestay, atendiendo a todas las necesidades. El desayuno es espectacular!!También ofrecen cenas!!! La comida riquísima!!! El lugar es increíblemente acogedor, con preciosas terrazas y muy buen gusto en la decoración. Muy buena ubicación!! Se puede ir caminando al centro y muy cerca de donde salen los barcos.

Todo perfecto!!

Herzlicher Empfang mit Getänken und Früchten, wir haben uns gleich wohl gefühlt.

De ligging, de vriendelijkheid en hulpvaardigheid bij alles wat we vroegen. Een echte aanrader.

El millor d’aquest allotjament és la ubicació i el personal. Es troba allunyat del caos d’Alleppey, amb un jardinet ple de plantes molt ben cuidat. Tot el seu personal és encantador, especialment en Biju i la dona que prepara els esmorzars, súper amable. L’ambient és molt familiar i ho apreciem moltíssim. Els esmorzars son generosos: amb molta varietat de fruita, possibilitat de truita i pa. Finalment, també cal valorar que ofereixen servei de bugaderia.

La pica del lavabo és extremadament petita i no hi ha espai per deixar res. Per altra banda, canviaríem algunes coses de l’excursió que ens van organitzar per les Backwaters. Sortirím més d’hora, no a les 10h com nosaltres, perquè fa moltíssima calor. Segona, sortiríem des de Kainakary i no des del port principal, perquè vam passar la major part del temps en canals amples sense encant.

L’accueil de Biju et Sanita adorables, la maison est très propre dans un beau jardin au calme dans une petite ruelle . La chambre est confortable. Le petit déjeuner est très bon avec du vrai café . Faites une excursion en Shikara c’est vraiment très bien .

Tout était parfait

Comfy bed, beautiful gardens, great air con. Friendly staff.

Location a little distant to town. Not much within walking distance. Room was a little small. Access to a fridge would have been nice.

Bella was a delight. I was apprehensive at the higher price point at first but as soon as I arrived those feelings completely disappeared. Biju welcomed me warmly with fresh juice and fruits. He and Sunitha were delightful, friendly, helpful, and hospitable, giving me (great) suggestions on how to spend my time, providing an excellent breakfast and yummy snacks, and always greeting me when I got back with big smiles. I really felt like I was at home. Rooms are lovely, quiet, spacious, and well-maintained. Courtyard is the best place to sit and read or chat away the hot hours. Library is full of books. The garden is epic.i wouldn't stay anywhere else next time in Alleppey.

Les propriétaires très sympa, prêt à nous aider pour toute sorte de chose. Calme, excellente cuisine, et très copieux pt. Déjeuner

Tout ok

Guesthouse très agréable, très propre, confortable. Biju, le proprietaire est absolument génial, nous sommes sentis tout de suite comme à la maison. Biju nous a arrangé les transferts et surtout le très beau et agréable tour en bateau. Nous avons eu droit à une visite privée. Je recommande vivement. Le jardin de la maison est petit mais beau avec beaucoup d'oiseaux. La maison se trouve dans un coin calme de la ville. En dehors du backwater, il n'y a pas grande chose à faire à Alleppey. Nous sommes encore plus contente d'avoir un petit coin de paradis, au calme, comme chez Bella. Le petit dej local est simple mais genereux, avec beaucoup de fruits savoureux du Kerala. On se sent vraiment très bien chez Biju.

Il y a très peu de choix de resto aux alentours. Vous pouvez par contre vous faire livrer le repas du soir ou si vous avez de la chance, commander directement auprès de Biju et on vous sert de la cuisine maison.

It’s a fantastic homestay in Alleppey. Great, quiet location. Very clean and very comfortable. Staff couldn’t have done more to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Biju helped enormously by arranging most of our travel and booking us on a backwater tour in a Shikara. It was fantastic. Sunita was wonderful as well. A superb, different breakfast every day and it was great to hear her stories. Jayashri was there to welcome us and obviously kept things running smoothly.

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