Where to Stay in Kerala
God's own country on water
Backwater houseboats, Ayurvedic retreats, spice plantations, and tropical luxury.
Travel Guide
Kerala's backwaters are a 900km network of lakes, canals, and rivers along the Malabar Coast. Luxury kettuvallam (converted rice barges) cruise through palm-fringed canals with private chefs preparing fresh-caught seafood. The combination of Ayurvedic wellness, spice plantation stays, and houseboat living makes Kerala India's most unique hospitality destination.
Best Neighborhoods
Alleppey Backwaters — Houseboat & Water
300+ hotels · Houseboat Cruises, Backwater Canals, Sunset Cruises
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