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.
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Pool
Bar
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
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 $178
$178
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Room options
Available filters for rooms
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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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 luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli.
Languages
English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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.
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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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Malabar House Cochin
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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 8-minute walk from Chinese Fishing Nets and 3 minutes' walk from St. Francis Church.
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The Malabar House Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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
Jan 8, 2024
Excellent stay
Raphael
Raphael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2024
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
Adele M, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2023
Irene Cäcilia
Irene Cäcilia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2020
Lovely room, everything we needed very clean and comfortable bed. The staff were excellent very efficient and friendly.
Kate
Kate, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2018
I still love Malabar house after half a dozen visits
Tastefully done , staff fantastic ...
I hope to be back !
Kathryn
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2018
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
Bill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2018
Gentle break in flight to Australia.
A short break on our way home to Australia. Very quiet time with monsoon about to break.
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2018
We enjoyed so much so we extended our stay on more night, highly recommend
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 11, 2018
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
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 9, 2018
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
Mikael, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2017
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
Tom, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2017
Lækkert hotel i støjende omgivelser
Super lækkert hotel omgivelser med støj og overload af gadesælgere.
Bjarne Finn
Bjarne Finn, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2017
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.
Nathan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2017
sehr schönes, geschmackvoll dekoriertes Zimmer; toller Service
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2017
Verified traveler
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2017
Le sourire est contagieux.
Le service est rapide et efficace. La nourriture délicieuse. Les lieux bien décorés, sans prétention. Les prix honnêtes.
François
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2017
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.
Cathy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2017
Good location
Friendly and helpful staff. Good hot shower and clean towels, heaven.
Christine
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2017
sophie agnès
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Feb 13, 2017
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.
MARIA LUISA
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Jan 17, 2017
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.
Jerkku
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2016
Perfect Spot
This is a small oasis in the old town of Cochin. It has beautiful decor, terrific staff and a nice restaurant attached.
Jason
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2016
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.
Michael
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2016
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.