Malabar House Hotel - Kochi

18th-century heritage boutique hotel in Fort Kochi with Conde Nast Traveller and Lonely Planet awards

Dining

Malabar House Kochi operates the Malabar Junction restaurant, praised for its innovative approach to traditional Keralan cuisine. The restaurant uses local flavors and offers both Western and local dishes in a wood-beamed dining room. Guests can also visit the artisan bakery and deli on the ground floor for casual dining options.

Wellness

Malabar House offers a spa and wellness center with personalized Ayurvedic treatments, including full body massages and holistic healing rituals. The spa facilities include a relaxation area, locker rooms, and a range of massage services such as foot and head massages. Yoga classes and a fitness center with personal trainers are also available on-site.

Rooms

Each of the 17 rooms at Malabar House Fort Kochi is individually designed with Indian craftwork and curated art pieces, offering a private balcony or terrace. Air-conditioned rooms include flat-screen cable TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee makers, with some featuring canopy beds and courtyard views. The Baron Villa, a separate house three minutes away, adds a private pool and kitchen for guests seeking more space.

Location

Malabar House is situated opposite St. Francis Church, India's oldest European church, and within walking distance of the Indo-Portuguese Museum and Vasco Da Gama Square. The hotel is 2 miles from the Jew Town antique market and a short walk from the Fort Kochi waterfront. Cochin International Airport is 28 miles away, and Vembanad Lake is an hour's drive from the property.

Cultural Experiences

Malabar House Hotel Cochin India offers guided tuk-tuk tours exploring local markets and historical sights around Fort Kochi. Themed dinner nights and cooking classes provide hands-on introduction to Keralan cuisine, while walking tours cover the area's cultural heritage. Evening entertainment includes live sitar music in the courtyard and happy hour at the upstairs balcony bar.

• Awards: Named among top 20 in Asia by Conde Nast Traveller readers, Lonely Planet Heritage Hotel of the Year
• Dining: Malabar Junction restaurant with innovative Keralan cuisine and artisan bakery
• Wellness: Personalized Ayurvedic spa with yoga classes and fitness center
• Rooms: 17 individually designed rooms with curated art, some in a private villa with pool
• Location: Opposite St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi, near waterfront and museums
• Experiences: Guided tuk-tuk tours, cooking classes, live sitar music in courtyard