Neeleshwar HermitagevsBrunton Boatyard - CGH Earth
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Brunton Boatyard is the choice of most writers compared to Neeleshwar Hermitage. Brunton Boatyard has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Neeleshwar Hermitage
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Dist. Kasaragod, Kasaragod 671314, India
From $176/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"A luxury boutique Kerala beach resort composed of just 18 thatched cottages, with sprawling palm-shaded lawns and a magnificent pool." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Set by the Arabian Sea, on acres of tropical Keralan countryside, beach-break spot Neeleshwar Hermitage is soulful and serene." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This fabulous, plastic-free beachfront ecoresort consists of 18 sleekly designed thatch-roof cottages inspired by Kerala fishers' huts...service is spot-on and most staff come from local families." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "12 traditional thatched-roof cottages with verandas are dispersed like a fishing village along a long sandy beach and are furnished in a rustic style...an experience that is paradisiacally relaxing." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Neeleshwar Hermitage opened on a splendid six-mile stretch of wheat-colored beach about four years ago. It's a hybrid of a boutique hotel and an Ayurvedic wellness center, with some..."
National GeographicBrunton Boatyard - CGH Earth
Fodor's
Frommer's The Telegraph Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
Independent
Calwati Road, Fort Cochin, Kochi 682001, India
From $79/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Built in a combination of Dutch and Portuguese colonial styles, this elegant hotel is on the site of a former boatyard, facing the harbor's Chinese Fishing Nets." Full review
Frommer's "Situated at the water's edge on the site of a bustling boatyard, this is the best located hotel in Fort Cochin, and the space gives it the edge on Malabar House." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Brunton Boatyard Hotel is a sprawling and sumptuous five-star retreat built on the ashes of a Victorian shipyard in the style of a colonial-era palace." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A waterfront estate built on the site of a Vistorian boatyard, Brunton Boatyard hotel pays homage to historic Fort Cochin, India's oldest European settlement, with its grand colonial-style." Full review
Lonely Planet "Most rooms gaze out over the harbour, and have bathtubs and balconies with refreshing sea breezes. There are three excellent restaurants, complimentary yoga and bicycles, and a waterfront pool" Full review
Independent "You need to visit one of the larger hotels for alcohol. The smartest place to imbibe is Brunton Boatyard Hotel where you can sit in waterside gardens drinking beer or wine."
