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The Malabar House

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel in Fort Kochi with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Malabar Suite | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Check-in/check-out kiosk
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In the heart of Fort Kochi, The Malabar House offers a tranquil retreat. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic spa treatments, unwind by the outdoor pool with a lifeguard on site, or enjoy breakfast at Malabar Junction restaurant.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $236
includes taxes & fees
$201 per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Lobby sitting area

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Malabar Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Malabar Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1/268 - 1/269 Parade Road, Kochi, Kerala, 682001

What's nearby

  • Fort Kochi Beach - 4 min walk
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 8 min walk
  • Wonderla Amusement Park - 4 min drive
  • Mattancherry Palace - 4 min drive
  • Spice Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 85 min drive
  • Valarpadam Station - 14 min drive
  • Kadavanthra Station - 15 min drive
  • Maharaja's College Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Canvas Restaurant Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Junction - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe and Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Asian Kitchen by Tokyo Bay - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Malabar House

Located near a train station, The Malabar House is a great choice for a stay in Kochi. Guests can indulge in massages or Ayurvedic treatments, and Malabar Junction serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this boutique hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English, Hindi

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Archery
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1755
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Malabar Junction - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux and Heritage Hotels of India.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 7500
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3750 (from 5 to 12 years old)

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 750 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2100 per vehicle (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 4000.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
Property Registration Number 32AAACC9359B2ZY

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Malabar House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Malabar House?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Malabar House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Malabar House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2100 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Malabar House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Malabar House and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like archery and cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Malabar House?

Yes, Malabar Junction offers poolside dining.

Does The Malabar House have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does The Malabar House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Malabar House like?

The Malabar House is located near Fort Kochi Beach in Fort Kochi, a short 3-minute walk from St. Francis Church and 7 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Cathedral.

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The Malabar House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Raphael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I spent my last night in India at the Malabar House in Fort Kochi and it was quite the treat. I was upgraded to the Garden suite and the room was stunning from the fixtures to the artwork. The staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient. The food was fantastic! The hotel is ideally located just a block or two inland from the harbor and the fishing nets. Gorgeous property.
Adele M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Irene Cäcilia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, everything we needed very clean and comfortable bed. The staff were excellent very efficient and friendly.
Kate, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I still love Malabar house after half a dozen visits Tastefully done , staff fantastic ... I hope to be back ! Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely homely armosphere in quiet part of town. Excellent helpful staff. Superb sea food. Only disappointment was the pool which is very small; but the warm hospitality more than compensates!
Bill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gentle break in flight to Australia.
A short break on our way home to Australia. Very quiet time with monsoon about to break.
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed so much so we extended our stay on more night, highly recommend
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A conundrum?
It was all good until they told us we had to go to a different hotel. We are still not sure why....explanations unconvincing....
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good luxury option in central Fort Cochin
Amazing suite which you would expect at that price. While the restaurant is in a very nice setting, the food was a bit of a let down given the price.
Mikael, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel in India (out of 7)
I can't think of a single bad thing I could say about this hotel. They got everything right, down to the last detail. The staff are friendly and seem to genuinely care about their guests and are obviously proud of their hotel. Allen on reception in particular was a star.
Tom, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Lækkert hotel i støjende omgivelser
Super lækkert hotel omgivelser med støj og overload af gadesælgere.
Bjarne Finn, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Cute place. It's India, so don't expect much. Just be pleasantly surprised if and when it works out. Great art. Mediocre food. Decent room, but bathroom flooding issues, noise from the courtyard, and lots of mosquitos (not really their fault) prob pushes this down a few notches. Surprised this is a Relais property. But it's the price of a Holiday Inn at, like, the Cleveland Airport, so what can you expect? The colonial architecture and interiors were nicely done. Kerala is turning dry, so only beer and wine at the bar. And Fort in Kochi is really only worth your time for a night...it's a bit boring after you see all the standard tourist stuff.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

sehr schönes, geschmackvoll dekoriertes Zimmer; toller Service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Le sourire est contagieux.
Le service est rapide et efficace. La nourriture délicieuse. Les lieux bien décorés, sans prétention. Les prix honnêtes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Charming boutique hotel with great restaurant
This is a charming, historic, beautifully renovated property in the centre of the old part of Kochi, within walking distance of great shops, the Chinese fishing nets, and other historic buildings. The restaurant, in a central courtyard, was absolutely fantastic. We found the beds quite hard and uncomfortable. And we had some problems in the bathroom -- the hand-held shower unit pulled out completely from the wall, as did the control for the sink faucet. A bit of a surprise, given this is a Relais and Chateaux property. The staff was very apologetic, but didn't offer us anything to make up for the inconvenience. A nice hotel for India, but am unsure whether it's truly worthy of Relais and Chateaux status.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Good location
Friendly and helpful staff. Good hot shower and clean towels, heaven.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Hotel inaffidabile
L'hotel, contravvenendo a quanto dichiarato al momento della prenotazione, mi ha addebitato l'intero pagamento due giorni prima del check in. Al momento del mio arrivo, alle 21,30, prima ha finto di non sapere che eravamo tre adulti, poi di fronte all'evidenza dei miei documenti, ci hanno raccontato che il soffitto della nostra stanza era crollato e che quindi ci avrebbero trasferite a un altro albergo analogo, il Fragrance Nature. Sebbene quest'ultimo non sia risultato pienamente di nostro gradimento, in quanto assolutamente pacchiano e in posizione molto meno comoda del Malabar House da noi prenotato, avendo già forzosamente pagato in anticipo, siamo state costrette a fare buon viso a cattivo gioco e ad accettare. Non mi era mai successo primo d'ora un comportamento così scorretto da parte di un albergo prenotato tramite Hotels.com. Vi prego di prendere provvedimenti, perché la sottrazione di soldi dal conto non autorizzata è fatto gravissimo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

中庭で毎日インド音楽のライブが夜８時から１０時まで騒がしい。
その後スピーカーで１１時まで音楽を流している。本来静かに過ごせるホテルを期待して６泊予約したが３泊。後の３泊は系列の他のホテルに避難した。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Not worth the price
The hotel was good and we enjoyed our stay, but I wouldn't consider it worth the price we paid. You can get much better price/quality ratio arpund Kerala elsewhere. However the hotel is one of the few on the area which has alcohol license.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Spot
This is a small oasis in the old town of Cochin. It has beautiful decor, terrific staff and a nice restaurant attached.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay in Fort Cochin. Walking distance to the town. The staff were excellent. Live music at dinner time was fantastic. Overall - A+. This is our second time at the Malabar House and will never stay any other place while in Fort Cochin.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique hotel in Fort Kochi
I am a business traveller and usually stay at the Kochi Marriot, near Lu Lu Mall, or Taj Gateway; on this trip I decided to try an alternative hotel. I was not disappointed. From the airport pick up, with Wi-Fi in the vehicle and a helpful and informed driver, to the welcoming staff on arrival, the experience was much enjoyed. The hotel is an oasis after a busy day. The staff well trained and attentive. My dinner of Kerala seafood on the first night was delicious and beautifully presented. But be aware that if you want full flavoured, spicy Indian food you may have to ask - the menu caters more for a European palate.