A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Cochin, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Charming. Lively. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Cochin 1 km from Fort Cochin, The Museum Hotel features free WiFi access and free private parking. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms come with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. There is a gift shop at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Aster Medcity is 18 km from The Museum Hotel, while Cochin Shipyard is 10 km away. Kochi International Airport is 42 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is the most charming, lively and unique boutique hotel in Cochin. WOW!
Very stylish. Lovely property. Great bar. Popular among women. Offering tastefully furnished rooms in the historic heart of Cochin, The Malabar House boasts an outdoor pool overlooking tropical views. It has a spa and a restaurant providing buffet breakfasts. Individually designed, air-conditioned rooms feature Indian craftwork and pleasant pastels. Both Western and local flavours can be enjoyed at Malabar Junction Restaurant, which features a wood-beamed ceiling and stylish furnishings. Just 3 km from the antique market at Jew town, Malabar House is situated opposite India’s oldest church, beautiful St. Francis Church. It is 45 km from Cochin Airport and an hour's drive from Vembanad Lake. Offering a private balcony, they have a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a tea/coffee maker. Relaxing Ayurvedic massages and beauty treatments await at the spa and salon. Staff can provide travel assistance, bike rental and laundry services.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most STYLISH boutique hotel in Cochin.
Romantic. Beautiful. Popular among couples. Old Harbour Hotel is a 300 year old Portuguese restored mansion located in Fort Kochi, Cochin. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a minibar and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries and slippers. At Old Harbour Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 50 metres from the Chinese Fishing Net, 100 metres from the Vasco Da Gama Church and 2 km from the Dutch Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. The Fort Cochin Bus Station is 100 metres. The Ernakulam South Railway Station is 12 km while the Cochin International Airport is 45 km.Show full description
This is a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Cochin.
Comfortable beds. Great location. Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, The Killians Boutique Hotel is located in Cochin, just 50 metres away from the Chinese Fishing Nets. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. At The Killians Boutique Hotel you will find a fitness centre. Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a cable TV and a seating area. There is also a refrigerator. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Other facilities offered at the property include tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 500 metres from the St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Basilica. The Ernakulam Railway Station and the Ernakulam Bus Station are 12 km and the Cochin International Airport is 45 km. Lily Grace serves a variety of Indian, Chinese and continental delights.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and a great location in Cochin.
Historic property. Charming. Great location. Popular among women. Located at just a 5-minute walk from Chinese Fishing Net, Neemrana’s – The Tower House features an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can read a selection of books from the library. The in-house restaurant serves local and Indian cuisines. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Offering a view and equipped with a tea/coffee maker, the air-conditioned rooms come with a seating area, desk and closet. The attached bathrooms include a hairdryer, shower and free toiletries. Complimentary services like luggage storage and safety deposit box are provided at the 24-hour front desk. The property has special facilities for disabled guests. Guests interested in sightseeing can rent a car. The property is 13 km from Ernakulam Junction Railway Station and 45 km from Cochin International Airport.Show full description
I rate this as the most HISTORIC boutique hotel in Cochin.
Located barely 200 metres away from Chinese Fishing nets and Fort Cochin Bus Station, Eight Bastion features a seasonal outdoor pool, garden and a business centre. Free Wi-Fi is available in hotel rooms. The in-house restaurant, East Indies serves a variety of Indian, Indonesian and Sri Lankan cuisines. The property is located 2 km away from Paradesi Synagogue. The Ernakulam Junction Railway Station is located 12 km away while the Cochin International Airport is located 55 km away. Attached with a balcony, each air-conditioned room comes with a seating area, desk and safety deposit box. Private bathroom includes free toiletries and shower. Eighth Bastion operates a 24-hour front desk to assist guests with luggage storage, laundry and ironing service. Tour desk helps guests with currency exchange and sightseeing. Room service option is available.Show full description
Rooftop restaurant. Great views. Providing free WiFi and a fitness centre, Fragrant Nature Kochi offers rooms in Cochin, 800 metres from Kochi Biennale. Well set in the Fort Kochi district, this hotel is located 9 km from Aster Medcity. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Fragrant Nature Kochi offers an outdoor pool. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Hindi. The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, 26 km from the property.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a cool rooftop restaurant.
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find boutique hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Cochin here: ErnakulamFort KochiMarine Drive Kochi
Rooftop pool. Cosy rooms. Located in the colonial city of Fort Cochin, Tissa's Inn is housed in a mansion 1 km from Fort Cochin Beach and Chinese Fishing Nets. It offers an outdoor pool and massage services. A selection of seafood, Indian and European cuisine is served in the restaurant, which also offers room service. Free parking is provided. Tissa’s Inn is 500 metres from Fort Cochin Bus Station and 1 km from St. Francis Church. Ernakulam Junction Railway Station is 12 km from the inn. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with tea/coffee-making facilities, a cable TV and personal safe. En suite bathrooms include free toiletries. The inn has a yoga and meditation area for guests use. Cultural tours, city trips and boat rides can be organised by the tour desk. Car rental and currency exchange services are available.Show full description
Cool. Beautiful. Great views. This restored Victorian shipyard on the scenic Cochin Harbour offers air-conditioned rooms with beautiful sea views. A 1-minute walk from Fort Kochi-Vypeen Ferry Terminal, it has an outdoor pool and Ayurvedic massage treatments. The History restaurant serves Cochin cuisine, while grilled seafood are offered at The Terrace. Other dining options include cocktails at The Armoury Bar, as well as English tea at the outdoor On the Quadrangle cafe. The spacious rooms are all equipped with a TV, ironing facilities and hairdryer. Private bathrooms come with hot-water showers and toiletries. 24-hour room service is also available. Brunton Boatyard is a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Basilica. It is 15 km from Ernakulam Railway Station and 42 km from Cochin International Airport. Free parking is available. Guests can take part in walking tours organised by the hotel. Laundry services, luggage storage and a steam room are available. Airport shuttles can also be arranged at an extra charge.Show full description
Delightful property. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Forte Kochi is a luxurious heritage hotel offering 5-star accommodation on Princess Street in Fort Kochi. Located 200 metres from Santacruz Basilica Kochi,the property features an outdoor swimming pool. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Forte Kochi also have free WiFi. In the central courtyard is an ancient Mikwah, an age-old natural spring used for Jewish rituals. A à la carte breakfast is served daily at the property. Authentic local Kerala flavours, pan-Indian, pan-European, British favourites, and a signature lineup of seafood delicacies are some of the many choices on the menu. Staff at the 24-hour front desk are happy to assist with sightseeing guidance and travel assistance. The famous Jew Street is 3 km away as well as the Jewish synagogue and the Dutch Palace as well. St. Francis Church Kochi is 6 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, 44 km from the property.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful boutique hotel in Cochin.
Resort.Charming. Cool. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Featuring elegant colonial décor, Tea Bungalow is a 100-year old building set amidst a landscaped garden. , free Wi-Fi and parking. Pool is under maintenance until August 10, 2023. The luxurious suites at Bungalow Tea come with modern décor and custom lighting. Each suite has a satellite TV. Organic toiletries and rain shower facilities are provided. To relax, guests can take a stroll in the beautiful gardens, or have a barbecue by the pool. Guests who wish to travel can make arrangements at the on-site tour desk. A wide variety of local and international dishes are served at Café Du Mahe. Light snacks and refreshing beverages are offered at the bar. Tea Bungalow is 2.5 Km away from the International Convention Centre and a 1-hour drive from Kochi International Airport.Show full description
Guest House.Hip. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. Situated within 1.3 km of Kochi Biennale and 10 km of Cochin Shipyard in Cochin, Green Woods Bethlehem provides accommodation with seating area. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.1 km from Fort Kochi Beach. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, full-day security and free WiFi. Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony with outdoor furniture. At the guest house, units have bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property. An indoor play area is also available at Green Woods Bethlehem, while guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include SNC Maritime Museum, Indo-Portuguese Museum and Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 43 km from Green Woods Bethlehem.Show full description
This is likely the coolest boutique hotel in Cochin.
Nice style. Great value. Cosy rooms. Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, SOLO INN is situated in Cochin, 600 metres from Fort Kochi Beach. With a garden, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at SOLO INN have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at SOLO INN will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cochin, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kochi Biennale, Indo-Portuguese Museum and SNC Maritime Museum. The nearest airport is Cochin International, 44 km from SOLO INN, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened November 2020. Located in Cochin, 20 km from Cochin Shipyard, Lhasa Ayurveda and Wellness Resort - A BluSalzz Collection, Kochi, Kerala provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is set 2.5 km from Hindustan Insecticides Limited. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with pool view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All rooms come with a safety deposit box and some rooms will provide you with lake views. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet breakfast is available daily at Lhasa Ayurveda and Wellness Resort - A BluSalzz Collection, Kochi, Kerala. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Kerala Museum is 8.4 km from Lhasa Ayurveda and Wellness Resort - A BluSalzz Collection, Kochi, Kerala, while Edappally Church is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Superb breakfast. Great location. La Lune Fort Kochi is situated in the Fort Kochi district of Cochin, and is 200 metres from Kochi Biennale. The property is close to Princess Street, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and Vasco Da Gama Square. Aster Medcity is 9 km from the bed and breakfast and Cochin Shipyard is 5 km away. At the bed and breakfast, every room includes a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms include air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a balcony. All rooms include a wardrobe. Guests at La Lune Fort Kochi can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace. For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception. Yoga classes are arranged at an additional cost. Chinese Fishing Net is a 3-minute walk from La Lune Fort Kochi. Kochi International Airport is 26 km away.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a highly rated breakfast.
Homestay.Lively. Unique. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located just 2 km from the Chinese Fishing Nets, Jasmin Villa offers clean and comfortable accommodation in Cochin. Free WiFi access is available in this homestay. The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. Extras include a desk and a fan. At Jasmin Villa you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The property offers free parking. The Santa Cruz Basilica Church is 2 km away. It is 2 km from the Fort Kochi Bus Station is 1.5 km away, The Ernakulam Railway Station is 12 km and the Cochin international Airport is 44 km away.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Cochin, 2.5 km from Fort Kochi Beach, LE MARITIME KOCHI offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel the rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a city view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. LE MARITIME KOCHI offers a hot tub. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and the area is popular for fishing. Cochin Shipyard is 8.9 km from LE MARITIME KOCHI, while National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 31 km from the hotel.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Situated in Cochin, within 5.4 km of Cochin Shipyard and 1.2 km of National Stock Exchange Of India, Malabar Plaza INN features accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a wardrobe. High Court of Kerala is 2.8 km from Malabar Plaza INN, while Rainbow Bridge Ernakulam is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Charming. Great views.Opened June 2022. Situated in Cochin, 14 km from Kochi Biennale, Retrieve Health & Wellness features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is set 5.1 km from Cochin Shipyard. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms also feature a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. At Retrieve Health & Wellness the rooms come with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or Asian options. The accommodation offers a terrace. National Stock Exchange Of India is less than 1 km from Retrieve Health & Wellness, while Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 27 km from the resort.Show full description
Located in Cochin, 25 km from Kochi Biennale, GYPSY HOTEL CUSAT features views of the city. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Free private parking is available and the hotel also provides car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the hotel, the rooms come with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at GYPSY HOTEL CUSAT have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are equipped with a terrace. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. Cochin Shipyard is 14 km from GYPSY HOTEL CUSAT, while CUSAT is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 20 km from the hotel.Show full description
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