Kovalam · Beach
The Leela Kovalam
A clifftop resort above two beaches, with proper service and one of the best spas in the state.
Overview
Why stay at Brunton Boatyard
More than a century ago, George Brunton & Sons set up a boat-building facility in Cochin which grew to become one of the biggest ship-builders in the country. Records show that the British used some of the ships built here during World War II. On the very same site, long years after the boatyard was shut down, was built the Brunton Boatyard - effortlessly recreating the splendor of the city's illustrious past. For what is essentially an intimate sea-facing property, the Brunton Boatyard possesses a remarkable sense of scale and takes you back in time to the days of the British Raj. Situated at the harbour mouth overlooking the busy ship channel, all rooms boast a magnificent view of the sea, the Delta and the many boats and ocean liners that pass by. The period feeling of the resort with its huge halls, high ceilings, and long passageways extends to the rooms which have four poster beds. The ancient royal punkahs (fans) in the reception, old Dutch maps and portraits of Cochin's illustrious leaders on the walls and an old anchor in the courtyard all add to the ancient charm.
Rooms
22 rooms. 22 rooms with excellent views of the sea.
Dining
'History', a specialty seafood and multi cuisine restaurant (where the menu adopts the names of places pertaining to the times of the British Raj) and the Armoury Bar.
Facilities
What you will find here
Swimming Pool
Souvenir Shop
Ayurveda Centre
Sunset Cruise, Excursions to the many cultur...
Sunset Cruise, Excursions to the many cultural attractions in Fort Cochin
Location
Where it sits
Town resort in Cochin. Our Cochin team arranges transfers and can pair this stay with anywhere else on your route.
What is nearby
- Santa Cruz Basilica
Elegant reconstructed 1880s Catholic church originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s.
- Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
Built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the ruler of Kochi, the palace was renovated by the Dutch in 1663 and oddly is named after the Dutch.
- St. Francis Church
Built in 1503 by the Portuguese, this is India’s oldest European church. Vasco Da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Portugal. The tombstone still remains.
- Chinese Fishing Nets
These huge 15th century cantilevered fishing nets are the legacy of Chinese traders. These nets are set up on teak wood and bamboo poles and you can watch the nets being lowered by the fishermen from the Vasco Da Gama square along the beach.
Like the look of Brunton Boatyard?
Our Cochin team will build it into a journey that suits how you travel, and tell you honestly if somewhere else would suit you better.
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