Willingdon Island
Cochin, 682009 Nightly Rates(200.00 - 350.00)4 Star
Property Description
Taj Malabar enchanting poised overlooking the scenic backwaters of Cochin-offering an exotic fusion of cosy contemporary facilities in a heritage old world charm. The only 5 star deluxe hotel in Kerala, The Taj Malabar is located on the tip of Willingdon Island and commands a magnificent view of the backwaters. It was built in the 1930`s as a hotel for the disembarking passengers of Bibby line. The Taj Malabar has 2 wings the tower wing (rooms and suites overlooking the habour and the sea) and the heritage wing ( old world rooms with wooden flooring). The hotel has been upgraded to meet the needs of the modern business traveller,a state of the art business centre,internet connectivity in the rooms. Taj Malabar has an activity centre,a health spa (to open in September 2001 which will includ3ed a beauty parlour,N Ayurveda Centre,a gym,stream and jacuzzi) the Aquarius the infinity swimming pool cascading into the backwaters, a gift shop. The room facilities included CCTV,internet and email facilities,tea/coffee maker,fruit basket in room,shower cubicle and el-safe in Heritage wing, herbal toiletteries,mini bar,large work desk,24 hour hot and cold water. Pick up from Varkala Station. Buffet breakfast and a Resort credit ( which can be used for all facilities such as F and B, Spa and other activities at the hotel except transportation ) of USD 30 on double occupancy per stay, USD 15 on single occupancy per stay, USD 15 for extra adult above 12 years per stay. A backwater cruise at Kappil Beack. Use of swimming pool, gym, library, table tennis and activity centre. Current taxes. Stay for two children under the age of 12 years in the parents room with maximum one extra bed at no additional charge. ( room only ) Extra adult rate is inclusive of bed and breakfast only.
Amenities
120 AC
220 AC
Air Conditioned
Airline Desk
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Balcony
Bar/Lounge
Barber Shop
Beach
Barber/Beauty Shop
Porters
Boating
Boutiques
Business Center
Car Rental Desk
Conference Facilities
Coffee Shop
Coffee Maker in Room
Computer in Room
Concierge Desk
Currency Exchange
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Doctor on Call
Drugstore
Elevators
Express Checkout
FAX
Fishing
Florist
Game Room
Exercise Gym
Hairdryers Available
Health Club
International Direct Dial
Iron
Guest Laundromat
Lounge
Maid Service
Maid Service
On the Marina
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
In Room Movies
Multilingual
Nursery for Children
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Newspaper
News Stand
Picnic Area/Tables
Pool
Outdoor Pool
Poolside Snackbar
Bus Parking
Indoor Parking
Parking
Valet Parking
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Room Service
24 Hour Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Safe
Sauna
Secretarial Service
Security
Smoke Detectors
Sprinklers In Rooms
Telephone
Theater Desk
Temperature Control
Tour Desk
Turndown Service
TV
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
VCR
Wake-up Service
Wind Surfing
Rate Disclaimer
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Miscellaneous Information
American Dollars is the native currency.
96 rooms.
0 suites.
7 floors.
Directions
Situated on the Willindon Island, which has magnificent views of the Cochin harbour and beautiful backwaters, the Taj Malabar is a fine blend of old world charm and contemporary amenities the hotel is an hour (45km) away from the airport and 10km from the city centre. It overlooks the scenic backwaters,Cochin harbour and Chinese fishing nets.
Guarantee Policy
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Cancellation Policy
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Restaurant Information
Restaurants
The Waterfront Cafe is a 24 hour coffee shop, romantically situated ion the waterfront,offering you a range of Indian,Continental and local cuisine. At dinnertime there is live entertainment/music. Thai Pavilion the restaurant is the first of its kind in Kerala to serve authentic Thai cuisine. Rice boat a unique restaurant set in a rice boat serving ethnic seafood delicacies. Guests can interact with the chef,watch the ships go by and be serenaded by the sound of waves lapping the boat. Dolphin`s Point an open air seasonal eatery serving barbequed delicacies cooked to your taste. Open on Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays. Mattancherry the lobby lounge bar set in a colonial ambience. The bar serves spirts and cocktails as well as an assortment of ethnic Keralite, Thai & international snacks. A pianist plays light music in the evenings. Pool side bar an enchanting bar overlooking Aquarius, the swimming pool. The bar serves a wide range of exotic cocktails and mocktails and snacks, throughout the day.
Meeting Facility
Meeting & Conference Facilities
3 banquet halls with a capacity ranging from 60 to 300 persons auditorium style or 65 to 350 persons for cocktails/receptions. The hotel also has a state of the art business centre with 2 small meeting/boardrooms. Boat cruises with cocktails/lunch/dinner on board can also be arranged. 3 conference halls-Raja Varma, Wellingdon and Bristow 2 meeting/ board rooms 3 lawns to accommodate 800 people These halls have sound proof collapsible partitions.When the partitions are opened it becomes one large hall. The 3 conference halls can accommodate 30-350 people in theatre style seating. Large pre-function area 1286 Sq ft. Audio visual equipment like LCD projector, mikes, podium, screen and others can be arranged. Theme dinner options-Kerala fishing village, Kerala cultural evening, Kerala temple evening, Thai theme, Pirate theme, Goan theme, Punjabi theme, Kerala Jugalbundi, Bollywood night, Barbeque night. Welcomes - Aarti Tikka, Pachvadyam, Caprisoned Elephant Cultural performances-Kathakali, Mohini attam, Kalari, Live band, 2 piece musicians, Chenda.
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