Kowdi House - A Heritage Homestay

Amazing people, warm and welcoming hospitality, splendid authentic traditional Kerala architecture, spacious rooms, prime location. From now on there is no second opinion about where we would stay when we visit Cochin.

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Tout était parfait ! Accueil très chaleureux, chambre spacieuse, confortable et avec une jolie déco. Petit déjeuner copieux, variés et très bons (mélange indien et toasts beurre confiture, fruits, jus de fruits…). Eau purifiée en libre service. Très bon wifi. Ferrys pour Fort Kochi à 5 minutes en bus. Tout le personnel est très agréable et se met en quatre pour aider à l’organisation du séjour et des transferts. Une super adresse !

Gentil home situé à l’étage au fond d’une cour. L’escalier droit peut rebuter mais le gardien le monte allègrement avec les valises. La réception est à l étage au niveau des chambres, La chambre est vaste , un grand lit, des chevets avec éclairage de nuit et de nombreuses prises, Clim plus ventilateur en plafonnier, Tv. armoire et portant , table avec bouilloire et nécessaire à thé et café. À l’accueil fontaine à eau potable. Vaste cabinet de toilette avec douche , lavabo et wc. Savon, gels douche , brosses à dents, dentifrice. La porte rustique en bois se clos par tirants, avec un gros cadenas original pour la fermeture extérieur. Les petits déjeuners sont copieux. Des préparations locales à base de maïs, graines, fruits locaux, galettes, toasts , beurre et marmelade. Jus de fruits pressé, café ou thé. La gérante est charmante, attentionnée, les valises n’ayant pas suivi on est arrivé à minuit,elle est allé ouvrir la boutique artisanale locale pour nous trouver les linges de nuit de dépannage. Puis le lendemain elle s’est débrouillée pour faire venir les venir les valises avec le taxi ( aéroport à 30km) elles sont arrivées la nuit vers 4h30! La visite de la ville par le vice Président avait provoqué le blocage de l’aéroport et de la ville!! Le jeune gardien de nuit, est lui attentionné c’est lui qui prépare le breakfast. Petit bémol, l’isolation phonique est rustique mais après 21h30 on est plus dérangés par les bruits de circulation . A quelques mètres petits snacks à 500m tous commerces. Nous recommandons vivement.

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Beautifully decorated. Clean. Very comfortable. Good air conditioning. A lovely room and breakfast was delicious. Easy parking too

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Местоположение просто ужасное! Мы не могли отказаться потому что ехали очень долго. Но мы не смогли даже поспать в этом отеле ночью потому что там было просто невыносимо шумно. Никакой шумоизоляции. Ты спишь как будто на трассе.

The host, Ashwathy is a warm, friendly person who welcomed us with a great smile. She is a wonderful woman with such positive energy. The room was exceptional and true to what she said, it is 120 years old heritage building. The way the kept the place clean and tidy is amazing. Had a wonderful stay and sumptuous breakfast. Thank You, Ashwathy.

There is nothing that needs complaining about. The Place is immaculate. Good energy and warm friendly family. For a homestay, one needs nothing more.

Very clean, friendly and welcoming owner.

The place was so beautiful and clean! We absolutely loved staying here. Ashwathy was very accommodating and gave us amazing recommendations on where to shoo and eat. The breakfast was also delicious. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and great location close to almost everything !

The rooms are exactly like whats in the pictures, we got here because we booked another place and the room was not what's shown in the pics, screams heritage, really calms you down with that old Keralian architecture aesthetics! Kudos to the owner who came up with the idea.

Not complaining but since it's like situated next to a busy road Kerala private buses honk as if it's their last ride, but 10/10 would recommend just that this is the con

Sehr freundliche Hosts, liebevoll gestaltete große Zimmer mit Liebe zum Detail, sehr schönes Bad, kostenloser Wasserservice in der Kupferkanne, alles sehr sauber, köstliches Frühstück... Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können dieses Juwel wärmstens empfehlen.

Breakfast was so delicious huge quantity and it's like purely homely made food and can't get any better than this. They also upgraded us to King Room at no extra cost, but with a Huge Beautiful Happy Smile.

Everything was just the way I wanted. It's like a Living in a Beautiful Home.

I absolutely loved my stay at Kowdi house, it’s seriously a gem in Kochi. Super well located, close to nice cafés and restaurants. There’s a tea house with local snacks just next door. Ashwathy and her husband are super warm and welcoming and they love sharing their culture me. I arrived quite late and they waited for me to arrive and she made me some homemade food. Felt instantly at home. Felt so at home that I decided to come back and this time stay for a month. They made sure wifi is working properly for my work, helped with food catering, laundry and also there’s a little kitchen if you need to warm up your own food or cook something. I know after a month here, i will for sure be coming back again.

At first I was worried about the noise/traffic but seriously after a day or 2, you get use to it; it’s mostly during the day and at night it’s relatively quiet for a peaceful sleep 🥰

We did not get breakfast

The cleanliness in the terrace could be better . Hot water was also missing .

The space is as in the images, the hosts are a lovely couple, who provide utmost guest experience and services, the location is near some of kochin's prominent food spots and landmarks.Overall a more than satisfactory experience.

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I had a wonderful stay here during my work trip. The check-in was smooth, and the hosts were warm and helpful. The room was clean, spacious, and perfect for working comfortably. The building itself is almost 90 years old and absolutely beautiful — full of charm and character. It truly felt like a home away from home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, work-friendly stay. I’d love to come back!

I just stayed one night but was overwhelmed with the hosts hospitality!! The rooms were clean and cozy and I was told that they restored the old building for the rooms which made the experience even better for me! Nothing more to add but love for those two!!!

Location is central with all the needed amenities. close to Subash park and Marine drive if you want to take a relaxed stroll during your stay. Staffs and the owner were very friendly and made my mother's and sister's stay very comfortable and safe. I definitely recommend Kowdi house.

Kitchen was okay but a bit messy. Could have been nice if it was clean like the room you provided. We only use it at the time of arrival for a brief period, don't know the status after that but other than the kitchen all the other parts of the property are squeaky clean.

Very very spacious and super nicely decorated room ( the ceiling, the lights, furniture), very complete and with the heritage feel. Very friendly owners who provided tips where to go ( we loved the Kerala museum, which provided nice overview of history) and the Mattancherry palace with Dutch maps from 1670. We also enjoyed the Kerala breakfast at Kowdi and the packed breakfast for our train journey 😍

Tea is good

Single bed made to fit double occupancy AC not working Room full of flies.

My room was beautiful, clean and comfortable.

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Their customer Service was awsome. Very neat and clean rooms.

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Even though it is in the heart of Kochi it was a calm and serene place. The rooms were really spacious, neat and cozy. The hosts were really friendly and helpful

The cordial behaviour of the staff and management. Nice traditional ambience with modern facilities.

Very good ambiance and neat and clean rooms.If you are travelling with family go delux big its really awesome

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The lighting in the rooms is excellent and aesthetic. Necessary toiletries and tea leaves/coffee powder with kettle was provided. Mosquito repellent was provided and was definitely a mandatory item in this city. Beds were very comfortable and Air conditioning was top notch. Smart tv to login and view your Ott account was provided. The location on the Google map is easy to find. Free parking in a 24 hour security parking lot adjacent to the property is provided. Shout out to Somnath for his warm and cordial reception. Will surely come back again. Ambi swamy's Vegetarian hotel and Nellikka hotel provide good food options nearby. Or you can opt for online food portals. Dining tables are provided in the common area along with a potable water supply.

Nothing. I had booked the property for an appointment the next day at VFS Global which is about 10 mins walking distance. Though very much in the heart of the city the street in front of the property has relatively less vehicle traffic.

The room was neat and ideally situated, making a wonderful stay.

Great rooms, felt heritage in every aspect with all the amenities of a modern hotel.

I recently stayed at Kowdi House, an old bungalow transformed into a modern boutique hotel that beautifully retains its old-world charm. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by the host, who went out of their way to accommodate our entire group on short notice—an incredibly thoughtful gesture. The room was incredibly spacious, offering plenty of room to relax and unwind. The decor blended vintage charm with contemporary touches, creating a unique and cozy atmosphere. The bathroom was spotless and comfortable, making it a pleasure to use throughout our stay.

I liked that it is located in the middle of the city with easy access to the metro and all other shopping places. The rooms are very spacious and new. The water is also good. I loved how there is a whole positive ambience setup because the owners of the property are greatly into yoga and meditation practices. There is also an isha life store just at the bottom which gives lot of eco friendly products

Kowdi House, A laxurious beautiful property with traditional touch. The property is well maintained and has a vintage vibe.Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The rooms were impeccably clean and tidy.The owner Somnath Kowdi and Family went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable,their hospitality was truly unmatched.Mr. Somnath is a fantastic host! From the time we booked his place, he was very helpful and quick to respond.Check in and out was very smooth and flexible.The house was easily locatable. Its near to Water Authority office Pulimukku. Autos were mostly on house gate itself( Uber is best option ). Has very good veg restaurant (Ambiswamys veg restaurant)at 400 m walk itself.The house is situated in the heart of the Ernakulam city M G Road area. Hence all the places were very approachable with close proximity.Ernakulam junction Railway station, Metro station with in 1.5 km distance.I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Ernakulam.

I had a great stay at Kowdi House, a lovely heritage homestay in the center of Kochi city. The building is over 120 years old, and they have done a wonderful job maintaining it in its original style. The location is convenient, with easy access to many attractions. The rooms were clean and comfortable, giving a traditional feel. Somnath, the host, was very friendly and made sure we had a pleasant stay. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Kochi. Will definitely visit again.