Bespoke hospitality · Kochi, Kerala
Thoughtfully kept stays across Kochi, each with its own character and all looked after to one standard of care.
Welcome to Hovato
Hovato is a growing family of stays in Kochi. Each one has its own character, and all are kept to one quiet standard: spotless rooms, honest prices and a host who actually picks up the phone.
The collection
Each Hovato stay has its own character. What they share is the way they're kept: spotless, unfussy and looked after by people who answer the phone.
Manjummal, Ernakulam
Seven two-bedroom apartments in one building in Manjummal, each with its own kitchen and living room. A good fit for families, work teams and longer stays.
Near Cochin International Airport
Thirteen bright rooms near Cochin International Airport, each with its own bathroom, at friendly prices. Made for early flights, late landings and quick stopovers.
Near Cochin International Airport
A single private service apartment near Cochin International Airport, in warm wood and soft light, with its own kitchen and living room. A home base for family visits and long trips.
Find your stay
Pick the one that sounds most like your trip and we'll point you to the right door.
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Thirteen attached rooms · Near the airport
Minutes from the terminal, with an attached bathroom in every room. Sleep in, not at the gate.
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Seven two-bedroom apartments · Manjummal
Two bedrooms, a full kitchen and a hall big enough for everyone. Book two side by side if you're a crowd.
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Seven two-bedroom apartments · Manjummal
A calm apartment close to Kalamassery, Eloor and Edappally, with a proper table to work from and Wi-Fi that keeps up.
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One service apartment · Near the airport
A serviced apartment that's entirely yours: unpack, settle in and let housekeeping take care of the rest.
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Thirteen attached rooms · Near the airport
Clean, comfortable rooms at honest prices. The best rate is always the one you book direct.
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One service apartment · Near the airport
Our single-key stay: one private apartment, booked by one party at a time.
Where we are
Wherever your trip starts in Kochi, there's a Hovato close by. Pick a stay to see where it sits and how far it is from the airport.
Slow Kerala mornings.
Why Hovato
Whichever Hovato you choose, for one night or a whole season, the same six promises come with it.
Rooms cleaned to a hotel standard, with fresh linen and towels waiting.
Real people on WhatsApp and phone, whether you land at noon or 3 am.
Fast and free, for work calls, streaming and video calls home.
Pickups and drops to Cochin International Airport, arranged on request.
No platform fees. Our best rate is always the one you get from us.
One night, a week or a whole season. Longer stays get kinder rates.
Explore Kochi
Spice warehouses and fishing nets, waterfalls and tea country. Our hosts will happily plan a day out. Here's where guests usually start.
Chinese fishing nets, colonial lanes and sunsets over the harbour.
30 min from Ernakulam city 1 hr 30 from the airport
Antique shops, spice warehouses and the Dutch Palace in Jew Town.
30 min from Ernakulam city 1 hr 30 from the airport
Kerala's largest waterfall, a scenic morning's drive from the airport.
2 hr from Ernakulam city 1 hr 15 from the airport
Houseboats and palm-lined canals, an easy day trip south to Alappuzha.
1 hr 30 from Ernakulam city 2 hr 30 from the airport
Rolling tea estates in the Western Ghats. The classic weekend escape.
4 hr from Ernakulam city 3 hr from the airport
Watch make-up, music and mime come together at a Fort Kochi theatre.
30 min from Ernakulam city 1 hr 30 from the airport
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Book direct
No booking engine, no platform fees. Send your dates and a real person at Hovato will confirm your room and rate.
Good to know
Still wondering?
Our hosts are one message away, day or night.
Tap “Book a stay”, pick your dates and send the request on WhatsApp or by email. We'll confirm availability and your rate as quickly as we can.
Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is by 11:00 am. If your flight lands early or leaves late, ask us and we'll do our best to flex.
Yes, from any of our stays. Share your flight number when you book and we'll arrange a car to meet you.
We do. Several of our stays are set up for longer visits. Tell us how long you're staying and we'll suggest the best fit.
A government-issued photo ID for each adult. Guests from outside India need their passport and visa.
