Brunton Boatyard - a CGH Earth Experience

After traveling India for almost 3 weeks, we were in shock finally reaching this little beautiful corner Kochi. It feels like a beach, boat town that thrives off the water. Tons of outside influence shaping the shops/streets/colorfulness. And a perfect place to stay in the Brunton Boatyard! An old converted boat yard, now a unique hotel with absolute cleanliness and amazing food/views. You are a 2 minute walk to the Fishing Nets, which I highly recommend a sunrise trip to visit and watch Kochi wake up. It all starts and ends on the water!

Bruton Boatyard overlooking the sea at Kochi Forts blends traditional Kerala architecture with modernity eloquently. The rooms are excellent providing a feel of ethnic Kerala. View of ships, boats and ferry floating over the mass of water from the room is an amazing experience. Staff at the hotel will pamper you with hospitality. The complimentary sunset Kochi harbour cruise is an out of the world experience. Overall quality of neatness in every nook and corner of the hotel is exceptional.

A lovely hotel with just about the best outlook you can ever get-overlooking the Arabian Sea and the entrance to Lake Vembanad, the largest lake in Kerala. An heritage looking hotel with all the mod cons one would ever want. The service by the staff is outstanding. Within walking distance are some very good lunch/dinner options. Overall a professionally managed 5 star hotel. Highly recommended.

It is a wonderful property with a great view to spend some quality time with family. Exceptionally well maintained. All heritage items are preserved well and taken care of. Staff is extremely friendly and courteous. Our visit was very pleasant and memorable. Dinner was delicious and well enjoyed by children and elderly folks. Quality of service and all food items need special mention. Thank you for the great experience!

I had a very peaceful stay at Brunton and everyone I met was very kind and helpful. My only complaint is that the outings and activities (such as walking tour, high tea, boat ride) were not fully explained and it would have been nice to have them written down in the room or given at reception. A few people I especially enjoyed were Akshay the bartender out on the deck, Jasmine at the front desk and Saneesh my tuktuk driver. Thank you so much for making my stay extra warm!

We’re a family of 3 ~ stayed at the Brunton Boatyard for 2 nights. The theme of the place is the Colonial era. The place is tastefully elegant and gives you that feel of Vintage Royalty. Fort Kochi has several buildings that go back 300 years. The rooms are spacious, neat and tidy ~ all in wood, old styled switches,fans, lampshades, doors, windows and bathroom fittings ….. everything vintage. The courtyard, the reception, the artifacts all transport you a 100 years back. The staff - professional, well trained, friendly yet not in-your-face. I loved the food served at breakfast and dinner. The mallu food tasted authentic. One bite and you know the quality of the chef. I loved the food and the culinary experience. I took a morning walk with the guide and I got a bit of history associated with the buildings, the streets and Loafer’s corner. During the day we took an auto ride to Jew town. The next day I spent the morning cycling around Fort Kochi. Had breakfast and left to the next CGH property - The Coconut lagoon, Kumaragom - Read my post to know more. While the property is fabulous, the surroundings are not so great - not that it diminishes or affects your experience. Overall - we left feeling Happy. Our experience of living the vintage lifestyle and experiencing a part of history will remain ever engrained in our memories. A must visit place. Stay for 2 days … not more.