wonderful place, great family, could not do enough for us, we even had a cookery lesson. Clean rooms, a roof to chill on if needed. The area is just great across the road from a small temple, the whole neighbourhood are SO friendly, we were so glad we stayed here. We did stay at others but this was REALLY nice-thank... More

Kovil homestay is manged by a small family. It really a home away from home. spacious room and execellent service. Usha the lady of the house cooks breakfast for us each morning in the ethnic style of food and sometimes tries to provide a western breakfast, The room were excellent, spacious and clean and each had its own bathroom. No... More

we stayed at this homestay as a 2nd choice - my 1st choice cancelled on me due to a family wedding. we arrived from the uk to kochin airport then went to kovil homestay for 2 nights. we were met by the friendly wife to be shown to the cottage on the front of the house. this was basic. no... More

we loved our stay in kovil. we were welcomed by a lovely family some of the nicest people we met in india. i spent my birthday there and they had a cake made and we celebrated, witch was one of my best times in india. the cooking classes were great! i asked to go to the market with them to... More

I also had not intended to stay here as first choice but Fort Kochi can book up as it is very touristy. I was very pleasantly surprised. 800 INR (including breakfast) is about standard for stays here. The place was clean. The owners are friendly and don't go the hard sell on anything. We ended up staying an extra night... More

I stayed in this homestay for 1 night in december 2011 and I think it's overpriced. I've payed 800 including breakfast but I found much nicer places for 700 INR including breakfast and dinner. The madam started to talk about her cooking class and the drawings of her daughter (that she sells) just a few minutes after I arrived.... More

stayed at this home stay for a few days in nov 2011. if you are looking for a good basic clean stay than kovil is your place. 15 walking to jew town fort kochin. good location.. usha and husband give you good advice on what to do.well worth the money. ish toronto More

I stayed in this homestay for Diwali 2011. The owners are very friendly and pay attention that you feel confortable. You feel like at home! The room is vey nice, quiet and affordable (700 inr included breakfast). The Kovil homestay is located 10 minutes by walk from Fort Kochi. There is also a bus stop to go to Ernakulam and... More

This place is value for money. The rooms are really basic but Madam Usha kept it so clean. She serves simple home made breakfast. I took the opportunity to learn cooking from her. She taught me Kerala fish curry. Yummy!! The location is fantastic. It is about 5 minutes away from Fort Cochin via auto rickshaw. About 5 minutes walking... More