Reviews of Elim Homestay Fort Kochi
Chirattappalam,, 682001 Cochin, India
#73 of 133 B&Bs and Inns in Cochin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 32 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Jilce
India1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cleaned room
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Gabriele
Germany6 reviews9.0“Extremely nice and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was very cosy and clean in the apartment. The beds were extremely comfortable (after 4 weeks traveling one of the best). Elim and his wife were so kind and always supported us. It is a really nice ancient house located near the historic Centre. Our younger girl was quite active and loud but Elim and his family were very tolerant and very friendly. Thanks for the nice stay ♥️
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 24 January 2025
Hugo
United Kingdom21 reviews10 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely hotel, clean. Quiet rooms for peaceful stay. Has nice decor and character feel to the place. George the owner speaks very good English and will make you feel at home. The beds are large and comfortable, clean nice feel Sheets. In the room there is a nice desk to work from. Ideal walking distant to main fort old area of kochi. Will return.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 6 January 2025
Wolfgang
Austria34 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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The place is very clean, makes you feel like home, the hosts are very nice and helpful, hot shower,
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Irene
Germany26 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Soooo many mosquitoes even if there are the mosquito nets. Maybe some chemical mosquitoes killer shall be used, this is a common problem in Kochi.
Very near to the city center, you can reach it by walk. There is a boiler to cook water, really helpful. There was a fridge too, but we did not use it. Toilet paper was available! AC working well and water was really hot!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Mariacristina
Mexico7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very good location and kind staff.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Md
Bangladesh8 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No lift. If you have heavy luggage you will be in trouble if the room is in 3rd floor. Rest all is ok.
The owner family was very nice and pleasant. Always smiling . The location was good. Calm home stay. But for food you have to walk near by.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Sixtine
France6 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We highly recommend Elim Homestay! The room was very spatious and comfortable. The Homestay is very conviniently located and is quite central. The Homestay is located in a quiet street with beautiful houses. The owners are very nice, helpful and flexible.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
John
Australia5 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location & a comfy homestay. Good base for sightseeing, easy walking distance to most Fort Kochi attractions. Rooms have everything you need - good AC, fan, and a private bathroom. George, the owner, is attentive and happy to answer any questions.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Vicki
Canada16 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“We were very well looked after. Everything was perfect.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 19 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean. Big rooms.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Abhimanyu
Luxembourg8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I really liked the hospitality of George and Daisy. George is very knowledgeable about the city, gave us really great guidance about places to see, how to get there and even a bit about ayurveda. He also booked for us tickets for kerala martial arts and an Alleppey houseboat. Daisy made us a cup of herbal tea when she saw that my friend had a cough. Thank you to both for making the stay so pleasant.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Snezana
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
I felt like at home which made me love India even more
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Dawn
United Kingdom64 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Clean rooms, towels, lots of help from owners with taxi ordering, directions etc”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing really - everything was as we expected it to be.
Very obliging staff - allowed us into our room early as we arrived in Fort Kochin at 6am (not due to check in till 11am) Very clean, beds comfortable, air con working very well - toiletries and toilet roll available. George (the owner) was very helpful with taxi ordering (we left for Munnar and he organised the taxi for us) and any other enquiries we had.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Simon
United Kingdom85 reviews11 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Lovely place to stay witha super friendly host. Free drinking water as well.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Ines
Germany9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I stayed with two friends in a double room, which George kindly equipped with an extra single bed. The whole house was clean and functional. George and his wife welcomed us heartly with some fresh made lemonade. During the whole stay they were really helpful regarding all our questions. We are more than glad to have chosen Elims Homestay in Cochi. If we come back, we would love to stay with them again.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Samantha
United States15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
George was so pleasent, sweet, and kind. He was very accommodating and helped us with anything we needed. The room was much larger than expected which was a nice surprise.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Valentina
France36 reviews8.0“Good for small price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Cleaning could be improved.
The place is well located in a central place to visit fort cochin by foot and close to a bus station. The owner is very kind and provided us with support and information. The price is very convenient.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Lolly
Morocco25 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing...
George and Daisy were very welcoming and friendly. When i arrived i received a cold glass of homemade lemonade. What a welcome! The location was perfect and the room large and very clean.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Sebastian
France56 reviews8 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great place , kind owners , very good location , clean and spacious room , good wifi . For this price , it’s great 👍🏻
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Bea
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Although the facilities were not always what expected George was a wonderful and helpful host”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Although we had a kettle and a microwave we had to ask for cutlery and plates, but we did get them. We were expecting a balcony which we didn’t have.
The owner was very helpful and booked two tours for us, both were excellent. He also made up the extra bed for us and we had good breakfasts
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Margit
India4 reviews7.0“It was a nice stay with a helpful host”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
Apart from a small soap nothing else was given in the bathroom. It would have also saved us some money if beside the fridge there was a microwave or some arrangement for heating the food we brought home from the restaurant. Also I would have liked if they had an English language daily paper.
I liked the breakfast, and it was served by the wife of the host. I would have liked if there were some other fruits and fruit juice of lemon juice.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Jeanne
India4 reviews8.0Very good- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Victoria
Australia1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Raffaele
Italy41 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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