Cleety's Residency

Hotels
Kottavalapu Road, House No. 1/1468A , Cochin , IN

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Garden
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, central location near Fort Kochi attractions
Very helpful, attentive and friendly host/owner
Rooms described as comfortable, well-appointed and spotless
Beautiful colonial-style building and pleasant lobby
Many guests highly recommend the property
Cons:
Breakfast is procured from an external outlet and quality is reported as inconsistent
Housekeeping/cleaning only done on request — can lead to a dishevelled room if missed
Limited hotel-style amenities (guesthouse-style operation)

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Cleanliness
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Many reviewers call the property 'pristine', 'spotlessly clean' and praise linens and housekeeping; however one detailed review notes cleaning is only carried out on request (risking a dishevelled room), producing inconsistent cleanliness experiences overall.
Service
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Consistently positive mentions of the owner/host (friendly, attentive, helpful, informative) and specific examples of care (assistance when a guest was sick, attentive check-in and hospitality) justify a clear positive service score.
Location
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Repeatedly described as 'great', 'centrally located' and within walking distance of Fort Kochi highlights and restaurants; location is a strong and consistent positive in the reviews.
Room Quality
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Rooms are described as well-appointed, comfortable with good beds/mattresses, spacious bathrooms and tasteful colonial décor — generally positive room quality impressions.
Amenities
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There are mentions of 'modern amenities' and a homely lobby, but overall amenities are limited (guesthouse-style rather than full hotel facilities) and breakfast provisioning via external outlet suggests constrained on-site offerings.
Value for Money
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Some guests call it 'a very good plan' for the price, but the need to pre-order/charge for breakfast from an external vendor, and the cleaning-on-request policy that may require extra attention, reduce perceived value for a subset of guests.
Food and Beverage
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Breakfast impressions are mixed: several guests praise the Kerala/home-made breakfast as delicious and substantial, but at least one review criticizes the breakfast being procured externally and 'not up to the mark', indicating inconsistent F&B quality across stays.
Overall Experience
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The dominant tone across reviews is highly positive (recommendations, 'excellent', 'perfect', 'highly recommend'), reflecting a generally good overall stay despite a few operational inconsistencies noted above.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-31 09:46

Property Description

Prime Location near Fort Kochi Beach and Kochi Biennale
Discover the charm of Cochin with Cleety's Residency, just steps away from popular attractions like Fort Kochi Beach and Kochi Biennale.

Comfortable Accommodation with Free Parking
Experience a relaxing stay in our air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of free private parking for your vehicles.

Relaxing Garden and Nearby Attractions
Unwind in our garden oasis or explore nearby landmarks such as Santacruz Basilica Kochi and St. Francis Church Kochi. Your perfect getaway awaits at Cleety's Residency.

Ready to experience Cochin in comfort and style? Book your stay at Cleety's Residency now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Cathy • couple • au
10
Such a lovely property, highly recommend.Beautiful comfortable rooms, in a great location
Pros:

Beautiful place to stay, great location. Lovely ambience. Antony was very helpful, staying up until we arrived at 2.30 am after delays.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • couple • de
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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sigalit • couple • il
10
מקום קסום ועוד מעט תהיה שם מסעדה על הגג זה יהיה יותר ממושלם
Pros:

היחס של הבעלים מעל ומעבר

Cons:

כלום הכל טוב

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Ronny • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Noone • couple • us
10
Amazing stay!
Pros:

Amazing hotel! Staff is so welcoming and kind. Room was super clean and had lots of space. Will definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jorge Enrique • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Odile • solo_traveller • re
10
À réserver sans hésitation pour plusieurs nuits si possible
Pros:

Super adresse idéalement placée à Fort Kochi dans le quartier historique où il est très agréable de flâner
Nombreux restaus et cafés tous accessibles à pied
L’établissement lui même est un bâtiment très accueillant de l’extérieur et superbement décoré à l’intérieur. Ma chambre single était vraiment jolie et cosy, plancher et meubles en bois et le matelas ultra confort. Et aussi, le logement le plus propre de tout mon voyage…
C’est une nouvelle équipe ultra motivée et accueillante qui gère l’établissement , n’hésitez pas à réserver !

Cons:

Tout est impeccable !

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
10
The best costumer service, welcoming, location, and standard for a lovely stay.
Pros:

The location was perfect, the room excellent value for money, a huge bathroom, and the staff and the managers were exceptional. I've spent my 50th there and they went the extra mile. I couldn't recommend more. Big thanks to both Lovely Romans that made all the difference. Will definitely come back :)

Cons:

Nothing to complain about it.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • in
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent, clean property. Great location

Cons:

Personal care by the owner Mr. Douglas.
Made us feel at home.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sajesh Nair • couple • in
10
Awesome vintage property at great location
Pros:

The house had a vintage look, completely wooden flooring, large bathrooms, decent parking space, and the location is awesome. Mr Doghlas was very accommodating and caring

Cons:

Having some basic breakfast would be nice, also in room a facility to make some tea or coffee with kettle would be nice

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Soni • couple • in
10
Pros:

Great location. Very helpful host. Great experience.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Anjana • family_with_children • in
6
Good and comfortable stay.
Pros:

Friendly owner. Extended kind help when one of us got sick. Thank you so much! Residency has a nice and homely lobby. And very strategic location

Cons:

Breakfast that one has to place an order for and which is procured from external outlet. Quality was not upto the mark. Cleaning of rooms, bathrooms and beds are done only upon request. If one forgets, then one has to come back to a dishevelled room at the end of a tiring day!

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Pranada L. • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Daphne • solo_traveller • us
10
This is such a great place to stay! Beautiful, quiet, and kept immaculately clean. In my opinion, steps above most hotel
Pros:

Beautiful and centrally located, while being out of the hecticness of the main hustle and bustle areas

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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frank • couple • fr
10
Excellente adresse pour profiter pleinement du centre historique de Fort Cochin.
Pros:

Chambre confortable et tranquille.
Décoration et ameublement classique de qualité.
Emplacement au centre du quartier historique de Fort Cochin.
Copieux petit déjeuner en option.
Contact agréable et intéressant avec le propriétaire.

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Rekirlu • couple • de
10
sehr schöne Unterkunft
Pros:

Eine wunderschöne, stilvolle Unterkunft,. Zimmer und Bad sind sehr groß und gut ausgestattet. Der Inhaber gibt viele Tipps zu Ausflügen, Besichtigungen und Abendveranstaltung. Auf Wunsch wird Frühstück organisiert

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
10
High quality hotel in the centre of Fort Kichi
Pros:

Cleety’s Residency is an exceptional stay in the centre of Fort Kochi. The owner, Mr. Douglas Cleetus has created a high quality accommodation. The fittings are quality, rooms are well appointed, beds are very comfortable and the entire house is spotless. The hotel is within walking distance or a short drive to the highlights of Fort Kochi and close to a number of restaurants. Mr. Douglas Cleetus is a friendly and informative host. I’d highly recommend staying at Cleety’s Residency if you stay in Fort Kochi.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • fr
9
Très bon endroit dans Cochin, pratique propre et avec une bonne literie
Pros:

Le style colonial du bâtiment et notre chambre étaient très agréables. Cette résidence est un bon endroit pour dormir et visiter fort cochin. Il ne faut pas hésiter

Cons:

Rien ! Franchement pour ce prix c’est un très bon plan

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • couple • fr
10
Accueil chaleureux
Pros:

L'emplacement est idéal et le propriétaire est super gentil et attentionné.
Niveau propreté, c'est top.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee