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Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin vs Spice Village, CGH Earth
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin scores significantly higher than Spice Village. Taj Malabar Resort & Spa Cochin comes in at 90 with praise from 5 publications like Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Cochin
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Willingdon Island, Kochi 682009, India
From $58 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"It's certainly an elegant property, but feels increasingly geared towards business travelers.... superb water's edge location, though, rooms are a real drawback."
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Travel + Leisure
"Taj's latest brand, Vivanta (unveiled in 2010) stands for laid-back luxury, as reflected by this South Indian retreat, perched comfortably on Lake Kochi."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"Vivanta by Taj is a luxurious seaside property that offers comfortable stays, quiet reminders of colonial era ambience and four excellent restaurants."
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Jetsetter
"Luxe Art Deco–style hotel on Willingdon Island with four restaurants, an infinity pool and stunning views of Cochin Harbor."
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Fodor's
"Isolated at the tip of Willingdon Island, this grand hotel offers a heritage sensibility and style, and absolute luxury, including simply excellent dining experiences"
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Spice Village, CGH Earth
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Kumily Road, Thekkady 685536, India
From $74 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"One of Thekkady's finest resorts, with top-notch service, Spice Village is also eco-friendly, running partially on solar energy and recycling all its waste within the premises."
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Lonely Planet
"Kumily's delightful CGH resort takes its green credentials seriously and has captivating, spacious thatched-roof cottages that are smart yet cosily rustic, in quiet, pristinely kept grounds"
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