Malabar House Hotel - Kochi
9.96436, 76.240045Overview
Award-winning heritage boutique hotel in Fort Kochi with acclaimed restaurant and Ayurvedic spa
Location & Heritage
Malabar House occupies an 18th-century heritage building in Fort Kochi's historical zone, directly opposite St. Francis Church. Guests can walk to the Indo-Portuguese Museum and Vasco Da Gama Square within minutes. The hotel has received the Lonely Planet Heritage Hotel of the Year award and Conde Nast Traveller readers' top 20 in Asia listings.
Dining
The Malabar Junction restaurant serves innovative Keralan cuisine using local flavors and fresh seafood. Both Western and local dishes are available, with a vegetarian stew and appam noted by guests. The restaurant is part of a Relais & Chateaux property, recognized for its sustainability and ecological practices.
Wellness & Spa
The hotel's Ayurvedic spa offers personalized treatments including full body massages, foot massages, and head massages. Yoga classes and fitness sessions are available for guests. The small outdoor swimming pool in the central courtyard provides a cool retreat with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Rooms
Individually designed air-conditioned rooms feature Indian craftwork, curated art pieces, and a private balcony. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV, minibar, and tea/coffee maker. Some rooms have four-poster beds or additional sitting areas with heritage decor.
Experiences & Tours
Malabar House offers unique tuk-tuk tours exploring local markets and historical sights. Bike rentals, walking tours, and cooking classes are arranged by the hotel. Evening entertainment includes live sitar music in the courtyard and themed dinner nights.
- Awards: Conde Nast Traveller top 20 in Asia, Lonely Planet Heritage Hotel of the Year
- Location: 18th-century building in Fort Kochi, opposite St. Francis Church
- Dining: Malabar Junction restaurant with innovative Keralan cuisine
- Wellness: Ayurvedic spa with personalized massages and yoga classes
- Experiences: Tuk-tuk tours, bike rentals, cooking classes, walking tours
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Garden view
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Private bathroom
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Air conditioning
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Private bathroom
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Air conditioning
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Private bathroom
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Malabar House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 123 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 45.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cochin International, COK |
Location
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