Malabar House – A Favorite for Families in Kochi
About the Hotel
Heritage Accommodations
Malabar House occupies an 18th-century building that once served as British headquarters in Fort Kochi. Rooms feature Indian craftwork, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee makers. Suites include private balconies overlooking the central courtyard, seating areas, and bathtubs. The property is decorated with contemporary art and antiques from across India.
Keralan Culinary Experience
Malabar Junction Restaurant serves innovative Keralan cooking with fresh seafood and local produce. The menu includes Western options like gourmet beef burgers and cheese platters with Pondicherry cheeses. Divine wine lounge combines South Indian tradition with culinary innovation. Both venues feature wood-beamed ceilings and stylish furnishings.
Ayurvedic Wellness & Pool
The purespa offers 30-minute Ayurvedic treatments. Guests have access to a small swimming pool located in the central courtyard. Free yoga classes are available at sister property purity on Lake Vembanad. The hotel provides cooking demonstrations and cultural performances including Carnatic music during dinner.
Fort Kochi Heritage Location
Located in Fort Kochi's heritage zone, 8 km from Ernakulam and 50 km from Cochin International Airport. Within walking distance of St. Francis Church (1 km), Chinese fishing nets at the harbor entrance, and Mahatma Gandhi Beach (0.3 km). The Paradesi Synagogue is 2 km away. Tuk-tuk tours explore Fort Cochin and Mattanchery's markets and historical sights.
Curated Local Experiences
Services include airport transfers, guided walking tours through Fort Cochin's neighborhoods, and visits to the Synagogue and Dutch Palace. The hotel arranges backwater cruises on their houseboat Discovery, country canoe rides, and cycling through village lanes. They offer culinary routes to local farms and markets, and craft workshops demonstrating traditional bronze casting techniques.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
