Old Harbour Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (393 reviews)
1/328 Tower Road,Fort Kochi , Cochin , in

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Charming atmosphere
Cons:
Pool cleanliness could improve
Limited towels

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
There were mentions of the pool area needing more cleaning.
Service
9.88
The staff were frequently described as friendly, helpful, and wonderful.
Location
9.92
Several reviews praised the hotel's excellent location in Fort Kochi.
Room Quality
9.37
Rooms were described as clean, comfortable, and charming.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities included a beautiful garden and a nice pool.
Value for Money
9.36
Guests mentioned the overall experience as worth the price.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Food options were frequently complimented, especially the breakfasts.
Overall Experience
9.99
Many guests described this as their favorite hotel with a charming atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:33

Property Description

Historic Portuguese Mansion

Experience a slice of history at Old Harbour Hotel, a meticulously restored 300-year-old Portuguese mansion in Fort Kochi. Indulge in modern comforts with air-conditioned rooms, minibars, and free WiFi.

Charming Outdoor Pool and Restaurant

Relax by the outdoor swimming pool or savor authentic cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. Enjoy the serene garden, terrace, and 24-hour front desk for a seamless stay.

Prime Location and Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located near iconic landmarks like the Chinese Fishing Net and Vasco Da Gama Church, explore Fort Kochi with ease. Don't miss the Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue just a short distance away.

Book now to immerse yourself in the rich heritage and warm hospitality of Old Harbour Hotel.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 393 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.36
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Emma couple it
10
Hotel molto bello, gestore molto amichevole e camerieri professionali e simpatici. Ottimo il ristorante, consigliato! An
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Ana Maria couple gb
10
A dream
Pros:

We had been traveling around Tamil Nadu and Kerala for 3 weeks when we came to Cochin. It was late in the day. We were exhausted from a 7 hour car journey. It was raining and hot. From the moment we walked through the door the atmosphere, welcome, support and help was fantastic. We immediately felt at home. With two resident dogs and cats this place felt like home. It was elegant and modest in it's approach to it's hospitality. The garden and pool was beautiful. The architecture was beautiful. The food was wonderful. The room very comfortable and beautifully decorated. The staff were always at hand. Helpful and friendly. I felt it was well priced too.
We had such a lovely time in Cochin. It's a city that is easy to like but the Old Harbour definitely helped.
I highly recommend staying here.

Cons:

Nothing. Not a bad word.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Ulrike couple de
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Paiva couple pt
8
Cons:

To expensive for what they offer

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ena solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Madhav couple gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Gabriel kamudu couple mu
7
Was good and peaceful
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Did not like dogs and cats in the breakfast room etc

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Marko couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely heritage hotel

Cons:

-

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Cedric extended_group re
10
Un séjour de 2 jours au Old Harbour très agréables dans cette magnifique demeure.
Pros:

Tout a été hyper fluide du check in au check out.
Le staff est très gentil, discret et à l’ecoute. La déco très simple et empreinte d’histoire. Les espaces intérieurs et extérieurs sont agréables et apaisants. La circulation dans cette ancienne bâtisse est bien plus agréable que dans des hôtels modernes. La localisation est idéale pour visiter Cochi.

Cons:

Peut-être le wifi mais ça reste un détail.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Ishaana couple in
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Viren solo_traveller in
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Kilije solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Beautiful heritage house
Pleasant and clean pool to refresh in the afternoon
Tasty food
Kindness of the staff

Cons:

It was not allowed to have breakfast or lunch on the tables in the garden during our stay. Frustrating.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Lawrence solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Adolphe couple fr
10
The place to be !🙏
Pros:

The best !!!!!!!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Oedayrajsingh Varma couple nl
10
Een prachtig, sfeervol hotel met uitzonderlijke service en de perfecte plek om Kerala te beginnen.
Pros:

Een prachtig hotel met Nederlandse invloeden, geweldige service en een perfecte startplek om Kerala te ontdekken.

Het Old Harbour Hotel in Kochi is een bijzonder en sfeervol hotel met Nederlandse invloeden, wat niet zo gek is aangezien het vroeger een Nederlands theehandelsgebouw was. Vanaf het eerste contact via Booking voelde het al goed: we werden direct vriendelijk benaderd via chat, kregen een telefoonnummer en zelfs hulp bij het regelen van een taxi.

Bij aankomst waren we echt verrast. Wat een heerlijke plek om binnen te komen. De ambiance is fantastisch en het personeel is ontzettend warm en gastvrij. Zodra we onze kamer binnenkwamen, rook het fris en voelden we ons meteen thuis. De kamer zelf was prachtig en stijlvol ingericht.

De locatie is perfect om je reis door Kerala te beginnen. Je zit midden in de levendigheid, waardoor je meteen de cultuur, de mensen en de drukte kunt ervaren en eraan kunt wennen. In de buurt vind je leuke winkels en goede restaurants. Ook de traditionele Kathakali-dans (al meer dan 400 jaar oud) kun je op verschillende plekken bekijken — wij hebben dit via het hotel geregeld, wat erg fijn was.

Het eten in het hotel wordt duidelijk met liefde bereid. Alles wat we hebben gegeten was gewoon heerlijk.

Wat dit hotel echt bijzonder maakt, is de service. Vanwege de LPG-crisis hebben ze speciaal voor mijn vrouw een apparaat geregeld om toch een Masala Dosa als ontbijt te kunnen maken. Dat zegt eigenlijk alles over hoe goed ze voor hun gasten zorgen.

We hebben hier een geweldige tijd gehad en hadden eigenlijk langer moeten blijven. Gelukkig is dat een mooie reden om nog eens terug te komen.

Bedankt:
Dank je wel Team Old Harbour en Jude, voor jullie warmte, zorg en aandacht. Jullie hebben ons verblijf echt bijzonder en onvergetelijk gemaakt. Tot de volgende keer!

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Paula couple gb
10
a great choice for a stay in Cochin. Stylish and comfortable with lovely staff and great food.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, large room. Staff were very helpful and friendly. All the food was fantastic.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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CATHERINE couple fr
10
Pros:

L ambiance club anglais est très agréable et le personnel est formidable . L’ emplacement est parfait pour visiter fort Kochi .

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Tony family_with_children ae
9
Being a fan of historic, colonial era architecture, it was a dream come true stay for me
Pros:

Almost everything. Great heritage feel, lovely rooms, all high standard facilities, great location, lovely caring staff etc

Cons:

Limited food options, but that was not the property’s fault

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Anna extended_group au
10
This was one of the highlights of our trip, the accommodation is fantastic and the pool and garden are magnificent.
Pros:

This is a magnificent property, the staff were knowledgeable and generous and the room was excellent

Cons:

Nothing, everything was fantastic

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Max couple gb
10
Great hotel in a great location.
Pros:

We had two lovely nights at the Old Harbour Hotel. The room was massive and very comfortable. The highlight has to be the beautiful courtyard where you can have your meals. The location is great - we were able to easily explore Fort Kochi and Jew Town by walking or tuk-tuk. The staff were really great but also a big shout out to the cats and dogs that added so much character and joy to our stay. Oh, and the food is delicious.

Cons:

Love the room, but we're not keen on the 'open' bathroom i.e. no separate ceiling between the bathroom and the bedroom. Not a massive issue though.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee