Petit Elephant

Hotels
8.1 (48 reviews)
Cherai Beach Road (1 Km North From Main Beach), Palliport P.O , Cherai Beach , 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
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Bit far from main beach
Limited beach amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Multiple reviews mention that the place is very clean.
Service
8.83
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in several reviews.
Location
6.87
Some mentions of distance to the main beach, but overall access to restaurants and shops mentioned positively.
Room Quality
8.82
Upgraded rooms with great views and comfortable beds mentioned positively.
Amenities
7.85
Good amenities like a lovely pool and breakfast offered.
Value for Money
7.81
Good food options and overall positive price-to-value sentiment.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Delicious breakfast and variety of restaurants nearby mentioned favorably.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall positive sentiment with some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:36

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise
Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Petit Elephant, located in Cherai Beach. Indulge in the serene surroundings and relax in our air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms.

Luxurious Amenities
Unwind in our garden, take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, or soak up the sun on the terrace. Our 2-star hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and leisure for your vacation.

Local Experiences
Explore Cherai Beach with exciting activities like cycling, arranged by our friendly staff fluent in English and Hindi. Get insider tips on the best spots from our reception.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Petit Elephant and create lasting memories by the beach.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 8 years old and over stay for Rs. 600 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

8.1
Based on 48 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 6.87
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Norbert • family_with_children • ch
6
Schade dass es vor dem Hotel keine Beach hat.
Pros:

Eine schöne Unterkunft, mit sehr freundlichem und hilfsbereiten Personal

Cons:

Die Lage ist enttäuschend
Obwohl direkt am Meer, mussten wir eine Rickshaw zum Strand nehmen (ca. 1 km )

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Gérard • couple • fr
7
Un peu de repos avant de partir à la vraie découverte
Pros:

Assez confortable et personnel accueillant. Peut organiser un tour dans les backwaters du nord de Cochin, absolument authentiques, sans aucun touriste, avec la couleur, les qualités et les défauts de l'Inde.

Cons:

Cherai Beach ... où est la plage ? Pas de restaurant dans l'hôtel.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Harald • family_with_children • de
8
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Catlin • solo_traveller • de
8
Super
Pros:

In echt besser als auf den Fotos. Ich war sehr überrascht.. Alle waren freundlich und die Beste ist Madame Pricita..

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Paulina • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Praseetha and her sun Aromal, are amazing, friendly, and really helpful people.. All the staff was so king! It was a perfect time I had there, really recommend. Rooms were very clean, there is a nice sweeming pool also, breakfast was very good. I hope to go back there one day.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Antoine • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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audrey • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Notre chambre était immense, avec une grande terrasse privative. La piscine est de bonne taille, les enfants étaient ravis. Le personnel est vraiment très aimable. L'hôtel est proche de bons restaurants et les plages sont facilement accessibles à pied ou en tuktuk et il y a de belles excursions à faire depuis Cherai.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Priyashri • couple • in
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Karel N. • family_with_children • cz
7
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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amanda • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely beach stay
Pros:

Lovely large double suite facing the sea
Very spacious
2 large double beds
Clean sheets, plenty of pillows
2 large private balconies
2 a/c and fan
Kettle
Lovely clean pool
Nice garden
Rooftop dining area
Sufficient Indian/Western breakfast
Lovely staff
Decent wifi
Uber available Rs71 to busier area further down strip

Cons:

Room needs bit of maintenance here and there
Patio doors difficult to open
No insect screen
One or two cockroaches in room
Building noise from nearby property constantly throughout or stay was irritating
Location at top end of strip, 1.5km walk to busier area/more restaurants
Beach further down strip, just rocks near hotel
Only 2 sunbeds,1 umbrella, 1 chair at pool

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Aneta • extended_group • cz
9
Basic rooms but very friendly atmosphere
Pros:

Very friendly and kind staff 😊
Rooms very clean.

Cons:

Hairdryer was missing.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • de
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Julien • family_with_children • be
10
Pros:

La piscine, la situation géographique proche de la plage et des restaurants, la gentillesse du personnel.

Cons:

Le confort du lit

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Marc • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Swimming pool and garden

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Manohar • couple • in
8
overall nice stay
Pros:

location and beachside view

Cons:

rooms were not upto the mark no tissues or kettles

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent family hosts
Pros:

Great location close to Cherai Beach, Restaurants and Shops. Very clean and delicious breakfast. The pool area is very well maintained. Excellent family hosts.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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ERIC • extended_group • fr
10
Que du bonheur !!!
Pros:

L’accueil ou tout est fait pour vous rendre le séjour facile.les chambres propres, un grand lit confortable, le petit déjeuner délicieux et une piscine impeccable

Cons:

Rien

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • family_with_children • fr
10
Très bel établissement
Pros:

Praseetha nous a accueilli avec beaucoup de gentillesse et d'efficacité tout au long de nos 3 jours au Petit Éléphant, tout comme le reste du personnel. Nous avons été surclassé dans la splendide chambre avec sa grande terrasse vue mer. La piscine est très propre et apporte un vrai plus pour se relaxer, tout comme les fauteuils présents devant chaque logement. Le petit déjeuner se prend sur le toit terrasse.
La location de scooter a pu être organisée très efficacement et nous a permis de découvrir les environs. Un plus: à proximité un choix de restaurants variés. De ceux dans la ruelle derrière: un tout petit qui offre un plat unique épicé de la cuisine du Kerala, ou au magnifique établissement "3 éléphants" à 600m avec son jardin plein de charme au bord des backwaters (à ne pas manquer!) et ses délicieux curry. Avec ceux nombreux dans la rue du bord de plage, il y a du choix et des styles variés pour se restaurer avec un très bon rapport qualité/prix. Une épicerie bien pratique est juste à côté. La plage de sable de Cherai est à 1,3 km.

Cons:

Rien, tout était très bien.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
Praseetha and all staff were brilliant
Pros:

Excellent room. Very clean. Great breakfasts. Lovely pool. Very nice helpful staff. Thank you Praseetha you were brilliant. We never had a kettle or cups but they were provided when we asked.

Cons:

A bit further from the city than we expected and beach was poor as not much open and no sunbeds or food drink shacks open.

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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Kavita • family_with_children • gb
10
Great place, definitely ret
Pros:

Very clean and great breakfast. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Little bit of a walk to the main beach, but not too bad!

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee