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Upper Deck Houseboat

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling fan.
A large, illuminated houseboat with multiple decks and a covered upper deck, floating on calm water at night.
A dining area with leather booths, a glass table, and a view of the water outside.
A spacious room with a leather sofa, a round wooden table with fruit, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A luxurious dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by plush seating.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Cosy Regency, Finishing Point, Ambalapuzha, Kerala, 688013
  • Place, Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponnumthuruthu Island
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a slatted window blind, and a unique hexagonal ceiling design.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with a view of buildings.

Premium Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a vase, and a window with a view of water.

Luxury Double Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Alappuzha

Upper Deck Houseboat places you in the heart of Ambalapuzha, connected to the convention centre and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Vembanad Lake. Highlights at this cruise ship include a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly cruise ship offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ambalapuzha cruise ship, you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Alappuzha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ponnumthuruthu Island - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Padanilam Parabrahma Temple - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marari Beach - 16 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Tumboli Station - 14 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Leventy8 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bay Route Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malabar Beachway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Indian Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Prince Hotel Alleppey - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Upper Deck Houseboat

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this cruise ship measures 700 square feet (65 square metres) and includes conference space. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Ambalapuzha cruise ship is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 700 sq ft of conference space
  • 65 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Upper Deck Houseboat offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to noon at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: INR 10 for adults and INR 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Upper Deck Houseboat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500.0 per day.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately INR 10 for adults and from INR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 6000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Upper Deck Houseboat Cruise
Upper Deck Houseboat Ambalapuzha
Upper Deck Houseboat Cruise Ambalapuzha

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Upper Deck Houseboat?

Yep, Upper Deck Houseboat has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Upper Deck Houseboat?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upper Deck Houseboat on 16 Nov 2026 start from NZ$175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Upper Deck Houseboat?

The closest beach to Upper Deck Houseboat is Marari Beach (12.6 km).

What makes Upper Deck Houseboat a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Upper Deck Houseboat.

Does Upper Deck Houseboat serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Upper Deck Houseboat?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs from 6:00 AM - noon on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Upper Deck Houseboat?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Upper Deck Houseboat's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Upper Deck Houseboat?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Upper Deck Houseboat?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Upper Deck Houseboat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time!

We had a great time on this trip. The food was excellent. The crew was very attentive and we had a lot of fun dancing and singing. I highly recommend using Upperdeck Houseboats for your next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had two big windows and a cute butterfly shaped bed. Big bathroom. Welcomed a board with a drink and friendly staff. The lounge and dining room was spacious and well decorated with comfortable furniture. Outside deck with comfy seating. The food was good and tea was served. The staff were very accommodating and friendly.
Room with double windows.
Window view.
Back Deck.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and beautiful scenery. The rooms are very modern and clean. There was a total of 7 rooms on board, so it was good to mix and chat to the other guests. The crew on the houseboat were wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Always willing and happy to help. Food was excellent, but keep in mind there is no alcohol, as seems to be case everywhere in Kerala. We will happily come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable and the food was good. What I thought could be improved was the cleanliness of the bathroom, the route was in the middle of the lake and large portions of the day was spent simply docked on shore. I would only recommend going for one night. We booked two nights and they gave us a refund for our second night as they did not have enough guests on our boat to take us out and when we asked about the route they said it would be the same. The amount of trash and garbage on the water ways is abhorrent. There needs to be a big cleanup project and there are too many boats on the lake. We rented a smaller boat to go down small canals and 5 times in our two hour trip they had to stop to untangle trash from the motor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed for a day on the Cost Houseboat in Alleppey, Kerala, and the experience was truly memorable. The stay was comfortable and well-organized, making for a delightful getaway on the scenic backwaters.The staff members were extremely helpful and courteous throughout the stay, ensuring that all our needs were promptly attended to. The meals served—lunch, dinner, and breakfast—were simple but delicious and hygienic. Although the menu did not offer many choices, the quality and taste of the food were commendable.The boat cruise through the beautiful backwaters was the highlight of the experience, offering a peaceful and refreshing view of Kerala’s natural beauty. The room provided was clean, comfortable, and equipped with decent amenities. However, there is some room for improvement in the bathroom facilities, particularly in providing proper toiletries and enhancing the overall maintenance.Overall, Cost Houseboat offers an enjoyable and unique experience, perfect for those looking to spend quality time amidst the calm and beauty of Alleppey’s backwaters. I would definitely recommend this houseboat stay to anyone seeking a relaxing yet thrilling experience in Kerala.
Room
Side view
On the upper deck
Reception area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Barca in buone condizioni, personale ed organizzazione ottimi, stanze così così
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bateau mais malheureusement les repas c’étaient assez pauvres Pas de variété pour plus de détails pas de fruits …..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026