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Sonnetta Residency

3.0 star property
Kochi guesthouse in Fort Kochi with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Porch
Reception
Front of property
Reception
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1/387, Princess street, Fort Cochin, Kochi, Kerala, 682001
  • St. Francis Church
    4 min walk
  • Vypeen Island
    4 min walk
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
    5 min walk
  • Cochin (COK-Cochin Intl.)
    81 min drive

Room options

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Double Bedroom Non A/C | Living room

Double Bedroom Non A/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room Non A/C

Family Room Non A/C

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Bedroom | Bathroom amenities

Double Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Living room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kochi

At Sonnetta Residency you'll be within steps of The Delta Study and Chinese Fishing Nets. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3-property class Fort Kochi guest house, you'll find Lulu Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Chinese Fishing Nets - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Kochi Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mattancherry Palace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bolgatty Palace - 15 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Marine Drive - 17 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Valarpadam Station - 13 min drive
  • Lissie Metro Station - 17 min drive
  • Cochin International Airport (COK) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kashi Art Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loafer's Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trouvaille Cafe and Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Bay - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonnetta Residency

Kochi guesthouse in Fort Kochi with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Sonnetta Residency. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kochi guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Sonnetta Residency offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Kochi guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 1 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 300.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: INR 1300 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: INR 300.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Sonnetta Residency Cochin
Sonnetta Residency House
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sonnetta Residency?

Sonnetta Residency offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sonnetta Residency?

Yep, Sonnetta Residency has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sonnetta Residency?

Yep, Sonnetta Residency is a short 10-minute walk from Fort Kochi Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonnetta Residency?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonnetta Residency?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sonnetta Residency?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sonnetta Residency Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made to feel very welcome here
Sonnetta Residency is a homestay located in the heart of Fort Kochi district in Princess St. It is in easy walking distance to the foreshore and Chinese nets as well as the ferry service. Breakfast is included in the price but other meals are unavailable, however there are many very good and reasonably priced restaurants in walking distance in Princess St, Rose St and others. It was nice to be able to try so many. I suggest A/C room as it can get quite hot. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. They can arrange tours, taxis, etc if needed. Kochi felt very relaxing and I would be happy to stay at Sonnetta Residency again.
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place! Highly recommended!! Friendly and most helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home Sweet Home
I felt at home. Excellent employees, good breakfast and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet Home
Truly amazing. They make you feel at home. A very informal and professional attitude from all the employees.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very helpful staff.
Reliable hot water (unusual in India), comfortable bed, great location. Staff super helpful (many thanks for sorting out an airport taxi for us at a very short notice after we were stood up by our driver).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel in Fort Cochin
A pleasant hotel in the centre of Fort Cochin within easy walking distance of restaurants, sights and transport. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a convenient, budget alternative to big chain hotels. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Susana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homelike, sweet, close to water
The owner, staff, and other guests are very friendly. Sonnetta can help you arrange day trips and more in the area. The place is very clean: people are asked to leave shoes in a rack downstairs. Breakfast is small and cooked on-the-spot-- a good opportunity to meet other travelers, since we sit together. My room was for four people and worked well. I see that there are many equally well located places to stay in Fort Kochi, but I would stay at Sonnetta again because of the owner and people who work there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

lucerne, uk.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location in the main Street in Fort Cochin.
This home stay provided me with almost three weeks accommodation at an excellent room rate. I was staying longer than most since Fort Cochin is a very popular destination for backpackers and turnover at the home stay was high. It wouldn't be fair to rate this accommodation in the same way as a hotel. Nevertheless, the room was comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful in every respect.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So nice we stayed twice.
Close to everything but the airport. Good WiFi new flat screen. Lots of hot water. Nice family atmosphere, well maintained. Next time I'll stay here again.I
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lb, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Terrific stay in a great location.
The staff here are amazing. They are welcoming and willing to help in any way they can to make your stay memorable and help you feel at home. They organized our tour experiences and transfers at a moments notice. The facilities and room amenities are basic and a little old, but the room was incredibly clean and very comfortable. Bottled water is always provided. Great value for money. Cafes, restaurants, shopping, beach and bars are just a few minutes walk in this beautiful area. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend to all travelers and backpackers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money
For within this budget the accommodation is good. Nice location, all facilities fine and the family were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Murdo, Liverpool, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable stay
This was my first visit to Cochin and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The hosts were wonderful, the hotel is situated in a great location in Fort Cochi. I look forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was excellent, location great. Breakfast was home made every day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

kathy, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel for cleanliness made very welcome Location good very central to the bus and ferry No beaches only fishing beach but great to watch Only negative was continental breakfast only had toast maybe a little more selection
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mohini, Birmingham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful clean hotel with warm friendly staff.
We were warmly welcomed by the owner Xavier and staff on our arrival. The airport pick up had been arranged efficiently prior to this. We were early to check in and so they kindly made another room available for us to rest and refresh while they prepared our room. All the rooms and hotel throughout are very clean with everything in good working order. We were able to get sound advice and arrange excursions as well very efficiently. Xavier is a well-established member of the community and as such, was able to advise and guide us well. Also the staff are willing to chat and we made friends with everyone there! Breakfast is simple and freshly prepared and delicious. We will return and thoroughly recommend Sonnetta's to anyone looking for a homely, quiet and cultured visit. Kerala Kathakali Centre is 5 mins walk and Xavier arranged the tickets for performances there too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edmund, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, highly recommend
Lovely staff and location. Perfect place to stay to see all Kochi and surrounding areas. Lovely room and bathroom. Really enjoyed the staff and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kumari. , Colombo. Sri Lanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy. Value for money. Super location.
Super location. Near Chinese fishing where I could eat fresh sea food. Kerala style. Superb. Very safe as I was a female teavelling alone. No doubt in recommending to any one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and Comfortable
Very friendly people and a great location in Fort Kochi. Great value for money with air con, cable TV and fridge.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute Cochin (Kochi)
Xavier is the Christian owner, named after St. Francis, and will likely greet you. If he gives you advice you should follow it. On display is his picture with Mother Theresa. Xavier will explain all the switches and adjustment for the shower. It was first shower that had water hot enough to scorch you—be careful. You can request AC if you are overwhelmed by the heat, but the fan is the better choice. Marble floors throughout and good wi-fi. The included breakfast is either a toast and beverage style or an Indian choice. It is a mistake to not choose the Indian breakfast. The room door has a curtain, which is customary, and a formidable latch and pad lock-which I never felt necessary so I didn't even use it. Princess street is best described as the cutest street in Kochi and just off the peripheral walkway.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the heart of Fort Kochi
Aging, but well maintained and well appointed, quaint place right in the center of tourist interests in Fort Kochi.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel Staff
I went to the hotel in the afternoon and the staff there help me booked a backwater cruise for tomorrow. The hotel is very close the the Chinese net and have a few nice restaurant nearby.

8/10 Good

Robert, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On Princess street, great location
Originally was going to stay only 1 night but decided to extend to 2. I usually only book my first night in a hotel until I can see the condition before deciding to stay any longer, but if you are like me and are considering staying a few days in Cochi, there's no need to hesitate to book multiple nights at the Sonnetta Residency. For me, the important things in accommodations are: a clean bed, good wifi, a good location, and if possible breakfast included and Sonnetta had all these things. Breakfast was a little simple, coffee, a few toad with jam and a banana, but that's pretty much what I eat on any weekday when I'm at home. Across the street from Sonnetta is a pretty good restaurant as well, with chairs laid out on a terrace. The manager, I didn't get his name, but he genuinely seemed concerned about my comfort/happiness more than turnover and the business aspect as is usually the case in India. A tip for getting there from Ernakulam junction station. Take the ferry to Fort Cochi. Ferry pier is about 15 minute walk from train station, or 40 rupee tuk-tuk, then a 6 rupee ferry ride to Fort Cochi, then another 15 minute walk from the jetty to the hotel. Just ask around for "princess" street, everyone knows where it is. I would not hesitate to stay at Sonnetta Residency again.

8/10 Good

Robert, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Come for 1 day, stay 3
At first I only booked one night in Cochi but I enjoyed the environment so much I stayed a little longer. I usually only book my first night in a hotel until I can see what it's like before deciding to stay longer but I can assure you, if you are like me and planning to stay 2 or 3 night, don't hesitate to book them all at once if you're staying at The Sonnetta Residency. Also, the gentleman at the reception, I didn't get his name but he seems to run the place, is genuinely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was simple, milk coffee, a few toast with jam and a fruit, in my case a banana. For me it was enough, that's usually all that I eat on weekdays when I'm at home. There's also a pretty good restaurant across the street with chairs outside. Good food, good portions, reasonable price. A tip for getting to Kochi, take the ferry. The ferry pier is about a 15 minute walk from Ernakulam junction. Then a 6-rupee ferry ride to Fort Kochi jetty. Then another 15 minute walk from the jetty to the hotel. After the ferry ride, when you get to fort Kochi jetty, just ask around for "Princess street", everyone knows where that is.

10/10 Excellent

M H, Bangalore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glad I chose to stay here !!
We went to Kochi on vacation and stayed at Sonnetta for 3 days. It is located just a couple minutes walk from the sea side (not a beach where you can get into water and play or swim). It is located on a charming street with old Portuguese style buildings. Sonnetta is also a heritage building, although the recent renovations have robbed it of the heritage feel inside. The rooms are clean and the service is very friendly. All tourist attractions in Fort Kochi are within walking distance (2-3 Kilometers). Breakfast was complimentary and was quite good. Eating joints nearby are plenty.