We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Cochin, India. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Good breakfast. Great views. Located in Cochin, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty is a waterfront resort featuring two swimming pools, a tennis court, as well as a fitness centre. All rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and hot tub. Rooms and suites are well equipped with workstations & flat screen TV. The rooms offer spectacular views of lake, garden, city or pool. Guests have access to the business centre, spa & salon, kids play area and some of the finest signature restaurants in the city. A continental or buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can rent a car to explore the area. Speaking English and Hindi at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Colony Clubhouse & Grill is a classic Old World grill on the hotel’s rooftop while Malabar Cafe is an all- day outlet that showcases the culinary expertise of Kerala. The property is 5 km away from Durbar Hall Art Gallery which houses painting by illustrious local artists and 6.1 km away from Greenix Village which showcases traditional music and arts. Kochi International Airport is 32 km from the property and a 45-minute drive away.Show full description
Grand Hotel is located in Ernakulam City, 5 minutes’ drive away from the railway and bus stations. It features a 24-hour business centre, 24-hour room service, and free private parking. Fitted with wooden flooring and furnishings, the air-conditioned rooms have a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and a hot shower. Grand Hotel is 300 metres from Durbar Hall Art Gallery and 3.2 km from Mattancherry Palace. Cochin International Airport is 32 km away. Guests can exercise in the fitness centre. Staff can arrange car rentals, airport transfers, and laundry services. Meeting facilities are available. Local, Chinese and continental dishes are served in the restaurant. Fresh seafood specialities are also offered.Show full description
Just minutes by car from the city centre, Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive offers stunning views of the sea. It features a spa and an outdoor pool bordered by palm trees. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive is a 45-minute drive from Kochi International Airport and about 3.5 km from Ernakulam South Railway Station. The hotel is just a short drive from Cochin's commercial hub. Each guestroom provides spacious interiors fitted with wooden flooring and warm lighting. They have a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and an electronic safe, and come with a modern en suite bathroom. Guests can indulge with a relaxing massage at the spa or enjoy a swim. There are lounge chairs located all around the pool. Bubble Café provides an all-day casual dining experience and boasts an international menu. Room service is available throughout the day.Show full description
Opened February 2023. Situated in Cochin, 4.1 km from Cochin Shipyard, Marine Inn Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than 1 km from High Court of Kerala, a 18-minute walk from District and Sessions Court and 1.7 km from Ernakulam Shiva Temple. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. At Marine Inn Hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Marine Inn Hotel include Rainbow Bridge Ernakulam, Government Law College, Ernakulam and Ernakulam Public Library. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 29 km from the hotel.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great restaurant. The Avenue Regent is located in the heart of bustling Kochi, 3 km from Ernakulam Town Railway Station. It provides free parking and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Two restaurants are available in the hotel. Avenue Regent is situated 1 km from Ernakulam Jn Railway Station. Cochin International Airport is 32 km away. Rooms are decorated in shades of green and brown and come fitted with a flat-screen TV offering cable channels. A minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. Private bathrooms come with a bathtub. Guests can work out in the hotel’s fitness centre. The hotel offers postal and courier services. Currency exchange and same-day laundry service is also available. The Springs features an assortment of Indian and European cuisine while drinks can be enjoyed at The Loungevity bar.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Cochin, 2.5 km from Fort Kochi Beach, LE MARITIME KOCHI offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel the rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a city view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. LE MARITIME KOCHI offers a hot tub. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and the area is popular for fishing. Cochin Shipyard is 8.9 km from LE MARITIME KOCHI, while National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 31 km from the hotel.Show full description
Cool. Elegant. Friendly staff. Ayurvedic spa treatments, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre are offered at Trident Cochin, a 5-star property on Willingdon Island. Guests can dine at the 4 on-site restaurants or order food through 24-hour room service. A daily Continental breakfast is also available. Complimentary WiFi is available in all rooms. Enjoying garden or pool views, the air-conditioned guestrooms and suites are equipped with a satellite TV and minibar. Suites include a separate living room. En suite bathrooms come with a bathtub. Trident Cochin is a 20-minute drive from Cochin's business district and Cochin Railway Station. Cochin Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Travancore restaurant serves Indian and Continental dishes, while The Seafood Grill offers fresh seafood dinners (from November to March each year). Light meals and drinks can be enjoyed at The Cochin Trader Bar and The Patio. Day trips and car rentals can be arranged at the tour desk. The hotel also provides a business centre, laundry services and a 24-hour front desk.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find central luxury hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Cochin here: ErnakulamFort KochiMarine Drive Kochi
Featuring a rooftop pool overlooking downtown Cochin, Hotel Abad Plaza offers restful stays with elegant rooms. Offering free parking, it has fitness and Ayurveda centres and 3 dining options. Fitted with classic wood furnishings, air-conditioned rooms feature either resort-style or modern decor. They come with satellite TV, ironing facilities and a fridge. For leisure, take a boat trip down Kerala’s backwaters with tour services offered at Abad Plaza Hotel. Alternatively, enjoy soothing treatments at the Ayurveda centre. Buffet breakfast and live entertainment are available daily at Regency restaurant, while Kadaloram offers buffet spreads with seafood specialities. Pastries and light meals are served at Canopy cafe. Hotel Abad Plaza is 2 km from Cochin Railway Station and 500 metres from the bus station. It is 30 km from Cochin International Airport.Show full description
Creative. Casino Hotel is 6 km from Ernakulam and a 10 minute ferry ride to Fort Cochin and Mattancherry. It offers an outdoor pool, 4 dining options and in-house Ayurvedic massage services. Free WiFi access is available. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a personal safe, a minibar and satellite television. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy Ayurvedic treatments at an additional cost. Other recreational facilities include badminton. Tharavadu serves Indian, Chinese and continental buffet dishes all day. Seafood specialities can be enjoyed at Fort Cochin restaurant. The Garden Cafe provides grilled food and healthy drinks, while alcoholic beverages can be found at the Vasco da Gama Bar. Hotel Casino is 40 km from Cochin International Airport and 8 km from the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station. Free parking is provided on site.Show full description
Abad Atrium Hotel features excellent rooms with private bathrooms and spacious interiors in the heart of Cochin City. It has a 24-hour café and provides Ayurveda massages on request. Rooms are cosy, decorated in warm colours. All rooms feature cable TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a safety deposit box. Bathrooms are provided with both a shower and a bathtub. The Cafe Royal provides an international menu. The delicious meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant on in the privacy of guests’ rooms. The Abad Atrium Hotel is about 30 km from Cochin Airport and 2 km from Ernakula South Railway Station. The KSRTC bus station is 1km away.Show full description
Set in Cochin, 11 km from Kochi Biennale, Yuvarani Residency offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation features a business centre, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. At Yuvarani Residency the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Cochin Shipyard, District and Sessions Court and Ernakulam Railway Station. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 30 km from Yuvarani Residency.Show full description
Trendy. Elegant. Great value. Blending colonial Victorian charm and chic modern design, the 5-star Taj Malabar Resort and Spa Cochin presents a first-rate spa, a landscaped pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Overlooking Cochin Harbour, its contemporary rooms include a 32-inch flat-screen TV and DVD player. Guests can enjoy sailing in a luxury yacht with lunch cruise and high tea in the Arabian Sea at an additional charge. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Featuring classic interiors, well-furnished rooms offer stylish touches like wood-beamed ceilings and fine wood fittings. They come with a tea/coffee maker, bathrobes and slippers. Just 1 km from the city centre, Taj Malabar Resort and Spa Cochin is 15 km from Cochin’s shopping district and Ernakulam Town. It provides free parking and is 45 km from Cochin International Airport. Relaxing body scrubs and Indian massages can be enjoyed at Jiva Spa. The hotel also houses a beauty salon, games room and a business centre. Offering hearty Italian dishes and healthy meals, The Pepper provides all day dining with views of the garden. The Rice Boat serves seafood specialities while Dolphin’s Point features outdoor barbecues. Refreshing beverages can be enjoyed at the bar.Show full description
Stylish. Great value. Rooftop pool. Providing free WiFi and a fitness centre, Fragrant Nature Kochi offers rooms in Cochin, 800 metres from Kochi Biennale. Well set in the Fort Kochi district, this hotel is located 9 km from Aster Medcity. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hair dryer. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Fragrant Nature Kochi offers an outdoor pool. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Hindi. The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, 26 km from the property.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a unique rooftop pool and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Hip. Creative. Great views. This restored Victorian shipyard on the scenic Cochin Harbour offers air-conditioned rooms with beautiful sea views. A 1-minute walk from Fort Kochi-Vypeen Ferry Terminal, it has an outdoor pool and Ayurvedic massage treatments. The spacious rooms are all equipped with a TV, ironing facilities and hairdryer. Private bathrooms come with hot-water showers and toiletries. 24-hour room service is also available. Brunton Boatyard is a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Basilica. It is 15 km from Ernakulam Railway Station and 42 km from Cochin International Airport. Free parking is available. Guests can take part in walking tours organised by the hotel. Laundry services, luggage storage and a steam room are available. Airport shuttles can also be arranged at an extra charge. The History restaurant serves Cochin cuisine, while grilled seafood are offered at The Terrace. Other dining options include cocktails at The Armoury Bar, as well as English tea at the outdoor On the Quadrangle cafe.Show full description
One of the coolest, most creative and elegant boutique hotels in Cochin! It also has outstanding views. WOW!
Super central. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Forte Kochi is a luxurious heritage hotel offering 5-star accommodation on Princess Street in Fort Kochi. Located 200 metres from Santacruz Basilica Kochi,the property features an outdoor swimming pool. In the central courtyard is an ancient Mikwah, an age-old natural spring used for Jewish rituals. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Forte Kochi also have free WiFi. A à la carte breakfast is served daily at the property. Authentic local Kerala flavours, pan-Indian, pan-European, British favourites, and a signature lineup of seafood delicacies are some of the many choices on the menu. Staff at the 24-hour front desk are happy to assist with sightseeing guidance and travel assistance. The famous Jew Street is 3 km away as well as the Jewish synagogue and the Dutch Palace as well. St. Francis Church Kochi is 6 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, 44 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Cochin. It also has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
ibis Kochi City Centre - An Accor Brand is the first international hotel located in the heart of M.G Road - Ernakulam's busiest commercial and shopping hub. Aster Medicity is 7 km away. Furnished with wooden flooring, rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, a seating area, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. En suite bathrooms include shower facilities and health faucet. Free Wifi is provided. At ibis Kochi Hotel, guests can make use of web-corner, currency exchange and car rental services. A well-equipped fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk are available. The hotel features state-of-the-art meeting spaces. Cochin Shipyard is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport, 33 km from ibis Kochi City Centre - An Accor Brand. The Ernakulam Railway Station is 2 km. The Marine Drive and Broadway are 2 km away and the historic town of Fort Kochi is 12 km. Guests can enjoy the on-site 24 hour multi-cuisine restaurant that serves international and authentic regional delights. Guests can avail of a long breakfast from 4 AM until noon. Room service can be requested for in-room dining comforts.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Cochin, 2.7 km from Fort Kochi Beach, Dutch Manor Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 7.9 km from Cochin Shipyard, 2.1 km from Santacruz Basilica Kochi and 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a bath, while selected rooms come with a kitchenette. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. A continental, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. You can play billiards and table tennis at the 4-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kochi Biennale, Paradesi Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 42 km from Dutch Manor Boutique Hotel.Show full description
Very central. Elegant. Friendly staff. Old Harbour Hotel is a 300 year old Portuguese restored mansion located in Fort Kochi, Cochin. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of the property. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, a minibar and a seating area. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries and slippers. At Old Harbour Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 50 metres from the Chinese Fishing Net, 100 metres from the Vasco Da Gama Church and 2 km from the Dutch Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. The Fort Cochin Bus Station is 100 metres. The Ernakulam South Railway Station is 12 km while the Cochin International Airport is 45 km.Show full description
Offering a restaurant where guests can enjoy Indian, Chinese and Continental delights, Ginger Kochi MG Road is located in Kochi. It is 1.5 km from Ernakulam South Railway Station and Ernakulam Bus Station. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen cable TV and desk. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Ginger Kochi MG Road you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered include a tour desk, luggage storage and dry cleaning. Car rental and currency exchange can be arranged. Room service is provided. The hotel is 2.6 km from Cochin Shipyard, 3 km from Marine Drive and 6 km from Lulu Mall. The Mattancherry and Tripunithara Palace are 18 km. The Cochin International Airport is 36 km. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Very clean. Located in Cochin, within 14 km of Kochi Biennale and 4.8 km of Cochin Shipyard, North Seven provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy city views. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At North Seven each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a vegetarian breakfast. At North Seven you will find a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. High Court of Kerala is 1.5 km from the hotel, while National Stock Exchange Of India is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Cochin International, 28 km from North Seven, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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