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Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Sports facility
Grand Room | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Interior entrance
Garden

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Beach Road, Next to INS Dronacharya, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala, 682001
  • Place, Fort Kochi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Francis Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chinese Fishing Nets
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden view

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa, 1 Double Bed, Poolside | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Room | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Grand Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Deluxe | Memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Deluxe

  • Park view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kochi

With a stay at Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel in Kochi (Fort Kochi), you'll be steps from Fort Kochi Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Indo-Portuguese Museum. .This beach hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Lulu Mall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pierce Leslie Bungalow.

What's nearby

  • Fort Kochi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Francis Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pierce Leslie Bungalow - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Valarpadam Station - 15 min drive
  • Lissie Metro Station - 32 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fort Paragon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Francis - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel

Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Deha has 1 treatment room. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. 32-inch LED televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. This Art Deco hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Bristows Bistro, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Bristows Bistro - This restaurant is located on the beach.
Vinocean - This beachfront restaurant serves dinner only.
Lighthouse Lounge - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Heritage Hotels of India.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bristows Bistro
  • Lighthouse Lounge
  • Vinocean

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 5000.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000.00 (from 6 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 6000.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: INR 3000.00 (from 6 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1800 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 2500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 76 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay in this hotel with awesome staff

I recommend this hotel with excellent location and very good restaurant. More particularly thanks to the restaurant staff, especially J Lenin and JP Ganesh who are excellent. Thanks to them and their advise we could see the dolphins along the coast. They are excellent staff dedicated to the customers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un îlot de calme et de fraîcheur au milieu d’une ville qui tend à devenir assaillie par l’insistance des tuk -Tuk et des vendeurs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jörgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbart hotell med mycket charm

Hotellet ligger direkt vid havet och solnedgångarna är helt magiska. Personalen vet vad service är och gör allt för att vistelsen skall bli utmärkt. Det enda lilla minuset är att Internet accessen är lite svajig ibland.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice food, beautiful rooms and location (Right by the shore, you can see Dolphins out in the sea in the morning) and the staff are great too! If you are staying in Cochin, stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

RAJA

Liked: Staff & service
This rustic hotel is situated in a great location in Fort Kochi. Most of the hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Although the complimentary breakfast did not have a wide variety of selection, it is adequate and satisfying. The only negative points would be that the à la carte meal portions are quite meagre for dinner, given that you are paying for regular local prices for it. Also, the rooms and bathrooms have a noticeably pungent stench to them. It was hard to communicate with some staff members who do not speak much English. The wifi is unreliable because of the local weather which causes intermittent to extended internet disconnection. The hotel assisted us in organizing a backwater tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. The hotel also arranged for a driver to take us to Munnar. Despite the few shortcomings, I would still recommend this hotel overall - it is worth it for the price and value considering the convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

dolphins

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice lobby and restaurant with good views over the sea but the rest of the hotel is shabby and in need of maintenance. the garden is badly maintained and sruffy so we didn't use it. there are broken tiles in the swimming pool. the swimming pool area is dirty and needs maintenance- i only used it on the first day because of this
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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8/10 Good

Franziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Crews hospitality was extraordinary! Their kind- and friendlyness, helping in any way they could was just outstanding. I never met that kind of service during my 3 weeks in India elsewhere. It is obvious that the whole staff enjoys working there and they really are doing their jobs very well. Thanks again! Their efforts compensate the too few sun beds by the poolside. Next time I will stay at a bedroom with balcony giving view to the sea ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ich würde wieder hier übernachten

Zwei Kleinigkeiten (zuerst keine twin beds obwohl so gebucht und sehr schlechte Zimmerreinigung nach der zweiten von insg. 3 Nächten wurden mit excellentem Kundenservice reagiert, bzw behoben. Sehr nettes Personal, ruhig, trotzdem schnell in der City mit Metro (6 Stationen), extrem bequemes Bett und tolle Bar / Frühstücksbuffet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel accueillant en bordure de l’ocean

Un vrai plaisir de prendre son petit-déjeuner en regardant les dauphins jouer dans la mer! Très calme et agréable, proche de tout! J’y retournerais!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Dr. Ashraf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst ever hotels I have ever stayed

Perhaps this is the worst hotel ever I have been occupied Now mirror or dress change facilities No coat hanger No hot water No courtesy to provide it unless informing change the tap direction towards left not even knowing that there is not even a single drop of water in this direction Simply cheating by announcing and advertising WiFi is available it is not available inside the room when complained had a funny answer WiFi is available in the promises of the hotel The receptionist does not know what is an inter com Brocken toilet in room number 8 Very poor guests service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Abhishek

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pathetic!

Rooms have not been cleaned in a while. If you'll stay for more than 1 night you'll die of Malaria, Dengue or Chikungunya. Rated as 4 Star hotel. Expedia should be ashamed of collaborating with such establishments and duping their customers. This is a third grade cheap lodge masquerading as a 4 star hotel. Oh my god! Terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Abhishek

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Please don't go!

Except for the proximity to the beach. This hotel has nothing to offer. The maintenance of the property is so bad. Fixtures in the bathrooms are loose. Bathrooms are dirty! Rooms have not been cleaned in a while. You will die with Dengue, Malaria or Chikungunya if you stay long. This is not a hotel. It is a road side shady lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A restful break

We had the "Sir Robert" suite with a marvellous view over the harbour entrance, doubt if we'd have enjoyed the place as much if we had a room without a balcony. The food is a bit uninspiring, suggest you dine out - plenty of good places within safe walking distance.
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, lovely sea views from restaurant

Good location, lovely views of the sea, service good, rooms clean. Only negative is the pool should have been cleaned of leaves etc more regularly and the jacuzzi also needed cleaning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Island of calm..

I was looking for a hotel for a longer stay in order to recover from a long and tiring year. The Old Lighthouse Bristow is a piece of history and the opportunity to stay in a former British residence. It is clean, tidy and was exactly what I was looking for. I do like food! Breakfast had a small buffet selection together with a selection of freshly cooked hot options, such as omelettes and the chefs daily choice of Indian breakfast. Dinner is fine dining of a high standard and there is a wide selection of dishes which are excellent - as is the wine!. All the staff were polite and courteous. Most days started at the pool side after breakfast and then it was a five minute Tuktuk drive into Vasco de Gamma square or an excursion determined by the Tuktuk driver! There are Tuktuks outside the Hotel and the drivers are all friendly and will take you exactly where you want to go if you insist, but really prefer to give you a tour - go with the flow, it will cost you a few hundred Rupees or a few dollars are quite acceptable.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony & Ayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Caution recommended

Our stay at the Bristo Lighthouse was for 3 nights at the end of a months travelling Sri Lanka and India celebrating my wife's 60th birthday. It was to be a treat. Staff were lovely. We were advised upon arrival that the superior room we had booked had a water problem and we were being put in another room for our first night and be given a complimentary dinner. I had been advised by email some 2 months earlier that there was a problem with the room I had booked and that we would be given another room for the first night with a complimentary dinner. It so happened that this was another problem and we had 2 complimentary dinners. The first room was ok. The 'superior ' room was lovely except that it was on the end of the building above the kitchen. The kitchen extractor fan 'hummmmed' and 'rumbled' until midnight and was then replaced with the cleaners crashing pots and pans and talking aloud till 2 or 3 in the morning. The general outlook over the harbour was not very inspiring as one viewed over the broken glass on top a concrete wall and then across a littered gap to a final raised concrete walkway before the sea. To see the sea you walk out the room into a glassed in hallway with coffee style table and chairs to sit and look out or use your computer. Not what we expected . The staff couldn't of been more helpful and attentive and were lovely. For the money paid we thought it fell short.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in Fort Kochin!

The Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel is an absolutely stunning historic hotel in Fort Kochin. It is in a superb location within walking distance of the Chinese fishing nets and many local restaurants and beer halls. It is also just a short tuktuk ride away from many tourist destinations. The hotel is beautiful and you are greeted with fresh juice upon your arrival. The rooms exit out to overlook the ocean, which is beautiful for the evening sunsets.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laure

Hôte bien placé mais salle de bains viellissante

Hôtel agréable qui joue sur les codes de l'hôtellerie occidentale mais un peu onéreux (compte tenu notamment du caractère veullissant des salles de bain).
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average

Staff were very helpful and friendly however wifi was pretty bad, no hot water.safe didn't work. Most of our in room amenities were broken but we didn't make a fuss as we spend most of our day outside.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très belle expérience. A refaire!

Bel hotel en bord de mer qui laisse apprécier le ballet des entrées sorties dans le port de Cochin, le jeu des dauphins ou les sorties des pêcheurs. Brise marine très appréciable compte tenu de la chaleur, tout comme la qualité de la cuisine et du service. Proximité de restaurants et boutiques de Fort Kochi, sans l'effervescence de la ville. Définitivement une bonne adresse!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice place to relax at the end of a tour.

After 3 weeks touring SW India on a motorcycle this was a great place to unwind for a few days. The staff were all very helpful, the restaurant overlooked the sea, where something was always happening, and the room was very comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hesham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent Stay

Stayed at the hotel with my wife and child. The Hotel was under repairs. The restaurants were being renovated and the spa was not function. The Hotel made every effort to make our stay comfortable. They gave a free upgrade. The view and the location was excellent. They also arranged spa treatments from another location nearby. The pick up and drop off was already arranged. The food is decent a wee bit over priced as compared to others around them. There breakfast service was very slow. Apart from that the stay was good. The staff are just lovely and very very respectful and helpfull.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JUST STAY AWAY!!!!!

Total disaster! Stay away, and look for a more nicer and affordable place. This hotel promised a lot; but truth was moldy bathroom, bad smelling room with poor housekeeping. Your privacy was not respeted, when do not disturb -sign was on, the staff still kept knocking on your room for minibar refilling. Buffet breakfast, pillowmenu, fruit- and cookie platter promised on arrival. Never happened. You cannot get so old and grey looking sheets and towels anywhere else. Changed a room and both room lacked bathrobes. Got them after asking, but they promised it is included. Forgot to bring toilet papers (which were the worst quality ever seen in any place) as part of the housekeeping... Pages of hotel directory were so dirty, and were not wiped after complaining. Just take a good advice, because there is lack of management, employees are so lost and unsupervised. So much so, that on the last evening, the older male housekeeper put insect killer spray to all our luggage and clothes. We couldn't notice this until in the next destination, cos he has also sprayed another spray to cover this act. You might think me and my wife are out of our minds, but this is a true horror story.
Verified

8/10 Good

sck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel in very good location

This is very good heritage property and charming. The staff is very caring and helpful, though the provision of services for a small hotel like this can be improved.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacker utsikt

Fint hotell med extremt tillmötesgående personal. Terassen med utsikt över solnedgången över Arabiska Havet med en kall öl och utmärkt tilltugg passade utmärkt för mig. Nära till allt i Fort. Rekommenderas för den bekväme lycbackpackern.