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The Malabar House

4.0 star property
Fort Kochi's heritage boutique hotel offers Ayurvedic treatments, a refreshing outdoor pool, and the perfect base for exploring this historic coastal town

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The Malabar House sits in the heart of Fort Kochi, providing a peaceful retreat for travelers. Guests can book authentic Ayurvedic spa treatments, relax by the supervised outdoor pool, or start their day with breakfast at the on-site Malabar Junction restaurant.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

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

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

Premium 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
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort Kochi, a neighborhood in Kochi, The Malabar House is in a shopping district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Kochi Beach and Vypeen Island, while Indo-Portuguese Museum and Chitram Art Gallery are cultural highlights. SNC Maritime Museum and Wonderla Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Boat tours offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kochi travel guide
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1/268 - 1/269 Parade Road, Kochi, Kerala, 682001

What's nearby

  • beautiful night scene of Kochi chinese fishnets in twilight Kochi, Kerala. Fort Kochin, Kochi, Kerala, south India, neon colors
    Fort Kochi Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kochi, India. Chinese fishing nets
    Chinese Fishing Nets
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Francis Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vypeen Island
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Valarpadam Station
    14 min drive
  • Lissie Metro Station
    19 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fort Paragon
    2 min walk
  • Rasoi Fort Kochi
    4 min walk
  • Fusion Bay
    8 min walk
  • The Jetty
    6 min walk
  • Canvas Restaurant Pizzeria
    5 min walk

About this property

The Malabar House

Luxury upscale hotel located in Fort Kochi
A terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at The Malabar House. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or Ayurvedic treatments. The on-site restaurant, Malabar Junction, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 750 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Malabar Junction

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1755
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 5000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 7500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3750 (from 5 to 12 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately INR 750 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 5000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Malabar House
Malabar House Cochin
Malabar House Hotel
Malabar House Hotel Cochin
Malabar House Hotel Kochi (Cochin)
Malabar House Kochi (Cochin), India - Kerala
The Malabar House Hotel
Malabar House Hotel Kochi
Malabar House Hotel
Malabar House Kochi
Hotel The Malabar House Kochi
Kochi The Malabar House Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Malabar House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is The Malabar House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Malabar House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Malabar House?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Malabar House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of INR 2100 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Malabar House located?

Located in Fort Kochi, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi Beach, and Indo-Portuguese Museum. Santa Cruz Basilica and Santa Cruz Cathedral are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Malabar House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars

Fantastic hotel with wonderful rooms and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pool was excellent shape. Loved the wine bar and cafe. Room was very spacious and plenty of space. Staff was very friendly and anticipated every need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aashita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay in Fort Kochi

We had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Malabar House. The staff is warm and welcoming and they graciously accepted our request for a late check out. It is a beautiful property which is very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty place, nice food, amenities were nice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neven and Ann Mary at the front desk us feel very welcomed. They are special!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, everything we needed very clean and comfortable bed. The staff were excellent very efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Mumbai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I still love Malabar house after half a dozen visits Tastefully done , staff fantastic ... I hope to be back ! Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gentle break in flight to Australia.

A short break on our way home to Australia. Very quiet time with monsoon about to break.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed so much so we extended our stay on more night, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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....
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Bjarne Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lækkert hotel i støjende omgivelser

Super lækkert hotel omgivelser med støj og overload af gadesælgere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Nathan

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sehr schönes, geschmackvoll dekoriertes Zimmer; toller Service

10/10 Excellent

François , Montréal, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Le sourire est contagieux.

Le service est rapide et efficace. La nourriture délicieuse. Les lieux bien décorés, sans prétention. Les prix honnêtes.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

8/10 Good

Christine, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Friendly and helpful staff. Good hot shower and clean towels, heaven.

2/10 Terrible

MARIA LUISA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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。

6/10 Okay

Jerkku, Helsinki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Spot

This is a small oasis in the old town of Cochin. It has beautiful decor, terrific staff and a nice restaurant attached.