Old Harbour Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (383 reviews)
1/328 Tower Road,Fort Kochi , Cochin , in

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for Rs. 3,500 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

9.4
Based on 383 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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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
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Unique heritage hotel ideally located with superb food and staff
Pros:

We stayed for 4 nights at The Old Harbour Hotel.
The location is ideal, right next to the Chinese fishing nets and within walking distance from the heritage sights in Fort Kochi
The hotel food (breakfast and dinner) was excellent with many food options to choose from.
All staff were friendly, caring and attentive to our needs. A special thank you to all the staff, including: Sukesh, Vineetha, Kapil, Ahkil and Andu to name a few but really to everyone at the hotel who made our trip so memorable with help on local history, where to visit and more.

Cons:

If we stayed again we would choose an indoor bathroom rather than the outdoor facility that came with the garden room.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
10
It was great to experience a small piece of Kochi history.
Pros:

It was a very simple but beautiful historic building. The staff were excellent, very attentive and the food was delicious.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • co
10
Espectacular
Pros:

Todo absolutamente espectacular

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Lipton • couple • ca
9
Great staff. Jude was a perfect host. Historic, charming, well appointed.
Pros:

Great room. Great food.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Aanchal • family_with_children • in
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Clarence • solo_traveller • in
10
Cons:

Bathroom was noisy

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Joshi • couple • in
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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nadia • couple • fr
9
Fort Kochi formidable. Biennale d’art
Pros:

Situation parfaite

Cons:

La piscine

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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ELISABETH • solo_traveller • fr
10
Magnifique maison coloniale très bien située
Pros:

Tout. Le cadre, le service, l’emplacement

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee