Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, 5*****, Cochin, India
Environment Historians will tell you that Kochi is a modified form of the word ‘Cochazhi’, which translates to ‘small sea’. Others will have you believe that Kochi is derived from the word ‘Kaci’, which means ‘harbour’. There is, however, a new name, to add a fresh vibrancy to this historical location – Taj Malabar Resort & Spa , Cochin. Situated on Willingdon Island, with a magnificent view of Cochin harbour, Taj Malabar Resort & Spa strikes a fine balance between the past and the future and is one of the best leisure hotels in Cochin. Just over an hour’s drive from the airport, service delights you from the moment you enter. The chic lobby at this deluxe hotel in Cochin, overlooking the harbour, has classic elements that set the tone for the banquet facilities and guest rooms that deliver the ultimate in leisure experiences. Feel the pulse of an international leisure, business and conferencing destination. Experience the buzz.
How you will reside The modern, practical space of these hotel rooms suits both business as well as leisure travellers when they visit Taj Malabar Resort & Spa , Cochin. The Tower Wing rooms are the perfect harmony of comfort and aesthetics. The interiors display a contemporary touch with European styled furniture with Indian accents. Rooms in the Heritage Wing are spacious with tall ceilings and large bathrooms. Stylish, with a breathtaking view of the waterfront and the islands beyond, almost all rooms offer a visual feast to the traveller.
How you will eat Discover the most happening restaurants which offer the finest in local and world cuisine. Cochin is an ever-expanding and ever-changing city and the top restaurants at Taj Malabar Resort & Spa , Cochin, certainly keep up. Enjoy delicious seafood at the Rice Boat, multi-cuisine and typical comfort food at The Pepper or sway to the flavours of both Thai and Chinese cuisine at The Pavilion. BBQs and grills are a delight at the seasonal Dolphin’s Point and everyone gravitates to Mattancherry Bar for a heady drink. The Aquarius Pool bar overlooking the harbour is another cool place to unwind during the day. Let the spirit of the best restaurants in Cochin enliven you.
The wellness choice There was a time when man was one with nature. Go back to coexistence at Taj Malabar Resort & Spa. A place that concentrates on the ancient art and science of ayurveda to help you rediscover the divinity within your mortal body. Held in high esteem as the world’s oldest-known healing system, ayurveda does far more than just heal. It is a complete way of life, bringing the scattered parts of your being together as one again. Here at Jiva, under the management of one of the country’s most respected ayurvedic institutions, this ancient art of wellness is brought to you in the here and now. In a serenely luxurious setting, a Vaidya – a qualified ayurveda doctor – takes charge of your reawakening. Every therapist has trained under Ayurveda Masters. Every treatment is tailor made for you, your lifestyle and your body. Created from our treasure chest of hundreds of medicated oils, each blended with herbs and secret natural ingredients, in a faithful recreation of the original recipes of eons past. All about attaining inner and outer harmony, each treatment session is preceded and followed by a special session with a therapist to ensure you get the best out of it. The Jiva Spa with an Infinity Pool offers the perfect in-house relaxation.
Wow factor Soak in the experience of entering a traditional ‘kettuvalam’ rice boat in Cochin. You see the freshest catch. You have the pleasure of seeing it tossed in the chef’s pan. The show kitchen of the restaurant prompts you to have a word with the chefs and modify the preparation of your food as per your wish. Get set for a superb journey through regions where the rice boats of old travelled. Savour cuisine from the best seafood restaurant in Cochin, sourced from the backwaters of Kerala, featuring local sweet water fish and seafood cooked in an authentic style. You can also indulge in exotic ocean catch with lobsters, scampi, mussels, Norwegian Salmon, oysters and clams. Savour a soft-shelled crab or attack a tiger prawn amidst curry leaves and shallots. Eat a smooth crab and coconut soup with scallions and then unfold a steamed banana leaf to discover grilled white snapper in a tangy tamarind and pepper sauce. Savour the taste of Kerala. And all this overlooking the backwaters and the heritage area of Mattancherry.
