Malabar House

Hotels
8.8 (159 reviews)
1/268 Parade Road, Fort Cochin , Cochin , in

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful building
Great service
Central location
Cons:
Noisy at times
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Cleanliness of room could be better.
Service
9.23
Personnel très serviable, attentive staff in an elegant house/hotel.
Location
9.27
Emplacement central, perfect location for exploring Fort Kochi.
Room Quality
8.22
A bit worn out, narrow twin beds with no windows.
Amenities
9.25
Beautiful property, lovely breakfast, and nice decor.
Value for Money
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Cuisine catered entirely to a foreign palate; some positive mentions.
Overall Experience
9.23
Fantastic hotel with wonderful rooms and great staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Individually designed rooms at The Malabar House feature Indian craftwork and pastel colors, providing a unique and comfortable stay. Enjoy modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, minibar, and a private balcony.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the on-site spa with Ayurvedic massages and beauty treatments, or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool with stunning tropical views. The hotel also offers a salon for all your pampering needs.

Culinary Delights
Savor a mix of Western and local cuisine at Malabar Junction Restaurant, known for its stylish decor and delicious flavors. Start your day with a buffet breakfast and end it with a satisfying meal at this exquisite dining venue.

Experience luxury, relaxation, and gourmet dining at The Malabar House. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Mandatory Christmas Eve Gala Dinner

– 24th and 25th Dec Per adult – INR 6000 net Per child – INR 3000 net

Mandatory New year eve Gala Dinner

– 31st Dec Per adult – INR 7500 net Per child – INR 3750 net

Please note that the hotel will not bear any bank charges associated with credit card refunds.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: COK

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for Rs. 4,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 159 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 9.23
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Fowler • couple • gb
9
We loved our stay and didn’t want to leave: in particular, the staff were amazing and ever helpful.
Pros:

Breakfast amazing.
Pool area great.
Music in the evening enchanting.

Cons:

The only comment - and only to be hyper critical - would be that perhaps the bathroom needs a touch up.
Otherwise this was an amazing place to stay. We loved it. Location is perfect.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Clotilde • couple • fr
9
Agréable
Pros:

L’emplacement, l’ambiance, la déco

Cons:

En rapport avec son statut, les infrastructures ne sont pas impeccables

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Laure • couple • fr
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Dalbir • couple • in
6
Could have been better.
Pros:

The location, ambience & the art. Food was ok. Staff served with a smile.

Cons:

The reception on arrival. The iron provided was leaking. The washrooms need to be cleaner. The swimming pool was a let down. A request for the history of the hotel/building could not be met. The manager directed for it to downloaded & provided but that did not happen. THE MATTRESS WAS LUMPY & UNCOMFORTABLE. The plugs need to be dual type so as to be compatible with both round & flat pin type chargers. A succinct history of the town & fort area would have been helpful.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
8
Great location.pretty and clean hotel
Pros:

A very handy location for walking Kochi We had a very late check-in due to our flight so didn’t get to enjoy the pretty pool and loungers. A nice little cafe though for a spot of breakfast. Very friendly English speaking staff members.

Cons:

We stayed in the king room with a balcony. The stairs might be a problem for young children or unsteady seniors.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Patel • solo_traveller • zm
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Lovely Dutch heritage hotel in a central location.
Pros:

Lovely Dutch heritage hotel in a central location in Fort Cochin. Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing other than the wifi could have been better

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
9
Great place with wonderful amenities in best location.
Pros:

Great place with generally attentive staff, great food and drink. We will return.

Cons:

On arrival, after checking in and unpacking I asked the duty manager where I could get a drink. He told me that the bar shut at 11pm. I pointed out that the time now was 10:55pm. He responded that the bar had shut. He could have been proactive and just gone to get me a bottle of beer or two. We had been on a long train journey and could have done with a drink to wind down.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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4551caroline • Couples • Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
6
Average
Pros:

We spent one night at Malabar House, which I was excited about as I had heard good things. But I was sadly very underwhelmed. It's a great location, but when we arrived it was almost as if the Reception staff were on lunch, as there was one guy who checked us in, carried our bags upstairs and opened the room for us. There was no chat about meal times/restaurants/bars/wifi/afternoon tea/pool hours/spa or anything - most unlike every other hotel we had stayed in during our India trip. My husband ordered drinks/nibbles around the pool area and the service was slow.
It is a beautiful building, spotlessly clean but the service was impersonal and you could tell it was a hotel that was part of a chain rather than privately owned and managed.

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
3
A big let down
Pros:

The hotel is presented well and the bedrooms are excellent

Cons:

The staff couldn't be bothered, poor communication. At breakfast they didn't have the simplest things like croissants, muffins and bananas. Coffee was ordered first but arrived last.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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paulsouthern512 • Couples • Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, England
10
Must be the best hotel in Cochin
Pros:

One of those special hotels where everything just works! The staff are lovely and extremely attentive, the rooms are stunning, but the food is absolutely amazing!
We loved our stay here, not long enough, so we will be back!
Thank you!

2026-02-10 • via Tripadvisor
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ADe • extended_group • in
5
Would not stay again - horribly expensive
Pros:

Location, food at the restaurant

Cons:

Room was too small for the price we paid. Bed was horribly small.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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CIDI60 • Couples • Milan, Lombardy
10
Charming colonial hotel
Pros:

Beautiful colonial building converted into a hotel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with large, clean bathrooms. The staff is extremely friendly, and the food is very good. It’s definitely a place we would love to return to.

2026-01-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Sue • couple • gb
10
Gorgeous boutique hotel great location for Fort Kochi
Pros:

Beautifully done rooms, courtyard and pool - staff were wonderful great food in restaurant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Nish • extended_group • in
5
This property should be priced at half the rate we were charged. It's just not worth the money.
Cons:

Standard of the property and service was nowhere close to the price they charged. Wifi was very poor and kept going off, and staff did not know how to deal with it. There were some mosquitoes in the room. Staff was also not at the level of training to attend to guests who have higher expectations.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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RICHELME • family_with_children • fr
1
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Great hotel - comfortable and chic
Pros:

Great service ambience and accommodation. Loved our sitting out area overlooking the central pool/ courtyard. Restaurant food was excellent

Cons:

The only caveat is that breakfast could have been better. Maybe a buffet? We stayed at Forte Cochi around the corner for a couple of nights and in every way comparable except Forte Cochi breakfast substantially better

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee