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Amritara The Poovath Beachfront Heritage, Fort Kochi

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Rooftop terrace
Aerial view
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1/246, Dutch Cemetry Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala, 682001
  • Fort Kochi Beach
    2 min walk
  • Malabar Junction
    2 min walk
  • Valarpadam Station
    15 min drive
  • Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    65 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Seaview Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Seaview Room

  • 170 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kochi

With a stay at Amritara The Poovath Beachfront Heritage, Fort Kochi in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be steps from Fort Kochi Beach and 5 minutes by foot from St. Francis Church. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chinese Fishing Nets and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Pierce Leslie Bungalow.

What's nearby

  • Fort Kochi Beach - 2 min walk
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 8 min walk
  • Wonderla Amusement Park - 4 min drive
  • Mattancherry Palace - 4 min drive
  • Spice Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Valarpadam Station - 15 min drive
  • Lissie Metro Station - 19 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canvas Restaurant Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Malabar Junction - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe and Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Asian Kitchen by Tokyo Bay - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Amritara The Poovath Beachfront Heritage, Fort Kochi

Beach location and outdoor pool
Amritara The Poovath Beachfront Heritage, Fort Kochi offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Sea View, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Sea View - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 590 for adults and INR 413 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sea View

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Guests providing a negative COVID-19 test result must have been tested no more than 72 hours prior to check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 590 for adults and INR 413 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 5 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Poovath Heritage
Poovath Heritage Cochin
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Amritara The Poovath Beachfront Heritage, Fort Kochi Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint little place with very friendly staff. The restaurant was covered but had no walls / no AC. Also, they do not have a liquor license so they do not serve.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, quiet hotel
Clean, centrally located, yet quiet hotel by the beachside. The building has a delightful architecture with helpful and friendly staff. The mattress could’ve been more comfortable but in the grand scheme of things it wasn’t a big issue. I even got a nice goodie back at my hotel check-in. Would definitely stay again if I’m back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful
We had a great stay. The hotel is a beautiful old heritage home on the water with great rooms, decor and service. I will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

NT, London

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and welcoming ti the property which was a converted dutch house. Rooms were snug but clean and comfortable. Mosquitos were a bit of a problem but they were treating this every day which helped a lot. Good selection of food for breakfast with some hot cooked fresh inclusing masala dosa and eggs (any preferred way). As we had an early flight home they packed us breakfast which was very kind. Use the hotel organksed spa for ayurvedic massage/facials which was great. Location was right in fort kochi so was convenient to walk around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
This hotel was good—looks nice and rooms are nice. The staff is very helpful and very accommodating—even with our middle-of-the-night checkout/departure. The food menu is somewhat limited but that's not surprising given that it's a small place. Our bathroom had a bad sewage-type odor when we arrived but it seemed to have been fixed after housekeeping. I'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable stay in Fort Cochin
The room was very clean and spacious with a nice separate sitting area. The hotel is located quite close to the waterfront, and not too far from several shops and restaurants. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay here and would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Above And Beyond
It was really superb and y the workers and management went totally above and beyond what was required! I can't recommended them highly enough! Plus the location is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service
After two weeks of travelling through Tamil Nadu and Kerala, we ended our trip at Amritara, and were so happy we did. Very spacious rooms, comfortable beds and large bathrooms gave us the comfort we needed to wind down and prepare for long journeys home. The area is quiet and within easy walking distance to busier parts of the town. Breakfast was ok, but service was slow - fortunately we had leisurely morning for this, but it wouldn't work for those with less time. Service was wonderful from Nancy, who accommodated our late departing flight with a late check-out - being able to shower prior to heading to the airport made all the difference!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

GENEVIEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home !!
It's a dutch home. Authentic food. Look for sea view rooms. Super cool staff. Must visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
heritage hotel
We were expecting a more up market looking place but soon any disappointment faded - the location opposite the sea and next to the old dutch cemetery was easy, the breakfast was generous and good, the hotel staff were very kind and helpful. We had a room upgrade and were allowed a late checkout. I grew to really enjoy our room and verandah in this small heritage hotel. I'd check out the group's hotels in other locations. Thanks to the manager and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poovath is a small boutique hotel with excellent staff courtesy and cleanliness. Would definitely recommend for a quiet getaway to fort kochi.

10/10 Excellent

IVOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff went the extra mile
Front desk staff were fantastic - couldn't do enough for you. Confirmed our train ticket, arranged taxis, contacted onward destination. Excellent breakfast

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff but otherwise disappointing
The hotel was not up to our expectations of a heritage hotel for the money we paid. The bed was not very comfortable, we thought we would get an inner spring mattress. You also had to let the shower run for 10mins before any warm water came through . The breakfast was also very average. The staff however were very friendly and welcoming and helpful with questions.

8/10 Good

jan, bahrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, close to beach.
Old building renovated beautifully. Lovely pool. Staff seem to be still in training mode but very willing. Good experience - would definitely stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Janice and co, Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely hotel, warm and friendly
An Oasis, it was lovely, the staff were delightful, warm and friendly, polite and just couldn't do enough for you. I will never forget their warm friendly smiles. we loved the place so much we spent the last day of our travels in the pool garden before our flight home. we met some fellow travellers here and they ranged from young lone travellers to older couples touring, everybody enjoyed and relaxed. sitting around the pool was the best place to listen to other travel stories. lovely.

8/10 Good

Uwe, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect place in Kochi
We spent 2 wonderful days at this small hotel. Great location, fantastic rooms and friendly staff. The price was a bit high.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Could have be "Great"!
The service staff for the most part was great. Warm, friendly with the exception of some staff at breakfast who clearly did not want to be there serving guests (female individual) and made for a less than good start to the day. Overall the cost and quality was as expected and again, general service was attentive and friendly. The ONLY very odd item is their "mandatory eat with us policy for New Year's Eve" which was wrong for two reasons: 1) It was not on the hotel.com site when we booked in July. 2) No hotel should make this a "mandatory" item. We are there on vacation, not at the whim of business requirements. This left a very sour taste in our mouth for the remainder of the trip. Finally, while the amenities were clean, I do no believe they properly sterilize and clean their pool filters. Each morning, I can see from my room that they add water and pick up leaves but no chemicals were measured. tested or added. In India, with water quality as risky as it is, this should be "mandatory"

8/10 Good

James, USA/Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great heritage property
Terrific sense of history well located to the venues of the Kochi Biennale! The room on the ground floor just looked into a wall with no view and little natural light. The hotel has no liquor license. It's best to request one of the rooms on the upper floor facing the Sea.

6/10 Okay

Kerri, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hotel, but standard rooms are tiny.
The building is lovely, but we were in a standard room and they are very small. To get to the bathroom required walking around the end of the bed and to do so required walking sideways, as the gap between the end of the bed and the wall is very narrow.

8/10 Good

abraham, pune

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location in kochi
good location, funny to be near to a heritage cemetery,good staff, but breakfast,food etc lot to be desired

4/10 Poor

J, Sweden

Disliked: Staff & service
Nice but too expensive
Nice location, but too expensive compare to what you get, There are several nice guesthouses in the area that will provide the same comfort included breakfast at a much lower rate.