Brunton Boatyard - Cgh Earth

Brunton Boatyard is a beautifully designed modern hotel built in a heritage style, capturing the atmosphere and character of old Fort Kochi. Its waterfront location and harbour views are one of the hotel's main selling points, and the property has a distinctive sense of history and charm throughout. We had a very enjoyable stay and, as with all CGH Earth properties, the service was warm, professional and attentive. Our room was spacious, spotless and very well presented, with a balcony overlooking the harbour. The only slight disappointment was the protective netting on the balcony, which detracts from what should be one of the hotel's standout features, particularly at sunset. As the harbour view is a major reason many guests choose this hotel, it would be wonderful if a less intrusive solution could be found. Guests should be aware that the hotel overlooks a busy working port, with large ships coming and going throughout the day. There is also a Ro-Ro ferry terminal immediately next to the hotel, with ferries operating approximately every 10 to 15 minutes from 6:00 am until 10:00 pm. This creates a constant level of background noise, although the hotel thoughtfully provides earplugs for guests who are sensitive to sound. The dining experience was good overall, although we felt the vegetarian options were not presented as clearly as at other CGH Earth properties such as Coconut Lagoon and Spice Village. At breakfast in The Armoury restaurant, vegetarian dishes were not clearly labelled, and we felt there could have been a wider selection of vegetarian choices in the History restaurant. One of the highlights of our stay was an outstanding four-hand Ayurvedic massage, which was a truly memorable experience and something I would highly recommend. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and are glad we experienced Brunton Boatyard. However, after the exceptionally high standards we enjoyed at other CGH Earth properties, this one did not quite have the same appeal for us. If we return to Fort Kochi, we would explore some of the other excellent accommodation options in the area before deciding whether to stay here again.

beautiful location, surrounded by all the exciting sights of Kochi, Well maintained place with beautiful wooden furniture and lovely artefacts. The beach view room was large well furnished and maintained. Very good value for money. Restaurants - Armoury and History - great places with good food and service

What a beautiful hotel! We had a wonderful stay at the Brunton Boatyard. The rooms are exquisite and retain a lovely colonial charm. Absolutely loved our high bed and balcony overlooking the estuary. It was endlessly enjoyable and entertaining to watch the boats in the estuary. A very enjoyable dinner at the Heritage Restaurant and the most wonderful and memorable breakfasts outside with every imaginable dish on the menu. (No buffet always a plus). We had delicious cocktails one night. Pool is gorgeous and location amazing. Pool service is excellent. The only downside was only staying for 2 nights. Hugely recommend

The last stop on our travels in Southern India and it was absolutely excellent. A beautiful heritage building smack in the middle of Fort Kochi, stunning harbour views, welcoming and professional staff who looked after us very well, and great food, especially at The History.

What a fantastic hotel capturing the Fort Kochi of yesteryear with amazing service from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious and we especially loved History for dinner. The high tea is also a lovely touch every afternoon. The rooms are beautiful with great views across Kochi. The location is perfect to explore Fort Kochi. We would absolutely recommend to anyone of all ages as ot was loved by us and our children.

I will add to the chorus that this a lovely heritage property! Room is spacious with high ceilings and a great harbor view. Bathroom shower and very deep bathtub were great with old shuttered windows. We loved watching all the activity in the harbor and really were not bothered by the ferry coming and going. Yes, it is noisy so if that bothers you take that into account. Staff friendly, with good English. Jasmine at desk helpful. Breakfast fresh, delicious and great presentation and can sit outside and view harbor. Highly recommend.

This was a lovely hotel, terrific staff, rooms, and food. However, the proximity to the local car ferry loses it two stars. From 6am to 10pm, two ancient ferries chug back and forth, revving noisily as they arrive and depart, and the noise and diesel fumes make spending time in the pool, the outside dining area or on the balcony very unpleasant. If you are a light sleeper, expect to be awoken early.

We loved this heritage property. Great location on the water. Our room had a nice view. I read complaints about ferry noise--we did not have that issue, but, seriously, how can one complain with a view of the ferry coming and going. Great views. Room had that perfect historical feel. Nice appointments. Large. Nice bathroom. I highly recommend this property.

We spent our last three nights of a five week trip at Brunton Boatyard; it was a lovely way to end our holiday in this elegant hotel with its views of the vibrant water front.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Brunton Boatyard in Fort Cochin. We stayed in a sea-facing deluxe suite, which was excellent. The room was very spacious with a large sitting area and a fantastic balcony overlooking the water. It was a wonderful place to sit in the evening and watch the activity on the harbor. As other reviewers have noted, there is a ferry terminal nearby, so there can be some boat and ferry noise. We travel with a white noise machine, so it didn’t bother us at all, but it’s something to be aware of if you’re sensitive to sound. The location is excellent — right in the heart of Fort Cochin and within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, and the main sights. The service throughout the hotel was very good. The team was friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the local snacks that were left in the room on arrival. One standout was the breakfast. Instead of a buffet, you sit down and order from an extensive menu. They also bring a beautiful tray of fruit and a “pastry boat” with fresh pastries to the table. It was one of the best hotel breakfasts we had during our trip. We also ate at History Restaurant and ordered room service, and both were very good. I also visited the spa during our stay and had both a massage and a facial. The treatments were excellent and very relaxing — definitely worth doing if you have the time. During our time in Fort Cochin we visited a couple of other well-known heritage hotels for drinks, including properties that are part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Relais & Châteaux. They were lovely to see, but after visiting them we actually felt even better about our choice — Brunton Boatyard has a fantastic waterfront location and a wonderful atmosphere. A couple of areas where the hotel could improve: The air conditioning in the sitting room works well, but the bedroom itself does not have a strong air conditioning unit, so it can feel a bit warm. The gym is quite limited and is located in a separate building at the front of the property. It is very small (a treadmill, a bike, and a few weights) and has no air conditioning or fans. During our workout the power went out several times, which caused the treadmill to shut off each time. The equipment restarted quickly, but the air conditioning took much longer, which made the space very hot. The gym also doesn’t open until 7 a.m., which may be limiting for early risers, and there aren’t really good running routes immediately outside the hotel. Overall, Brunton Boatyard is a charming heritage property in a fantastic waterfront location, with spacious rooms, excellent food, and a standout breakfast. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Fort Cochin.