Best Kochi hotels near St. Francis Church
With a stay at Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin in Kochi, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Kochi Beach and Rameshwaram Temple. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
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Good
7.1
Pros: The view from our room was fantastic The staff especially the staff of Pepper Restaurant were extremely good On the hole we enjoyed our stay we will be back
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very charming hotel and premises. The food was really good. The staff very charming and nice. Amazing pool.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean and comfort
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Wonderful location , surrounded by the Arabian Sea . A small intimate experience. Great food . Very helpful staff
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff excellent service also excellent food and spa service. Exceeded expectations would definitely recommend and retiurn.nothing
Okay
5.0
Pros: Sea side and beach view
Good
7.1
Pros: it is good but need more verities
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The location is really great if you want to just chill. If you want to go to Fort Kochi the ferry is just next door - by car it’s a bit long winded but only 15mins. The service is exceptional. The place is small and intimate - The dining facilities are varied and good. The Matancherry Bar is a great place to while away an evening.
Okay
5.4
Pros: I like the hotel ambience it was nice. But the hotel needs renovation to keep the property in condition especially the washroom. Free bottled water, breakfast, boat riding and afternoon tea.
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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 5,531 reviews
Service
9.5
Vibe
9.4
Wellness
9.2
Pool
9.2
Location
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Room
8.7
Food
8.7
Breakfast
8.6
Amenities
8.5
Comfort
7.3
WiFi
5.3
Service
9.1
Location
9.0
Breakfast
8.8
Food
8.7
Amenities
8.5
Room
8.2
Service
9.6
Food
8.9
7.1 Good
Pros: The view from our room was fantastic The staff especially the staff of Pepper Restaurant were extremely good On the hole we enjoyed our stay we will be back
Cons: The shower did not drain properly and the air conditioning could not be adjusted to our liking. So in the end we had to switch it off completely
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very charming hotel and premises. The food was really good. The staff very charming and nice. Amazing pool.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Clean and comfort
Cons: Nothing
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Wonderful location , surrounded by the Arabian Sea . A small intimate experience. Great food . Very helpful staff
Cons: Loved everything
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Staff excellent service also excellent food and spa service. Exceeded expectations would definitely recommend and retiurn.nothing
Cons: Nothing
5.0 Okay
Pros: Sea side and beach view
Cons: Too far from city and also need to pay toll for every time we get in. Rooms are too small Limited varieties for vegetarians
7.1 Good
Pros: it is good but need more verities
Cons: no activities around
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The location is really great if you want to just chill. If you want to go to Fort Kochi the ferry is just next door - by car it’s a bit long winded but only 15mins. The service is exceptional. The place is small and intimate - The dining facilities are varied and good. The Matancherry Bar is a great place to while away an evening.
Cons: Rooms are a bit small - we had the SeaView deluxe - but it doesn’t come in the way of enjoying your stay.
5.4 Okay
Pros: I like the hotel ambience it was nice. But the hotel needs renovation to keep the property in condition especially the washroom. Free bottled water, breakfast, boat riding and afternoon tea.
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With a stay at Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin in Kochi, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Fort Kochi Beach and Rameshwaram Temple. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Free valet parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Bastian Homestay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 9.2 Excellent
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Lovely people and very good value. The Bastian family were able to assist us with anything we could ask for. Delicious breakfast in a quiet part of the neighborhood. Definitely recommend at this price.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Beautiful location in cosy neighbourhood. Short stroll to fort kochi waterfront & restaurants. Highly recommended!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: I like the onwer and the place we were staying full of hangging plants and the rooms were cosy and very quite.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Bastian Homestay is situated in a sweet whitewashed alley full of beautiful flowers, including fragrant jasmine. It's about 10 minutes' walk from the Old Town where nice cafes/restaurants are located (NB: alcohol is only sold in hotel restaurants, so if you need a beer, head to the 18 Hotel). The alley is full of pretty homes, and the neighbours are very pleasant. There are a few small corner shops very close by selling snacks. Rooms and bathrooms are immaculate - the cleaners sweep under the bed, then wipe the tiled floor with a damp cloth. Even the bedroom and bathroom bins are perfect. The showers have endless hot water - just wait a couple of mins for it to run through. Breakfast is a choice of western (toast, eggs, bananas, watermelon/pineapple slices and tea/coffee) or Keralan dosas. It's wonderful value. Bastian and his family are incredibly kind - when I arrived I struggled to find an ATM that would issue me money. Bastian took me on his moped to find one that worked. Success ! And my stress levels dropped immediately. I then needed to see a doctor about a minor medical issue. Bastian took me to the local hospital and waited with me while I was attended to. I booked to stay for 3 nights and stayed for 2 weeks as I was so relaxed and in no rush to move on, particularly in the heat and humidity! The town is very safe, and I have walked home alone every night. The only annoyances are from the occasional tuk tuk driver/shop salesman in the old town, but they're not particularly persistent and finish work before you'll finish dinner ! NB: the main building is now painted white - it's much prettier than the pale brown in the main listing. April/May pre-monsoon season is very hot and humid. Some restaurants and cafes shut for a while (owners go to the mountains for some respite), but plenty are still open.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: The owners, very kind and helpful. Always come.uo with smile and very courteous. I wa a solo traveller travelling in a off season but they helped me a lot , with a map and guided me which places I can visit. Mr. Bastian George is such a nice person, we talked favour few things and also on the last day he dropped me to bus station with his Scotty as I had luggage. I will surely stay with them again. The location is just 10 mins walking distant from the main areas like princess street, mg beach, fort kochi - vypin jetty. No hustle bustle. They have wonderful home, a lot of greens. And Gini, is a wonderful cook I have to say. She cooked kerala style breakfast for me and it was so tasty. And the breakfast is very affordable according to the outside foods, as I found the food joints are costly in fort kochi. I will recommend to stay with them for sure.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: wonderful stay at this place, great to relax and recharge. the whole family are warm and welcoming, very helpful with travel arrangements. Rooms clean and good bathrooms. excellent breakfast too. would definitely recommend if you're in the area.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Really nice place and the hosts really helped us for any questions we had!
Good
7.9
Pros: Really great location, lovely clean room, very comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Nice but simple breakfast.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything about this place is amazing. Beautiful comfy rooms, great location, yummy breakfast. They are amazing hosts that go above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable and will help out with anything you need whether that be booking backwater tours, washing clothes, taxis, advice etc, nothing is a hassle. They make you feel like you are right at home, would highly recommend this place if anyone is coming to kochi as you won’t be disappointed at all, if I ever find myself in Kochi again I will definitely be staying here :)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It was the best spot to finish my trip in India, so I am really grateful to Bastian, his place is the island of peace. Great location, friendly family staff, and fabulous breakfast. Bastian was so kind, he helped me a lot, even at my airport transport. This place is the best, if you want to chill, and reach easly the best spots in Fort Cochin
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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 512 reviews
Wellness
10.0
Breakfast
9.8
Service
9.8
WiFi
9.6
Location
9.4
Vibe
9.3
Value
9.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Room
8.8
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Lovely people and very good value. The Bastian family were able to assist us with anything we could ask for. Delicious breakfast in a quiet part of the neighborhood. Definitely recommend at this price.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful location in cosy neighbourhood. Short stroll to fort kochi waterfront & restaurants. Highly recommended!
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9.6 Excellent
Pros: I like the onwer and the place we were staying full of hangging plants and the rooms were cosy and very quite.
Cons: Gini and her husband was very wonderful people. and the homestay was very clean and cosy we feel so secure and our host were very very helpful. We Had wonderful breakfast.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Bastian Homestay is situated in a sweet whitewashed alley full of beautiful flowers, including fragrant jasmine. It's about 10 minutes' walk from the Old Town where nice cafes/restaurants are located (NB: alcohol is only sold in hotel restaurants, so if you need a beer, head to the 18 Hotel). The alley is full of pretty homes, and the neighbours are very pleasant. There are a few small corner shops very close by selling snacks. Rooms and bathrooms are immaculate - the cleaners sweep under the bed, then wipe the tiled floor with a damp cloth. Even the bedroom and bathroom bins are perfect. The showers have endless hot water - just wait a couple of mins for it to run through. Breakfast is a choice of western (toast, eggs, bananas, watermelon/pineapple slices and tea/coffee) or Keralan dosas. It's wonderful value. Bastian and his family are incredibly kind - when I arrived I struggled to find an ATM that would issue me money. Bastian took me on his moped to find one that worked. Success ! And my stress levels dropped immediately. I then needed to see a doctor about a minor medical issue. Bastian took me to the local hospital and waited with me while I was attended to. I booked to stay for 3 nights and stayed for 2 weeks as I was so relaxed and in no rush to move on, particularly in the heat and humidity! The town is very safe, and I have walked home alone every night. The only annoyances are from the occasional tuk tuk driver/shop salesman in the old town, but they're not particularly persistent and finish work before you'll finish dinner ! NB: the main building is now painted white - it's much prettier than the pale brown in the main listing. April/May pre-monsoon season is very hot and humid. Some restaurants and cafes shut for a while (owners go to the mountains for some respite), but plenty are still open.
Cons: Though the rooms have ceiling fans, they do remain a little warm in the heat of the summer (it was 36 degrees outside during the day, and not much cooler at night). The windows conveniently have mesh panels that can be opened/locked shut. There are also security bars on the windows, so if you wish to keep the windows open, the room will still be secure but make sure you shut the mesh before dusk to stop any mosquitoes coming in for a feed ! Aircon is available in some rooms (at extra charge, I think, as it costs a lot more to run than a ceiling fan) so if you need something cooler, then please select one of these rooms. Please note that my comments aren't meant to be critical - just consider temperature comfort carefully if visiting during an excessively hot month like I did. As another guest wrote, I don't think that the rooftop terrace is accessible to guests. The upstairs breakfast room is partially an open area, but with a roof. There is plenty of space to sit outside of your room to read etc, but not really in the sunshine. For me, it's ok as I go exploring mid-afternoon, and it's too hot before then.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The owners, very kind and helpful. Always come.uo with smile and very courteous. I wa a solo traveller travelling in a off season but they helped me a lot , with a map and guided me which places I can visit. Mr. Bastian George is such a nice person, we talked favour few things and also on the last day he dropped me to bus station with his Scotty as I had luggage. I will surely stay with them again. The location is just 10 mins walking distant from the main areas like princess street, mg beach, fort kochi - vypin jetty. No hustle bustle. They have wonderful home, a lot of greens. And Gini, is a wonderful cook I have to say. She cooked kerala style breakfast for me and it was so tasty. And the breakfast is very affordable according to the outside foods, as I found the food joints are costly in fort kochi. I will recommend to stay with them for sure.
Cons: It's a little tricky to find, not bad though. Maybe they need to update the Google location or maybe because of the new structure the roads were obstacled, not sure Nothing such bad.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: wonderful stay at this place, great to relax and recharge. the whole family are warm and welcoming, very helpful with travel arrangements. Rooms clean and good bathrooms. excellent breakfast too. would definitely recommend if you're in the area.
Cons: Nothing, all good
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Really nice place and the hosts really helped us for any questions we had!
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: Really great location, lovely clean room, very comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Nice but simple breakfast.
Cons: Thought breakfast hours could have been extended to 10:30/11 in the morning, but this is minor.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything about this place is amazing. Beautiful comfy rooms, great location, yummy breakfast. They are amazing hosts that go above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable and will help out with anything you need whether that be booking backwater tours, washing clothes, taxis, advice etc, nothing is a hassle. They make you feel like you are right at home, would highly recommend this place if anyone is coming to kochi as you won’t be disappointed at all, if I ever find myself in Kochi again I will definitely be staying here :)
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: It was the best spot to finish my trip in India, so I am really grateful to Bastian, his place is the island of peace. Great location, friendly family staff, and fabulous breakfast. Bastian was so kind, he helped me a lot, even at my airport transport. This place is the best, if you want to chill, and reach easly the best spots in Fort Cochin
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With a stay at Bastian Homestay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
With a stay at Fragrant Nature Kochi in Kochi, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Fort Kochi Beach and Jain Temple. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Good staff and very comfortable room
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The nice thought of a library, several chill-out lounging corners in the hotel, the lovely rooftop and the 24hr cafe next door with great virgin pina colada!
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Pleasant and soothing ambience; cooperative and friendly staff. Rating 9/10.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: The bed was excellent! The AC was great, the complementary bday cake for my husband was a nice touch, breakfast had a great variety, super clean everywhere, the staff is lovely and really loved the shampoo and conditioner.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Our stay here was a wonderful experience. Our room was comfortable and very clean, and the staff was welcoming and friendly. We had all the amenities in our room we could desire, and the breakfast was great. The rooftop pool was amazing, with great views of Kochi and the water.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: breakfast was nice . Not much of variety to choose from , but they do offer south indian options which was not highlighted . we only knew the next day ,when the waiter informed us.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff were very accommodating to our needs and always willing to help. The room was clean and comfortable. The facilities were perfect especially the outdoor swimming pool.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Lovely room and spacious, swimming pool is excellent.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room service was excellent. Loved the karimeen !
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Suite was excellent, big bath and bathroom
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Fragrant Nature Kochi offered a pleasant stay. The dining room provides a good selection at the breakfast buffet in a pleasant setting. It was unfortunate that there was a mixup re our transport from the airport to the hotel. However the hotel’s assistant manager went above and beyond to offer amends for the inconvenience. He offered an upgrade to our booking by providing a suite. In addition, he offered us lunch on the day of our arrival. He truly provided exceptional service. The hotel has an infinity pool and a spa treatment area that we enjoyed after a long day of travel. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of local historic sites.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: EVERYTHING was as PERFECT as PERFECT could be. The staff were very courteous and approachable, the food was delectable, the rooms were spacious, beds where very comfortable and the resort is located in the right place. The views from the roof are outstanding and the resort is close to some really nice restaurants as well. They have a really chick bar on the first floor. Unfortunately, we could not use the pool due to the unfavourable weather conditions which was our only down in the entire stay. I highly recommend this place for some really nice relaxing time with family or friends.
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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 182 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Room
9.6
Vibe
9.5
Service
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Wellness
8.5
Breakfast
8.2
Pool
7.3
Location
6.1
Bar
5.4
Value
3.6
Room
9.6
Service
9.4
Vibe
9.4
Food
7.7
Location
6.0
Service
9.1
Pool
7.3
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Good staff and very comfortable room
Cons: Service not always consistent in each of the food outlets.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The nice thought of a library, several chill-out lounging corners in the hotel, the lovely rooftop and the 24hr cafe next door with great virgin pina colada!
Cons: -
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Pleasant and soothing ambience; cooperative and friendly staff. Rating 9/10.
Cons: Restaurant/food was just ok, but not up to my expectations; also not many options. Rating 7/10.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: The bed was excellent! The AC was great, the complementary bday cake for my husband was a nice touch, breakfast had a great variety, super clean everywhere, the staff is lovely and really loved the shampoo and conditioner.
Cons: The view unfortunately wasn't great but the room was beautiful
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Our stay here was a wonderful experience. Our room was comfortable and very clean, and the staff was welcoming and friendly. We had all the amenities in our room we could desire, and the breakfast was great. The rooftop pool was amazing, with great views of Kochi and the water.
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9.6 Excellent
Pros: breakfast was nice . Not much of variety to choose from , but they do offer south indian options which was not highlighted . we only knew the next day ,when the waiter informed us.
Cons: access to the property is difficult as the lane is narrow AND LORRIES ARE APLENTY.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff were very accommodating to our needs and always willing to help. The room was clean and comfortable. The facilities were perfect especially the outdoor swimming pool.
Cons: M/a
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Lovely room and spacious, swimming pool is excellent.
Cons: Could hear outside music.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The room service was excellent. Loved the karimeen !
Cons: Nothing at all!
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Suite was excellent, big bath and bathroom
Cons: Noisy location, expensive food and drink
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The Fragrant Nature Kochi offered a pleasant stay. The dining room provides a good selection at the breakfast buffet in a pleasant setting. It was unfortunate that there was a mixup re our transport from the airport to the hotel. However the hotel’s assistant manager went above and beyond to offer amends for the inconvenience. He offered an upgrade to our booking by providing a suite. In addition, he offered us lunch on the day of our arrival. He truly provided exceptional service. The hotel has an infinity pool and a spa treatment area that we enjoyed after a long day of travel. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of local historic sites.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: EVERYTHING was as PERFECT as PERFECT could be. The staff were very courteous and approachable, the food was delectable, the rooms were spacious, beds where very comfortable and the resort is located in the right place. The views from the roof are outstanding and the resort is close to some really nice restaurants as well. They have a really chick bar on the first floor. Unfortunately, we could not use the pool due to the unfavourable weather conditions which was our only down in the entire stay. I highly recommend this place for some really nice relaxing time with family or friends.
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With a stay at Fragrant Nature Kochi in Kochi, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Fort Kochi Beach and Jain Temple. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Brunton Boatyard-Cgh Earth in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Chinese Fishing Nets. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 9.0 Excellent
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Excellent
9.6
Pros: Breakfast was customised and really good. The room is beautifully decorated. The location is perfect.
Good
7.1
Pros: The view from our room was very good, looking over the Port and river. We had a spacious area with a separate living room, two toilets, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. The staff were attentive, and eager to please but sometimes to the point of being on the verge of intrusive. My husband took advantage of the swimming pool during the day and enjoyed it. The a la carte breakfast was good. The tiffin and tea at 5 oclock was a nice touch, especially for those of us who either skipped lunch altogether or had a light snack for lunch after a late breakfast. The sunset cruise was good but it bothered my husband who is very safety conscious, that the life jacket policy was so erratic. Sometimes they were on board, other times not in sight at all and no safety procedures were outlined. I liked the location as I could hire a local and very good tuk tuk driver, Sunneish, who was organised by Brunton Boatyard, and he took me out shopping and took my husband and I out for tours of the neighbourhood. He was a very good, English speaking guide.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Free activities: afternoon tea, sunset cruise, cooking demonstration. Varied breakfast choices all superbly made. Amazing staff.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Rooms were spacious in our deluxe suite
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Had been wanting to stay at this place for several years, and could finally afford it during the low season. Spacious room with comfortable bed, wonderful staff, nice complimentary extras such as afternoon tea and a sunset cruise in which we saw dolphins. Beautiful building with a large, warm watered pool, close to shops, restaurants and places of interest.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff. Morning yoga, afternoon tea, sunset boat cruise and cooking class are all complimentary and excellent. Location is right on the water front with a great view of the Chinese Fishing nets.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Our second stay, and it was wonderful. The staff greeted us like old friends and we felt very welcome and really quite at home. Amazing yoga (don’t miss it!!!) with Ramesh.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: The ambience, the peace and quiet, courteous, thoughtful staff and the setting was all what I wanted in a relaxing birthday break. I loved the cruise and the attentiveness and knowledge of the BB person who escorted us. The tea at 5pm is a really lovely touch and excellent.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Beautiful rooms and stunning location
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Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 214 reviews
Location
9.5
Service
9.3
Pool
8.8
Value
8.5
Room
8.4
Cleanliness
8.3
Amenities
8.1
Breakfast
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Wellness
2.9
Service
9.2
Room
7.9
Location
9.6
Room
8.3
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast was customised and really good. The room is beautifully decorated. The location is perfect.
Cons: The evening boat ride is good but they don't have a fixed anchor. If the water is rough then the boat shakes too much and is risky. My mother was hurt in the elbow while getting on the boat.
7.1 Good
Pros: The view from our room was very good, looking over the Port and river. We had a spacious area with a separate living room, two toilets, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. The staff were attentive, and eager to please but sometimes to the point of being on the verge of intrusive. My husband took advantage of the swimming pool during the day and enjoyed it. The a la carte breakfast was good. The tiffin and tea at 5 oclock was a nice touch, especially for those of us who either skipped lunch altogether or had a light snack for lunch after a late breakfast. The sunset cruise was good but it bothered my husband who is very safety conscious, that the life jacket policy was so erratic. Sometimes they were on board, other times not in sight at all and no safety procedures were outlined. I liked the location as I could hire a local and very good tuk tuk driver, Sunneish, who was organised by Brunton Boatyard, and he took me out shopping and took my husband and I out for tours of the neighbourhood. He was a very good, English speaking guide.
Cons: We didn't like that we only had one choice of restaurant for dinner and lunch. We felt that if only one was offered during the off peak season, then there should at least be a variety on the menu, for example a daily special. The food became tiresome for me. As tourists, we understand that our values and habits are not a part of daily life in the places we visit. However, we feel that unless stated in the advertising, our accommodation at the level of Brunton Boatyard, should cater for a range of guests. This would include, I think, the availability of wines to drink. We enjoy having a sundowner drink and was disappointed that apparently this facility is no longer available. I understand that previously, drinks and canapes were offered after the boat ride. Now there is the option of a cooking class. (The one I attended was a very basic recipe and methods.) The choice of wines on the menu were one Australian (not included on the dinner menu we were given) and a couple of Indian. We almost felt as though we were asking for something illegal when we ordered alcohol. It was also annoying that we were expected to fill in a review form after every dinner (at the table). We found that the toilet plumbing was only just adequate and suggest that the bathroom should be updated. The theme of olde world could still be incorporated in a modern facility bathroom which would be cleaner and more efficient. The bed we found to be too soft and the bedclothes too heavy. In fact one night I took the quilt out of the cover and we just used the cover, like a sheet.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Free activities: afternoon tea, sunset cruise, cooking demonstration. Varied breakfast choices all superbly made. Amazing staff.
Cons: Nothing.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Rooms were spacious in our deluxe suite
Cons: Food in the restaurant esp at lunch could have a little more variety of Indian food
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Had been wanting to stay at this place for several years, and could finally afford it during the low season. Spacious room with comfortable bed, wonderful staff, nice complimentary extras such as afternoon tea and a sunset cruise in which we saw dolphins. Beautiful building with a large, warm watered pool, close to shops, restaurants and places of interest.
Cons: The air conditioning in the bedroom was too feeble, it was quite warm during the night. Small point, but no milk available in the room for tea and coffee, not everybody drinks it black. Breakfast was a little disappointing; if you're offering an a la carte breakfast rather than buffet style, it needs to be really good, and sadly it wasn't. Both dining rooms are a little dark and oppressive.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff. Morning yoga, afternoon tea, sunset boat cruise and cooking class are all complimentary and excellent. Location is right on the water front with a great view of the Chinese Fishing nets.
Cons: Remember to apply mosquito repellent at all times - the hotel try their best to get rid of them but there are still lots around.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons: The breakfast and the bed
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Our second stay, and it was wonderful. The staff greeted us like old friends and we felt very welcome and really quite at home. Amazing yoga (don’t miss it!!!) with Ramesh.
Cons: Absolutely nothing.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The ambience, the peace and quiet, courteous, thoughtful staff and the setting was all what I wanted in a relaxing birthday break. I loved the cruise and the attentiveness and knowledge of the BB person who escorted us. The tea at 5pm is a really lovely touch and excellent.
Cons: At the history restaurant, it seems that the Railway Mutton Curry, their signature dish is the only good thing on the menu. The next day I ordered some fish, the two small slices came on a large bed of bland overcooked potatoes, one over boiled brinjal and an okra, which I could barely cut into. The hors d'oeuvres on both days is complete rubbish, boiled rice mixed with grated carrots and given a fancy name. There was some banana flower starter which came beautifully arranged on a plate but was full of raw coconut and mustard. Both days the cocktails failed to live up to their promise and a complete rip off. The coffee too, what I made in my room was much better than the watery stuff served during breakfast and dinner. My stay at Brunton Boatyard was excellent in all possible ways, this food especially on the second day put a damper on the experience.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Beautiful rooms and stunning location
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With a stay at Brunton Boatyard-Cgh Earth in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Chinese Fishing Nets. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Dream Catcher Home Stay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 185 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: It is the best homestay I have ever stayed. It was so much like our own house, including the owners who treat you like their own family. The rooms are very clean including the toilets. The rooms are pretty fresh in looks and offer you peace. The balconies and rooftop are wonderful common areas where you can just sit and relax. The homestay is in the heart of Fort Kochi and is nearby to every tourist destination, merely within 3-4 kms of area. There are many places to eat around of every budget. The surroundings of this homestay are very peaceful and pretty giving you always fresh vibes. It was pleasure staying at this beautiful big homestay.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Exciting location with so many trees and greens all around. This homestay is grand beautiful villa in the centre of Fort Kochi area. I and my companions loved it so much. The surrounding were so peaceful and the early morning and evenings during the sunset were the best to sit in balconies or rooftop and enjoy peacefulness. The homestay is at walking distance to everything you wish to see in fort kochi. The rooms and toilets are pretty clean. The balconies and rooftop is an added advantage to relax yourselves. The owners are really very sweet and help you in every way. Through them, I could see Kathakali performances, got Ayurvedic packages, village tours and even backwaters tour. They even helped in bookings cabs. Thank you for such support. This homestay makes you so comfortable that you feel like at your own home. It’s wonderful. Thank you Bernard uncle and ma’m. You are lovely just beyond words.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Homestay recommended to us by a friend. Very friendly helpful hosts. Rooms very clean. Would stay again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything about this property is fantastic! The hosts Sally and Bernard are the closest thing to family you can have while travelling. Extremely welcoming and could not do anything more for us. The property itself it’s very clean, very spacious , and comfortable. Location is also very central. Couldn’t ask for anything more at such a great price!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The owners were very attentive. Beautiful atmosphere and the room had everything we needed. The roof garden and potted plants all through the building are beautiful. Tea and coffee was always waiting for us on a morning when we would sit with the owners. Lovely family and experience. Really good location close to beach and attractions. Owners also sorted a backwater tour for us which was so stressed free for us.
Good
7.1
Pros: Owners hospitality and generousness made me very happy. I would recommed the place for botj short stay and long stay for families, ciuoles and
Good
7.5
Pros: Owner is good and very helping
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I was finding a good homestay in fort kochi. My friend suggested this great homestay. It was really a wonderful homestay in fort kochi. Owners are very loving n caring people. Uncle and aunty help you for everything. Rooms were very clean. And yes the homestay is very near to all tourist places. It is also near to Ernakulam railway junction by a ferry. Homestay is surrounded by trees and region is full of peace.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: The owner woke up in the middle of the night to let us in. His wife made an amazing, huge Indian breakfast for a very cheap price.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Bernardt was very friendly and helpful. Nice family homestay.
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 185 reviews
Food
10.0
Value
9.5
Service
9.1
Location
8.9
Breakfast
8.5
Room
7.3
WiFi
5.2
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It is the best homestay I have ever stayed. It was so much like our own house, including the owners who treat you like their own family. The rooms are very clean including the toilets. The rooms are pretty fresh in looks and offer you peace. The balconies and rooftop are wonderful common areas where you can just sit and relax. The homestay is in the heart of Fort Kochi and is nearby to every tourist destination, merely within 3-4 kms of area. There are many places to eat around of every budget. The surroundings of this homestay are very peaceful and pretty giving you always fresh vibes. It was pleasure staying at this beautiful big homestay.
Cons: I liked everything about this homestay.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Exciting location with so many trees and greens all around. This homestay is grand beautiful villa in the centre of Fort Kochi area. I and my companions loved it so much. The surrounding were so peaceful and the early morning and evenings during the sunset were the best to sit in balconies or rooftop and enjoy peacefulness. The homestay is at walking distance to everything you wish to see in fort kochi. The rooms and toilets are pretty clean. The balconies and rooftop is an added advantage to relax yourselves. The owners are really very sweet and help you in every way. Through them, I could see Kathakali performances, got Ayurvedic packages, village tours and even backwaters tour. They even helped in bookings cabs. Thank you for such support. This homestay makes you so comfortable that you feel like at your own home. It’s wonderful. Thank you Bernard uncle and ma’m. You are lovely just beyond words.
Cons: Liked everything.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Homestay recommended to us by a friend. Very friendly helpful hosts. Rooms very clean. Would stay again.
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything about this property is fantastic! The hosts Sally and Bernard are the closest thing to family you can have while travelling. Extremely welcoming and could not do anything more for us. The property itself it’s very clean, very spacious , and comfortable. Location is also very central. Couldn’t ask for anything more at such a great price!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The owners were very attentive. Beautiful atmosphere and the room had everything we needed. The roof garden and potted plants all through the building are beautiful. Tea and coffee was always waiting for us on a morning when we would sit with the owners. Lovely family and experience. Really good location close to beach and attractions. Owners also sorted a backwater tour for us which was so stressed free for us.
Cons:
7.1 Good
Pros: Owners hospitality and generousness made me very happy. I would recommed the place for botj short stay and long stay for families, ciuoles and
Cons: Location and owner generosity
7.5 Good
Pros: Owner is good and very helping
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I was finding a good homestay in fort kochi. My friend suggested this great homestay. It was really a wonderful homestay in fort kochi. Owners are very loving n caring people. Uncle and aunty help you for everything. Rooms were very clean. And yes the homestay is very near to all tourist places. It is also near to Ernakulam railway junction by a ferry. Homestay is surrounded by trees and region is full of peace.
Cons: Everything was good.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: The owner woke up in the middle of the night to let us in. His wife made an amazing, huge Indian breakfast for a very cheap price.
Cons: Curtains are very thin.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Bernardt was very friendly and helpful. Nice family homestay.
Cons: All was very nice.
With a stay at Dream Catcher Home Stay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at The Malabar House in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and St. Francis Church. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 301 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very attentive and personable staff Outstanding chef and food
Okay
5.0
Pros: The area where the hotel is located was very convenient location.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Due to Cochin airport was under water they went out of there way to help us in our moment of need
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The look and feel of the hotel was outstanding.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Breakfast, restaurant service, wine bar, room decor, location
Okay
5.4
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Malabar is a small, quaint, beautiful boutique hotel that is extremely elegant, comfortable and has the most artistic lovely rooms. The staff is unbelievably nice and helpful. They made us feel like we were at home. I was ill and they bent over backwards to help with good wholesome food and extra care.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The Court yard with the swimmingpool a great ambience
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Excellent location, outstanding breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, outstanding hotel interiors
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 301 reviews
Vibe
9.5
Bar
9.5
Location
9.1
Service
8.8
Food
8.6
Amenities
7.8
Room
7.1
Breakfast
6.2
Value
4.5
WiFi
4.0
Pool
3.8
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very attentive and personable staff Outstanding chef and food
Cons:
5.0 Okay
Pros: The area where the hotel is located was very convenient location.
Cons: The breakfast was very poor, the breads were dry. The hot breakfast takes about 30 mins to arrive. They do not have any filter coffee on offer, even though its stated on the menu. The staff were not very helpful at breakfast, i think they were just understaffed. Our TV did not work. There were not enough power points in the room to charge your phones. The room had a lot of mosquitos even though we kept the doors closed. They had put a lot of the electric mosquito repellants in the room, but even that did not help. Our bathroom ceiling started to leak after two nights, and they had to changed our room. For the amount we paid, the service and amenities were below average.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Due to Cochin airport was under water they went out of there way to help us in our moment of need
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The look and feel of the hotel was outstanding.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Breakfast, restaurant service, wine bar, room decor, location
Cons: only wine and beer are available, but no spirits stocked minibar in the room would be nice
5.4 Okay
Pros:
Cons: The website creates an expectation that is not delivered. We didn’t consider this to be a luxury hotel and we were surprised that it is part of Relais Chateau
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The Malabar is a small, quaint, beautiful boutique hotel that is extremely elegant, comfortable and has the most artistic lovely rooms. The staff is unbelievably nice and helpful. They made us feel like we were at home. I was ill and they bent over backwards to help with good wholesome food and extra care.
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10.0 Excellent
Pros: The Court yard with the swimmingpool a great ambience
Cons:
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Excellent location, outstanding breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, outstanding hotel interiors
Cons: bathroom bath tub design has very poor accessibility for even slightly disabled guests (that is not needing any special attention). Should be replaced by a simple shower system
With a stay at The Malabar House in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and St. Francis Church. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Kapithan's Inn in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 59 reviews
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Excellent
9.6
Pros: Location, value for money, friendliness of owners
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Extremely helpful homestay hosts. Made to feel very welcome. Very close to amenities. Nice wee cafe next door. Open space opposite house where cricket was played early each morning.
Excellent
8.3
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfy bed . Good location very close to Kathakali show and nice neighbourhood . Wi-Fi ok . Helpful staff .
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Pushba and her sister runs this wonderful family BnB. It is centrally placed in Fort Kochi and you can get to all the most important places on foot. The rooms are basic, but clean and the outside area is wonderful. They were extremely helpful in getting us info on our further travels and helped us with all we needed to see in Kochi /Ernakulam. On the day we left, they even got up super early to make us a tasty breakfast.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice place and people..
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Great location. Quiet yet close to town. Owners were very helpful in planning our stay.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: It was a great location, close to everything but in a quiet spot, the staff/owners were lovely and the place was very clean, I'd love to go back someday, the wifi worked well, overall it was great value for the price we paid.
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Clean room in Fort Kochi; the owner is nice.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Perfect place and perfect location. House owners are really helpful, available and nice. I strongly recommend!
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 59 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.4
Services
7.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Location, value for money, friendliness of owners
Cons:
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Extremely helpful homestay hosts. Made to feel very welcome. Very close to amenities. Nice wee cafe next door. Open space opposite house where cricket was played early each morning.
Cons: Would have liked seating on roof terrace
8.3 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: We wer able to check in in the middle of the night! Great!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Comfy bed . Good location very close to Kathakali show and nice neighbourhood . Wi-Fi ok . Helpful staff .
Cons: Room.next to reception , though to be fair it was quiet.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Pushba and her sister runs this wonderful family BnB. It is centrally placed in Fort Kochi and you can get to all the most important places on foot. The rooms are basic, but clean and the outside area is wonderful. They were extremely helpful in getting us info on our further travels and helped us with all we needed to see in Kochi /Ernakulam. On the day we left, they even got up super early to make us a tasty breakfast.
Cons: All over Fort Kochi there are loads of mosquitoes. Unfortunately this also includes Kapithans in, so make sure you bring repellent if you are prone to mossie-bites!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Nice place and people..
Cons:
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Great location. Quiet yet close to town. Owners were very helpful in planning our stay.
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: It was a great location, close to everything but in a quiet spot, the staff/owners were lovely and the place was very clean, I'd love to go back someday, the wifi worked well, overall it was great value for the price we paid.
Cons: There was northing we didn't like, although it didn't have dining facilities it was close enough to everything and we had a great little breakfast spot called Loafers Corner just 5 minutes walk away.
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Clean room in Fort Kochi; the owner is nice.
Cons: The aircon wasn't working properly.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Perfect place and perfect location. House owners are really helpful, available and nice. I strongly recommend!
Cons:
With a stay at Kapithan's Inn in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
With a stay at Honolulu Home in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 142 reviews
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Excellent
9.2
Pros: Very nice and helpful owners. They told us about what to do in the area and how to get to the next stop on our trip. Great location.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Friendly staff, clean and good location for the price you pay.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Friendly staff, they let us take a shower after check-out before our night train. Also gave a nice overview of the city on arrival. Location about 10-15min walk from most Fort Kochi sites. Quiet during night. Omelet and toast breakfast included. Good value overall!
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Super cute family place.... amazing room for the price, good fan, amazing high pressure shower, friendly amazing hosts. They let me have a late check out with out extra pay.
Good
7.9
Pros: Strong, hot showers, great price, decent breakfast, convenient location in Fortkochi.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: It was a good, silent and clean place to check in. Families can be accommodated in a very comfortable way. This place is located in the center so that every places in fort kochi is easily accessible.
Good
7.5
Pros: the introduction of the owner about cochin
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Owner is very helpful in guiding tour plan of Kochi. Food was delicious. In morning there is voices of sparrow and birds.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It is hard for us to give a fair review on the quality of the rooms. One of the guests that was meant to be checking out the day we arrived had fallen ill, so our room was not available and the home stay was full. Mr. Aboo and his amazing family were incredibly apologetic and quickly rectified the situation - they put us up in a friends home stay around the corner, which was very comfortable. We still had an incredibly delicious breakfast at Honolulu in the morning. We had a problem with booking our train and Taris, Mr. Aboo’s son, helped us book our train using his IRCTC account. We had a night train leaving from Cochin and the family allowed us to store our bags all day while we explored the town. They also allowed us to hang out in the common area and use the facilities for a couple of hours until we called a taxi to the train station. If the standard of rooms is anything like the standard of hospitality we received - they will be amazing.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We felt like very good friends not just as a guest in this homestay. The owners did everything to support us during our stay. We could use the shared kitchen to cook our own meal. The homestay is located in a quiet area and also in a walking distance to the touristic points of interest in Kochi. The rooms are very clean, very good equipped and big enough to stay comfortable also for a longer period. We highly recommend the Honolulu homestay for every visitor of Kochi. We are looking forward to stay there again.
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 142 reviews
Location
10.0
Amenities
10.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Breakfast
9.5
Vibe
9.4
Service
9.3
Room
8.1
Value
7.6
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Very nice and helpful owners. They told us about what to do in the area and how to get to the next stop on our trip. Great location.
Cons: Breakfast was not bad but could be improved
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff, clean and good location for the price you pay.
Cons: They arrange a rickshaw for me to get to Marari beach, just drop, I paid 1000 Rupees for less than 40 kms, which I think it's expensive.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Friendly staff, they let us take a shower after check-out before our night train. Also gave a nice overview of the city on arrival. Location about 10-15min walk from most Fort Kochi sites. Quiet during night. Omelet and toast breakfast included. Good value overall!
Cons: One occasion shower water didn't work (came back some hours later). However, we did not go inform the staff so perhaps it could have been fixed or it was an external problem.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Super cute family place.... amazing room for the price, good fan, amazing high pressure shower, friendly amazing hosts. They let me have a late check out with out extra pay.
Cons: Nothing
7.9 Good
Pros: Strong, hot showers, great price, decent breakfast, convenient location in Fortkochi.
Cons: Very basic accommodations - small rooms, hard beds. Limited English spoken, difficult to communicate.
8.3 Excellent
Pros: It was a good, silent and clean place to check in. Families can be accommodated in a very comfortable way. This place is located in the center so that every places in fort kochi is easily accessible.
Cons:
7.5 Good
Pros: the introduction of the owner about cochin
Cons: the breakfast was always the same no choice option
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Owner is very helpful in guiding tour plan of Kochi. Food was delicious. In morning there is voices of sparrow and birds.
Cons: Everything appeared good.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It is hard for us to give a fair review on the quality of the rooms. One of the guests that was meant to be checking out the day we arrived had fallen ill, so our room was not available and the home stay was full. Mr. Aboo and his amazing family were incredibly apologetic and quickly rectified the situation - they put us up in a friends home stay around the corner, which was very comfortable. We still had an incredibly delicious breakfast at Honolulu in the morning. We had a problem with booking our train and Taris, Mr. Aboo’s son, helped us book our train using his IRCTC account. We had a night train leaving from Cochin and the family allowed us to store our bags all day while we explored the town. They also allowed us to hang out in the common area and use the facilities for a couple of hours until we called a taxi to the train station. If the standard of rooms is anything like the standard of hospitality we received - they will be amazing.
Cons: That we didn’t have a chance the probably amazing rooms at Honolulu Home.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: We felt like very good friends not just as a guest in this homestay. The owners did everything to support us during our stay. We could use the shared kitchen to cook our own meal. The homestay is located in a quiet area and also in a walking distance to the touristic points of interest in Kochi. The rooms are very clean, very good equipped and big enough to stay comfortable also for a longer period. We highly recommend the Honolulu homestay for every visitor of Kochi. We are looking forward to stay there again.
Cons:
With a stay at Honolulu Home in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
With a stay at Niyati - Boutique Stay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and St. Francis Church. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 419 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: The stay at Niyati was wonderful. Their staff was very helpful us with an early check in. The view from the room was pleasant and room itself was kept at a very neat and tidy condition. The staff were helpful in guiding us to various spots and attractions. We had to leave our luggage at the front desk and they were very well looked after.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff, the design, the location, the tremendous value for money (at least for the budget room I stayed in).
Good
6.3
Pros: Air con was the savior. Clean sheets and room.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great Location and easy access to the major attractions in the area. Restaurant is designed well and the break fast too.
Good
6.7
Pros: The caretaker was very good in his duties of catering to my needs.
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: Nothing
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Perfect quality, everything is wonderful!
Excellent
9.2
Pros: Heritage property, location, proximity to cafes and restaurants
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Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 419 reviews
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.5
Services
7.8
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.3
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The stay at Niyati was wonderful. Their staff was very helpful us with an early check in. The view from the room was pleasant and room itself was kept at a very neat and tidy condition. The staff were helpful in guiding us to various spots and attractions. We had to leave our luggage at the front desk and they were very well looked after.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff, the design, the location, the tremendous value for money (at least for the budget room I stayed in).
Cons: Nothing.
6.3 Good
Pros: Air con was the savior. Clean sheets and room.
Cons: The bathroom was very small and smelly. Flush not working properly. We had taken the budget room that was not like the pictures that were posted. Breakfast took sooo long to come and this when I'm not a very impatient traveler. Basic amenities like dustbin in the bathroom and mirror in the room were missing. We could've got a much better budget room for what we paid.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great Location and easy access to the major attractions in the area. Restaurant is designed well and the break fast too.
Cons:
6.7 Good
Pros: The caretaker was very good in his duties of catering to my needs.
Cons: The bathroom had no bucket and mug. The room was not cleaned for the subsequent day of stay.
2.5 Mediocre
Pros: Nothing
Cons: It was one of the worst experience I have ever had till now. I checked in the property around 9 pm as it was the last minute plan. I had made the bookings in the afternoon... since then I was trying to contact..but no one picked up....when I reached the property...one person ( helper) opened the door....he had no clue about the booking. Then while checking in...he asked for my ID proof....(as per my experience till date...your ID is always scanned and kept) this guy was taking a photo from his personal mobile phone....and when I asked him why are not scanning it...he said you don't tell me my work...and threw up my ID proof and said I will cancel your booking. While all this happened no one was der from the property whom I could have spoken too.... after 2hrs one person came to understand this issue...while I explained....he started blaming me....that u didn't speak to him properly and all. Overall the experience was very bad. The property is decent the owner of the property seems to be good...but the people managing it and making the experience worst.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Perfect quality, everything is wonderful!
Cons: None
9.2 Excellent
Pros: Heritage property, location, proximity to cafes and restaurants
Cons: Bed Linen and Towels were not up to the mark. They were damp and had tears.
With a stay at Niyati - Boutique Stay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and St. Francis Church. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Sonnetta Residency in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 116 reviews
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8.3
Pros: Sonnettas is located in a historical area, fort Cochin / Kochi...the residence is an old house that still has the ambiance of years gone by, very clean, well staffed ,great location. the breakfast is basic, coffee,toast and fruit..or Indian idly and coconut milk. Mr.Sonnetta has the knowledge of the area..has lived there for a lifetime...helpful and gracious, he employs a front staff that also can answer or find answer..to any inquiries. the women that cook and clean are good hearted and effecient. safe / refridgerator / air conditioner. * Kashi is a cafe on street behind..with good food / coffee & expresso. * if you take a rickshaw down 3-4 blocks, there are real shops at real prices.. * the ferry to Ernakulam is very close by, and takes less time than driving .. * the boardwalk of the ocean front is interesting and great for people watching... * there is a local park near by with pick-up cricket games to view.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Family atmosphere throughout stay of thirty one days and centrally located. An excellent Homestay at a modest price. Would go again. Breakfast good and they will produce western style breakfast toast eggs etc but the Indian breakfasts were very good we especially the Masala dosa and pancakes. Highly recommended.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Great location, nice staff
Good
7.9
Pros: I have booked a family room, but I was provided a two split beds where to accommodate my child was not comfortable.
Okay
5.0
Pros: The staff went out of their way to accommodate us. We originally booked 2 days but our group were not satisfied with the conditions so we only stayed one night. Mr Xavier was very understanding & amended our booking without penalty. Location is great. Within walking distance to restaurants & shops.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room was exceptional. Clean and comfortable!
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Clean accommodation and helpful staff
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Overall a very comfortable place with responsible staff and great value for money.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Fast wifi. Flexible Check in. Comfortable beds.
Good
6.7
Pros: Like the location, preferable for family
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 116 reviews
Beach
10.0
Service
9.8
Value
9.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.1
Room
8.4
Breakfast
8.0
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Sonnettas is located in a historical area, fort Cochin / Kochi...the residence is an old house that still has the ambiance of years gone by, very clean, well staffed ,great location. the breakfast is basic, coffee,toast and fruit..or Indian idly and coconut milk. Mr.Sonnetta has the knowledge of the area..has lived there for a lifetime...helpful and gracious, he employs a front staff that also can answer or find answer..to any inquiries. the women that cook and clean are good hearted and effecient. safe / refridgerator / air conditioner. * Kashi is a cafe on street behind..with good food / coffee & expresso. * if you take a rickshaw down 3-4 blocks, there are real shops at real prices.. * the ferry to Ernakulam is very close by, and takes less time than driving .. * the boardwalk of the ocean front is interesting and great for people watching... * there is a local park near by with pick-up cricket games to view.
Cons: when you 1st walk into the residence & rooms.....there is a moment of wondering if this was a poor choice, then, through the cleanliness and effeciency of this aged home..you find comfort and familiarity.. we have returned 4 times over 10 years and continue to enjoy Sonnettas Residency.
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Family atmosphere throughout stay of thirty one days and centrally located. An excellent Homestay at a modest price. Would go again. Breakfast good and they will produce western style breakfast toast eggs etc but the Indian breakfasts were very good we especially the Masala dosa and pancakes. Highly recommended.
Cons: Nothing
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Great location, nice staff
Cons:
7.9 Good
Pros: I have booked a family room, but I was provided a two split beds where to accommodate my child was not comfortable.
Cons: I double bed would have serve my purpose.
5.0 Okay
Pros: The staff went out of their way to accommodate us. We originally booked 2 days but our group were not satisfied with the conditions so we only stayed one night. Mr Xavier was very understanding & amended our booking without penalty. Location is great. Within walking distance to restaurants & shops.
Cons: It was advertised as dated but clean. But it was stuffy, dusty, kitchen was not clean. In general the most disappointing thing was it was not clean. Too many rules on wall, etc. Had to keep our shoes at reception. Didn't make us feel comfortable. Mr Xavier needs to get rid of all the curtains, declutter & clean the place. Found cockroaches in the bedroom. Water in the shower was cold due to solar geyser. After we complained they turned the geyser on. Towels were old, unmatched & scratchy.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The room was exceptional. Clean and comfortable!
Cons: The card machine wasn't working on the first and the last day of my stay. Perhaps that could be taken care of. A minor issue.
8.8 Excellent
Pros: Clean accommodation and helpful staff
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Overall a very comfortable place with responsible staff and great value for money.
Cons: #$@#$#@
8.3 Excellent
Pros: Fast wifi. Flexible Check in. Comfortable beds.
Cons: We found one cockroach.
6.7 Good
Pros: Like the location, preferable for family
Cons: Too disciplined
With a stay at Sonnetta Residency in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
A stay at No.18 Hotel places you in the heart of Kochi, within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 352 reviews
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Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 352 reviews
Location
9.8
Bar
9.0
Breakfast
7.5
Food
7.4
Room
7.3
Service
6.6
Cleanliness
6.4
Amenities
6.3
Value
4.7
A stay at No.18 Hotel places you in the heart of Kochi, within a 15-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
With a stay at Elim Homestay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of St. Francis Church and Jain Temple. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 105 reviews
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Excellent
9.2
Pros: George & his wife were extremely welcoming & helpful. West facing suite was cool which was great in high temperatures. Comfortable bed, good hot shower & loads of storage space.
Okay
5.0
Pros: Unfortunately I was not able to make it as I had to stay in Sri Lanka. I was very much looking forward to the stay. I wanted to do a cooking class!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: My family and I have a fantastic stay at Elim Homestay. George and Daisy are so nice, very friendly and helpful persons. We could not find better than this. Daisy prepared delicious breakfast and dinner every day. Always spoiling us with food. George helps us a lot to make our stay comfortable and happy. The rooms are very clean and tidy. Always hot water available. Wifi is very good. Very close to shops. Safe to walk around the area. We went away for a few days to Munnar and Thekkady and they kept our luggages. Unfortunately the hotels in Munnar/Thekkady were horrible that we came back before the due date and they stayed again at Elim Homestay. We missed too much of their hospitality. We felt at home. A big thanks to our Tuk Tuk driver, Shaji. Shaji helps us to discover the surroundings and all the sight seeing. A very good guide and speak english. We recommend foreigners to visit them. We’ll definitely come back again
Excellent
9.6
Pros: Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful time at Elims homestay and got delicious homemade indian breakfast. Thank you Daisy! The room was clean and the bed comfortable. We really recomend this place.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very nice property & lovely warm, helpful and hospitable owners. (George & Daisy)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: George and his wife were the most wonderful hosts and made sure we had a great stay in their lovely home. George organised a backwaters trip for us which was so relaxing and at a much more reasonable price than other places. He also arranged an airport pick up which was good because we arrived very early in the morning. Thank you! PS the coffee was delicious!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Fantastic stay, exceeded our expectations from the photos, the room was extremely clean and spacious and hot water was always available. The location is perfect, very close to the centre and there is a TukTuk Rank a few steps away from Elim's for any further a field journeys. George and his wife were such kind and friendly hosts, we arrived at 6am and he made us a fresh coffee and then allowed us to check in to our room. He also kept our bags for a few days while we went on a trip elsewhere and arranged for our laundry to be done by the time we arrived back. Will definitely be recommending Elim's!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Best accommodation of our trip. Daisy and George are the nicest people you could meet, it was like staying with family. The room is quiet,spacious and spotlessly clean. Close to everything in Fort Kochi. Anything you want Daisy and George will help you. They are the best!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Respond, House keeping and hospitality.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: George and Daisy are incredible hosts. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them. They organised our scooter hire, houseboat trip and theatre tickets, and bought medicine and made us special herbal drinks when they noticed we were unwell. There was a choice between European and Keralan breakfasts -all were delicious
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Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 105 reviews
Comfort
10.0
Service
9.7
Location
9.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Room
8.3
Breakfast
7.5
Food
5.0
9.2 Excellent
Pros: George & his wife were extremely welcoming & helpful. West facing suite was cool which was great in high temperatures. Comfortable bed, good hot shower & loads of storage space.
Cons: In the suite we had a kitchen with fridge & microwave but no utensils, crockery etc or cleaning materials. Just a few items would improve this facility.
5.0 Okay
Pros: Unfortunately I was not able to make it as I had to stay in Sri Lanka. I was very much looking forward to the stay. I wanted to do a cooking class!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: My family and I have a fantastic stay at Elim Homestay. George and Daisy are so nice, very friendly and helpful persons. We could not find better than this. Daisy prepared delicious breakfast and dinner every day. Always spoiling us with food. George helps us a lot to make our stay comfortable and happy. The rooms are very clean and tidy. Always hot water available. Wifi is very good. Very close to shops. Safe to walk around the area. We went away for a few days to Munnar and Thekkady and they kept our luggages. Unfortunately the hotels in Munnar/Thekkady were horrible that we came back before the due date and they stayed again at Elim Homestay. We missed too much of their hospitality. We felt at home. A big thanks to our Tuk Tuk driver, Shaji. Shaji helps us to discover the surroundings and all the sight seeing. A very good guide and speak english. We recommend foreigners to visit them. We’ll definitely come back again
Cons: Nothing to say. We loved everything
9.6 Excellent
Pros: Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful time at Elims homestay and got delicious homemade indian breakfast. Thank you Daisy! The room was clean and the bed comfortable. We really recomend this place.
Cons: Everything was perfect.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Very nice property & lovely warm, helpful and hospitable owners. (George & Daisy)
Cons: Could not fault it!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: George and his wife were the most wonderful hosts and made sure we had a great stay in their lovely home. George organised a backwaters trip for us which was so relaxing and at a much more reasonable price than other places. He also arranged an airport pick up which was good because we arrived very early in the morning. Thank you! PS the coffee was delicious!
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Fantastic stay, exceeded our expectations from the photos, the room was extremely clean and spacious and hot water was always available. The location is perfect, very close to the centre and there is a TukTuk Rank a few steps away from Elim's for any further a field journeys. George and his wife were such kind and friendly hosts, we arrived at 6am and he made us a fresh coffee and then allowed us to check in to our room. He also kept our bags for a few days while we went on a trip elsewhere and arranged for our laundry to be done by the time we arrived back. Will definitely be recommending Elim's!
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Best accommodation of our trip. Daisy and George are the nicest people you could meet, it was like staying with family. The room is quiet,spacious and spotlessly clean. Close to everything in Fort Kochi. Anything you want Daisy and George will help you. They are the best!
Cons: It was all excellent
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Respond, House keeping and hospitality.
Cons: Request of hot water for bathing every time.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: George and Daisy are incredible hosts. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them. They organised our scooter hire, houseboat trip and theatre tickets, and bought medicine and made us special herbal drinks when they noticed we were unwell. There was a choice between European and Keralan breakfasts -all were delicious
Cons: Nothing
With a stay at Elim Homestay in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of St. Francis Church and Jain Temple. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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