Venice Premium Houseboats Alleppey

Loved this experience. Food was simple and delicious

Dirty wash room

Cleanly ness and dirty wash rooms,location in very narrow line and out of the town

Nothing, it’s an old boat. Nothing like the picture

It’s not like the picture on booking.com Very old boat, bathroom and toilet not great. They should upgrade their boat and service. Not worth of the price

Il cibo era semplice ma buono. Lo staff gentile

Un giretto attorno al lago poco interessante con sosta di un' ora per spillare altri soldi su barche a pagamento Gli asciugamani bucati e strappati non sono un problema ma il materasso sfondato con le molle nelle costole mi hanno regalato la peggior notte della vacanza.... per lo staff: camera 103 materasso a sinistra

The food and service was excellent.

No complaints.

Breakfast was awesome, Lunch was good. Dinner was satisfying. Room cleanliness was good.

No complaints

Great value, really exceptional service

Nothing

We had an enjoyable stay in the houseboat .initially we opted for 1 night as the stay was really enjoyable this we upgraded to 1 more night . The staff, food, accommodation everything was really good

Very nice must visit

Staff very kind and helpful

Staff were very friendly and authentic Kerala style food without any delay. They had explained all the terms, cruising hours, ac timing well in advance so that there were no confusions. Enjoyed the day.

Great experience and wonderful hospitality.

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The hospitality, the food all of them

Could not go to any market area instead of only tied up stores. The boat ride to water market could have of more time just for us to explore and experience the local sight seeing. As we are outsiders, we pay extra to experience things a little more.

The stay was overall very comfortable. I had asked them to do something special as i was visiting for my honeymoon. They did such beautiful arrangements for me and also they set up a candle light dinner . The staff was extremely friendly. Karthika was such a delight . The food was exceptional . We loved it overall

Staff was too friendly, and supportive. Especially they react very quickly for everything. Very well maintained. Great experience

Nothing

The food was great, the staff were friendly and room was clean and comfortable. For what we paid it was great value. We also had the opportunity to go on a small boat and see the daily life of the local. Really enjoyed this adventure.

We had a little bit of trouble with the location, our tuk tuk driver was a bit confused but we still arrived in time. I would also say the loud music wasn’t our vibe but we might just be old and boring. Not much to really complain about.

The Room and food is very good

Everything was perfect. From staff to food to vibe.

The staff is so generous helping in every way possible. The food is tasty and the ride is smooth. The rooms are comfortable. They let us drive the boat and took pictures and videos.

Everything They have given all the facilities mentioned and given extra facilities like Fishing 🎣, a try to driving the boat , games.

Staff homely and friendly. Room was neet and tidey . food was delicious.

We like everything

nothing to like

nothing

The boat is so dirty specially the rooms we were not able to sit on the bad washroom was smelling and so dirty . Food they serve was awful i don’t know how they got good rating. It runied whole experience we checked out as soon as we reached port. Horrible experience

The boat itself is lovely and bedroom was comfortable.

Walls are quite thin so struggled to get a good night sleep as had a very upset baby next door. Good was OK, definitely could’ve been a lot better and give both myself and my partner an upset stomach. The whole boat had salt water instead of normal water which wasn’t too nice to shower in or burst out teeth but OK for one night.

The staff,lunch and dinner are excellent, The boat is comfortable.

Breakfast,only served Idly.and coffee.

Our stay at Venice Premium House Boats was nothing short of magical. From the moment we stepped onboard, everything felt perfect. The experience itself was surreal. Waking up to those unreal, postcard-like views of Alleppey’s backwaters is something I will never forget. It felt like time slowed down, just us, nature, and pure calm. The food deserves a special mention. It was absolutely authentic, fresh, and full of local flavors. Every meal felt like a true taste of Kerala. What truly elevated the experience, though, was the warmth of the staff. A big shoutout to Pooja, our host, who went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. She did not just take care of us, she brought the place to life with her stories about Alleppey, its history, and culture. It added such a beautiful, personal touch to the entire journey. I went with my wife, and it turned out to be one of those experiences we will cherish forever. Would 100% recommend this to anyone looking for something peaceful, authentic, and truly special.

Nice service

Nill

Food minus useless breakfast.

AC and breakfast

It was wonderful experience and staffs are so friendly and food was really good

Nothing

The staffs were genuinely caring and supportive throughout my stay. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and their warm hospitality made the trip unforgettable. The tour around the area was beautifully organized, offering stunning views and unique experiences that I will cherish for a long time. The staff’s attentiveness ensured that I was comfortable and well looked after at all times. Foods served were delicious & variety, authentic Kerala meals. This wasn’t just a stay—it was a heartfelt experience filled with kindness, relaxation, and memorable moments. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and outstanding service Very suitable for solo traveler

The houseboat stay was good

Nothing to quote

Très bien dans l ensemble

Pas assez de repas européens

Pooja was exceptionally friendly and made us feel very at home! Room was spacious and we had A/C at night. The food was delicious and very nice to sit in upstairs area in the evening with gorgeous views! Pooja also explained Alleppey’s history and culture to all passengers which we thought was lovely. They also help organise boating activities which makes the whole process so smooth and simple!

Bit tricky to find but they are easy to contact and can help explain to driver where to go if there’s any issues!

5/3/26 The lake itself was beautiful, the room was good A/C good Food simple but good ,the driver of the boat friendly and tried to tell us about the things we saw, we had no other interaction with staff on the boat. People took tour and did not stay, I would have probably done the same, nothing to do on boat from 6pm docking until 8pm dinner and no drinks served except water after afternoon tea, so all inclusive means 2 meals one afternoon tea. You can get cold drinks at all. We paid above what I woukd have paid..it dropped by half when I looked on booking.com on the dates we sailed

Area leading onto boat not invitibg ,not clean..wouldn't take much to make it more inviting.l Lack of staff non existent except for young boy serving meals. Saw captain twice and the young lady who meets and greets twice. The driver of boat only upside. They need to put a bit more effort into the all inclusive, cold drinks etc in hot weather, not really wirth what we were charged but goibg in the lake and canals a must, just beautiful

Not worth for money could have chosen a lesser price boat with same feature

I guess food.

Very hot with no ac in day time. AC in our room was locked at temp 17 in night. No good music totally boring. No speed boat ride.

I can’t say anything positive because I wasn’t on the boat. They insistently demanded that we pay a deposit in advance. I asked them to charge it through Booking, but they didn’t do that. On the last day, they wrote that they would not accept us, although they did not cancel the reservation on Booking. They had available rooms on the day of our booking but did not want to accommodate us unless we paid a higher price. Very arrogant people.

Exceptional..staff was very helpful and food was fresh and very tasty… very good … must visit

I was warmly welcomed onto the boat. I was a little bit late for checkin and they kindly waited for my arrival. Very grateful for this. Travelling on the houseboat did enable me to meet locals and I was very happy that I could.

I didn't feel that the accommodation lived up to the photographs on the site so was a bit disappointed. I do feel like the cost of the accommodation is quite high for what you actually get, especially when I compare it to what I paid at other places.

It was calm and relaxable place

Cleaning was not great

Ambience was too good.

Limited options

Special requests

Organised Team

Communication issue

They charged me 2000 extra they planned everything and didn’t send the location and later on started saying if u want to go u need to pay extra 2000

Very comfortable boat around the beautiful backwaters of Alleppey.

The boat wasn’t full so felt abit quiet but it was monsoon season so not many tourists around.

I enjoyed my stay on the houseboat. I found that it was a reasonable rate for the larger size room with ac. Also included was lunch, chai/coffee, and dinner. Also they served breakfast but I had to catch a flight back so I was not able to stay for breakfast. I enjoyed all the food which had veg option as well. The boat ride itself was very scenic. For I think 600 ruppees, we were able to take a local boat ride around and was able to purchase coconut water from local folks. I enjoyed that part especially. The scenery was beautiful and the coconut water is just what I needed. The boat itself is docked at night due to regulations . I found it very relaxing to sleep on the water. The staff were helpful. Especially Arjuna. She was able to speak to my taxi drivers both times in Mayalam to give directions to where the boat was docked. They also checked when I was arriving bc my taxi was a little late getting there. I felt like they try to wait as long as they can for any last minute passengers. That was helpful bc I didnt want to have to pay for a speedboat to take me out. And Arjuna made sure the crew knew I had exit before the boat took off for breakfast. I was a bit nervous about that bit but it worked out and the crew alerted me when my taxi arrived. Wish I had been able to stay longer but it was the only time I could book a flight back to Mumbai. All the other flights were later in the evening. Overall, I definitely would recommend.

Only thing was that the ac was only turned on in the evening. It was a bit hot in my room. But I think the ac was on in the dining room. And Ill be a typical Westener by saying there was no hot water. Which ended up being ok bc it was so hot outside that I didnt need hot water.

During monsoon having a night stay in boathouse is a very unique experience.Entire stay was amazing.The food and cleanliness was outstanding.

No variety of breakfast - just Idli, Chutney and Sambar, with some bread slices.

The cruise was for a short distance and we had day cruise passengers, about 20 of them crowding the place. We were of an opinion that only people staying in the boat house would be allowed to cruise but that one was unexpected. It was literally crowded.

It was a great stay ! Had a comfortable vacation . Had Sumptuous meals and breathe taking views . It was Clean and great hospitality .

Everything was good

Nothing

Very nice staff..

Boat is very comfortable.

We really enjoyed lot the boat house. Food was amazing and the staff was really good. Overall experience was good

It was clean and food was really awesome. Staff was co ordinative and boat is really in good condition

AC Was not available in day time and it was too hot tp stay in room

Beautiful tour of the backwaters. Very kind and helpful staff. Delicious food.

Breakfast was very tasty.

I was late in reaching the point. But nobody was there to receive or to welcome us.

Not worth the price

The room is completely different from the pictures shown in booking.com. The vessel was old and aged and not well maintained. The wall paper in our room was torn. The toilet was not well maintained. The toilet doors were stained. The water in the toilet was brown in color and tasted salty. The check in location is far from central and no public transport to reach. Guests have to book their own transportation to and from the check in point. The service of the staff was ok. But they didn't switch on the Air con at 8pm as stated. When I requested they told me it will be switched on at 8.30pm instead. After I notified the admin staff, it was switched on. The food was very good. However the boat tour was quite a disappointment. It just cruises around nearby rice fields. No explanation of the sites and history of the location. It stopped halfway where smaller boats will take customers to the canals but we need to pay an extra 300 rupees per pax. We decided not to take it, instead took a walk in the canals. We found this more fruitful as we had interaction with the residents along the canal. Basically the houseboat only provides accommodation and food. If the client is looking for experience with the lake and canals you may be disappointed. They have some newer vessels presumably in better condition.

The service from Venice Houseboat was excellent. The staff were very kind and provided proper guidance. The food was delicious, and the rooms were clean.

All the staff were super super friendly and amazing. I bought a fish with the help of the crew / captain and the chef cooked it for me. Yummy. Thank you guys. Otherwise - Everything about the backwaters cruising was sublime.

I did not appreciate the constant email from the houseboat demanding for 25% deposit and threatening to cancel my booking. That was not mentioned when I booked on booking dot com. I was on the road from one place to another. In the end there was only 3 rooms occupied and only about 5 of us turned up for breakfast and FYI - there are about 2000 houseboats. For the price, the houseboat is dirty - need thorough cleaning - can do better. It's hot and wished they can be more flexible with the A/C