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Old Harbour Hotel: Traveller Reviews

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Average price*: £85 ($150) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 based on 65 reviews 65 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 103 hotels in Kochi
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  • Rooms: 13
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: At the heart of ancient Fort Cochin, Kerala, a place that exudes history and culture, is the 'Old Harbour Hotel'. A 300 year- old building that has... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Tower Road
Fort Cochin
Kochi 682001
India

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“Truly Great!!”

Old Harbour Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Southern California
12 May 2008

We took a three week trip to India in November 2007, starting in Delhi and working our way through the country and eventually landed at the airport in Cochin.

The trip from the airport was soooo long - especially on the end of all of our travels - when we finally made it to the entrance of The Old Harbour Hotel and met the staircase to our room - I remember thinking "oh, this better be worth it!!". We climbed the stairs and entered the Princess Suite........oh my......how inviting, cool and wonderful. More than we could have ever imagined.

We unpacked and settled in - were given fresh coconut milk - one of my favorites. We had an afternoon tour of Fort Cochin scheduled but upon our return we had the opportunity to explore the lobby, the grounds and then took part in enjoying one of the best meals we have ever had in any of our travels - including the United States!! The rest of our meals were delicious as well.

The staff is so accommodating and friendly and the owner of the property is extremely personable and helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone. It is truly a satifying experience and then some!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything!!
    • Disliked — That we didn't book more days!!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
PerezFamily's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 20 April 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“perfect heritage”

Old Harbour Hotel

28 Apr 2008

From the moment we arrived and were invited to sit and sip cool coconut milk it was a hit. Large cool exquisite rooms, beautifully furnished with all mod cons despite the charm of the restoration. The evenings provided live music and excellent food in the garden area which by day housed the reasonably sized pool and shady trees. Close to evrywhere Fort Cochin has to offer with the charismatic Edgar smoothly co ordinating everything you could require in your room stay. An excellent stay to finish our trip to Kerala. Well done and thank you Edgar .
Mona, Nottingham, UK

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — elegant but bijou
    • Disliked — stairs will not suit everyone
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manjuNotts's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 28 April 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Lovely Hotel”

Old Harbour Hotel

30 Mar 2008

Stayed 2 nights March 2008, in the Tower Room which was quite spacious also had a Garden View and over the wall you could see the Chinese Fishing Nets. Hotel has a great location and for further exploration there are plenty of auto rickshaws outside, it also has a very welcoming decent sized pool given the number of rooms the hotel has. The hotel staff were fine, helpful, courteous, and always smiling. Breakfast was plentiful with lots of choice. We did not eat dinner there as we chose the Chariot beach around the corner which server basic food, and beer served in teapots what was poured into mugs for drinking.

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rb.uk's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 21 July 2002
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“A lovely place”

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5 of 5 stars
Paris, France
29 Mar 2008

A refined and subtle decoration that reflects the expert tastes of
Edgar, the owner of the place.

A peaceful place in the very heart of Fort Cochin,
with a garden and a beautiful swimmingpool so enjoyable!

I was so lucky since I stayed in one of the Suite upstairs:
beautiful volumes, perfect decoration with every detail being checked, and a perfect comfort.

An absolutely charming team, thank you to Sukesh, and thank you very much to Edgar who shares with us his culture and the charms of his country.

Lastly, a very good cuisine and very good desserts!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The global charming atmosphere and the warmth of the staff.
    • Disliked — my departure!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
anne-manuele's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 27 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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“Genteel elegance”

Old Harbour Hotel

23 Mar 2008

Wonderful 2 nights spent here with large airy well conditioned room. Minimalist but colonial elegance and felt like a friendly home. Staff attentive and every where spotless. Birds around the pool noisy and could be a menace but added to the character.Great location for visisting Cochin and so close to the Chinese nets. A sanctuary and a great place to stay.

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delboy1hants's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Member since: 23 March 2008
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Old Harbour Hotel Address

Tower Road | Fort Cochin, Kochi 682001, India