My wife and I have just returned from a week's stay in Kerala, during which we spent three nights at the Old Harbour Hotel. It is possibly the nicest place we have ever stayed, anywhere in the world, certainly in the top two. The building is a restored eighteenth century house, it is beautiful, and luxurious without ever being pretentious.... more

A lovely hotel, very friendly staff, excellent food and a delightful stay. Close to Fort Cochin . more

Before our stay we were working in the Gujarat in the dust and heat and wanted a comfortable place to stay after flying down to Kerala. I had my brother look up the highest rated places on Tripadvisor in Fort Cochin and the Old Harbour came up. It was monsoon season so reservations weren't a problem (it really didn't rain... more

This hotel is beautifully located overlooking a park that looks out onto the water where you can watch the old chinese fishing nets being worked. The hotel is 17th century and has the old feel about it. It has been renovated with great care so that the feeling of an old space mixes with the simplicity of a modern one.... more

Wow, this is a great place, such a calm approach to checking in following our flight. Room really well thought out with some nice little touches. Stayed for two nights but wished for more. Lovely food and gentle vibe to evening meal, almost fogot I was only drinking water. Lovely pool and great location, it was all my wife and... more

This hotel was a real find. Old Portugeese architecture, full of character and charm. Beautiful gardens, tranquil swimming pool, friendly staff, good food. It was the first stop on our honeymoon, and was a real treat. more

I first stayed here in February 08 and loved it (and India) so much, i came back 2 months later with more friends. The decor is effortlessly stylish and maintains the traditional character of the building and grounds with every detail having been carefully considered, from the stunning granite pool to the art dotted around the rooms. The staff are... more

We took a three week trip to India in November 2007, starting in Delhi and working our way through the country and eventually landed at the airport in Cochin. The trip from the airport was soooo long - especially on the end of all of our travels - when we finally made it to the entrance of The Old Harbour... more

From the moment we arrived and were invited to sit and sip cool coconut milk it was a hit. Large cool exquisite rooms, beautifully furnished with all mod cons despite the charm of the restoration. The evenings provided live music and excellent food in the garden area which by day housed the reasonably sized pool and shady trees. Close to... more