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Soma House Boat, Alleppey

Thathampally (1 kms from Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple)

Ranked 16 out of 20 house boats in kerala

6.3
(76 reviews)

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About Soma House Boat, Alleppey

Loaded with refined amenities like dining halls, plunge pool, spa baths and living rooms, this 25-year-old heritage collection of old-world houseboats is built with coir and wood and is counted amongst the best house boats in Kerala. Vintage bedrooms with cozy beddings and spectacular views of Kerala’s Backwaters create a welcoming retreat. There is a casual Indian restaurant onshore and a trendy bar shack serving local cuisines and exotic drinks.

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Location & Nearby Places

Thathampally (11.3 Km from city center)

9/36 Nehru Trophy Finishing Point , thathampally P.O, Alleppey, Kerala , South India

15 Nearby Attractions

Punnamada Lake

0.6 km

Mullakkal Temple

1.2 km

Karumadikkuttan

1.6 km

Kayaking in Alleppey

1.6 km

Houseboats in Alleppey

1.7 km

Alleppey Backwaters

2.6 km

Revi Karunakaran Museum

2.6 km

Alappuzha Lighthouse

3.8 km

Vijay Beach Park

3.9 km

Alappuzha Beach

3.9 km

Thumpoly Beach

4.8 km

Punnapra Beach

7.0 km

Vembanad Lake

11.4 km

Triveni Floating Market

11.6 km

St. Mary's Forane Church

12.3 km

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All Facilities for Soma House Boat

Category Facilities
Activities Live music/performance, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class, Tour or class about local culture.
Business facilities Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Business centre.
Cleanliness & disinfecting Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Visual aids: Braille, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms, Higher level toilet, Lower bathroom sink, Auditory guidance, Non-smoking throughout, Visual aids: Tactile signs.
Safety features Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility Toilet with grab rails, Emergency cord in bathroom.
Room Amenities Air conditioning, Heating, Safety deposit box.
Food & Drink Fruits, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room, Outdoor furniture, Room service, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security Security alarm, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property.
Cleaning services Trouser press, Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Dry cleaning.
Services & Extras Lockers, Key access, Key card access.
Common areas Picnic area, Sun terrace.
Food & drink safety Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services Express check-in/check-out, Concierge service, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Valet parking, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, Currency exchange.
Physical distancing Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
General Free parking, Parking.
Entertainment and family services Evening entertainment.
Pool and wellness Sun umbrellas, Foot massage, Hair cut, Make up services, Massage, Kids' pool, Body wrap, Beauty Services, Light therapy, Spa/wellness packages, Neck massage, Body treatments, Fitness, Facial treatments, Spa facilities, Hair styling, Head massage, Pedicure, Manicure, Spa and wellness centre, Back massage, Hair colouring, Full body massage, Body scrub, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Waxing services, Hand massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Yoga classes, Hair treatments.
Transport Airport shuttle, Accessible parking, Car hire, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Street parking.
Shops Barber/beauty shop.

Guest Ratings For This Property

6.3
Based on 76 Reviews
100% verified reviews

Comfort

6.5

Cleanliness

6.6

Value For Money

6.1

Facilities

6.5

Guest Reviews

Tereza
young couple
9.0
Superb
Superb
Boat was clean, staff was also nice, food was OK, overnight we stayed in a nice location to watch sunset. Overall very nice experience for one night.
Staff didnt almost speak english, there was no music without internet connection.

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Kumar
family with young children
2.0
Very poor
Please do jot go for exclusive boat as it is really costly and no worth.
I booked exclusive boat expecting that me and my family will use the property to spend our happy time. But, I got upset when late evening I wanted to be at hall area staff came and asked to vacant the place and to be shifted to room only. Day was hot so I asked them to switch on the AC for few hours but the denied and said they don't have fuel. they denied extra tea by saying they don't have milk and the house boat was not prepared to make any changes in the menu as they had limited stock. TV was there but of no use as no connection or network. They parked boat in evening 6 PM and re started in next morning 8 am and finished the tour at sharp 9 am. No early morning boating was there as the staff was sleeping in my hall area up to 7 am.
I booked exclusive boat expecting that me and my family will use the property to spend our happy time. But, I got upset when late evening I wanted to be at hall area staff came and asked to vacant the place and to be shifted to room only. Day was hot so I asked them to switch on the AC for few hours but the denied and said they don't have fuel. they denied extra tea by saying they don't have milk and the house boat was not prepared to make any changes in the menu as they had limited stock. TV was there but of no use as no connection or network. They parked boat in evening 6 PM and re started in next morning 8 am and finished the tour at sharp 9 am. No early morning boating was there as the staff was sleeping in my hall area up to 7 am.

Published on 22 Mar 2023

Naidu
young couple
1.0
Bad
Theres no maintenance.Cleanliness is below averageit was a very bad experienceyou guys made our feel we shouldnt ge
you shouldnt call this a boat..this is a cockroaches and lizards houseit was a terrible experience
absolutely everything..it was a nightmarethis soma boats really sucksthere are lots of fat cockroaches and lizards in the boatGuys avoid these night staying boatsTheres no light in the washroom alsoit was so dark

Published on 12 Mar 2023

H
young couple
8.0
Very good
Good experience
Lovely boat and good staff
Hope that the communication between the two sections of their business improves. The head office didn't pass our booking confirmation to the boat staff and we lost around 1.5 hour's of our cruise before the go ahead.

Published on 24 Feb 2023

Pankaj
family with young children
4.0
Disappointing
Disappointed with the selection of Houseboat
The only good part about Soma house boat was that it was in Alleppy. Rest considering the amount paid for the stay, the experience was below par.
I felt cheated by the Soma management. I booked the stay for 54500. I was told by Soma staff to cancel the booking from Booking.com and book it directly with them. In that case I will have to pay only 50000. When I said that it is not possible because of T&C of booking, I was told that my booking is non AC and AC would be provided from evening 9 to 6 AM. If I wanted AC then I need to pay 10500 more. This I was told when I had already landed in front of the boat with my family. Staying without AC in that hot weather was not possible, so I had no choice but to pay an additional amount of 10500. While making the booking through Booking. Com, there was no such mention of AC or non AC. It was presumed that AC is a given thing considering the weather and the amount being charged. 2. The hygiene in the kitchen was below par. If only I had known about it, I would definitely have avoided Soma. The boat staff appeared totally uninterested and every request was declined with silly excuses. 3. The water in the shower was very dirty. 4. One of the room was stinking and we had to compromise because there was no choice. 5. Overall a disappointing experience.

Published on 18 Jan 2023

Gill
group
9.0
Superb
Boat trip was interesting and very relaxing. Crew friendly and served tasty local food.
Boat trip was interesting and relaxing. Our boat was comfortable and the crew were very friendly. Keralan food was tasty.
Difficulty with payment- they would prefer cash.

Published on 14 Jan 2023

Ashish
family with young children
1.0
Bad
absolutely terrible exoerience.
we didnt like anything
very old and run down boat. AC was leaking. insects inside. access was dodgy and unsafe

Published on 23 Dec 2022

Carly
young couple
1.0
Bad
they will scam you. its boring. just do a day trip
was an ok boat.
They try to scam you by saying that your card declines when trying to take the pre payment & then when you ask to try the payment again they say sorry the boat you booked is now sold out you must go on shared boat- then make you pay in cash. ( after being mucked around by them sending us to wrong pick up spot) The water on board is in reused plastic bottles that might not be sanitary - no seal cap. Its quite boring, theres no guide to give you information about Kerala - they barely speak English. No tv. About 2 hours of following other house boats in a loop through some busy back waters. You dock at 5.30pm in a general harbour - no where nice to wake up to just other boats right next door. No aircon till 8.30pm. Room is stinking hot. Food is pretty average. If you go in a group it might be ok, but Id recommend doing a day trip in a smaller boat and avoiding house boats all together.

Published on 19 Dec 2022

Manoj
family with young children
7.0
Good
Good
Stay and ambience
Chef was not that experienced..food was ok

Published on 05 Dec 2022

David
young couple
1.0
Bad
Firstly the staff on the houseboat are very good and make the trip a pleasant and relaxing experience Sadly the sa
the boat
management and payment

Published on 23 Nov 2022

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