Malabar House Residency

Why we like Malabar House Residency

One of the first boutique, heritage hotels in India which offers an excellent level of service.

Facilities

Malabar House Residency is a laid-back boutique hotel which incorporates a selective collection of art from the Malabar coast and provides all the amenities of a small luxury hotel. Whether you return from a tour of the close-by backwaters or from shopping in the Jewish quarter of downtown Cochin, Malabar House Residency offers personalized, warm and friendly service. Malabar House Residency is a member of Relais & Châteaux, so offers an excellent level of hospitality, originality and unparalleled authenticity.

The building houses 17 luxury rooms and suite rooms. There are five roof garden suites on the first floor with their own terraces. Room 10 and 11 have their own roof gardens. A further 11 deluxe rooms on the ground floor and one Malabar Suite with a private terrace, living room bedroom, stretching between the two floors.

All rooms are furnished with a mix of contemporary crafted and select antique furniture. Original artefacts, bold splashes of vivid colours create a contemporary, yet romantic feel, and always reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Malabar coast.

The building is surrounded by a small garden with large trees and tropical vegetation, contributing to the unique ambience of Fort Cochin. The garden houses a plunge pool, an ancient stage for regular cultural events and the restaurant.

Activities

The Malabar House is the perfect entry point for a Kerala holiday. A selection of day trips and tours can be arranged from heritage, art, design, music and dance tours, day trips on the backwaters, ayurvedic treatments and acclaimed fine dining.

• Daily evening table and sitar performance at the poolside
• Stock up on gifts at Fab India, just around the corner from Malabar House
• Ayurvedic treatments
• Borrow a bike and cycle through the back streets of Fort Cochin