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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, lifeguards on site
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Children’s play area – indoor
BBQ/picnic Area
Yoga
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Serene elegance by Fort Kochi's harbour

Gorgeous property exuding serenity, just steps from Fort Kochi's harbour and fishing nets. Delight in beautifully presented Kerala seafood and unwind in tastefully designed rooms with stunning fixtures and artwork.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1/268 - 1/269 Parade Road, Kochi, Kerala, 682001
  • Place, St. Francis Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Kochi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinese Fishing Nets
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

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

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

Malabar Suite

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

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About the area

Kochi

With a stay at The Malabar House in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St. Francis Church and Fort Kochi Beach. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Indo-Portuguese Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Chinese Fishing Nets.

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort Kochi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pierce Leslie Bungalow - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪The Jetty - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Bay - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rasoi Fort Kochi - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Malabar House

The Malabar House offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kochi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Malabar Junction, a poolside restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Malabar Junction - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1755
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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
The Malabar House Kochi
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Malabar House
The Malabar House Kochi
The Malabar House Hotel Kochi

The Malabar House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simrandeep

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
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

MATTHEW

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Travelled with group
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

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate, England

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

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

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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