Brunton Boatyard - a CGH Earth Experience

It was disappointing that I could not stay more than a night in this beautifully appointed hotel. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They catered to all our needs. It was a short stay but made memorable by the service and the delicious food. Each and every staff member made us feel at home.

Fabulous hotel, but it was ruined by the proximity of the noisy ferries constantly going backwards and forwards from one side to the other. There are three restaurants to choose from and we ate in two of them. One evening I had Railway mutton curry, which was delicious. All rooms are sea facing. The bedrooms are very well furnished with a lovely bathroom with shower and bath. The swimming pool was a lovely temperature. Afternoon tea at 5pm was delicious with cakes and savoury options. The staff were very accommodating.

This hotel was a splurge for me, but I went for it considering it took me 2 days to get to India from the US. I am so happy that I made the choice. The hotel is gorgeous and in a great location. Staff is so helpful and friendly. My room was huge and I appreciated the lovely details such as recycling, glass bottles of water, outlets by the bed. Additionally, a nice big breakfast was included, as was high tea, sunset boat ride, and historical walk. A great value hotel and I was truly sad to leave! If I return to Kochi I will absolutely be back.

An absolutely magnificent hotel, beautifully done. Every aspect of their service was exquisite. Starting with breakfast service where you had a choice of continental items and freshly made to order, South Indian specialties and filter kappi (coffee) to boot. We were out and about for lunch but came back for High Tea. Worth staying there just for that. Dinner was again extremely good. Rooms were spacious, clean and well maintained. Waking up to the view of the harbor and the backwaters was just amazing. As for the people that work there, all seem to be very happy and that tells in the service you get. Everyone of them serve you with a smile and nothing you request is turned down. It is close to a lot of shopping, Jew town and some quaint boutique hotels. An amazing place to stay.

After traveling India for almost 3 weeks, we were in shock finally reaching this little beautiful corner Kochi. It feels like a beach, boat town that thrives off the water. Tons of outside influence shaping the shops/streets/colorfulness. And a perfect place to stay in the Brunton Boatyard! An old converted boat yard, now a unique hotel with absolute cleanliness and amazing food/views. You are a 2 minute walk to the Fishing Nets, which I highly recommend a sunrise trip to visit and watch Kochi wake up. It all starts and ends on the water!

Pros: * old world charm * excellent service * decent location to explore Fort Kochi * marvellous food, including the best chicken biriyani in the world * the swimming pool is a lovely temperature when the sun is out * comfortable beds * decent showers * sockets take UK plugs Cons: * the ferry to Vypin is a bit close but isn’t too much of a distraction. All things considered, this is a cracking place.