Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • View
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Parking on site

Experience world-class service at Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience

Comfortable Accommodation: Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience in Alleppey offers a boat with a sun terrace and free use of bicycles. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a paid airport shuttle, concierge, and free on-site parking. Dining and Amenities: The property provides a continental, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free breakfast. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, family rooms, cooking classes, bicycle parking, room service, car hire, and luggage storage. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in fishing, walking tours, bike tours, and cycling. Nearby attractions include St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal (12 km), Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (14 km), and Cochin Shipyard (46 km). Cochin International Airport is 71 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for sailing, boating, property staff, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
CGH Earth
Hotel chain/brand
CGH Earth

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jess
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The whole experience was magical. The food was incredible, staff were fantastic and the whole trip was so special.”
Varun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great experience, with excellent food and very friendly and helpful staff.”
Natalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our boat was very traditional and with all the comfort of a luxury stay. A true experience.”
Rhythm
India India
“Loved the overall experience - the location, cruise route, food and staff. It was amazing!”
Justine
Netherlands Netherlands
“The staff were so welcoming and looked after us amazingly well. Food was fabulous, the room was really cute with extremely comfortable beds, aircon as mosquito nets. We loved gliding around the backwaters and our trip to see the local village. We...”
Finn
Netherlands Netherlands
“Absolutely loved the whole experience, great food, people and location. Worth the price.”
Olivia
Australia Australia
“My husband and I had a lovely experience on the houseboat with our crew (Thankaeken, Sam and Reji). They were kind, hard working and so friendly. The food was so delicious! We both agreed that it was the best series of meals that we have had in...”
Ritesh
Singapore Singapore
“The houseboat itself was inspired by old houseboat designs but was quite modern and very comfortable. The staff were excellent with the cook preparing lavish feasts for us - food was exceptional! They even had binoculars for bird watching -...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The highlight of our Kerela Holiday. Excellent service from all concerned. Our 3 boat staff were exceptional. Captains Joshy and Thankachan were so friendly, helpful, and informative and the chef Reji was a brilliant cook and fed us so well ( the...”
Kanishk
Netherlands Netherlands
“The boat route offers the best way to experience Alleppey. As you glide through tranquil waterways, you'll pass charming villages that provide an authentic glimpse into local life. The crew expertly navigates to a stunning spot for a breathtaking...”

Managed by CGH Earth

Company review score: 9.5Based on 4,272 reviews from 24 properties
24 managed properties

Company information

The Spice Coast One pauses for breath at the mouth. Our Kettuvallams (barges of yore converted into houseboats) echo our philosophy of life - only natural and local materials are used for the interiors - coir matted decks and canopies made of split bamboo and palm fronds. This simplicity is also reflected in the meals that our cook serves you on board our houseboats, which on a typical day would include among other divine dishes, the famed Karimeen and freshwater prawns.

Property information

Spice Coast Cruises takes you on a journey through Lake Vembanad in a houseboat. A journey that bares the indescribable beauty, the very soul of Kerala. Our Kettuvallams (barges of yore converted into houseboats) echo our philosophy of life - only natural and local materials are used for the interiors - coir matted decks and canopies made of split bamboo and palm fronds. This simplicity is also reflected in the meals that our cook serves you on board our houseboats, which on a typical day would include among other divine dishes, the famed Karimeen and freshwater prawns. To help you experience the beauty of the backwaters in all its totality, our Kettuvallams come with extra awnings. Which not only give you the best of the breeze, but also enable you to get a better view of the unique water world of simple joys and pleasant surprises that slowly unfold before you.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi,Malayalam

Property surroundings

House rules

Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 14:30 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The check-in time on House Boat (Spice Coast Cruises) is at 1300 hrs and the boat then sets off cruising along the backwaters of Alleppey and Kumarakom till sunset. Around 1800 hrs, the boat will be anchored to avoid interfering with the fishermen of the lake and their nets. The boats come with en-suite bedrooms that are air-conditioned (from 1900 hrs to 0700 hrs ). On the following day after breakfast, the boat will start cruising again and you will be dropped back to the jetty by 1000 hrs.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.