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Sonnetta Residency

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kochi with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Experience the charm of traditional Kerala architecture at Sonnetta Residency, featuring a red-tiled roof and arched entrance.
Enjoy meals in this cozy dining area with a tablecloth featuring a geometric pattern, a green bowl with flowers, and comfortable seating.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and comfortable seating.
Two single beds with matching headboards and footboards, adorned with decorative pillows, are set against a warm backdrop.
Relax in a traditional room with a world map, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1/387, Princess street, Fort Cochin, Kochi, Kerala, 682001
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fort Kochi Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wonderla Amusement Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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Room options

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Double Bedroom Non A/C | Living room | LCD TV

Double Bedroom Non A/C

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room Non A/C | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room Non A/C

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Bedroom | Bathroom amenities | Shower, free toiletries, slippers, towels

Double Bedroom

  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Living room | LCD TV

Family Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kochi

Located in Fort Kochi, Sonnetta Residency is next to The Delta Study and Chinese Fishing Nets. This 6-room, 3-star guesthouse has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Francis Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fort Kochi Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mattancherry Palace - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Wonderla Amusement Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Valarpadam Station - 13 min drive
  • Lissie Metro Station - 17 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kashi Art Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe and Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Bay - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonnetta Residency

Guesthouse in Kochi with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At Sonnetta Residency, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a computer station. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for INR 1300 per vehicle one way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers. Dining areas, refrigerators, and coffee makers are also standard. Limited housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 300.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1300 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 300.0 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
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: 12:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Sonnetta Residency?

Sonnetta Residency provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Sonnetta Residency?

This guesthouse is situated in Fort Kochi, just steps from Chinese Fishing Nets and Santa Cruz Cathedral, and within a short walk of St. Francis Church. You'll also find Fort Kochi Beach and Santa Cruz Basilica less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sonnetta Residency?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is there a spa at Sonnetta Residency?

Spa services at the guesthouse include massages.

Does Sonnetta Residency feature a casino at the property?

No, Sonnetta Residency doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sonnetta Residency?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Sonnetta Residency?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and slippers as well as massages.

Does Sonnetta Residency have a hot tub?

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

Does Sonnetta Residency have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Sonnetta Residency offers free breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Sonnetta Residency allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sonnetta Residency.

Does Sonnetta Residency have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Sonnetta Residency?

The closest major airport to Sonnetta Residency is Cochin International Airport (COK), which is 22.9 mi away (81 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sonnetta Residency?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Sonnetta Residency.

Sonnetta Residency Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

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

Made to feel very welcome here

Sonnetta Residency is a homestay located in the heart of Fort Kochi district in Princess St. It is in easy walking distance to the foreshore and Chinese nets as well as the ferry service. Breakfast is included in the price but other meals are unavailable, however there are many very good and reasonably priced restaurants in walking distance in Princess St, Rose St and others. It was nice to be able to try so many. I suggest A/C room as it can get quite hot. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. They can arrange tours, taxis, etc if needed. Kochi felt very relaxing and I would be happy to stay at Sonnetta Residency again.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place! Highly recommended!! Friendly and most helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

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

Home Sweet Home

I felt at home. Excellent employees, good breakfast and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

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

Sweet Home

Truly amazing. They make you feel at home. A very informal and professional attitude from all the employees.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location, very helpful staff.

Reliable hot water (unusual in India), comfortable bed, great location. Staff super helpful (many thanks for sorting out an airport taxi for us at a very short notice after we were stood up by our driver).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

George

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

Pleasant hotel in Fort Cochin

A pleasant hotel in the centre of Fort Cochin within easy walking distance of restaurants, sights and transport. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a convenient, budget alternative to big chain hotels. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Susana, USA

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

Homelike, sweet, close to water

The owner, staff, and other guests are very friendly. Sonnetta can help you arrange day trips and more in the area. The place is very clean: people are asked to leave shoes in a rack downstairs. Breakfast is small and cooked on-the-spot-- a good opportunity to meet other travelers, since we sit together. My room was for four people and worked well. I see that there are many equally well located places to stay in Fort Kochi, but I would stay at Sonnetta again because of the owner and people who work there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

lucerne, uk.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location in the main Street in Fort Cochin.

This home stay provided me with almost three weeks accommodation at an excellent room rate. I was staying longer than most since Fort Cochin is a very popular destination for backpackers and turnover at the home stay was high. It wouldn't be fair to rate this accommodation in the same way as a hotel. Nevertheless, the room was comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful in every respect.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

james

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

So nice we stayed twice.

Close to everything but the airport. Good WiFi new flat screen. Lots of hot water. Nice family atmosphere, well maintained. Next time I'll stay here again.I
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lb, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Terrific stay in a great location.

The staff here are amazing. They are welcoming and willing to help in any way they can to make your stay memorable and help you feel at home. They organized our tour experiences and transfers at a moments notice. The facilities and room amenities are basic and a little old, but the room was incredibly clean and very comfortable. Bottled water is always provided. Great value for money. Cafes, restaurants, shopping, beach and bars are just a few minutes walk in this beautiful area. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend to all travelers and backpackers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good value for money

For within this budget the accommodation is good. Nice location, all facilities fine and the family were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Murdo, Liverpool, UK

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

Memorable stay

This was my first visit to Cochin and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The hosts were wonderful, the hotel is situated in a great location in Fort Cochi. I look forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was excellent, location great. Breakfast was home made every day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

kathy, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel for cleanliness made very welcome Location good very central to the bus and ferry No beaches only fishing beach but great to watch Only negative was continental breakfast only had toast maybe a little more selection
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mohini, Birmingham, UK

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

Wonderful clean hotel with warm friendly staff.

We were warmly welcomed by the owner Xavier and staff on our arrival. The airport pick up had been arranged efficiently prior to this. We were early to check in and so they kindly made another room available for us to rest and refresh while they prepared our room. All the rooms and hotel throughout are very clean with everything in good working order. We were able to get sound advice and arrange excursions as well very efficiently. Xavier is a well-established member of the community and as such, was able to advise and guide us well. Also the staff are willing to chat and we made friends with everyone there! Breakfast is simple and freshly prepared and delicious. We will return and thoroughly recommend Sonnetta's to anyone looking for a homely, quiet and cultured visit. Kerala Kathakali Centre is 5 mins walk and Xavier arranged the tickets for performances there too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edmund, New Zealand

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

Amazing location, highly recommend

Lovely staff and location. Perfect place to stay to see all Kochi and surrounding areas. Lovely room and bathroom. Really enjoyed the staff and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kumari. , Colombo. Sri Lanka

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

Very happy. Value for money. Super location.

Super location. Near Chinese fishing where I could eat fresh sea food. Kerala style. Superb. Very safe as I was a female teavelling alone. No doubt in recommending to any one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike, UK

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

Friendly and Comfortable

Very friendly people and a great location in Fort Kochi. Great value for money with air con, cable TV and fridge.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cute Cochin (Kochi)

Xavier is the Christian owner, named after St. Francis, and will likely greet you. If he gives you advice you should follow it. On display is his picture with Mother Theresa. Xavier will explain all the switches and adjustment for the shower. It was first shower that had water hot enough to scorch you—be careful. You can request AC if you are overwhelmed by the heat, but the fan is the better choice. Marble floors throughout and good wi-fi. The included breakfast is either a toast and beverage style or an Indian choice. It is a mistake to not choose the Indian breakfast. The room door has a curtain, which is customary, and a formidable latch and pad lock-which I never felt necessary so I didn't even use it. Princess street is best described as the cutest street in Kochi and just off the peripheral walkway.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Right in the heart of Fort Kochi

Aging, but well maintained and well appointed, quaint place right in the center of tourist interests in Fort Kochi.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel Staff

I went to the hotel in the afternoon and the staff there help me booked a backwater cruise for tomorrow. The hotel is very close the the Chinese net and have a few nice restaurant nearby.

8/10 Good

Robert, Montreal

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

On Princess street, great location

Originally was going to stay only 1 night but decided to extend to 2. I usually only book my first night in a hotel until I can see the condition before deciding to stay any longer, but if you are like me and are considering staying a few days in Cochi, there's no need to hesitate to book multiple nights at the Sonnetta Residency. For me, the important things in accommodations are: a clean bed, good wifi, a good location, and if possible breakfast included and Sonnetta had all these things. Breakfast was a little simple, coffee, a few toad with jam and a banana, but that's pretty much what I eat on any weekday when I'm at home. Across the street from Sonnetta is a pretty good restaurant as well, with chairs laid out on a terrace. The manager, I didn't get his name, but he genuinely seemed concerned about my comfort/happiness more than turnover and the business aspect as is usually the case in India. A tip for getting there from Ernakulam junction station. Take the ferry to Fort Cochi. Ferry pier is about 15 minute walk from train station, or 40 rupee tuk-tuk, then a 6 rupee ferry ride to Fort Cochi, then another 15 minute walk from the jetty to the hotel. Just ask around for "princess" street, everyone knows where it is. I would not hesitate to stay at Sonnetta Residency again.

8/10 Good

Robert, Montreal

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

Come for 1 day, stay 3

At first I only booked one night in Cochi but I enjoyed the environment so much I stayed a little longer. I usually only book my first night in a hotel until I can see what it's like before deciding to stay longer but I can assure you, if you are like me and planning to stay 2 or 3 night, don't hesitate to book them all at once if you're staying at The Sonnetta Residency. Also, the gentleman at the reception, I didn't get his name but he seems to run the place, is genuinely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was simple, milk coffee, a few toast with jam and a fruit, in my case a banana. For me it was enough, that's usually all that I eat on weekdays when I'm at home. There's also a pretty good restaurant across the street with chairs outside. Good food, good portions, reasonable price. A tip for getting to Kochi, take the ferry. The ferry pier is about a 15 minute walk from Ernakulam junction. Then a 6-rupee ferry ride to Fort Kochi jetty. Then another 15 minute walk from the jetty to the hotel. After the ferry ride, when you get to fort Kochi jetty, just ask around for "Princess street", everyone knows where that is.

10/10 Excellent

M H, Bangalore

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

Glad I chose to stay here !!

We went to Kochi on vacation and stayed at Sonnetta for 3 days. It is located just a couple minutes walk from the sea side (not a beach where you can get into water and play or swim). It is located on a charming street with old Portuguese style buildings. Sonnetta is also a heritage building, although the recent renovations have robbed it of the heritage feel inside. The rooms are clean and the service is very friendly. All tourist attractions in Fort Kochi are within walking distance (2-3 Kilometers). Breakfast was complimentary and was quite good. Eating joints nearby are plenty.