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Resort is facing Bay and Arabian Sea

False ceiling/ AC DUCTS leaking, linen have holes, rude check in staff in night.

Location is what this makes this property unique! However, post Covid-19, like many other properties, this too has jaded significantly compared to ~3 years ago..

Rooms are superb and people are very friendly and helpful. Will stay only here whenever we come back to Cochi

The staff go out of their way to be helpful and accommodating! The hotel is clean, good food choices and readily available transportation

Staff was very courteous and helpful. Make every effort to make the guest comfortable and showed a caring attitude.

over all very good experience. value for your money. will stay there again

Very satisfied with our experience. The staff was very friendly, and ready to help with all our needs.

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great place for family, in hear of city but isolated and wooded. Great restaurant and food. Staff was cordial and helpful. Don't miss the free boat evening cruise

I loved staying here, they had a free sunset cruise (Small boat). I enjoyed and they had free breakfast.

Very good service from the staff. Gave me a free upgrade to the suite room. Food is on the expensive side. No free WiFi. Mildew smell on the 5th floor was bad.

Very good service from staff. Gave me a free upgrade to the suite room. Food was on the expensive side. No free wifi. Mildew smell on the 5th floor was bad.

The "Gateway" hotels are a definine step down from the traditional Taj experience. This hotel would be considered a three star hotel by international standards at best. Breakfast buffet is absolutely terrible: full of stale bakery goods and very odd food choices that should not typically served for breakfast. The only thing somewhat good was the south indian items. Aside from the buffet, the other restaurants and bar are about average (Bubbles is a good spot for a casual dinner). Room was well appointed and clean overal, service was disjointed. Some staff members were very good, some were inept. Concierge lady almost send my wife and I on a dangerous trip on a late night ferry to the Taj Malabar until one of the doorman intervened. Dry cleaning ruined one of my shirts, but did a good job making amends. Gym is ridiculously small. Overall, a convienient place to stay for and accetable as long as the price is below $150USD.

Excellent stay, wonderful staff, great meal. Food and staff comes with a top star rating. More than worth my money

Marine Drive Ernakulam Kanayannur Kerala

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining
  • Spa

Located in Ernakulam North within a short walk of Marine Drive, Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive is within a mile (2 km) of Centre Square Mall. This 5-star hotel has 108 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.


Dining

Enjoy dining at Bubble Cafe, one of 3 onsite restaurants. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service, or entertain your taste buds with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/cafe. Start each morning with buffet breakfast, available for a fee from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.


Rooms

TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bidets. Other amenities include refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers.


Property features

Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 2500 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, access to locker space, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.

Room options

Deluxe Room, Harbor View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Premium Suite

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 4

Premium Room (Sunset View)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive

Everyone (3) Couples (6) Business (1) Family (5) Friends (1)
5
Everyone

By , from Washington on Apr 15, 2023

Review comment responded on May 11, 2023

Dear Guest,Greetings from The Gateway Hotel, Ernakulam!!At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and write to you in reference to your feedback regarding your recent visit at The Gateway Hotel Ernakulam.We have made a note of your concerns. The matter has been shared with the concerned teams and we shall certainly explore all the possibilities of addressing the sameIt is the feedback from our esteemed and valued guests which gives us an opportunity to further enhance and refine our processes to achieve customer delight.Once again we thank you for sharing your valuable thoughts and assure you of our best services and attention at all times.Warm regardsSaneej PottakkadGeneral Manager

4
Family

Resort is facing Bay and Arabian Sea

By on Dec 25, 2022

Review comment responded on Dec 26, 2022

Dear Guest,Greetings from The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive !We are delighted to receive your review of your wonderful stay with us. It is indeed a team effort with an unwavering goal towards guest satisfaction, which constantly motivates us to be on our toes.I am happy to note that the services rendered by my team were to your satisfaction. Looking forward to your continued support and assuring you of the very best in hospitality in the true Taj tradition, always.Warm regards,Saneej Pottakkad

1
Family

False ceiling/ AC DUCTS leaking, linen have holes, rude check in staff in night.

By on Sep 24, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 25, 2022

Dear Mr. Padmanabhan,Greetings from The Gateway Hotel, Ernakulam!!At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and write to you in reference to your feedback regarding your stay at the hotel.It is the feedback from our esteemed and valued guests which gives us an opportunity to further enhance and refine our processes to achieve customer delight.It is a matter of great concern for me and my team to realize that we could not live up in terms of deliverance.We have made a note of your feedback. The matter has been taken up with the concerned personnel and you have my assurance that you will have no cause for such a comment in the future.Once again we thank you for sharing your valuable thoughts and assure you of our best services and attention at all times.Warm regards,Dharmesh CariappaGeneral Manager

4
Family

Location is what this makes this property unique! However, post Covid-19, like many other properties, this too has jaded significantly compared to ~3 years ago..

By on May 14, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 5, 2022

Dear Guest, Greetings from The Gateway Hotel, Ernakulam!! At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and write to you in reference to your feedback regarding your recent stay at the hotel. It is the feedback from our esteemed and valued guests which gives us an opportunity to further enhance and refine our processes to achieve customer delight. I thank you once again for sharing your valuable thoughts and assure you of our best services and attention at all times. Warm regards Dharmesh Cariappa General Manager

5
Family

Rooms are superb and people are very friendly and helpful. Will stay only here whenever we come back to Cochi

By on Nov 16, 2019

Review comment responded on Nov 16, 2019

Dear Guest, Greetings from The Gateway Hotel, Ernakulam!! At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and write to you in reference to your feedback regarding your current stay experience at the hotel. It is the feedback from our esteemed and valued guests which gives us an opportunity to further enhance and refine our processes to achieve customer delight. I thank you once again for sharing your valuable thoughts and assure you of our best services and attention at all times. Warm regards Prakash Nair General Manager

5

great service and great location

Everyone

The staff go out of their way to be helpful and accommodating! The hotel is clean, good food choices and readily available transportation

By , from Washington DC on Dec 7, 2016

5

excellent hotel, value for money. great service.

Everyone

Staff was very courteous and helpful. Make every effort to make the guest comfortable and showed a caring attitude.

By , from UK on Jul 18, 2016

4

family

Couples

over all very good experience. value for your money. will stay there again

By on Nov 23, 2015

5

india trip

Couples

Very satisfied with our experience. The staff was very friendly, and ready to help with all our needs.

By on Oct 11, 2015

5

great staff, central to business.

Business

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By on Sep 19, 2015

The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam

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