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A sign for a wine lounge and tapas at The Malabar House, surrounded by lush greenery and a curved wall.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1/268 - 1/269 Parade Road, Kochi, Kerala, 682001
  • Place, St. Francis Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Kochi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinese Fishing Nets
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬
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Room options

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A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a wall-mounted painting.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a red and white bedspread, a wooden desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a red and white bedspread, a wooden desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Malabar Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kochi

Located in Fort Kochi, The Malabar House is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Fort Kochi Beach and St. Francis Church. This 17-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fort Kochi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vypeen Island - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Valarpadam Station - 14 min drive
  • Ernakulam South Station - 15 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Qissa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maple Sea Food Restaurants - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kashi Art Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Malabar House

The Malabar House features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for INR 2100 per vehicle roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a business center, free use of bicycles, and free newspapers.
LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and slippers. Balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux and Heritage Hotels of India.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: INR 750 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Malabar Junction

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1755
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 5000.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 7500
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3750 (from 5 to 12 years old)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately INR 750 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2100 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 5000.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 32AAACC9359B2ZY

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Malabar House
Malabar House Cochin
Malabar House Hotel
Malabar House Hotel Cochin
Malabar House Hotel Kochi (Cochin)
Malabar House Kochi (Cochin), India - Kerala
The Malabar House Hotel
Malabar House Hotel Kochi
Malabar House Hotel
Malabar House Kochi
Hotel The Malabar House Kochi
Kochi The Malabar House Hotel
The Malabar House Kochi
Hotel The Malabar House
Malabar House
The Malabar House Kochi
The Malabar House Hotel Kochi

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to The Malabar House?

This hotel is situated in Fort Kochi, just steps from Fort Kochi Beach and Indo-Portuguese Museum, and within a short walk of Chinese Fishing Nets. You'll also find Santa Cruz Basilica and Vypeen Island less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Malabar House?

As of Aug 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Malabar House on Aug 31, 2026 start from $116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Malabar House?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at The Malabar House?

Spa services at the hotel include Ayurvedic treatments and massages.

Are there luxury amenities available at The Malabar House?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as an outdoor pool, a poolside restaurant, and massages at this hotel.

Does The Malabar House include a casino?

No, The Malabar House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Malabar House?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Malabar House?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does The Malabar House have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Malabar House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Malabar House serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Malabar Junction.

Will The Malabar House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Malabar House.

Does The Malabar House have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Malabar House?

The closest major airport to The Malabar House is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is 23.2 mi away (85 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Malabar House?

Yes, every guestroom at The Malabar House comes with a balcony/patio and some offer garden and courtyard views.

The Malabar House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pretty place, nice food, amenities were nice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars

Fantastic hotel with wonderful rooms and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pool was excellent shape. Loved the wine bar and cafe. Room was very spacious and plenty of space. Staff was very friendly and anticipated every need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aashita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay in Fort Kochi

We had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Malabar House. The staff is warm and welcoming and they graciously accepted our request for a late check out. It is a beautiful property which is very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neven and Ann Mary at the front desk us feel very welcomed. They are special!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adele M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent my last night in India at the Malabar House in Fort Kochi and it was quite the treat. I was upgraded to the Garden suite and the room was stunning from the fixtures to the artwork. The staff was friendly, helpful, and efficient. The food was fantastic! The hotel is ideally located just a block or two inland from the harbor and the fishing nets. Gorgeous property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, everything we needed very clean and comfortable bed. The staff were excellent very efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I still love Malabar house after half a dozen visits Tastefully done , staff fantastic ... I hope to be back ! Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely homely armosphere in quiet part of town. Excellent helpful staff. Superb sea food. Only disappointment was the pool which is very small; but the warm hospitality more than compensates!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gentle break in flight to Australia.

A short break on our way home to Australia. Very quiet time with monsoon about to break.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed so much so we extended our stay on more night, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A conundrum?

It was all good until they told us we had to go to a different hotel. We are still not sure why....explanations unconvincing....
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good luxury option in central Fort Cochin

Amazing suite which you would expect at that price. While the restaurant is in a very nice setting, the food was a bit of a let down given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel in India (out of 7)

I can't think of a single bad thing I could say about this hotel. They got everything right, down to the last detail. The staff are friendly and seem to genuinely care about their guests and are obviously proud of their hotel. Allen on reception in particular was a star.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bjarne Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lækkert hotel i støjende omgivelser

Super lækkert hotel omgivelser med støj og overload af gadesælgere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

Cute place. It's India, so don't expect much. Just be pleasantly surprised if and when it works out. Great art. Mediocre food. Decent room, but bathroom flooding issues, noise from the courtyard, and lots of mosquitos (not really their fault) prob pushes this down a few notches. Surprised this is a Relais property. But it's the price of a Holiday Inn at, like, the Cleveland Airport, so what can you expect? The colonial architecture and interiors were nicely done. Kerala is turning dry, so only beer and wine at the bar. And Fort in Kochi is really only worth your time for a night...it's a bit boring after you see all the standard tourist stuff.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sehr schönes, geschmackvoll dekoriertes Zimmer; toller Service
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10/10 Excellent

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Le sourire est contagieux.

Le service est rapide et efficace. La nourriture délicieuse. Les lieux bien décorés, sans prétention. Les prix honnêtes.
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming boutique hotel with great restaurant

This is a charming, historic, beautifully renovated property in the centre of the old part of Kochi, within walking distance of great shops, the Chinese fishing nets, and other historic buildings. The restaurant, in a central courtyard, was absolutely fantastic. We found the beds quite hard and uncomfortable. And we had some problems in the bathroom -- the hand-held shower unit pulled out completely from the wall, as did the control for the sink faucet. A bit of a surprise, given this is a Relais and Chateaux property. The staff was very apologetic, but didn't offer us anything to make up for the inconvenience. A nice hotel for India, but am unsure whether it's truly worthy of Relais and Chateaux status.
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Friendly and helpful staff. Good hot shower and clean towels, heaven.
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2/10 Terrible

MARIA LUISA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel inaffidabile

L'hotel, contravvenendo a quanto dichiarato al momento della prenotazione, mi ha addebitato l'intero pagamento due giorni prima del check in. Al momento del mio arrivo, alle 21,30, prima ha finto di non sapere che eravamo tre adulti, poi di fronte all'evidenza dei miei documenti, ci hanno raccontato che il soffitto della nostra stanza era crollato e che quindi ci avrebbero trasferite a un altro albergo analogo, il Fragrance Nature. Sebbene quest'ultimo non sia risultato pienamente di nostro gradimento, in quanto assolutamente pacchiano e in posizione molto meno comoda del Malabar House da noi prenotato, avendo già forzosamente pagato in anticipo, siamo state costrette a fare buon viso a cattivo gioco e ad accettare. Non mi era mai successo primo d'ora un comportamento così scorretto da parte di un albergo prenotato tramite Hotels.com. Vi prego di prendere provvedimenti, perché la sottrazione di soldi dal conto non autorizzata è fatto gravissimo.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

中庭で毎日インド音楽のライブが夜８時から１０時まで騒がしい。

その後スピーカーで１１時まで音楽を流している。本来静かに過ごせるホテルを期待して６泊予約したが３泊。後の３泊は系列の他のホテルに避難した。
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jerkku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price

The hotel was good and we enjoyed our stay, but I wouldn't consider it worth the price we paid. You can get much better price/quality ratio arpund Kerala elsewhere. However the hotel is one of the few on the area which has alcohol license.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Spot

This is a small oasis in the old town of Cochin. It has beautiful decor, terrific staff and a nice restaurant attached.