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Forte Kochi

Cochin, India
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Forte Kochi is a 27-room heritage hotel in the heart of northern Kochi that brims with old-world charm.

As the town was once a hub for the ancient spice trade, the hotel’s menu is inspired by worldwide cuisine, from traditional Keralan to a variety of European influences. Learn the secrets of traditional local dishes from culinary lessons with the hotel’s chefs.

Take a dip in the calming pool that hides in a sunshine yellow courtyard away from the bustling streets. Explore the history on those streets with the hotel’s walking tours, and return to your spacious room every night having discovered Kochi’s wonderful culture.

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What we love

    • Guests praise the warm hospitality and service that pays attention to the little details
    • The hotel offers an array of activities, from cooking lessons with the hotel’s chefs, to walking tours and wildlife excursions
    • When the days get hot, there’s a gorgeous pool and an Ayurvedic spa to help you cool off
    • The hotel is in a prime location on the peninsula, close to the town’s colonial landmarks and best-loved restaurants

Rooms with windows overlooking the pool and courtyard can get a little noisy, so keep this in mind when making reservations

There are no spirits or liqueurs sold on-site, but they do sell exquisite wines and refreshing beers. You’ll be just fine

Some of the rooms have little natural light, but there are enough good spots by the pool if you’re looking to soak up the sun

Families are welcome, but amenities are not designed with families in mind.

Located on Princess Street in the north of the old port city of Kochi, a 90-minute drive from Cochin International Airport.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.
Roy Wood (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.
Alie C (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace
Daisy Stanton (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!
Andrew S (February 2026) Read the whole review here Trip Advisor
Dulmini and the Red Dot Team arranged a fantastic trip for us around Assam and North East India. Faultless service. I cannot recommend them more highly.
Martin Thomas (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
Wonderful company. Our holiday in Sri Lanka was perfect. Local knowledge made all the difference
Sandra Nicholson  (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
We looked up, and communicated with umpteen tour operators. Though Red Dot seemed to have offices in Sri Lanka and the UK, they seemed to have the best reviews. We were fortunate enough to correspond with Cherylle, who not only assured us of the safety of our friend, but created a personalised, and flexible, itinerary which we could not have done ourselves.
Jayant Banerji (February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.
Phil Blair ( February 2026) Read the whole review here Google
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