Fort Kochi hotels & places to stay

We stayed for 13 nights in this charming little hotel. It was Sir Robert Bristow’s house right on the seafront and by far the best situated in Fort Kochi. The feel of the place is colonial, the staff fantastic, the food phenomenal. Nothing is too much trouble and the chef Rehman, will adjust the dishes and spices to your palate if necessary. He can often be seen checking that the food is to your liking.The dining area faces the sea at the harbour entrance and dolphins leap before you in the sea whilst you take breakfast. Raghavan and his team look after you well in the restaurant. The beds are enormous four posters with firm mattresses the ensuite bathrooms very roomy with amazing soap.The hotel has 2 drivers who will take you on trips if you so desire.This is not a modern concrete tower hotel, this one oozes history, relaxation and charm.We had a brilliant time. Many thanks to you all😁 A difficult holiday to beat!

We loved our stay at the Tea Bungalow, which was our first hotel in India. The rooms are spacious and cool, providing an excellent escape from the heat of Kochi. It is within walking distance of historic Fort Cochin, and we even walked to Mattancherry from there (though we'd recommend a taxi or tuk-tuk after spending most of the morning walking!). Breakfast by the pool every morning was luxurious. It included tea or coffee, eggs, and fresh fruit. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. They always had cold water for us (we found out at checkout that we were being charged for these waters, which is only fair). The room was cleaned every day. The bed was large and relatively comfortable. The bathroom was very spacious. With both air conditioning and a fan, we had complete control over the room's temperature. And because the bungalow is relatively spread out, it is a very quiet, secluded experience. We highly recommend the Tea Bungalow for a stay in Fort Cochin!

The CGH group of hotels never cease to impress. I was transformed to another time at this residence. The fit and finish was carefully thought through, and the effort put into sustainability throughout the hotel was amazing. The taste of the filtered rain water was divine! The staff looked after us so much, even making my birthday dinner truly special. They made a cake that followed our dietary requests. If you need to stay in Fort Kochi area, look no further than this hotel. AMAZING.

My husband and I stayed here for 3 days and found it perfect for slowing down and savouring the start of our holiday! It was spacious, charming and quirky. The old-school charm was evident in its furnishings and displays, and we loved the high ceilings which allowed us to dream and relax. The manager was hospitable and welcoming indeed. And the location was near my favourite places in fort kochi -- artsy cafes near the princess street area such as Kashi Art cafe, Farmer's Cafe (this is a MUST-VISIT for its food ) and others u will discover simply by wandering around on a lazy afternoon.

We were the first visitors staying in the Fragrant Nature and it was amazing. We chose the hotel by chance to be closer to the Synagogue and Dutch Palace tourist attractions of Mattancherry and to be close to the lively Fort Kochi centre but not in the hustle and bustle. The Hotel is new and you can see so much thought went into the design. You enter into a large lobby that gives the look of a stylish and luxurious top class international hotel chain but with about 40 rooms you get the touch of a friendly and homely boutique hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious (great shower but no bath). Having the rooftop pool and cafe to chill out, is a bonus that will make this hotel the best spot in Kochi. There is something special about the staff. The young, casual, personal and friendly approach really made the stay enjoyable.

The place is situated on the waterfront which makes for very romantic atmosphere. It's a busy hotel but always feels serene because of its location. It had money exchanging services on site. The garden is very calming and being by the water feels like a luxury. Rooms are great value, and simply furnished but comfortable and no complaints. AC and Fan. I wouldn't hesitate to book here again. Great location for tourists visit to Fort Kochi in the middle of everything for biennale. Food is fantastic quality and good prices. Service we appreciated but because it's busy waterfront restaurant, and cooked fresh can be little slow. But we had no major issues. Love love this hotel. Massive recommendedactions.

This place was exceptional! They made sure that I was completely comfortable and provided me with delicious treats (cookies and chocolates made at their very own bakery across the way) on a daily basis. Food is the way to one's heart and they clearly understand this! The restaurant was exquisite-Chef Shivji and his team are amazing. Each night I had a meal there and could not bring myself to go somewhere else-it was that good! It's easy walking access to everything in Fort Kochi. If you don't want to walk, there are TukTuks right out front that are eager to take you where ever you want/need to go. The art in the hotel and the rooms is beautiful. It's like being in a museum and a hotel all at once. If you are traveling to Fort Kochi, this is a must!

Homestay come hotel is in prime location in Fort Kochi, you are a 5 minute walk away from the main cafes/restaurants and landmarks. We had a basic double and it was basic but comfortable, the rooms and hotel are designed in an old fashioned way which gives it a great and different feel compared to other places we’ve stayed. Staff are friendly and speak good English. No food available but this isn’t a problem as there’s multiple options nearby. Bathroom was small but everything worked, hot water was nearly there but not quite. Recommend for the price and would stay again if we revisited.

I have nothing to complain even how hard I try to think of something. The hotel, the staffs, pool, facilities are simply superb. Worth every penny. Choices for breakfast is limited but the food was extremely delicious. I tried almost all options they had on menu. Room is beautiful, pool is small but perfect for a quiet getaway. Its at a beautiful spot in Fort Kochi. The only drawback was that, the city seems far away... far far away and it takes 45 mins to an hour to reach via ferry or by road. Its a must stay place. Simply the best that I have ever stayed in Kerala!

For a Budgeted Traveller : Best place to stay in Kochi. For the price i paid for a room was the best deal in my trip. I booked Starndard Double Bedroom Suite for 1250/- per night. My Stay was for 3 nights. Its a service apartment - 3 star hotel, located in a Residential Area, So dont expect an amazing view from your Window. Safe and comfortable. The reception staff was hospitable and the property manager Mr Ravi was very helpful. Ample space for covered Car parking Lift facility The place is active at night till 11 pm with all shops/restaurants opened. If you want to enjoy clubbing, there is a place called 'CLUB 18 Degree at Hotel no.18'.Its hardly 1 km from Phil's. Overall a very good experience and would recommend the place.

Pros, Saj understands that the people have choices and so he delivers a super service , nothing is too much trouble . He and his staff are very polite and knowledgeable of the tourists needs, where to eat and drink, what to see and where to go, Saj took the trouble to organise a tea plantation trip for us at very little notice with a great driver and lodgings at the far end. We had the best time. Our room was very clean and fresh , the AC was quiet. Breakfast was good and teas/ juices on the terrace were great. Cons: the beds were a little narrower than we were used to, but it wasn’t the end of the world. Overall our stay in Fort Kochi was lovely and at Sajhome was great. We would like to return in the future.

This is a small, boutique style hotel in the backstreets of Mattancherry, Fort Kochi. It is a few minutes walks from the interesting tourist/craft shops and a tuk tuk ride (or longer walk) to the Chinese Fishing Nets of Fort Koch where there are also good restaurants, cafes and spice shops. The hotel is exceptionally clean, with efficient and friendly staff. Breakfast is simple but adequate with good tea and coffee. Wi-Fi is good in the lobby, a bit weaker in the rooms. A pleasant and interesting stay for a few nights. Try visiting the town commercial dhobi (laundry), a fascinating and unusual place to visit.

This is a beautiful hotel tucked away on a typically dusty Kochi road. The hotel is a converted old spice warehouse and it's in an amazing spot to explore the cultural highlights of Fort Kochi. The food is lovely and we looked forward to the tasty breakfast each morning and enjoying the views across the picturesque harbour. This is a perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Kochi life on the streets outside. Our host Kaplana, arranged a local tour guide to show us the cultural delights of Kochi. Kaplana also arranged a theatre night out and tuk-tuk and taxi for our onward journey so everything was made amazingly easy for us to enjoy our time in Kochi.

Prime location for all your sightseeing and food needs. Beyond Fort Kochi, Kochi really doesn't have much else to offer. Pepper Route is located on a smaller street off of KB Jacob Road (intersection right before hitting Bellar Rd/beach), near the cultural center. Because it's off the main road, it's actually quiet at night. The bed had a real mattress (many hotels in India will only provide thick memory foam w/o a mattress), which wasn't super comfy but enough to provide a good sleep. Pillow was super fluffy. Since it opened in 2012, the room was still very clean. Bathroom had a shower curtain (rare in India) and hot water whenever you needed it (you will need to let it run a while before you get hot water though). The AC was fancy and fully functioning, definitely get a room with AC since it's extremely hot even in December. Good variety of TV channels including movies, BBC, CNN, TLC and the Discovery channel. Good amount of space and number of outlets. Wifi is only available in the lobby and very limited, so better to use their computer provided to guests. It is a bed and breakfast and breakfast was complimentary, but we never tried it so I can't attest to that. Hotel staff was courteous and friendly.

We simply loved this place. A great find just a 3 min walk to the famous Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi. The hotel is well preserved and charming and even though it is in a busy location, the hotel exudes quiet. The room (superior ground level) was large, beautifully decorated and very comfortable (including the bed). What makes this property so special is the staff. Every person without exception treated us like favorite family members. Breakfast (included in our room rate) was delicious (the masala dosa a must have) but the dinners - wow! The food was fantastic (curries, fresh fish, veg dishes) and so inexpensive (they can easily raise the price and no one would blink an eye) so we ate here 2 of the 3 nights we stayed. This is by far the best place to stay in the area. I recommend it highly and without reservation.

the homestay nestled in local housing area in fort kochi, just 5-10 mins walk to main attractions of fort kochi. the room is really awesome, it was clean, comfortable and tidy. the owners are very friendly and passionate in gardening and cooking there is small garden outside our room with lot of orchid. the owner prepared for us delicious keralan style breakfast. definitely will come bac here again

Situated off the main street in a quiet area but walking distance to Fort Kochi and many cafes in the area. Very clean and well maintained rooms with A/C and fan. I stayed 3 nights at a dorm with NO ensuite and only bathroom was on the roof which was very inconvenient. I then got moved to another dorm with an ensuite for the remaining 4 nights which was perfect. Great stay, recommended - just make sure you get the room with ensuite!