KOTTACKAL NATURE INN

I was stranded in kochi during the Dubai situation and stayed here for 5 nights. The staff were so kind and helpful. Amazing milky coffees and pineapple juice! So accommodating. The place was like an oasis. Lovely pool. So peaceful. Would highly recommend. I would definitely come back. It became my safe space.

I was looking for an airport hotel close to the airport for our 06:20 morning flight but didn’t want to ‘leave’ India sooner than I had to and stay in an air conditioned box with no outdoor space. Kottackal Nature Inn was so lovely, all the rooms are on the ground floor with doors opening onto a spacious porch with lush greenery all around. The garden is beautiful, I had a swim in the pool, the room was really comfortable, clean, with air con or fan. There isn’t a restaurant but they have 2 menus in the room all set up for takeaway delivery for dinner and a dining area where we could eat this, with fresh lemon juice made by them in a small kitchen by the dining area. I presume they do breakfast here but we were gone by 04:30 so didn’t get to have breakfast. The 04:30 departure didn’t phase them at all and they dropped us off for a very reasonable INR400 which we paid with our bill on arrival. It doesn’t seem it but it really is 10 minutes from the airport! I would obviously recommend this lovely place.

Nothing!

Everything was perfect. The room was spacious, the mattress perfect for me. It was so lovely to slide open the big windows to let the cool morning breeze in. Set amongst a beautiful garden it was an oasis after a long flight and late night arrival. The staff was so kind and friendly, and the Kerala breakfast topped it all off! I only stayed 1 night and didn't get to use the pool but it looked glorious! I have never stayed close to the airport before but I'd definitely stop again just to stay here!!

I wish I was staying for longer!

I was only wanting a night to stay as I had an early morning flight the next day. The staff were amazing, helpful and with smiles, reliable and kind. The facilities were not as good as they could have been, there were no sunbeds by the pool or parasols for shade, which defeated the object of choosing a hotel with a pool. There was a kettle and coffee sachets, but some tea bags would have been lovely. The room served its purpose but with a little more effort, the hotel could be amazing. The staff are wonderful.