Suggestions for Home Stay in Cochin?

wildlili

Hi all!

I'm going to be in Kerala from March 1 - 9, and I can't wait!
My hubby and I were hoping to do a homestay while we're in Fort Cochin and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions -- either for a person/place to contact or on how to go about finding one?

Thanks!
Lily

vandy

Hi there, if you go to Check out Forums and then
go to the section that covers the various states
and click on Kerala, you should find some similar
questions to yours with some answers, also have
you looked at the Hotels Section.

I keep hearing good reviews about Raintree Lodge.

Have a Great Trip.

vandy

boogschutter

Hi, I have recently been staying in fort cochin in a nice guesthouse called Fort Inn, It's on the road between the ferry of ernaukulam and the center, on your left side. It was very clean, nice friendly people who will be happy to give you some tips about how to spend your time in and around cochin.
Adress : Fort Inn - Calvathy road - Fort Kochi Tel:99951 26896
fortinn2006@yahoo.co.in Have a great journey

2cents

Check out this thread - Cochin referrals?

Indizen

I would suggest that you stay as close to Vasco Da Gama square as possible. Its the most central location close to all the sights of Fort Kochi. Princess Street over there has some nice guest-houses; book one of those.

Chinadolly

Hi
My Hubby and i got back from India yesterday after spending a month travelling around. We spent 3 days in Cochin and stayed in a homestay called Beenas. It was fantastic. Beena and her husband Sudi make you feel so welcome, she is the local health inspecter and the food she cooks was the best we had in the month we were in India. I would highly recommend this homestay. Oh and the charge is only 800rs per night, food included, that was for both of us. They made our stay in Cochin.

Sama

HA! that's a good one! I got salmonella food poisoning from a pastry at the Elite Hotel on Princess Street.

Beena should go there and shut them down before someone dies from eating their food!

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vandy

Hi yogagal, Maybe if you made an Official Complaint to Beena she MAY do something about it.

Chinadolly,glad you enjoyed your stay there,don't
forget to enter Beenas Homestay in the Hotels review section.Was Beenas the one I told you to check out on the Lonely Planet site.

Looking forward to seeing some of your pics,did you get to Munnar & the backwaters ?

rgds - vandy

Chinadolly

Hi Vandy

Yes Beena's homestay was theone you told me about, and a big thankyou for that. Also stayed with Thomas and Rose at the malayan resort,Alleppy, that was one of our highlights along with Mumbai, it was fantastic as was the little country boat you recommended.

All the different types of accommadation we stayed at will be going in the hotel section when i have an hour to spare, pretty maxed out since we got back.

vinayrsharma

Hi Chinadolly/Vandy

Would you recommend Beena's place for a honeymooning couple on a shoe string budget ?
Do you have her email address/ phone number /website etc pls pass it on

jinglebelll

I have read about a few good stays (home and hotels) in Cochin.
1. Gramam - they have a site
2. Sui House - 9995440041
3. Casa Maria - 9995440041
4. Fort House - they have a site
5. Rain Tree lodge - 9847029000
6. Kapithan Inn - 2216560

Cheers.

Brisso

Padikal Guest House 100 metres from the big Cathedral is friendly, family run, clean and peaceful - they have a website.

bluemoon

How can i get in touch with you Chinadolly, i have soo many questions, as i'm going to travel in South of India in December/January, if you can please contact me, i give you my @ jaelyses@hotmail.com
Thanks, Valérie

2cents

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