Welcome to Malabar escapes
An introduction to your future!
Circuit of
Malabar escapes
In 1997 The Malabar House opened its doors
and word of mouth quickly spread the message.
With the success came constant improvement and growth.
The creation & opening of privacy at Sanctuary bay followed next,
then serenity at Kanam estate,
followed by trinity at Fort Cochin,
discovery, our house boat and
finally in 2010 purity, the wellness spa on lake Vembanad.
Together they form Malabar escapes,
our yet growing circuit of boutique and villa hotels.
Our vision is to enlarge our circuit and to do our best to set standards
in ecology, sustainability & social responsibility.
The Malabar House
Fort Cochin
The Malabar House
The Malabar House is an award winning Heritage Classic Hotel
located in the heart of Fort Cochin, an ideal place to explore
this fascinating harbor city.
Designed to the last detail and furbished with select antiques,
The Malabar House seamlessly combines tradition and
contemporary design.
Home of carefully curate art collections, rooms and common areas
highlight Kerala’s composite culture as a passage between
east and west.
The Malabar House is a member of Relais & Chateaux
a global association of the finest boutique luxury hotels
and gourmet restaurants.
Accommodation
The hotel offers a choice of 17 luxury rooms:
The Malabar suite, a duplex with a private roof garden terrace,
5 Roof garden suites on the first floor with private roof terraces
and 11 Deluxe rooms on ground floor with sit outs or private gardens.
Food & Drink
Malabar Junction, the al fresco gourmet restaurant
is the crossroads of tradition & innovation, of South India & the west.
Specialized in refined & market fresh food, we are reputed to be
one of the finest seafood restaurants in the South of India.
Recently awarded as the best restaurant in Cochin City by
“Timeout Reader’s Choice Awards”
divine, the wine lounge creates a magical setting
to celebrate the emergence of Indian wines.
it offers a fine selection of wines, including degustation by the glass,
Italian coffee as well as fresh drinks and juices.
The degustation of out fresh tapas, a new horizon of Eastern and
Western flavors, compliments the experience.
privacy at Sanctuary bay
lake Vembanad
privacy
privacy at sanctuary bay offers a secluded and personal setting
right on the shore of Lake Vembanad.
It is located opposite Kumarakom, 45 km drive from The Malabar House
and 65 km from Cochin International Airport.
Accessible by car, boat & houseboat.
Experience & Activities
Set apart from it all, privacy invites you to escape & relax
on the grandstand to lake Vembanad, pampered by our
personalized hotel service. Meals are served on the lawn, poolside
or your private terrace overlooking the lake.
You are invited to explore the life beyond the walls:
we keep mountain bikes to explore the surroundings,
sail with our safe sailing dinghy along the shore of the lake
our country boat, propelled by a noiseless electric motor,
takes you for bird watching on the lake and
our speed boat takes you on excursions across the lake.
serenity at Kanam estate
serenity
serenity at Kanam estate is an intensely private villa hotel
surrounded by rubber estates and tropical spice gardens.
Thoroughly re-designed, this dream come true 1920s estate bungalow
has fully retained its heritage ambience and blends into an
unspoiled rural setting.
It is located on a small hilltop en route to Periyar
100 km from The Malabar House, 130 km from Cochin airport.
Experience & Activities
The service at serenity is a one to one experience:
relax, reset your inner clock and fine tune your senses.
Situated in an unspoiled tropical setting, there is plenty to explore:
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cycling tours and escorted walks in the surrounding spice plantations
a day with the elephant
bullock cart excursions
We also offer day excursions to discover the backwaters,
temples & ancient churches
A day of new experiences and activities ends with a candle light dinner.
trinity at Fort Cochin
trinity
Facing the Parade ground is a large gate with the initials VOC.
The monogram, which is dated 1740, represents the once mighty
Dutch East India Company, which had its offices here for almost 150 years.
Contrasting this, the gate leads to trinity,
a three suite contemporary design inset in an old building.
trinity is located opposite St. Francis Church in the heart of
historical Fort Cochin. It is a two minute walk from The Malabar House
and 45 km from Cochin Airport.
Experience & Activities
Giving the feel of a contemporary apartment, it's ideal for those
who want more privacy than they'd get staying at a hotel.
An intimate city retreat that looks more like a smart art gallery
than a place to stay, trinity offers 'a world within' to the paradise lover.
It is ideally located for walking through Fort Cochin,
sightseeing, antique and curio shopping at Jew Town and
tours into the backwaters.
discovery on lake Vembanad
discovery
discovery offers the ultimate cruise in the fabled backwaters of Kerala.
Unlike the usual Kerala houseboat we blended the traditional hull of
a wooden rice barge with contemporary tropical architecture,
creating the space for an air-conditioned suite.
The sundeck above becomes your grandstand
as the fascinating life along the waterfront passes by.
Our experienced crew of four - captain, driver, chef & service boy will take you through lakes, rivers & channels on a cruise full of discoveries.
Experience & Activities
We offer you 2 cruise options:
lake & river
a 2 nights, 3 days backwater experience
the cruise
the complete 3 nights, 4 days backwater discovery
purity at lake Vembanad
purity
purity is a magnificent lakefront villa in an outstanding location
overlooking lake Vembanad at its widest point.
It is 50 km from The Malabar House
and 70 km from Cochin International Airport.
Accessible by car & boat, it is the starting point of our backwater cruise.
Experience & Activities
The superbly crafted purity offers you a basket of outstanding experiences
including our new and exiting purespa.
Developed and operated jointly with KAMA Ayurveda, it offers everything
from herb-infused oil massages to de-stress programmes.
purity is the perfect setting for a backwater vacation, offering art,
design, yoga & waterfront dining in its pristine lakefront settings.
Explore the life on the lake by boat, have an afternoon excursion
to the nearby beach or just escape from it all…
Board of Directors
Joerg Drechsel
Txuku Iriarte Solana
The Management Team
Mr. Mervin Isaac, Corporate General Manager
Mrs. Dhannia, General Manager - Infrastructure & Projects
Mr. Samboo, General Manager - Operations & Guest Services
Mr. Manoj Nair, Executive Chef, Resident Manager - The Malabar House
Mrs. Hanna Drechsel, Director - Sales & Marketing
Mr. Roy Lukose, General Finance Advisor
Mr. Vijayakrishnan, Human Resources Development Advisor
Mr. Ashlin George, Finance & Accounts Manager
Mr. Manoj S, Manager - Human Resources Development
Awards & Accolades
National Award for the Best Heritage Classic Hotel in India
for 2002-03, 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2010-11
Kerala State Tourism Award for Excellence in Tourism
for the best Heritage Hotel 2001-02, 2002-03
Kerala State Tourism Award
for the most innovative product 1999-2000
The 1st Operation in India to be certified
by “Green Globe” for sustainable travel & tourism.
India Today Travel Plus Top List Survey Award
– Winner-2009-10 – in Heritage Category
Conde’ Nast traveller Readers travel awards 2010
– India special-Runner–up – Favorite boutique Hotel in India
CNBC AWAAZ Travel Award 2010
in the category “Best Boutique Hotel in India”
Time out Food Awards 2011
Best Restaurant in Cochin – Readers Choice Awards
Conde’ Nast traveller Readers travel awards
The world’s top 100, Asia & The Indian Subcontient 2009, 2010 & 2012
Employee Engagement & Welfare
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Provident Fund
Employees State Insurance
Statutory Bonus
National & Festival Holidays
Staff Accommodation
Staff Cafeteria
Tips Committee
Staff Picnic
Staff Party
Birthday Bash
Games & Contests
Gift Coupons during X’Mas
Festival Celebrations
Training & Development Programs
A team of people who love to do what they do!
Employee Rewards & Recognition
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Employee of the Year
Employee of the Month
Customer Focused Person
Attendance of the Year
Innovation Award
Happy Working!
Have a wonderful career
with us…
for more information contact
[email protected]