Bolgatty Palace in Kochi

Bolgatty Palace History

The lavish Bolgatty Palace in Kochi on a fascinating island was constructed in 1744 by the Dutch to serve as the Governor's residence for the commander of the Dutch colony. The picturesque island of Bolgatty provides travellers world-class amenities and wonderful entertaining experiences like no other destination in Kerala. Located near the town of Fort Kochi, the Bolgatty Island Resort features a nine-hole golf course and idyllic cottages facing the marina and the backwaters. The lavish resort combines leisure and business.

The timings for Bolgatty Palace are not specific as it's a heritage resort. Guests can check-in at any time of the day. Popularly renowned as the honeymooners' paradise, the resort is neatly hidden among large umbrellas of soothing green. The Bolgatty Palace in Kochi has all the ingredients to give an exotic experience to honeymooners and families coming to Kerala. The resort comprises three blocks: Main block, marina block which overlooks the marina, and a mansion block. The latter houses the palace suites and a marina block which faces the marina. Bolgatty Palace now also has a swimming pool, an ayurvedic centre and daily Kathakali performances for Indian and overseas tourists.

Nearby attractions around this resort are the Kochi International Marina and the Bolgatty Palace Event Centre. The Marina in Bolgatty provides berthing facility for yachts throughout the year. The event centre is an ideal venue to host international conferences, exhibitions, wedding receptions, and dinners.