The Malabar House Fort KochvsLes 3 Elephants Cherai Beach
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Malabar House scores significantly better than Les 3 Elephants Cherai Beach. Malabar House scores 94 with approval from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
The Malabar House Fort Koch
1/269 Parade Road, Kochi 682001, India
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Step inside this chunky white 18th-century colonial British bungalow at the edge of the Parade Maidan, and you're immediately cooled by rooms in vibrant colors." Full review
Fodor's
"Luxurious but homey, this early-18th-century Dutch villa once housed European traders and bankers." Full review
i
Don't miss the chocolate-filled samosas in mango sauce, the restaurant's signature dessert.
The Telegraph
8.0
"It is now a sumptuous heritage boutique hotel, decorated with contemporary art as well as antiques from around India." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Two 18th-century colonial-style villas surrounding a courtyard in Kerala, The Malabar House hotel is an exotic escape that's refreshingly removed from the hustle and bustle." Full review
i
Perhaps their plan was to use the suites as bait to make sure we’d come back again?
Michelin Guide
"There’s plenty of classic ambience about the place, the rooms liberally furnished with antiques and artworks, with only the minimally necessary modern intrusions — air conditioning, television" Full review
Les 3 Elephants Cherai Beach
1078 Convent Beach, Pipeline Road, North Cherai, Kochi, Cherai Beach, Kochi, Vypin Island 683515, India
From $45/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"The charming Les 3 Elephants has eco-friendly cottages all facing the backwaters; the beach is across the road." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hidden from the beach but with the backwaters on your doorstep, Les 3 Elephants is a soothing French-Indian-owned resort with boutique flair." Full review