One of Alleppey's better non-hostel budget offerings: six spotless rooms with Italian marble floors and, for three of them, garden-facing verandahs, tucked well back from the road amid greenery. It's just 200m north of the canal and bus stand, and the friendly staff can arrange kayaking and canoe trips (per person ₹1500).
Palmy Lake Resort, a cheery six-cottage guesthouse in leafy lakeside grounds 2km north of the town centre, is owned by the same team.