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Eighth Bastion is a 4 star luxury boutique hotel in Fort Cochin, Kerala. The hotel has 19 comfortable rooms all designed in a Dutch Nautical theme including replicas of ancient Dutch war Boats and Canons. The restaurant is creole fusion with local flavors. The hotel also has a swimming pool, a wine and beer parlour, and a tea lounge.
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The Eighth Bastion, CGH Earth hotel garners appreciation for its charming atmosphere, complete with friendly staff and delightful decorations that add special touches like flower-adorned beds. While opinions on value are divided, guests often laud the proximity to beaches and cultural sites, and the hotel's cleanliness and eco-friendly practices are universally acclaimed.
The staff's personalized service receives high marks, as do the comfortable and spacious rooms. Amenities, including the dining experience, contribute to the hotel's reputation as a welcoming retreat.
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Eighth Bastion hotel is situated in the centre of Fort Cochin, within easy reach on foot or by tuk tuk of the city's many attractions. I stayed here as the final stop of a group tour of South India, and would describe it as a city or business hotel rather than a long-term holiday stay (Brunton Boatyard, nearby and owned by the same company, is much better). My room was very spacious and with a nice balcony looking over the city. The food was good although mainly a la carte, though there was a limited breakfast buffet. There was a small garden and pool, but not much of a social vibe. Very adequate for any business visitors or group trip stays.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Room Tip:Â Being in the city there is some noise at night but nothing too disturbing
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Responded 2 Mar 2023
Dear Guest, Greetings from "Eighth Bastion, Cochin" Thank You so much for the time taken to rate us. It is really motivating to get such great feedback. I will surely share the same with my team. Looking forward to welcome you back to our hotel.. Thanks & Regards, Bijoys George General Manager
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Stayed for 1 night with 2 friends. When we arrived there was someone to take our bags and we were checked in straight away and given a bottle of water.
The room was really clean and comfortable. The bathroom was really spacious and had a ceiling shower and mosaic deep set bath tub. The courtyard area in the middle of the hotel was really clean with a pool. We asked for a couple of things like extra water and the staff were very accommodating. This place also serves alcohol!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Johny peter, General Manager at Eighth Bastion, CGH Earth
Responded 23 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your great and detailed review on our hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed the experience and personalized services rendered by our team members. My team and I look forward to your continued visit and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and services at all times. Regards, Johny Peter
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I stayed at Eight Bastion just for a night. A simple yet elegant boutique hotel located in the heritage zone of Fort Cochin in what is predominantly the prime residential area of the Dutch East India Company. It is just a hop skip and jump away from few main attractions like the beach, David Hall and the Dutch Cemetery.
The Manager Mr. Johnny Peter gave us a tour of the small property and explained why the name came into being.
The room was very comfortable and had a very spacious bathroom with a bathtub. The pool was a blessing as it was really hot in the last week of February.
We had all our meals at Eighth Bastion restaurant called the East Indies which is known for its fusion food. The Food was above and beyond expectation. Chef Mr.Shinto is a star! Presentation was point on aswell! My favorite dishes were: Green apple salad, Seafood stew soup, Banana leaf wrapped prawns (tiger prawn pollichathu), Spicy Squid, kochi shrimp roast, herb roast chicken.
Karnataka government out of the blue announced that covid test negative report is mandatory to travel back into the state from Maharashtra or Kerala. The staff (Akhil) at Eighth Bastion quickly arranged for us to visit Ernakulam for the test and ensured our report was delivered early morning prior our flight. Things like these matter, that little step of going above and beyond leaves a lasting impression.
Every staff member I encountered, from the check- in to restaurant to the cleaning staff were delightful and eager to help! They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend Eighth Bastion if you are looking for a simple stay and excellent food.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip:Â Try Banana leaf wrapped prawns (tiger prawn pollichathu) at their restaurant called East Indies
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We have enjoyed our two night stay at the Eighth Bastion hotel. Lovely hotel, pleasant staff and love the closeness to the ocean. A walk along the shoreline to Seagull restaurant was a treat. A cold towel and a refreshing glass of lime ginger soda are presented to you on arrival.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from johnypeter, General Manager at Eighth Bastion, CGH Earth
Responded 1 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for writing a great review on our hotel. We are most thank full for the valuable feedback on your experience during your stay at our hotel. My team and I look forward to your continued visits and take this opportunity to assure you of our best attention and service at all times. Regards, Johny Peter
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I stayed here two nights with six coworkers, and the hotel and staff exceeded my expectations. We were greeted with a nice welcome drink and shown to our spacious rooms. The location is 5 minutes walking distance to the beaches and 10 minutes to the famous Chinese fishing nets. We ate dinner at their restaurant, and the food was tasty and was visually presented very nicely! Their Creme Brule French Toast was one of the best desserts I've had! The included breakfast was also excellent, with made to order eggs and a mix of local specialties. The hotel also arranged pickup and drop-off at the airport for us and even sent us off with takeaway breakfast for our very early flight.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The staff at the hotel were very accommodating having given us a room for three nights at the last minute. The room was large with an outside balcony overlooking the pool with a nice peaceful feel. We were told the dinner in the restaurant was particularly good and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The location is good being close to the beach and near to restaurants and shops.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Johny peter, General Manager at Eighth Bastion, CGH Earth
Responded 23 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your great feedback on our hotel and good words about the special services rendered by my team members in Front Office. Caring customer is our prime motto. We Eighth Bastion a cghearth experience hotels are really honored to have your stay with us and sincerely look forward to welcome back to our hotel once again. Thank you for your feedback. Regards, Johny Peter
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The staff at this hotel go above and beyond to ensure that guests have a pleasant stay, and while it was quiet during our time there, that gave us the opportunity to enjoy the lovely pool, and indulge in the delicious food cooked by Chef Shinto and his team. Beer and wine are available in the restaurant, and the food is really out of this world. Large rooms, a divinely comfortable bed and a big bathroom. Do note that streetside rooms can be a little noisy.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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2nd time here and in the intervening 4 years the quality of service and attention has not diminished. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Food is delicious! The hotel is in a convenient location to wander along the seafront. There is a complementary tuktuk tour which we did and found it excellent, we especially enjoyed visiting the local laundry! We stayed two nights before heading off on the next part of our trip and I would say 2-3 nights would be perfectly ample for this area. I would also like to give a mention to another tuktuk driver who kindly helped me out finding someone who could do a henna tattoo for me..I ended up at his family home with his lovely daughter doing the tattoo - the whole experience was wonderful! So, hariskoc@gmail.com.. thank you!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Quiet and peaceful boutique hotel located inside old Fort Kochi. A well maintained clean property that is eco friendly and conscious about not wasting water and other resources, eg, shower gel provided but soap only by request - a simple and effective way of reducing waste. Our room 203 had a balcony overlooking the courtyard and swimming pool. All staff are exceptionally helpful, pleasant and polite. We were provided with decaffeinated coffee as requested. We had a wonderful evening meal in the onsite East Indies restaurant - perfectly cooked at a very reasonable price.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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The management of this hotel is excellent. They made my stay feel secure, friendly and family like. They receive their guests with a cold towel and make them feel that they have arrived at a restful place. The food was excellent too - especially their soups. During the course of my stay they included a guide - Rajesh - who was a local and so knowledgeable that he raised the quality of my 2 day experience to another level . The hotel is located to many excellent museums and I needed more time. The trip was fabulous and I am planning to go back! Special thanks to Akhil, Simi and Rajesh for making me feel taken care of and guiding me every step of the way.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Fabulous facility and even better staff
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Response from CGH Earth, General Manager at Eighth Bastion, CGH Earth
Responded 16 Sept 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our team made you feel secure, welcomed, and part of our family. It’s great to know that our little touches, like the cold towel on arrival, helped in creating a restful atmosphere for you. We are delighted that you enjoyed our food, especially the soups, and that Rajesh was able to enhance your experience with his local knowledge. We’re also pleased to hear that you appreciated our convenient location near excellent museums. Your kind words about Akhil, Simi, and Rajesh have been shared with them and they are grateful for your recognition. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous trip soon! Warm regards, Bijoys George General Manager
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PRICE RANGE
₹11,657 - ₹19,176 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaErnakulam DistrictKochi (Cochin)
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Are there any historical sites close to Eighth Bastion, CGH Earth?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St. George Orthodox Koonan Kurish Old Syrian Church (1.6 km), Aspinwall House (0.4 km), and Kadavum Bagam Synagogue (2.4 km).
