The Malabar House

The Malabar House, a Relais & Châteaux hotel

Malabar House is more than just a boutique hotel: it is a true «hotel-museum» housing a collection of recent and ancient works of art celebrating the history of Kerala and India. The hotel is located in the historic district of the fishing town of Cochin and features 17 rooms and suites with a contemporary and colonial feel. Malabar House is also home to one of the finest dining spots in the country with its restaurant, The Malabar Junction, which offers innovative and traditional cuisine based on the finest local produce and ingredients. The house also offers authentic cultural experiences to immerse yourself in the daily life of the people of Kerala on foot, by bicycle, by tuk-tuk or aboard a houseboat that will take you along the water to discover the backwaters for which the region is renowned. Wellness-focused programmes are also available through yoga retreats and high-quality Ayurvedic treatments to soothe body and soul.

STYLE

The house reflects the composite culture of Kerala, a skilful blend of the modern and the ancient

SITUATION

In the historic city of Cochin, in the state of Kerala, in south-west India

CAPACITY

17 Rooms & Suites within a historic building dating back to 1755

HIGHLIGHTS

Ideal for going on a yoga retreat and benefiting from Ayurvedic treatments in a tranquil oasis in the lush Kerala region

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Discover the city on foot, by bike or by tuk-tuk
  • Strolling and discovering the spice and antique markets
  • Take the ferry to discover the church on Vypeen Island
  • Explore the Kerala backwaters aboard the hotel's eco-friendly houseboat
  • Swimming pool, spa, yoga

THE EXTRAORDINARY

The hotel's Purespa is a temple of wellbeing, featuring treatments inspired by ancient Indian techniques to heal and soothe your body and soul. It is more than just a wellbeing programme; these treatments are based on the harmony of body and mind to help you tone up and relax, and to treat ailments related to stress, back pain, rheumatism, and more.

ETHICS

Malabar House has been restored in a way that respects the history of this former colonial residence, much like the construction of their exotic and eco-friendly houseboat which will take you on a voyage of discovery through the Kerala Backwaters.