Raintree Lodge

We keep coming back to this small, beautifully designed hotel in Fort Kochi. The rooms are tasteful, and many are roomy enough to relax in. There isn't much shared space outside the rooms, but we never felt we needed it with so many good cafes and restaurants nearby. If you can, book an upstairs room. We find those nicer, and the whole place has a boutique feel that's hard to find around here.

Affordable, with really good hospitality. The rooms are a little small, but they’re clean and tidy.

The peaceful spot just off Princess Street, with its shops and restaurants only steps away, is one reason I returned for a second stay. The restored building has beautiful rooms, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Jude sorted out my onward travel and return arrangements, and my driver Francis was capable and a lot of fun. I highly recommend staying here.

The leafy exterior makes this building so scenic that people stop to take photos, and it has even appeared in some Malayalam movies. I haven't stayed here myself, but I've heard the rooms are reasonably priced and affordable. It's a lodge with a pleasant atmosphere.