6 Best Luxury Villas In Kochi, India - Updated 2024

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Also called Cochin, Kochi is an enchanting travel destination waiting to be explored. Aside from the city’s cultural richness, its stunning architecture with British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese influences is sure to charm you. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, constructed by the Portuguese back in the 16th century, is one of the many magnificent pieces of architecture in the city. A guided tour of Fort Kochi should reveal the events and people who made the city what it is today. That aside, you can also engage in spice shopping, Ayurveda treatments, and backwater boat trips while vacationing in the region. Take your holiday a notch higher by staying in a luxury villa. Scroll down for a rundown of the best luxury villas in Kochi, India, for great stays.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.

1. Beach Gate Bungalows (from USD 508)

Get the hospitality of a posh hotel and more at Beach Gate Bungalows. This villa with two identical bungalows accommodates a group of 12 people and is right in the center of Fort Kochi. Each bungalow has three bedrooms and the property has a private swimming pool. Breakfast is included in the package.

If you love dining al fresco, the rental has a garden and a terrace overlooking the pool, each of which is provided with dining amenities. In addition to having a full kitchen, you can have access to a private chef at an extra fee. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also provided here.

Stayed at this property?
Kochi, Kerala, India
2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Mattancherry Palace
2 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire bungalow 3 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

2. Panangad (from USD 663)

976 Panangad is a slice of luxury in Kochi. It’ll take you less than 20 minutes to arrive at the city center from this fashionable villa. Spacious enough for eight guests, the rental is perched amongst lush Balinese-inspired gardens, offering a tranquil retreat to guests.

All four bedrooms here are air conditioned and adorned with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offer unobstructed views of the backwaters. During your downtime, you can soak in the common infinity pool or surf the web using Wi-Fi.

Stayed at this property?
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
10.52 km (6.6 mi) from Mattancherry Palace
Wifi Available
Entire villa 4 Beds 8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8

3. Beautiful villa with a plunge pool (from USD 322)

Wake up to breathtaking views of the seascape and enjoy a restful beach vacation in this five-bedroom villa. Set overlooking Cherai Beach, the rental is spacious enough for 12 guests. Get-togethers and celebrations such as baby showers and birthday parties are allowed on the property.

Aside from its size, all five bedrooms are air conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms. The contemporary kitchen with swanky appliances, including a four-burner gas hob, makes for easy food preparation. The small plunge pool facing the beach is open to guests.

Stayed at this property?
Vypin, KL, India
22.78 km (14.2 mi) from Mattancherry Palace
57 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 6 Beds 12 Guests 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 12

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the place is very well maintained super clean and the caretakers on staff were wonderful
Host:
the caretaker and maids were very attentive and took efforts to make the stay comfortable
swahel the host was very responsive to our inquiries and easy to communicate with
Location:
the location of the house is amazing
everything else fades in comparison to the peace one feels so close to the ocean
excellent location to unwind with friends and family with friendly and helpful staff
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4. Blusalz Manor Water’s Edge (from USD 120)

Blusalz Manor Water’s Edge, a posh sanctuary on Vembanad Lake, is prepared and waiting to make your break in Kochi special. With its lakeside location, you can enjoy beautiful water views throughout your stay here. You can easily indulge in kayaking and boat cruises from this upscale vacation rental.

It is spacious enough for 12 guests and has 6 bedrooms. Besides, it’s the perfect spot to experience much-needed solitude and escape the stresses of modern-day life. Free Wi-Fi is offered on the premises.

Stayed at this property?
Kochi, Kerala, India
11.98 km (7.5 mi) from Mattancherry Palace
Superhost Wifi Available
Entire villa 6 Beds 12 Guests 6 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 12

5. Palms Residency (from USD 1145)

Experience all the benefits that come with living next to the beach in this stylish, eight-bedroom villa that can accommodate up to 16 guests. The rental has large windows and private balconies from where you can enjoy sunsets over the sea. You can substitute soaking in the infinity pool with swimming on the beach as the rental is situated on the beach.

You can whip up a meal in the barbecue area and enjoy it in the rooftop dining area. You won’t have trouble accessing the web thanks to the villa’s high-speed internet. As a bonus, the property has a power backup.

Stayed at this property?
Vypin, Kerala, India
24.44 km (15.2 mi) from Mattancherry Palace
3 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire villa 16 Beds 16 Guests 10 Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 16

Top guest reviews
Host:
also the staff was warm and courteous
the host and their managers handled the group really well
we are extremely grateful to the host and property owner for taking care of us
thanks for being such a great host vypin
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6. Baymaas Lakehouse

Baymaas Lakehouse allows for a mix of luxury and first-class hospitality. This three-bedroom villa for eight guests is situated in a suburban village, away from the hubbub of the city, and nestles against the calm backwaters of Vembanad Lake.

Besides offering a peaceful and tranquil getaway, the villa offers elegant amenities. You can take a dip in the on-site pool to cool down in the afternoons. Remain connected with your loved ones using the Wi-Fi provided here.

Stayed at this property?

9.78 km (6.1 mi) from Mattancherry Palace
1 review   Wifi Available
Entire villa 3 Beds 8 Guests 3 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 8

Top guest reviews
Host:
we had a wonderful experience the rooms were clean very comfortable and the staff was amazing
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Have an enchanting stay in Kerala

Kochi has plenty to offer every traveler. In addition to countless leisure opportunities and tourist spots, stylish accommodations await to pamper you. Book any of the above villas for a luxurious stay in Kochi.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
Disclosure: Trip101 selects the listings in our articles independently. Some of the listings in this article contain affiliate links.

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