“A lovely, family-run boutique property in a great location in the historic town of Fort Kochi. Quiet, full of character and excellent value, this tranquil gem offers 16 simple guest rooms opening onto a shaded terrace overlooking lush gardens. Warm and welcoming. ”
“A lovely, family-run boutique property in a great location in the historic town of Fort Kochi. Quiet, full of character and excellent value, this tranquil gem offers 16 simple guest rooms opening onto a shaded terrace overlooking lush gardens. Warm and welcoming. ”
Hotel Review
Situated on the waterfront, just off sleepy Calvathy Road, this is a quiet and peaceful hideaway in Fort Kochi. It opened in 1997 with just five rooms, but has since expanded to 16. Even so, the vibe is still personal and cosy. The airy rooms are simple but stylish, with white walls and explosive dashes of colour in the form of bright-yellow ceilings and vibrant bedspreads. They’re set around a lush garden, overgrown with tropical plants, lilac frangipani flowers and with quirky terracotta sculptures dotted around. And at night, it’s illuminated – to magical effect – with lanterns hanging in the trees. At one end, there’s an elegant archway, beyond which lies the palm-thatched restaurant, right beside Vembanad Lake. Some tables are along the pier, so you can dine under the night sky. Breakfast is top-notch: eggs on seeded toast, fresh fruit, coffee and freshly squeezed pineapple juice. Ideally located, the hotel is within walking distance of the 400-year-old Jewish Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace and the antique and spice markets of Mattancherry (Jew Town) as well as the churches and fishing nets of Fort Kochi. After a day exploring, you can spoil yourself at the hotel’s Ayurvedic spa.
Written by Laura Griffith-Jones
Recommended For
- Value chic
- A simple, well-priced stay in a heritage house with lush gardens and white-washed rooms boasting antique furniture
- Hotel boats for hire
- Speak to the team about marvellous house boat tours on the famously beautiful backwaters
- Local exploring
- Brilliant for exploring the magic of Kochi and the backwaters at your own pace
- Local markets
- Pick up beautiful mementos at the popular antique markets of Mattancherry
- Great walks
- Amble around Fort Kochi at your own pace, discovering striking heritage residences and places of worship
- Learning
- Museums
- Cycling
- Families
- Foodies
- Sights nearby
- Birdwatching
- Historic
- Characteristic Kerala architecture, with 16 rooms set around the terrace in both the old and new parts of the house
- Restaurant
- A lovely waterfront restaurant specialising in superb seafood dishes
- Romantic
- Views
- Owner managed
- Quiet
- Less £
- Charming
- Colonial
- Sit-out Terrace
- Artworks
- Boutique
- Antiques
- Child friendly
- Retro/Vintage
- Beach nearby
- Traditional
- Intimate
Facilities
- Restaurant
- A lovely waterfront restaurant specialising in superb seafood dishes
- Concierge
- Adventure desk offering tailor made excursions.
- Massage
- Pampering and innovative therapies
- Garden
- Set within lush tropical gardens
- Walking distance restaurants
- Views
- Internet
- Sit-out Terrace
- No pets
- Laundry
- Sitting Room
- Child friendly
- Room service
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
Activities
- Hotel boats for hire
- Speak to the team about marvellous house boat tours on the famously beautiful backwaters
- Local markets
- Pick up beautiful mementos at the popular antique markets of Mattancherry
- Great walks
- Amble around Fort Kochi at your own pace, discovering striking heritage residences and places of worship
- Learning
- Museums
- Cycling
- Sights nearby
- Birdwatching
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