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Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Sports facility
Garden
Grand Room
Interior entrance

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
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

Villa, 1 Double Bed, Poolside

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Room

Grand Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Deluxe

Garden Deluxe

  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
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.
During your stay at Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Fort Kochi Beach. Enjoy features like 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.
  • For dining with a beachfront location, stop by Bristows Bistro, one of the property's 3 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to reflexology, Ayurvedic treatments, or facials at Spa Deha
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals, hiking/biking trails, and scooter/moped rentals
  • Steps from Fort Kochi Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Indo-Portuguese Museum
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

You'll find a business center on site. Spa services, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Kochi hotel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 2500.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Old Lighthouse Bristow Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. 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.
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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.