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Vivanta by Taj - Malabar

5.0 of 5
Willingdon Island, Kochi (Cochin) 682009, India
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Vivanta by Taj - Malabar
Ranked #6 of 147 hotels in Kochi (Cochin)
4.5 of 5 stars 365 Reviews
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mumbai, india
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I would give Taj Vivanta a rating of 100/10 simply because they are the epitome of what great hospitality is all about. Right from the moment we were met at the airport to the end of our stay, it has been one fantastic day after another. What overpowers you is the genuineness of the staff and their ability to make... More

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Durban, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Hotel is run perfectly, simply flawless, we stayed in double harbor facing room, the views are incredible. More

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Warsaw, Poland
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174 reviews 174 reviews
Reviews in 109 cities Reviews in 109 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Pretty much everything, hard to fault. The location is truly special and the food, particularly at the Rice Boat, is exquisite. Staff cannot do enough to help you. My major problem was with the ubiquity of the piped music ... there is no value to be added to the splendour of the sunset view by the addition of a pan... More

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Bangalore, India
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

We had a nice time here. The is a good place to stay at cochin. Even though ours was a business trip, we felt we were on our vacation. This hotel is good for both leisure as well as business trips. More

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FRANCE
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129 helpful votes 129 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

The service is excellent like in all the Taj hotel. The restaurant are very good. We had a delicious fish on the terrace outside for lunch and we had diner in the fish restaurant which was outstanding. The room was all very nice. The reception and lounge very pleasant. We just have been a bit surprise by the no alcohol... More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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this hotel gave us an amazing experience..from our arrival where we were treated like royalty and attended to with warmth and efficiency....the hotel is stunningly beautiful....we also enjoyed all the extra little details in the hospitality, greeted with beads, chocolates on our bed, a little lunch to take with us on our day excursion.....but what topped it off we left... More

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delhi
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Located at the Wellington Island , the beauty of the place is awesome. The food , especially seafood by the BBQ in the open , is recommended . The hotel conducts complimentary boat ride, traditional martial arts display etc for the guests which is a sort of added service. Overall a nice hotel for holidays . But if you are... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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Beautiful and elegant hotel, exceptional service. We loved the pool and the bar- the ambience is so relaxed that it's so easy to meet and talk to other tourists. The outdoor restaurant is very romantic. We already miss it! More

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Kolkata, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Stay in the new wing in a room facing the sea (as opposed to the river). Try and visit the place during the monsoons. You will love the bi9g black clouds rolling in from the Arabian Sea up the Estuary. a never forgettable sight. Otherwise the food is excellent, so is the service - and the staff are very helpful.... More

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Essex
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012
3
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You will love this hotel. We did! The service was impeccable and the welcome adorable - with fresh mint and cucumber drink and bindi mark on our foreheads. The hotel was beautiful and they give you quite a lot of complimentary things e.g. boat trips along the river, afternoon tea in the courtyard ... nice touches. The Rice Boat restaurant... More

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Vincent Ramos, General Manager at Vivanta by Taj - Malabar, responded to this review
May 3, 2012

Dear Ma'am, Greetings from Kerala!!! We are delighted that you enjoyed the "Moksha Mix" on arrival. "Moksha" is an Indian term akin to "Nirvana". The bindi is sandalwood paste, populary known to have cooling & healing properties. It would also be a pleasure to introduce you to our Jiva spa during your next visit to Kochi. Thank you for the... More

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  • Taj Malabar Cochin Kochi
  • Taj Malabar Cochin Hotel Kochi
  • Taj Malabar
Address: Willingdon Island, Kochi (Cochin) 682009, India
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