Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin.
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 14:00 |
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Check out before: | 12:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed with an extra charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Pool
Fitness centre
More about Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin.
Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin.
Blending colonial Victorian charm and chic modern design, the 5-star Taj Malabar Resort and Spa Cochin presents a first-rate spa, a landscaped pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Reviews from 
Family traveller
Comment: 10 Aug 2026
Special memories for life made at Taj Malabar
A clear stand out property!! Nothing can beat the location, the history of the property. As always Taj excels in its hospitality and food. Loved the seafood at RiceBoat restaurant. Do try their Taster option. The bar also serves some amazing cocktails. Having a late night drink or early morning coffee next to the waterfront is a memorable experience. Big shoutout to Ahilan from RiceBoat restaurant. Thorough gentleman and played such an amazing host.
Hotel response
Comment: 12 Aug 2026
Dear Ms. Sona,
Greetings from Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin!
At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and delighted to know that you had a happy and comfortable stay with us.
We sincerely appreciate your valued and detailed feedback and I will share your feedback with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all our associates at the hotel.
Once again, we thank you for sharing your valuable feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon…
Warm regards,
Lalith Viswakumar
Area Director - Operations &
General Manager – Taj Malabar Resort & Spa
Greetings from Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin!
At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and delighted to know that you had a happy and comfortable stay with us.
We sincerely appreciate your valued and detailed feedback and I will share your feedback with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all our associates at the hotel.
Once again, we thank you for sharing your valuable feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon…
Warm regards,
Lalith Viswakumar
Area Director - Operations &
General Manager – Taj Malabar Resort & Spa
Couple
Comment: 13 Aug 2026
The Most Rejuvenating & Relaxing Weekend Getaway
Our experience at Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Kochi was above and beyond our expectations.The location and view from our rooms was breathtaking.
Right from the welcome with a traditional dance performance to the prompt check in by Mr Kanwaljeet & Mr Akhinesh to the food ,hospitality and service .. everything was par excellence.As always Taj hotels as also this particular one went out of the way to make our stay very comfortable and made my milestone birthday very special and memorable.A special mention of some staff who made it extra special were Mr Suriya at the Pepper restaurant who was courteous, soft spoken and ensured that every meal and all our requests were met and Mr Ahilan ,Manager of Rice Boat Seafood Restaurant who recommended excellent coastal dishes and was extremely jovial and hospitable and also Ms Elizabeth the Guest Relations Manager at the front desk with whom I had been communicating before our arrival and who ensured that all our requests were met. Loved the stay and looking forward to visiting this property again.
Right from the welcome with a traditional dance performance to the prompt check in by Mr Kanwaljeet & Mr Akhinesh to the food ,hospitality and service .. everything was par excellence.As always Taj hotels as also this particular one went out of the way to make our stay very comfortable and made my milestone birthday very special and memorable.A special mention of some staff who made it extra special were Mr Suriya at the Pepper restaurant who was courteous, soft spoken and ensured that every meal and all our requests were met and Mr Ahilan ,Manager of Rice Boat Seafood Restaurant who recommended excellent coastal dishes and was extremely jovial and hospitable and also Ms Elizabeth the Guest Relations Manager at the front desk with whom I had been communicating before our arrival and who ensured that all our requests were met. Loved the stay and looking forward to visiting this property again.
Family traveller
Comment: 9 Aug 2026
Awesome Rice Boat experience
Visited the Rice Boat restaurant with the family today. Was a great experience. It’s a seafood restaurant and cuisine is authentic Kerala style with a twist. Loved the ambience and decor. Great views of the Backwaters and the adjoining shoreline. Ahilan and the staff were amazing. Helped us from the beginning to end to ensure we tasted the best stuff available on the menu and made us feel extremely welcome. The food, of course was fantastic. All the seafood was fresh and extremely delicious. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Hotel response
Comment: 11 Aug 2026
Dear Mr. Riz,
Greetings from Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin!
Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of your experience at Rice Boat.
We are delighted to know that you and your family had a memorable dining experience and enjoyed our authentic Kerala seafood offerings with a contemporary twist. It is especially gratifying to hear that the ambience, waterfront views, and overall culinary experience made your visit so special.
Your kind words for Mr. Ahilan and the team are truly appreciated. We will be sure to share your compliments with them, as they are passionate about creating personalized and memorable experiences for every guest.
We are also thrilled that you enjoyed the freshness and flavors of our seafood selections. Feedback like yours motivates us to continue delivering exceptional hospitality and dining experiences.
Thank you once again for your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rice Boat for another unforgettable meal by the backwaters.
Warm regards,
Lalith Viswakumar
Area Director - Operations &
General Manager – Taj Malabar Resort & Spa
Greetings from Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin!
Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of your experience at Rice Boat.
We are delighted to know that you and your family had a memorable dining experience and enjoyed our authentic Kerala seafood offerings with a contemporary twist. It is especially gratifying to hear that the ambience, waterfront views, and overall culinary experience made your visit so special.
Your kind words for Mr. Ahilan and the team are truly appreciated. We will be sure to share your compliments with them, as they are passionate about creating personalized and memorable experiences for every guest.
We are also thrilled that you enjoyed the freshness and flavors of our seafood selections. Feedback like yours motivates us to continue delivering exceptional hospitality and dining experiences.
Thank you once again for your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rice Boat for another unforgettable meal by the backwaters.
Warm regards,
Lalith Viswakumar
Area Director - Operations &
General Manager – Taj Malabar Resort & Spa
Family traveller
Comment: 8 Aug 2026
Beautiful
Kerala was on our bucket list for a long time. Opportunity opened up when we decided overnight to visit Kochi and then, Munnar.
Without sounding arrogant and snobbish, I can say we are "Taj people". It is like coming home. Wherever.
Malabar was no different.
We arrived on 20th Aug after an enjoyable 44 hour train ride. However, the reception was very business-like. All ticks for efficiency. Zero for warmth. We felt it more so as typically Taj does a grand reception - makes one believe that we are so welcome and how happy they are to receive us. This was clearly lacking.
Having said so, this was more-than made up by the Frontdesk on our second arrival (returning from Munnar) with the tika, shell necklace and a dedicated dance recital for Mom and me. Super amused and overly embarrassed. Thank you, Angel and team!
We stayed in 606, a room with "what-a-view" and a balcony. Absolutely perfect! One can spend the whole day tracking movements in the waterways. Great, luxurious interiors. Nice large bathroom. The only opportunity was the luggage area. Why does Taj believe that we Indians travel light? Only one suitcase space?
In Housekeeping, I must call out Faizan for keep us comfortable and adhering to all our instructions. We had requested for a hard mattress and this too was accommodated. Thank you, Housekeeping Team!
On F&B, if not for anything else, one must stay at the Malabar only for its food. We, being demanding (generally) and Kerala food aficionados, kept making requests and each was accommodated. Including out-of-the buffet-menu Thalassery Biryani, Puttu and so on. Hats off to the warmth, knowledge and attentiveness of Venu, Anand, Surya, Prakash (in Rice Boat) and others. Thanks to the taste and the spread, we have returned home a tag-bit heavier!
Feedback: Dear Taj Malabar, if you are a staycation location, look into your breakfast timings. It is too synched to corporate travellers' timings. Shutting the breakfast buffet door sharp at 10:30 am, on the face of guests still eating, is decidedly rude.
Another pinprick was the insistence of the frontdesk to pay "something" after 2 nights stay for a 4 night booking. I am a Silver category member. You would want my loyalty, right? But you cannot exhibit trust? That too from a returning customer?
Other opportunities to make Malabar an even greater location are laundry and body lotion quality. Former is badly done. My innerwear returned multi-coloured from white. Shirts were not crisp. The body lotion has a problem: burns on sensitive areas.
Overall, I would love to keep returning to Malabar. For so many reasons, to make new memories!
Thank you, Taj Malabar!
Without sounding arrogant and snobbish, I can say we are "Taj people". It is like coming home. Wherever.
Malabar was no different.
We arrived on 20th Aug after an enjoyable 44 hour train ride. However, the reception was very business-like. All ticks for efficiency. Zero for warmth. We felt it more so as typically Taj does a grand reception - makes one believe that we are so welcome and how happy they are to receive us. This was clearly lacking.
Having said so, this was more-than made up by the Frontdesk on our second arrival (returning from Munnar) with the tika, shell necklace and a dedicated dance recital for Mom and me. Super amused and overly embarrassed. Thank you, Angel and team!
We stayed in 606, a room with "what-a-view" and a balcony. Absolutely perfect! One can spend the whole day tracking movements in the waterways. Great, luxurious interiors. Nice large bathroom. The only opportunity was the luggage area. Why does Taj believe that we Indians travel light? Only one suitcase space?
In Housekeeping, I must call out Faizan for keep us comfortable and adhering to all our instructions. We had requested for a hard mattress and this too was accommodated. Thank you, Housekeeping Team!
On F&B, if not for anything else, one must stay at the Malabar only for its food. We, being demanding (generally) and Kerala food aficionados, kept making requests and each was accommodated. Including out-of-the buffet-menu Thalassery Biryani, Puttu and so on. Hats off to the warmth, knowledge and attentiveness of Venu, Anand, Surya, Prakash (in Rice Boat) and others. Thanks to the taste and the spread, we have returned home a tag-bit heavier!
Feedback: Dear Taj Malabar, if you are a staycation location, look into your breakfast timings. It is too synched to corporate travellers' timings. Shutting the breakfast buffet door sharp at 10:30 am, on the face of guests still eating, is decidedly rude.
Another pinprick was the insistence of the frontdesk to pay "something" after 2 nights stay for a 4 night booking. I am a Silver category member. You would want my loyalty, right? But you cannot exhibit trust? That too from a returning customer?
Other opportunities to make Malabar an even greater location are laundry and body lotion quality. Former is badly done. My innerwear returned multi-coloured from white. Shirts were not crisp. The body lotion has a problem: burns on sensitive areas.
Overall, I would love to keep returning to Malabar. For so many reasons, to make new memories!
Thank you, Taj Malabar!
Hotel response
Comment: 11 Aug 2026
Dear Mr. Dey
Greetings from Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin!
At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and happy to know that you had a comfortable stay with us.
We sincerely appreciate your valued feedback, since It is the feedback from our esteemed and valued guests which gives us an opportunity to further enhance and refine our processes to achieve customer delight.
We have noted and reviewed the observations/area of improvements that you have shared in the feedback and will certainly share the same with the concerned team to ensure that corrective measures are put in place to improve the level of satisfaction on your next visit.
Thank you once again for your valuable feedback and I do sincerely hope to be able to welcome you in the near future wherein we could leave you with an even more complete experience that would be memorable.
Warm regards,
Lalith Viswakumar
Area Director - Operations &
General Manager – Taj Malabar Resort & Spa
Greetings from Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin!
At the onset I would like to thank you for being a valued patron and happy to know that you had a comfortable stay with us.
We sincerely appreciate your valued feedback, since It is the feedback from our esteemed and valued guests which gives us an opportunity to further enhance and refine our processes to achieve customer delight.
We have noted and reviewed the observations/area of improvements that you have shared in the feedback and will certainly share the same with the concerned team to ensure that corrective measures are put in place to improve the level of satisfaction on your next visit.
Thank you once again for your valuable feedback and I do sincerely hope to be able to welcome you in the near future wherein we could leave you with an even more complete experience that would be memorable.
Warm regards,
Lalith Viswakumar
Area Director - Operations &
General Manager – Taj Malabar Resort & Spa
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 23 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Beautiful room, beautiful spa, excellent staff, excellent breakfast and in room dining
Excellent location
Willingdon Island, Cochin, Kochi, 682009, India|4.28 km from city centre
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Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
12:00
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Pets allowed with an extra charge
Extra beds are available for an additional charge, depending on the size of the room.
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