Kilikkar Road Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
Govindamangalam Homestay
28 reviews
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Somewhat walkable
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With regards to this property, it matches with the place where it belongs with its architecture and other alignments. Deepa and other staff ensure that you are always at ease once you are there with their warm nature and a carefully well-maintained ambience. The passion for what they are doing is evident in their efforts, especially at a pandemic where tourism and tourists are not around much. Their local connections, knowledge, and storytelling way of explaining things make you feel like you are on a pleasant and peaceful journey. As an extension of that comfort, you are also spoiled with yummy home-cooked food and spacious and well-maintained rooms.
If you are a person who loves a vacation to collect some beautiful moments over things, who wants to slow down for a few days, I highly recommend this place.
Thank you, Deepa and crew, for your time and efforts. We will come back again. All the very best.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Deepa Mathew, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 2 Mar 2022
Thank You Sreejith for this wonderful review. We enjoyed hosting you each time you stayed with us. Hoping to have many more wonderful conversations. Cheers Team Govindamangalam
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My wife and myself had a very pleasant stay at Govindamangalam Home. The hospitality was top notch with cultural touch. Right from word go, the host Boshi was very accommodative and very approachable . The 100+ years home is very well furnished and beautifully maintained . It's much more than just a place to stay. Apart from carrying the glory of traditional Kerala heritage home , it's a house full of positive vibes.
We must mention about Mr. Raju, the caretaker of the house for almost 40 years who impressed us with his dedication and amazing culinary skills. When we requested for a ginger chai, he immediately made one of the excellent ginger chai we ever had (he said he was an amateur). His kadala curry was one more of its kind and he was very nice enough to tell us the recipe.
The place is owned by a very special personality Mr Suresh. We heard a lot about him but missed to meet him since he was at his native place.
Overall, Govindamangalam home made our trip to Kochi worthwhile.
Our sincere thanks to Boshi for finest hospitality , Raju for amazing food and Suresh sir for Govindamangalam.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Deepa Mathew, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 25 Apr 2022
Dear Thejas- Thanks a lot for this lovely review. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and your wife at Govindamangalam. Hope to see you soon! Cheers,
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We had a wonderful stay at govindamangalam. From the minute I spoke to Deepa, I knew I had made the right choice. This is an old ancestral property, very beautifully maintained. A lot of thought has gone into setting up the house to preserve its aesthetic beauty. Each piece of furniture has a story to tell. From the tape recorder that plays old hindi songs to suresh uncles ( the owner) stories, to rajan chettans traditional kerala food ,we enjoyed our stay to the very last minute. Deepa and boshin were excellent hosts and took care of us like their own . We traveled with an infant and two kids below 5 , this place is extremely safe and the staff follow all covid restrictions and protocol. If you looking for a homestay in cochin, which reflects the essence of kerala , this is the right place . Excellent service, excellent food , excellent property. 5/5
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Suresh Balaraman, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 5 Jul 2021
Dear Nandita- Thank you so much for taking the time to share this awesome review. We love hearing how much you and your family enjoyed your stay with us. We had fun hosting you guys :). Regards, Team Govindamangalam
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I had a delightful stay at Govindamangalam and was very pleased that it had been recommended to me. I stayed for two nights in December during the busiest time of the year in Kochi. The room was lovely, clean and well presented; the breakfasts were delicious (I opted for S Indian specialties but there was a range on offer to suit the guest's requirements and tastes); the location was some distance away from the main touristy part of Fort Kochi but a pleasant stroll away from the Dutch Palace. The highlight for me? The staff, Deepa and Boshi. They were very knowledgeable about the town and area, they were gracious and warm - thank you for your suggestions and your care :) I thoroughly recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Govindamangalam, Manager at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 3 Jan 2020
Dear Matthew Thanks a lot for your awesome review. It was a pleasure experience hosting you. We really enjoyed the conversation we had and it was very informative. Looking forward t host you again in the future. Warm regards, Team Govindamangalam
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I had always heard that homestays enabled a traveller get a true sense of a place. I, therefore, chose Govindamangalam Homestay in Matancherry when I decided to visit to Fort Kochi in Kerala. The house is positioned in a peaceful residential neighbourhood and is surrounded by greenery. There’s also a beautiful small pond behind the property, which Deepa, the manager, told me would soon be operational. The interiors are stunning, and the home is filled with numerous antique furniture pieces. I had a lovely time at the homestay. Apart from Deepa, I also had a great time with Boshi and the cook, Raju Etan. His food is to die for! Anyone travelling to Fort Kochi should definitely stay at Govindamangalam Homestay. I would, for sure, stay there again on my next visit to Kerala.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Deepa Mathew, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 6 Jul 2022
Dear Aveek- It's always wonderful to meet travellers like you, we consider ourselves lucky to have you here. Thanks a lot for this wonderful review, can't wait to host you here again.
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We stayed at Govinda Mangalam for 2 nights with my parents and children. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The home was immaculate and the hosts did everything they could to make sure that we had everything we needed. They also suggested interesting things to do in the area. The home is located close to Jew Town and the Dutch Palace. The Fort Kochi area itself is about 3-4 km away.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Govindamangalam, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 18 Jan 2020
Hi- Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed the stay with us. Looking forward to welcoming you back in our homestay. Regards
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You arrive and you simply feel at home! A beautiful small property, lovingly looked after, the house is furnished with style & warmth, the room was spacious, very clean and all amenities needed are being offered, carefully selected. The host Sureshettan and his team Deepa and Boshi are wonderful, helpful, very friendly, hospitable and professional. Finally the chef was great as well, oh I loved the food! Hence, I can highly recommend this place!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Govindamangalam, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 25 Jan 2020
Hi. Thank you so much for awesome review. We are so happy that you loved your stay with us. We too enjoyed hosting you. Looking forward to welcoming you again in future.
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The property has beautiful exteriors and interiors. It has been maintained well and you can also spot the various antique furniture and show pieces used to spruce up the place. The property manager-Deepa along with Boshy and Raju ettan took great care of us . We stayed in the room called Vishnu which was not only spacious but also very cozy , warm and comfortable. Highly recommended for anyone coming to Kochi for visits as both Fort Kochi and Mattanchery are very near to the homestay
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Deepa Mathew, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 28 Jun 2022
Hi Vidya, It was wonderful hosting you and your friends at Govindamangalam. Keep on exploring the world. Can't wait to host you guys again soon. See you soon :)
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If you are travelling to kochi for the first time or are a repeat traveller like me, I would highly recommend Govindamangalam for a stay. The place is extremely beautiful. It has the old world charm which transports you instantly into a relaxed, calm and happy state of mind. It is very clean and has all the luxuries expected from a modern B&B. The connectivity to Fort Kochi and all the land marks of Matancherry is an added bonus. The cherry on the cake is the hospitality extended by Deepa, Boshi and Raju. Deepa is a great host and she can guide you to the off the route, lesser known interesting spots and is she has time she may accompany you on exploratory walks too. My original plan was to stay there for a couple of days but ended up extending my stay and stayed for 5 days instead. For sure I am returning for another stay soon and would recommend this place to anyone visiting kochi.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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This would be one of the most memorable trips in the shortest time ever. Deepa chechi and Suresh uncle were extremely welcoming and made everyone feel at home almost instantly. The rooms were all neat & clean maintaining the essence of this century old heritage home. Absolutely delicious, mouth watering food and fun conversations.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Suresh Balaraman, Owner at Govindamangalam Homestay
Responded 5 Jul 2021
Hi Abhinav- Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are happy that we could make you feel at home and comfortable. We had so much fun hosting you guys. Thanks for being awesome guests :) Love, Team Govindamangalam
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There are more places to choose from in the Kochi (Cochin) area.
PRICE RANGE
₹3,613 - ₹4,874 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaErnakulam DistrictKochi (Cochin)
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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