Good location, cool building and lovely rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast. But its about 2000 rupees a night more than it should be in my opinion. Decor in rooms is very classy and the swimming pool is a bonus in the Cochin heat. Would highly recommend this place, but not if you are on a budget or don't like being... More

We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in March after arriving from the north and a lengthy tour of Rajasthan. The beautiful setting and warm welcome were perfect at this time in our trip. The location, a bit away from the "action" of town, is especially pleasant. It was easy to enjoy the unique elements of Fort Kochi without... More

We stayed at this lovely hotel in February this year. The bedroom was wonderful and we made use of the pool.the staff couldn't have been more helpful and the food excellent.Couldn't recommend it more and hope to return!

A gorgeous hotel with a great pool, we loved our stay at the secret garden. Charming rooms, delicious breakfast, and the best coffee we had in india! It's an oasis, down a hidden lane with a great staff.

We arrived sleep deprived, hot and tetchy from our long haul flight, however Shafiq made us feel instantly welcome with watermelon juice. By the next morning we felt totally at home- juice and fine cappuccino for breakfast, masala tea by the pool in the afternoon- Shafiq and Joseph available for chatting any time. Slept well in a 4 poster, location... More

The Secret Garden is a beautiful architect-designed, traditional-style Keralan homestay tucked away down a small lane in the heart of the old town of Fort Cochi. Rooms are comfortable and clean with pleasant terraces to sit out on. The swimming pool is a real plus and is kept very clean. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Breakfast is delicious... More

We had booked our room in advance and everything was lovely until the management decided to "upgrade" us to accommodate a last minute booking they received!! I was peeved because I had a sprained ankle and management decided that they were going to move us to the second floor. They converted the sofa into a bed and it was very... More

... you definitely want to visit again. The combination of extreme friendly & competent staff, lead by Faizal and his team and stunning yet traditional architecture & interior design make this place truly fantastic. Spending hot afternoons in the pool or sipping one of the most delicious iced coffees (I'll never forget these!!) we passed a whole week at the... More

This is an oasis in an otherwise disappointing Cochin. It is a recently restored and extended 100 year old building with enormous charm, luxurious and comfortable rooms. On arrival we were horrified to be told that one of our two long booked rooms were still occupied by people insisting on staying one more night! This selfish act was handled with... More