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Brunton Boatyard-cgh EarthvsSecret Garden
Both Brunton Boatyard and Secret Garden are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Brunton Boatyard is the choice of most writers compared to Secret Garden. Brunton Boatyard is ranked #1 in Kerala with endorsements from 5 sources such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Brunton Boatyard-cgh Earth
Fodor's
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
Calwati Road, Fort Cochin, Kochi 682001, India
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Built in a combination of Dutch and Portuguese colonial styles, this elegant hotel is on the site of a former boatyard, facing the harbor's Chinese Fishing Nets." Full review
Frommer's "Situated at the water's edge on the site of a bustling boatyard, this is the best located hotel in Fort Cochin, and the space gives it the edge on Malabar House." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Brunton Boatyard Hotel is a sprawling and sumptuous five-star retreat built on the ashes of a Victorian shipyard in the style of a colonial-era palace." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A waterfront estate built on the site of a Vistorian boatyard, Brunton Boatyard hotel pays homage to historic Fort Cochin, India's oldest European settlement, with its grand colonial-style." Full review
Lonely Planet "Most rooms gaze out over the harbour, and have bathtubs and balconies with refreshing sea breezes. There are three excellent restaurants, complimentary yoga and bicycles, and a waterfront pool" Full review
Secret Garden Frommer's
Rough Guide
Bishop Garden Lane 2, Kochi 682001, India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Dry Cleaning
Frommer's "This 2-year-old guesthouse tucked away down the backstreets not far from the Dutch Cemetery is one of the most alluring options in Kochi." Full review
Rough Guide "Buried in a maze of narrow back lanes, this is a hidden gem, run by Icelandic architect, Thóra Guðmundsdóttir. The white-walled rooms... all open onto balconies fronting an exotic garden."
