Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience

Cochin 9.96479300, 76.23891300 , 1/259 Napier Street,fort Cochin (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsEighth Bastion Fort Kochi, part of the CGH Earth Experience, is celebrated for providing guests with an exquisite stay in the heart of Fort Kochi. The hotel enjoys a prime location, allowing visitors to easily explore nearby attractions like St Francis Church and the beach, while being surrounded by popular cafes and galleries. The ambiance is further enriched by serene tranquility and outstanding amenities, including a pool and a reputable restaurant.

Guests greatly appreciate the breakfast offerings, which combine Indian and Western dishes into a delightful spread, complemented by an a la carte menu. The made-to-order option adds a personal touch and, with the support of attentive staff, leads to a memorable dining experience. Dinner at the hotel is equally impressive, with expertly prepared meals and reasonable pricing gaining widespread praise.

Rooms at Eighth Bastion are spacious, beautifully decorated, and immaculately clean, equipped with comfortable beds and modern amenities in the bathrooms. While some furnishings follow a traditional style, the overall decor suits the hotel's aesthetic, and the provision of balconies adds a pleasing dimension to the experience.

Cleanliness stands out as a key feature, with guests consistently lauding the spotless and well-organized environment throughout the property. Friendly and professional staff play a crucial role in enhancing the hotel's reputation. Their exceptional service and warmth are frequently noted, with staff going above and beyond to ensure a seamless and enjoyable stay for guests.

The pool is seen as a delightful retreat, despite its modest size, offering a refreshing escape and surrounded by a charming courtyard. This appealing feature, coupled with the hotel's strategic location and the attentive service culture, results in enthusiastic recommendations from guests and contributes to the overall allure of Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi.
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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
As a CGH Earth property, this hotel is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental footprint. It has eliminated plastic water bottles, using earthenware containers for toiletries, and supports community development initiatives. The hotel emphasizes eco-friendly practices and using locally sourced materials.

Hotel with Swimming Pool
This hotel in Fort Cochin offers a blend of modern design and heritage charm, featuring a lovely pool and a focus on sustainable tourism. It provides a unique and eco-friendly experience for guests.

  Outdoor Pool  


Accessible Hotel
This hotel is categorized as an accessible hotel in Cochin. It offers facilities that are suitable for guests requiring disabled access.

Small Hotel
Situated in Fort Cochin, this hotel offers an intimate and cozy experience with its colonial architecture and personalized service. The historical setting and serene environment make it a charming choice for a relaxing stay.

4-Star Hotel
The hotel is located close to the Chinese Fishing nets and Fort Cochin Bus Station. It features a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a business center. Guests have highlighted the excellent food, friendly and attentive staff, comfortable beds, and spacious bathrooms.

Hotel with Outdoor Pool
Another quality CGH Earth property, Eighth Bastion provides a comfortable stay with expected amenities like a well-kept outdoor pool.

Family Friendly Hotel

Business Hotel

Room Types
Bastion Room with Complimentary sightseeing in Tuk Tuk for two hours. The essence of our Bastion rooms is also inspired by the Dutch heritage of Fort Kochi. Guests can choose rooms, quaint streets or the charming green gardens.

Bastion Room with Terrace with Complimentary sightseeing in Tuk Tuk for two hours. These spacious rooms offer a sit out on the balcony.

Bastion Room with Garden Varandah with Complimentary sightseeing in Tuk Tuk for two hours. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
9.0
Excellent
Location
Nestled in the heart of Fort Kochi, the Eighth Bastion offers an exceptional experience for travelers seeking a perfect blend of location and amenities. Guests repeatedly commend the hotel's prime position, just steps away from the beach and surrounded by Fort Kochi’s popular cafes, galleries, and boutique hotels. This beautifully situated property allows visitors to easily explore the entire area on foot, with major attractions such as St Francis Church within mere meters of the hotel. The location is central yet quiet, making it a serene getaway. Along with the ideal setting, the hotel boasts outstanding facilities and attentive staff, creating an atmosphere of genuine hospitality. Its pool and restaurant add to the comfort, enhancing the experience at this charming destination. Eighth Bastion truly embodies the essence of Fort Kochi, providing guests with a delightful and memorable stay.

Breakfast
Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi, part of the CGH Earth Experience, has become renowned for its breakfast offerings, garnering consistent acclaim from its guests. The morning spread is celebrated for its tasteful balance between Indian and Western dishes, ensuring delightful flavors and satisfactory choices. Although some guests noted a desire for more variety, particularly with regional options like traditional Kerala or South Indian dishes, the majority found the selection diverse, healthy, and appetizing.

The standout feature is the made-to-order component, allowing guests to enjoy freshly prepared meals tailored to their preferences. This personalized touch, combined with the professional and friendly service of the attentive staff, contributes to a memorable dining experience. Guests appreciate the addition of an a la carte menu, which complements the buffet and further highlights the culinary expertise at this establishment.

Overall, the breakfast here delivers great value for money, making it a highlight of the stay for many visitors, further enhanced by the excellent food, service, and ambience.

Dinner
The dining experience at Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience is consistently praised by guests for its excellent food and exceptional service. Diners can enjoy delicious meals that rival the offerings of many Italian restaurants, with several guests highlighting the reasonable pricing and generous portion sizes. The restaurant emerges as an outstanding choice for dinner, impressing guests with its expertly prepared dishes, such as a specially cooked fish beyond the regular menu. While there is a suggestion for a wider range of Western options, the overall consensus remains that the restaurant delivers a delightful culinary experience, enriched by the presence of a personable head chef and a prompt service team.

Rooms
Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi offers an exceptional experience with its rooms that have left guests consistently impressed. Visitors have described the rooms as spacious, beautifully decorated, and impeccably clean, creating a comfortable and cozy ambiance throughout their stay. The beds are notably comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep, and the bathrooms are praised for their size, modern amenities, and impressive design. The hotel maintains high standards of cleanliness and upkeep, which adds to the overall appeal. While the room furnishings may lean towards a traditional style, they are well chosen and suit the aesthetic of the hotel. Some rooms offer the added benefit of a balcony, providing guests with an additional touch of relaxation. Although there was a minor remark regarding the room refrigerator not cooling efficiently, the overall consensus highlights a well-equipped and tastefully appointed space that enhances the guest experience in Fort Kochi.

Cleanliness
Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience stands out in reviews for its exceptional cleanliness and well-maintained environment, consistently praised by visitors. This centrally located hotel offers convenient access to local attractions and features a reputable restaurant, where guests commend the clean and organized atmosphere. Rooms are described as spacious, cool, and spotless, ensuring a comfortable stay. The entire property, much like the online photographs, exudes beauty and is well-equipped to meet guest needs. Beyond cleanliness, friendly and professional staff contribute significantly to the guest experience, always attentive and accommodating. While the swimming pool is noted to be small, guests appreciate the hotel's green initiatives and overall neat and clean setting, enhancing its appeal and reputation.

Staff
Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience boasts an impressive reputation for its staff, who consistently receive high praise from guests. Visitors frequently commend the exceptional service and warmth provided by the hotel's personnel, underscoring their friendliness, professionalism, and helpfulness. The staff's engagement levels are often highlighted, reflecting their willingness to accommodate requests and go above and beyond to enhance guests' experiences.

Their thoughtful and considerate approach is evident in how they manage to make special occasions, like birthdays, memorable. The personnel demonstrate great hospitality, consistently showing kindness and attentiveness throughout guests' stays. Whether organizing tours, taxis, or restaurant bookings, the staff prove to be extremely accommodating and resourceful, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable visit.

The hotel's strategic location adds to the allure, placing guests close to interesting sites, further amplified by the seamless support from the staff. Those who have stayed express their admiration and return enthusiastic recommendations for the hotel, largely due to the charming and courteous nature of the personnel.

Pool
The pool at Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi is consistently recognized as a delightful feature, providing a refreshing retreat from the city's oppressive heat. While it is described as small, guests find it essential and a real highlight of their stay, appreciating the peace and cleanliness of the pool area. Also noted is the beautiful courtyard surrounding the pool, which adds to the hotel's charm. Overall, the pool proves to be a pleasant and welcoming addition, enhancing guests' experiences during their visit.


Yes, Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience.

No, Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience.

No, Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A CGH Earth Experience doesn't have a gym.

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