Traditional rice barge with modern comforts

The Lotus Houseboat is a stylish traditional rice barge that cruises through the quiet north Kerala backwaters. Designed by fusing traditional Keralan features with contemporary décor and modern amenities, The Lotus Houseboat offers private charters and shared cruises. It features two spacious bedrooms, a living room, a dining area and an upper sundeck. The two spacious, light, airy bedrooms are air-conditioned and gracefully furnished with solid teak wood floors, hand-carved teakwood furniture, striking traditional murals sourced locally and an iPod docking station. The modern ensuite bathrooms have a shower cubicle and a bathtub. Each bedroom opens onto a private veranda, an ideal place to relax and enjoy the serene backwaters gliding past you.

The regional Keralan cuisine inspires dining on board Lotus Houseboat. Meals are taken either in the dining area on the lower deck or, if the weather permits, on the upper deck. The Lotus Houseboat offers both one and two-night cruises through the north Kerala backwaters. Guests staying at the Neeleshwar Hermitage – The Lotus’ sister property near Kasargod – can board or disembark at the hotel.

Hotel Highlights

  • Off-the-beaten-track experience
  • Perfect for discovering rural North Kerala
  • Explore seldom-visited villages
  • Each bedroom has air conditioning and ensuite facilities
  • Upper observation deck
  • Dining area serving regional Keralan cuisine
  • Meals customised to guest preferences

Curated Kerala Tours

Every Corinthian Travel holiday is meticulously crafted to cater to your personal preferences and needs. We have created a selection of suggested itineraries based on some of our most popular tailor-made Kerala holidays. Speak to our destination experts to plan your private holiday to South India.