Alappuzha or Alleppy is one of the most famous backwater destinations in the enchanting state of Kerala. The backwater boat rides, overnight stays in luxury houseboats, the boat races and the pristine beauty of the area are the major highlights of tourism in Alappuzha. Rise in tourism in the region has been accompanied by a proportionate rise in the numbers of hotels in Alappuzha.


The most famous hotels in Alappuzha include a large number of luxury hotels and resorts. These hotels and resorts offer world class facilities combined with traditional elements. The accommodation, for example, in most of the Alappuzha hotels consists of traditional huts or thatched bungalows. Old family houses have also been converted to create some of these hotels and resorts. The Keraleeyam Heritage resort is an example. However, all the hotels have modern facilities in rooms and provide excellent leisure facilities like swimming pools, spas, gyms, beauty parlors and games facilities.

The food served in the luxury hotels in Alappuzha is of the highest quality one can find anywhere in Kerala. The regional flavors feature prominently in the menus, supported by a long list of other Indian and international cuisine. The region specializes in ayurvedic practices and many of the hotels in Alappuzha specialize in ayurvedic health food, a rising favorite among health conscious foreign tourists.

The major resorts and hotels in Alappuzha offer a wide range of recreational facilities. Ayurvedic treatments are of course, the most notable among these. Most of the hotels offer ayurvedic massages and yoga therapies that cater to a large number of physical problems.

Alappuzha is also known as Venice of the East. The region is a wonderland of placid waters and canals surrounded by coconut groves and lush green forests. The chief attraction of Alappuzha is undoubtedly the boat races held here during major festivals. In addition to special access to the boat races, tourists are offered guided boat rides around the scenic surroundings. The hotels provide both speed boats and the traditional boats for these trips.

The most sought after attraction of the Kerala backwaters are the houseboats. Called Kettuvalam, these houseboats are in effect luxury hotels on water. They provide all the comforts of a hotel, including air-conditioning, while taking the tourist around the beautiful backwaters. Most of the Alappuzha hotels provide trips on houseboats, and offer sightseeing trips around the region.

The major hotels in Alappuzha include Pristine Isle Resorts Pvt. Ltd, Kayaloram Lake Heritage Resort, Punnamada Backwater Resort, Keraleeyam Heritage Home & Ayurvedic Resort, Lake Palace Backwater Resort, Ayur Cruice and Alleppey Prince Hotel. These, along with many budget hotels available in the region provide a wide range of accommodation in Alappuzha.

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