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XL Homestay

2.5 star property
B&B with restaurant, near Fort Kochi Beach

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Terrace/patio
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Building design
Experience the laid-back vibe of Fort Kochi at XL Homestay. Take in breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace, get lost in a good book from the library, or enjoy local flavors at the restaurant. With free WiFi and tour assistance available, guests have praised XL Homestay for its warm hospitality.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Limited onsite parking

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Deluxe Room - AC

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room - Non AC

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Rose street, Fort Cochin - 1, Kochi, Kerala, 682001

What's nearby

  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Kochi Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mattancherry Palace - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Spice Market - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wonderla Amusement Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 83 min drive
  • Valarpadam Station - 14 min drive
  • Kadavanthra Station - 15 min drive
  • Maharaja's College Station - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kashi Art Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe and Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪French Toast Fort - ‬3 min walk

About this property

XL Homestay

XL Homestay features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Fort Kochi Beach.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 250 for adults and INR 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 1300 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for INR 750.00 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.

Also known as

XL Homestay
XL Homestay B&B
XL Homestay B&B Cochin
XL Homestay Cochin
XL Homestay Kochi (Cochin), India - Kerala
XL Homestay B&B Kochi
XL Homestay B&B
XL Homestay Kochi
Bed & breakfast XL Homestay Kochi
Kochi XL Homestay Bed & breakfast
Bed & breakfast XL Homestay
XL Homestay Kochi
XL Homestay Bed & breakfast
XL Homestay Bed & breakfast Kochi

Frequently asked questions

Does XL Homestay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, XL Homestay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at XL Homestay?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at XL Homestay?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by XL Homestay?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 1300 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at XL Homestay?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at XL Homestay and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and boat tours.

Are there restaurants at or near XL Homestay?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around XL Homestay like?

XL Homestay is a short 9-minute walk from Fort Kochi Beach and 3 minutes' walk from St. Francis Church.

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XL Homestay Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly situated in Fort Kochi - Judy is the perfect hostess - a radiant woman with a big smile, and a genuine personality - she makes a great breakfast with plenty of local coffee to your desired strength - entitled colonialists are not welcome - if you are an open and spiritual person with your heart in the right place, you will be - and that is the way it should be - all the sites are close by within a minute or two to walk, and the best restaurants too - Judy’s wi-fi is high speed and she has spent a lot on it - no problems with internet here. The rooms are large, airy, and spacious, everything is clean, the beds are large enough to accommodate the Dutch, the correct balance of comfortable yet perfect for the spine...highly recommended.
Abrar, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best location in Cochi
Great information. Best location. Love this place. Home made breakfast

2/10 Poor

Duur en slecht
Super de luxe Ac kamer geboekt. Ik laat zelden slecht feedback achter maar ik voelde mij hier echt opgelicht en snap de hoge Hotels.com score niet. TV werkte niet, douche werkte niet, hoofd kussen zat vol schimmel, slecht bed. Reactie van eigenaar beneden peil. Voor zoveel geld kan je veel beters vinden in de buurt!
Ilin, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Simple and comfortable
Very nice hostess, the rooms are very nice, simple rooms. The toilets would need to be refreshed.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Serene cool haven
This spotlessly clean guesthouse is a haven from the heat and dust of Cochin. I' had traveled in the north and arrived by overnight train quite exhausted and was so heppy to find this cool, quiet, comfortable place. The owner, Judy, is helpful and friendly. She will leave you alone if that is what you want, but I enjoyed our morning chats and learned a lot from her. Breakfast is excellent--cooked to order. Based on my stay I decided to return to Fort Cochin and XL after several more weeks of travel and fly back to the north from Cochin.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in centre of Fort Kochi
The hotel was clean and comfortable, staff very friendly. The shower and aircon were quite old and not working that well, but overall we had a good stay for the price
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Nice hotel close to the beach
overall a pleasant experience apart from one occasion when there was no running water available in the morning. This was due to hotel staff forgetting to turn on the valve the night before. The problem was resolved within about 45 mins.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Very quaint and attentive owner.
This homestay is close to everything, and Jody was there to assist with most anything you need.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

アットホームなホテルです。皆さんとても親切に対応いただけたので、安心して滞在することができました。 部屋もきれいで、とてもリーズナブルなホテルです。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Une bonne adresse dans un quartier sympa.
L excellent accueil de l hôtesse , ses conseils ,nous ont permis de connaître ce quartier animé et sympathique d'où nous avons pu rayonner aux environs: back waters ,filets chinois en soirée, centre culturel et ses spectacles traditionnels, multiples petits restaurants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Easy to find, easy on the wallet
It's a very convenient spot for travellers to Cochin. The fort is a good vantage point: quick stroll to the beach, the Chinese fishing nets and plenty of good eateries. Julie was a good host, helping us with alacrity where requested but keeping appropriate distance when judicious. the ferry across the water makes transport even simpler. The beach is fairly narrow with lots of rubbish washed up but the promenade is a pleasant walk.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great!
I had an excellent host who was happy to help me out with anything and the driver who does transfers for the himestay is lovely and very helpful. Lovely people- would stay again :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay with everything at your fingertips
We had such an amazing time in Fort Cochi. Judy and her son were a fantastic hosts! Sheldon was even kind to wake up at 4am to drive us to the airport. The place is very clean and spacious. The shower pressure wasn't great but the bucket and water way did the trick - there was plenty of hot water. Judy is so warm and welcoming, we were quickly made to feel at home. It's a great location and so handy, everything was within walking distance. We'd planned to stay there for a week and ended up coming back for more. Thanks Judy!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

amir Sthlm
Cochin är ett fattigt och smutsigt område hämsk första intryck. tänk över hur du väljer hotell
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

very nice hotel close to most tourists attractions
we arrived very late 5.30am but Judie the owner who we had to wake up greeted us with a big smile and was lovely and helpful for the whole of our stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

A good and safe place very conveniently located
A warm welcome from the landlady who was very helpful with indications on what to see around and who did not hesitate to knock on my door at 4.30 am to make sure that I was up in time for my early flight. The place is in a nice part of Fort Kochi, and quiet at night as soon as the restaurants and bar around are closed, which slightly after 10.00pm so this is no problem.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place in Fort Cochin
The room was clean and tidy, all facilities worked well, breakfast was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I would be happy to stay again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Hotel peu attrayant, aucun endroit extérieur,
Décevant, à l'arrivée attribution d'une chambre tres petite, . Apres réclamation, et 2 nuits difficiles, acces a une chambre confortable. Je vais en excursion à Munnar et à mon retour, je découvre que mes bagages ont été transférés dans un autre hotel ou l'on me propose une chambre médiocre. J'ai terminé mon séjour dans un endroit choisi par moimême tres sympathique et beaucoup plus agréable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at the XL Homestay!
What a great place in the heart of Cochin. Judy, the owner waited up for us as we had a late flight and arrived after midnight. Nothing was too much trouble and Judy made as feel welcome. We stayed on the bottom floor in a very clean large room with aircon and a fan. The was a TV and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was served on the rooftop which was an awesome way to start the day. Freshly sliced watermelon, omelettes with onion, toast and tea. There is a bar across the road, close to some awesome restaurants and the Chinese fishing nets. Overall a fantastic place, great value for money and Judy was lovely. A must stay while in Cochin.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly welcome in the heart of the town
This b&b is near the main sights in Kochi. The rooms are clean, the service is friendly and breakfast is served a the rooftop terrace. Great place to stay for a relaxed visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Great budget homestay
This is a basic homestay, perfect for a few nights in Kochi. The room we had was clean, the owner is incredibly welcoming, kind, and hospitable, and the location is absolutely perfect. The Chinese Fishing Nets, restaurants, Santa Cruz Basilica church, Dutch Cemetary, beach, and main shopping district in Fort Kochi are all within 15 minutes walking distance. One note about the deluxe A/C room -- the air conditioning was preset to about 26C, a little warm for our liking and it was not possible for us to change it ourselves. It wasn't a big deal for us, but thought we'd mention it. The host provided toiletries, toilet paper, and a good deal of helpful knowledge about the area. She can also organize trips and transport. This homestay was about an hour and 15 minutes from the airport at night so you might want to budget 2 hours during rush hour (5pm - 9pm).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Do yourself a favor and stay here!
This is a great place to stay at a very reasonable price very close to the Chinese fishing nets. The owner and her son are extremely friendly and helpful. The room I occupied was very basic but it was clean and had a/c and its own private bathroom. Breakfast is served in the mornings on the roof. I thoroughly recommend this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Hood homestay just behind the Chinese fishing nets
The homestay is clean and cool. Judy is very welcoming. The rooms are tasteful , fresh and airy. The room with the balcony is great
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Tourist prices
A bit pricey. There are better options in Fort Kochi if you're on a budget. Otherwise okay.