Guest User
March 10, 2026
We had a very enjoyable stay at Brunton Boatyard in Fort Cochin. We stayed in a sea-facing deluxe suite, which was excellent. The room was very spacious with a large sitting area and a fantastic balcony overlooking the water. It was a wonderful place to sit in the evening and watch the activity on the harbor. As other reviewers have noted, there is a ferry terminal nearby, so there can be some boat and ferry noise. We travel with a white noise machine, so it didn’t bother us at all, but it’s something to be aware of if you’re sensitive to sound. The location is excellent — right in the heart of Fort Cochin and within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, and the main sights. The service throughout the hotel was very good. The team was friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the local snacks that were left in the room on arrival. One standout was the breakfast. Instead of a buffet, you sit down and order from an extensive menu. They also bring a beautiful tray of fruit and a “pastry boat” with fresh pastries to the table. It was one of the best hotel breakfasts we had during our trip. We also ate at History Restaurant and ordered room service, and both were very good. I also visited the spa during our stay and had both a massage and a facial. The treatments were excellent and very relaxing — definitely worth doing if you have the time. During our time in Fort Cochin we visited a couple of other well-known heritage hotels for drinks, including properties that are part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Relais & Châteaux. They were lovely to see, but after visiting them we actually felt even better about our choice — Brunton Boatyard has a fantastic waterfront location and a wonderful atmosphere. A couple of areas where the hotel could improve: The air conditioning in the sitting room works well, but the bedroom itself does not have a strong air conditioning unit, so it can feel a bit warm. The gym is quite limited and is located in a separate building at the front of the property. It is very small (a treadmill, a bike, and a few weights) and has no air conditioning or fans. During our workout the power went out several times, which caused the treadmill to shut off each time. The equipment restarted quickly, but the air conditioning took much longer, which made the space very hot. The gym also doesn’t open until 7 a.m., which may be limiting for early risers, and there aren’t really good running routes immediately outside the hotel. Overall, Brunton Boatyard is a charming heritage property in a fantastic waterfront location, with spacious rooms, excellent food, and a standout breakfast. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Fort Cochin.
