Tissa's Inn

In Fort Kochi, in a leafy spot minutes from Santa Cruz Cathedral and the Chinese fishing nets. A 5‑minute walk to The Delta Study and Santa Cruz Basilica, with Fort Kochi Beach, Mattancherry Palace and Paradesi Synagogue all close by; Cochin International Airport is about 37 km away.

A boutique mansion-turned-inn that once belonged to Adv. V.K. Hamza, Tissa's Inn has just 9 air-conditioned rooms for a quiet, intimate stay. Rooms feature separate tubs and showers, safes, coffee/tea makers and cable/LCD TVs; there’s a yoga and meditation center tucked in the treetops and an open-to-the-sky deck pool.

Stand-out touches include the rooftop/deck swimming pool, an indoor pool option, yoga/meditation classes, bicycle rentals and onsite massages — perfect for wake-up-to-sea-breeze mornings and slow afternoons. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, tour/ticket assistance and a small reception hall round out the offerings.

24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe-deposit box at the front desk. Dry cleaning and laundry services, free self parking onsite and an airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Jackfruit Tree is the intimate 24‑seater restaurant serving fresh seafood with Indian and Continental touches; complimentary breakfast is included and limited room service is available.