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Neeleshwar HermitagevsThe Malabar House Fort Koch
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, Malabar House ranks significantly higher than Neeleshwar Hermitage. Malabar House comes in at #2 in Kerala with accolades from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Neeleshwar Hermitage
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Dist. Kasaragod, Kasaragod 671314, India
From $176/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"A luxury boutique Kerala beach resort composed of just 18 thatched cottages, with sprawling palm-shaded lawns and a magnificent pool." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Set by the Arabian Sea, on acres of tropical Keralan countryside, beach-break spot Neeleshwar Hermitage is soulful and serene." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This fabulous, plastic-free beachfront ecoresort consists of 18 sleekly designed thatch-roof cottages inspired by Kerala fishers' huts...service is spot-on and most staff come from local families." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "12 traditional thatched-roof cottages with verandas are dispersed like a fishing village along a long sandy beach and are furnished in a rustic style...an experience that is paradisiacally relaxing." Full review
The Malabar House Fort Koch
Frommer's
Fodor's The Telegraph Mr & Mrs Smith
Michelin Guide
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
