Best Unique Stays in India

Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience enjoys a location in Alleppey, 8.6 miles from Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and 11 miles from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple. The property is around 28 miles from Kochi Biennale, 28 miles from Cochin Shipyard, and 7.5 miles from St. Andrew's Basilica Arthunkal. There's free private parking, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, vegetarian and vegan options. There is an on-site coffee shop. The area is popular for walking tours, and car rental and free use of bicycles are available at the boat. Guests at Spice Coast Cruises - Houseboat, A CGH Earth Experience can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Alappuzha Lighthouse is 13 miles away. Cochin International Airport is 44 miles from the property.

- "A must do in Kerala!" - "Expensive but so worth it… highlight of our trip" - "Lovely experience on the backwaters. Incredible staff. Some of the best Indian food we’ve ever had!" - "Excellent food, staff and boat." - "If you are ready for beauty, birds ," - "Best house boat! Consider booking 2 nights." - "Great experience to discover the backwaters" - "Perfection on the backwaters" - "Superb cruise" - "Wonderful!"

You'll find water skiing, ecotours, and more on site at this family-friendly houseboat. Thanks to the convenient uncovered onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Nigeen Lake, or easily tackle the quick 3-minute drive to Dal Lake.

Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or sip a drink by the lazy river of this houseboat, which also features a garden and a picnic area. When you come inside, connect to the free WiFi or get cozy in front of the flat-screen TV (premium channels available). There's also a library for your enjoyment.

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, a computer station, and premium bedding. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, a bidet, and bathrobes. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with a stovetop and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have access to laundry facilities.

- "Great service, hospitality and stay. Houseboat is clean and very well maintained. The staff - Meharaj was very helpful, friendly and a great person. He made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Many thanks to him." - "We knew that staying on a houseboat is different than staying on a hotel, but we were so comfortable and felt so at home, we did not want to leave. Our meals were prepared by Ajaz' mom and it was the best we ever had. The entire area is safe and beautiful. We visited Dall Lake and was happy we did not stay there. I would highly recommend d Lily of the Nageen."

Set in Alleppey, 21 km from Vembanad Lake and 1.8 km from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple, Casino Houseboats offers lake views and free WiFi. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The boat offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. Alleppey Lighthouse is 4.2 km from Casino Houseboats, while Alappuzha Railway Station is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 84 km from the accommodation.

Air Conditioner • Child Friendly • Internet • Breakfast

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including an indoor hot tub and a rainfall showerhead, as well as an oven and a stovetop. Other amenities include designer toiletries, premium bedding, a memory foam bed, and a freezer.

Breakfast • Laundry • Accessibility • Smoking • Internet • Bedding/Linens • Security/Safety • Pool • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking • Wellness Facilities • Child Friendly • Wheelchair Accessible

Set in Srinagar, within 6 km of Shankaracharya Mandir and 8.3 km of Pari Mahal, Cosmo Luxury Houseboat - The Khar palace offers accommodation with free WiFi. Guests at the boat can enjoy an Asian or a halal breakfast. Guests at Cosmo Luxury Houseboat - The Khar palace can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Hazratbal Mosque is 8.4 km from the accommodation, while Roza Bal Shrine is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Srinagar, 18 km from Cosmo Luxury Houseboat - The Khar palace, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Parking • Breakfast • Child Friendly • Kitchen • Laundry • Internet

Cruise ship in Ambalapuzha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free cruise ship has free newspapers and free breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free.
Kerala Luxury House Boat offers 15 accommodations.

- "Very clean.good service, luxurious,upper deck view,good food, glass walls, great views.loved all of it" - "Definitely does not look like the pictures! It is not 4-star accommodation and definitely not a luxury houseboat. It was not worth the money." - "No WiFi (even though stated on website). Check in was supposed to be at 12 pm but boat didn’t arrive until after 1 pm. They lost my reservation and tried to put me in a room with a coworker, even though we had two separate reservations. The boat is run down and grimey. The rooms were disgusting. Bugs and dirt all over the walls everywhere. There was blood on the duvet (not mine). No alcohol on boat. No beverages on boat (other than bottled water to share with all guests). We were made to go to bed at 9:30 pm so the boat employees could sleep in the main social cabin. Overall, awful experience. Wouldn’t recommend whatsoever."

Providing lake views, Swan Group of Houseboats, Golden Dal Lake in Srinagar features accommodations and a garden. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a balcony. The boat provides a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, as well as free Wifi throughout the property. The boat will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace, and a private bathroom with a bath. There's a seating and a dining area in all units. At the boat, all units come with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental, or American breakfast is available at the property. A car rental service is available at the boat. Shankaracharya Mandir is 4.7 miles from Swan Group of Houseboats, Golden Dal Lake, while Hazratbal Mosque is 4.3 miles away. Srinagar Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Other • Guest Services • Child Friendly • Transportation/Shuttle • View • Laundry • Security/Safety • Internet • Restaurant

Cruise ship in Ambalapuzha with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This cruise ship features self parking, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
Southern Panorama Cruise offers 45 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. 43-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "The boat had one bedroom made up of two twin beds. The shower was limited. Remember to bring bug spray for mosquitoes. Very relaxing tour in the afternoon. You dock to sleep. Breakfast was a short ride around the river. Beautiful way to see the culture and see the birds from a distance. Modified meals towards your diet. Can be very romantic for couples. All meals are provided and included on the boat. " - "property was clean and in good condition.well maintained neat and clean"

Young Beauty Star Houseboat offers a hot tub and air-conditioned accommodations in Srinagar, 7.2 miles from Shankaracharya Mandir. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property. There's free private parking, and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with free toiletries, hot tub, bath, and shower. A balcony with mountain views is offered in all units. At the boat, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. A car rental service is available at the boat, while skiing can be enjoyed nearby. Pari Mahal is 4 miles from Young Beauty Star Houseboat, while Hazratbal Mosque is 4.7 miles away. Srinagar Airport is 13 miles from the property.

Laundry • Sports/Activities • Fireplace/Heating • Restaurant • Air Conditioner • Breakfast • Skiing • Transportation/Shuttle • Security/Safety • Internet • Guest Services • Balcony/Terrace

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a stovetop and free WiFi, as well as a flat-screen TV and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a hair dryer, towels, and a picnic area.

- "The location is great, the interior and environment of house boat is luxurious, services are good, attendant is very cooperative, Toilets are clean, no water shortage or hot water availability, an experience of total luxury" - "my sty was wondrfull.the vew of the housbout on the lake was buitfull,and nice food,good saff and kindly the owener of the housebout." - "great and economical houseboat. Cool staff/Manager. The experience was awsome and manager helped a lot like a staff member. Very pleasant stay."

Boasting ski-to-door access, Chicago Houseboats is located in Srinagar. The property is located at Dal Lake, 0.3 mi from Nehru Park and 1.9 mi from Lal Chowk Ghantaghar. The accommodations offers bairport transfers, while a ski equipment rental service is also available. The units at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries. The property offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and all around the property, including the living room, dining, sitting area and common area. Chicago Houseboats offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. The accommodations offers a hot tub. A number of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing and water park. Chicago Houseboats provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Staff at the reception can help guests with any queries that they may have. Pari Mahal is 2.3 mi from the hotel, while Hazratbal Mosque is 3.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Srinagar Airport, 8.1 mi from the property.

- "Beautiful houseboat and khan chacha was very nice to all the guest . Liked the facilities they provided and location is" - "Such a dreamy place to stay for a night." - "Good stay" - "We will definitely be back!" - "Memorable" - "The best hospitalality ever" - "👍" - "Excellent." - "Wonderful Stay at Chicago Houseboats – A Truly Memorable Experience" - "EXCEPTIONAL!!" - "Excellent Stay and hospitality"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and a stovetop, as well as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a refrigerator, towels, and kitchenware and utensils.

- "It was a nice n pleasant stay at a comfortable price all staff were nice as there was a communication gap but didnt feel like." - "Boat Captain was so polite and well behaved. He know when to interact with the occupant and not. Food items prepared by the cook was so amazing that my children started to love Vegetarian. He prepared a fabulous Curry Meen fry and chicken curry during the trip. An important thing i want to share here is, this Boat House package itself a compliment for me and my family by Expedia to compensate the unethical and ruthless denial of accommodation by Baywatch Beach Resort Thugs after payment and confirmation. We are thankful to expedia for giving us relief when conned by Baywatch Beach Resort rowdies"

A good location for a stress-free stay in Srinagar, Dilnaaz group of houseboats is a boat surrounded by views of the lake. The property features ski-to-door access, garden, and parking on-site among other facilities. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony. The boat provides mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The units at the boat feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. There's a private bathroom with hot tub in every unit, along with bathrobes, slippers, and a hair dryer. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruit, and chocolates or cookies. Guests at the boat can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. Yoga classes and fitness classes are organized at the fitness room on site. Ski equipment rental, bike rental, and car rental are available at this 4-star boat, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. Shankaracharya Mandir is 3.7 miles from Dilnaaz group of houseboats, while Pari Mahal is 5.1 miles from the property. Srinagar Airport is 8.7 miles away, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

Restaurant • Transportation/Shuttle • Guest Services • Other • Skiing • Parking • Spa • Balcony/Terrace • Child Friendly • Sports/Activities • Ocean View • Laundry

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and a bidet, as well as air conditioning and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, bathrobes, and a ceiling fan.

- "Our stay on marvel cruise was fantastic from start to finish. Very professional crew . Location is a little difficult to find but once there the trip is great. I would recommend this houseboat over and above others that we have been on." - "Loved my stay on Marvel. Did two nights and enjoyed every minute. The staff was wonderful, professional and kind. Food was amazing, especially the celebratory lunch that was served on my second day. Absolutely beautiful cruise - highly recommend this experience. "

Harmony Houseboats offers accommodations in Alleppey, 2.4 miles from Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and 3.9 miles from Alappuzha Lighthouse. This 4-star boat offers room service and a mini-market. There's a restaurant serving Indian cuisine, and free private parking is available. There is a snack bar and lounge. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity. Guests can also relax on the sun terrace. Alappuzha Train Station is 5 miles from the boat, while Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple is 12 miles away. Cochin International Airport is 52 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Wonderful Stay in harmony house boat" - "It was amazing, well appreciated for staff" - "overall experience was very good and food was really tasty" - "Worth a night, but bring bottled water with you and don’t expect any beers/coke!" - "cruising along the backwaters was a pleasant and verybpretty. the 2 staff members were helpful"

Cruise ship in Alappuzha with free breakfast
Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and free breakfast are available at this smoke-free cruise ship. Self parking is free.
Xandari Riverscapes offers 10 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "A beautiful tranquil overnight stay. We cruised down the backwaters, moored overnight and then cruised back the following morning. We had the whole boat to ourselves with our own chef." - "I’ve been to India a dozen times and this is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Do yourself a favor and book this trip as soon as you can. I’m not kidding. It’s bucket list stuff." - "Great stay and great trip! Staff and food were excellent. If you want beer or wine be sure to bring it with you."

Located in Srinagar, hayat group of houseboats provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. An Asian, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available daily at the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the boat. Shankaracharya Mandir is 6.2 km from hayat group of houseboats, while Hazratbal Mosque is 8.1 km away. The nearest airport is Srinagar, 14 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Child Friendly • Internet • Laundry • Breakfast • Balcony/Terrace • Air Conditioner • Kitchen

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a TV and an outdoor entertainment area, as well as a garden and a private deck. Other amenities include towels, a dining area, a desk, and a sitting area.

- "Food was good, people were nice property is old but well maintained " - "Beautiful location, the houseboat staff was very courteous. Enjoyed the boat ride." - "Food is average. Only lunch is on boat. Dinner and breakfast are in lounge with limited options. "

Offering mountain views, Floating Luxury Group Of Houseboats in Srinagar features accommodations, pool with a view, a garden, a terrace, a bar, and barbecue facilities. This boat offers free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. The family-friendly restaurant serves African and American dishes, as well as Argentinian and Belgian cuisine. At the boat, the units come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes, and slippers. Guests can have wine or champagne, fruit, and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the boat, units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available every morning at the boat. There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service, a mini-market, and packed lunches are also available upon request. The area is popular for fishing and canoeing, and bike rental is available at this 4-star boat. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this boat offers plenty of opportunities to chill out. Shankaracharya Mandir is 3.2 miles from Floating Luxury Group Of Houseboats, while Pari Mahal is 4.6 miles away. Srinagar Airport is 9.3 miles from the property.

- "Awesome Location" - "Awesome Stay" - "Exceptional" - "location and amenities are the best" - "superb" - "awesome location" - "the houseboat is clean and hygienic"

Central cruise ship with free parking connected to the convention center in Ambalapuzha
This smoke-free cruise ship features a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall are onsite.
Upper Deck Houseboat offers 120 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "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." - "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."