Eighth Bastion Fort Kochi - A Cgh Earth Experience

Award-winning eco-friendly boutique hotel in Fort Kochi with a focus on Dutch-colonial heritage

Accommodations

The hotel offers 30 rooms with Dutch-colonial design and modern aesthetics, many with private balconies or terraces. Rooms include air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and tea and coffee makers with quality loose-leaf teas and espresso. Bathrooms are spacious, with some featuring a large walk-in shower and a sunken bath.

Dining

The in-house restaurant East Indies serves Indian, Indonesian, and Sri Lankan cuisines with a focus on local and organic ingredients from the hotel's garden. Chef Sam interacts with guests personally to check on meal satisfaction. A complimentary breakfast includes made-to-order dosas and eggs, while afternoon tea and coffee are offered daily.

Activities

Guests receive a 2-hour complimentary tuk-tuk sightseeing tour and a heritage walking tour of Fort Kochi. The hotel also arranges bicycle rentals, bike tours, cooking classes, and cultural performances like Kathakali dance. Evening entertainment and walking tours are available on-site.

Wellness & Sustainability

Eighth Bastion CGH Earth won the Outlook Traveller Boutique Hotel Award in the Best Responsible Hotel category for its focus on sustainability and reduction of plastic waste. The hotel offers wellness programs incorporating Ayurveda, yoga, and nature experiences. An organic garden provides fresh vegetables and herbs for the restaurant, and facilities include a small outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a garden.

Location

Located 700 ft from the Chinese Fishing Nets and Fort Kochi Bus Station, the hotel is within walking distance of St. Francis Church and the beach promenade. The Paradesi Synagogue is 1 mile away, while the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station is 8 miles from the property. Cochin International Airport is 34 miles away, and the hotel offers airport shuttle service and tuk-tuk pickup.

• Accolades: Outlook Traveller Boutique Hotel Award for Best Responsible Hotel
• Dining: Dutch and Malabari fusion cuisine at East Indies
• Activities: Free tuk-tuk sightseeing and heritage walking tours
• Wellness: Ayurveda, yoga, and organic garden experiences
• Sustainability: Significant plastic waste reduction and eco-friendly practices