Taj Malabar, Cochin Details

Property Name: Vivanta By Taj - Malabar, Cochin
Hotel Chain Name: Taj Hotels
Address: Willingdon Island
Number of Rooms: 87
Number of Suites: 9
Number of Floors: 7
Longitude & Latitude: 76.26, 9.97
Room Types Available: Deluxe Room Queen Bed Sunset View, Superior Room Double, View Tower Wing, Superior Room Twin Bed Tower Wing
Number of Photos: 62

Weekday Room Price Range: $111 to $531
Weekend Room Price Range: $111 to $531

Star Rating: 5.0
Average Review Rating: 4.77
Number of Customer Reviews: 21
First Customer Review Date: 01/05/2009
Last Customer Review Date: 05/05/2012

Recent Taj Malabar Review: "Freundlicher Empfang, kompetenter Service - auch bei der Beratung fA¼r externe Dienste (z.B. Anmietung von Taxi). Kleiner, aber netter Pool, gutes Buffet. Hotelterasse mit Blick auf Fort Cochin. SchA¶nes, geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer - hatten Blick A¼ber den Hafen - lohnt sich. Das Hotel bietet alles, was man von einem Hotel der Taj-Kette erwartet.  Empfehlenswert. Einziger Nachteil: Hotels befindet sich inmitten des HafengelA¤ndes. A–ffentlicher FA¤hrverkehr nach Fort Cochin zwar nicht weit vom Hotel (ca. 10 Minutes FuAŸmarsch), aber fA¼hrt durch wenig malerisches HafengelA¤nde. Boote fahren spA¤t abends nicht mehr und auch nicht ganz so hA¤ufig. Fahrt mit dem Taxi unproblematisch, aber relativ weit."


Check-in Time: 2 PM
Check-out Time: NOON
Other Hotels Near Taj Malabar: Casino Hotel, Hotel Fort Queen, Anchor House, Hotel Abad, Rossitta Wood Castle
A short guide to Willingdon Island

Willingon Island is set in the middle of Ernakulam’s estuarial backwaters, and connected to mainland India by road. The Kochi Naval Airport is here, along with a number of parks and schools. Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi, and Santa Cruz Basilica are notable points of interest in Kochi, a peninsula west of the island connected by road. The Arabian Sea is within 2 miles (3 kilometers).

Spa information

What would you like to do today? Laze by the pool? Explore the city? Cruise on the backwaters? Plan a romantic evening without the kids? Whether it's edgy or unexpected, we can arrange it. Vivanta by Taj loves to delight.

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include manicures and pedicures, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments.

Recreation

Go for it. Explore what Vivanta by Taj lays out for you. Surrender to the Jiva Spa. Splash in the pool. Engage the Fitness centre. Exercise the many leisure options. Get the whole experience. All.

A marina and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Boating on site
  • Boat launch nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rowboats nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
    • Dining at Taj Malabar

    Cochin is an ever expanding, ever changing city and the restaurants at Vivanta by Taj - Malabar, certainly keep up.

    Vivanta by Taj - Malabar, Kerala entices guests to explore the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving traditional and contemporary favourites. The atmosphere is lively. The crowd exceptional. Jet set culinarians sample different exotic menus night after night. Pepper the multi cuisine all-day diner with delightful views of the backwaters and lush gardens. The Rice Boat is a fresh take on speciality sea food with an accent on local Kerala cuisine. Fine dining it is. The Thai Pavilion proudly holds sway as Kerala's only authentic Thai restaurant. Dolphin's Point is spot on for its bay side location serving outstanding barbeque and grills in season. And everyone gravitates to Mattancherry Bar for a heady evening with lots of spirit and character.

    The Aquarius Pool bar is another cool favourite to sink in and suss.

    Our venues are a treat for the senses. The flavours. The aromas. The live cooking sounds. And the artistic display. All come together in a fine harmony. Dig in. Be thrilled.

    Let the spirit of Vivanta by Taj enliven you.

    Onsite restaurant - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. A children's menu is available. Afternoon tea is served. The restaurant is open 24 hours.
    Onsite restaurant #2 - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and has a bar. Reservations are required in the winter.
    Onsite restaurant #3 - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
    Onsite restaurant #4 - This seafood restaurant serves dinner only.
    24-hour room service is available.

    Awards

    A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
    This property participates in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.

    Accessibility Features

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.
    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

  • No onsite parking is available.

    • Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: INR 753 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: INR 753 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast fee: INR 650 per person (approximate amount)

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

    Services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Supervised childcare/activities
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Children's club
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-In
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free parking
  • Full-service health spa
  • Grocery
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Nightclub
  • Valet parking
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    Business & Event
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Secretarial services
  • Technology support staff
  • Translation services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
    		•
    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Barbecue grill(s);
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Microwave in lobby;
  • Number of floors: 7;
  • Number of rooms: 87;
  • Number of suites: 9;
  • Poolside bar;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Swimming pool - children's;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor;
  • Television in lobby
    • Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Pets not allowed

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

  • No onsite parking is available.

    • Hotel Features

    Vivanta by Taj - Malabar, Cochin has a full-service spa, a marina, a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). Business amenities at this 5.0-star property include a 24-hour business center, small meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. The hotel offers 5 restaurants along with a coffee shop/café, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. For a surcharge, guests have access to an airport shuttle. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, conference/meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, event catering, and business services. Additional amenities at this Victorian property include a children's pool, a nightclub, and a children's club. The property has designated areas for smoking.

    Hotel Rooms

    Vivanta by Taj - Malabar, Cochin has 96 Hotel Rooms. Rooms feature balconies with sea or city views. 32-inch LCD televisions are equipped with premium satellite channels, Oncommand video, and DVD players. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge) is provided. All accommodations provide desks, ergonomic chairs, and speakerphones. Beds have down comforters and premium bedding. Pillow menus are available. Each unit has unique furnishings. All units feature refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations with deep soaking tubs and handheld showerheads. Bathrooms also include phones, scales, and bathrobes. Additional amenities include CD players, climate control, and minibars. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls. Turndown service is offered nightly and housekeeping is available daily. Cribs (infant beds) and rollaway beds are available.


    Stay, Work & Relax

    Stay, Work & Relax
    The styling and decor of all the rooms of this luxury hotel suits both business and leisure travellers. Surrender to the Spa, splash in the pool or engage the fitness center to escape, unwind & get refreshed.
    Location

    Situated in Cochin's Willingdon Island neighborhood, Vivanta by Taj - Malabar, Cochin is close to Jain Temple, Mattancherry Palace, and Santa Cruz Cathedral. Also nearby are St. Francis Church and Durbar Hall Art Gallery.

    Attractions & Leisure

    Explore the city - visit Mattancherry Palace, Jain Temple, Santa Cruz Cathedral, St. Francis Church & Durbar Hall Art Gallery. Cruise on the backwaters can also be arrange by the hotel on request.
    Heritage hotel on Willingdon Island

    Heritage hotel on Willingdon Island with spa, 5 restaurants & a pool
    Willingdon Island hotel with a magnificent view of Cochin harbour, it is a fine balance between yesterday and tomorrow. Get set to be delighted with small surprises from the moment you enter. The heritage wing, built in 1935, has graceful Victorian interiors that aptly reflect the inherent beauty of Cochin and the tower wing houses newly renovated Hotel Rooms suites, each a delicate mix of the classic with the contemporary.
    A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified

    This property participates in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.