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Olavipe HomestayvsThe Malabar House Fort Koch
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Malabar House scores significantly higher than Olavipe Homestay. Malabar House ranks #2 in Kerala with approval from 5 publications including Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Olavipe Homestay
Lonely Planet
Olavipe Village, Poochakkal 688526, India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet "This gorgeous 1890s traditional Syrian-Christian home is on a 16-hectare farm surrounded by backwaters, 28km south of Kochi." 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
