Situated within 600 metres of Fort Kochi Beach and 600 metres of Kochi Biennale in Cochin, Gerards Home stay Fortkochi offers accommodation with a kitchen. This homestay features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. The homestay has family rooms. At the homestay, the units have a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, units at the homestay also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a balcony. At the homestay, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the homestay include Indo-Portuguese Museum, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and Santacruz Basilica Kochi. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, 44 km from Gerards Home stay Fortkochi.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cochin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
10
Location
9.8
High score for Cochin
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anita
    India India
    The room was an oasis to come back to from the heat outside. Very, very clean and uncluttered. The hosts were friendly, helpful and the place felt very safe. Location was very good. Know where I'll stay if I visit Cochin again.
  • Susanne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hosts were very nice and helped with organzing bus ticket and a beautiful city walk in the morning. Rooms are very clean. Highly recommended!
  • Jennifer
    Australia Australia
    Great value for money in this well kept, super clean and comfortable homestay. Incredibly we had a large room and just outside our door was a lounge room with comfortable sofas, kitchen, dining table and laundry. Also a lovely quiet balcony. The...
  • Tomáš
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Absolutely excellent. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrard are genuinely one of the nicest people I've ever met. I fell down with some flu of sorts right after my arrival and felt really bad, they checked on me regularly, got me tea and biscuits and also prepared...
  • Alicia
    Sweden Sweden
    When I arrived I got a beautiful and friendly welcoming with a cold drink, I felt like home directly. I stayed one night because I was just traveling through, I wish I could have stayed longer. Very comfy bed, clean, safe, colorful and super...
  • Pascal
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Quiet, peaceful location but still close to all points of interest. Nice and clean room with comfortable bed. Lovely balcony with view on the garden. Gerard and his wife were very hospitable and helpful. Very good value for money.
  • Koen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Gerard and his wife were great hosts. We arrived early in the morning, around 5am, and they were able to provide us with check in at that time, which was great. The homestay is very clean with comfortable beds.
  • Parwat
    India India
    Amazing Very comfortable Loved it Loaded with facilities
  • Aslam
    The best accomodation I have stayed at in 3 months of traveling South Asia. It's even nicer than the pictures. Super clean, very nice and helpful hosts, and in a great location. If I come back to Fort Kochi, I will definitely stay here again!
  • Liliane
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a wonderful time at Gerards home stay. Such a sweet family; they looked after us very well and did many extra things for us. The location was excellent and the room was clean and big. And a big soft bed. We even had a nice balcony to...

Hosted by Joyson and Family

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Joyson and Family
If you are looking for a cosy and affordable place to stay, look no further than my home. It is located in a calm and peaceful neighborhood, close to some of the most beautiful heritage sites in Kochi. You can enjoy the history and culture of the area while relaxing in comfortable and modern accommodations. My home is equipped with all the amenities you need, and I will be happy to assist you with any questions or requests. Book your stay today and experience the charm of my home.
Me and my wife are proud to be the hosts of this property, and we always keep ourselves updated with the latest trends and developments. We hope you enjoy your stay.
The neighbourhood is known for its proximity to all heritage sites and waterways. It offers a peaceful atmosphere with easy access to the main road. Residents can find solace in the calm and tranquil surroundings.The neighborhood is well connected and offers a balance between tranquility and convenience.,
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Malayalam

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gerards Home stay Fortkochi
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 105 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam

House rules
Gerards Home stay Fortkochi takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 13:00
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 600 is required on arrival. That's about £5. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

2 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 500 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 22
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A damage deposit of Rs. 600 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Gerards Home stay Fortkochi

  • Gerards Home stay Fortkochi offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Gerards Home stay Fortkochi is 2.7 miles from the centre of Cochin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Gerards Home stay Fortkochi is from 12:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Gerards Home stay Fortkochi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Gerards Home stay Fortkochi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.