Built in the 9th century AD, Alleppey, called Alappuzha lies on the edge of the great Ashtamudi Lake. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast labyrinth of lakes, lagoons and several freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district of immense natural beauty.

Hotel Venice Castle is 6 km from Alleppey Beach and 35 km from the town of Kumarakom. The KSRTC Bus Station is 300 m. The Alleppey Railway Station is 3.5 km while the Cochin International Airport is 85 km.