Delight - Fort KochivsAshtamudi Villas
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Delight - Fort Kochi scores significantly higher than Ashtamudi Villas. Delight - Fort Kochi comes in at 80 with approval from 3 reviews including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Delight - Fort Kochi
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
 Rough Guide
Ridsdale Road, Kochi 682001, India
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Restaurant
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "This spotless homestay is wildly popular with budget travelers, in no small part because of the warm, knowledgeable, and extraordinarily helpful hosts." Full review
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 "It's the people -- a lovely, warmhearted family -- that makes this 300-year-old Portuguese house worth considering." Full review
 "Occupying an annexe tacked onto a splendid 300-year-old Portuguese mansion, David and Flowery’s homestay holds seven spacious, comfortable and well-aired rooms, all equipped with new bathrooms." 
Ashtamudi Villas
 Lonely Planet
Near Kadavoor Church, Kollam 691601, India
From $18/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 - 24-hour front desk
 - Express check-in / check-out
 
Top choice
 "These charming lakeside cottages are easily the best choice for a relaxing, affordable stay in Kollam." Full review