Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive puts you within a 15-minute drive of Lulu Mall. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or Ayurvedic treatments, and Bubble Cafe, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features of this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
At a glance
Hotel size
108 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
To register at this property, guests who are Indian citizens must provide a valid photo identity card issued by the Government of India; Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards will not be accepted due to national regulations. Travelers who are not citizens of India must present a valid passport and visa. Indian citizens must show a PAN card at check-out for cash transactions exceeding INR 25,000.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Supervised childcare*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas (4-device limit)
Free WiFi in rooms (4-device limit)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Train station shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
3 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Shopping
Ecotours nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Health club
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Spa tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs available on site
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (4-device limit)
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.
Dining
Bubble Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Sian - This theme restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Swirl - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for INR 800 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in public areas for INR 833 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately INR 600 for adults and INR 600 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of INR 2500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Train station pick-up and train station drop-off service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from October 21 2024 to November 10 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Hallway
Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for INR 1500.0 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: To comply with local law, no alcohol will be served in this property on the first day of every month.
Also known as
Ernakulam Marine Drive
Gateway Ernakulam
Gateway Hotel Marine Drive
Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam
Gateway Marine Drive
Gateway Marine Drive Ernakulam
Marine Drive Ernakulam
Taj Residency Ernakulam Kochi
Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam
Kochi The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam Hotel
Gateway Marine Drive Ernakulam
Hotel The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam Kochi
Hotel The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam
Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam Kochi
Gateway Marine Drive Ernakulam Kochi
The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive Ernakulam Kochi
Gateway Marine Drive Ernakulam
Frequently asked questions
Does Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is INR 2500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive and nearby?
Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive has a spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive like?
Vivanta Ernakulam, Marine Drive is a short 6-minute walk from Marine Drive and 18 minutes' walk from Durbar Hall Art Gallery.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 21, 2024
My room did have a balcony, but the doors had to be kept closed to keep the heat out and also because of mosquitos. The hotel has a beautifully tiled foyer - it must have been renovated since the image in the listing was taken. The public spaces were nice, but my room was a bit 'institutional' with very few 'comforts' and terrible lighting.
Fiona
Fiona, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Zainab Javid
Zainab Javid, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2024
Saranpal
Saranpal, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 18, 2024
Tharma
Tharma, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 17, 2024
Terrible
This hotel under renovation and too noise , I did be informed before booking , regret after booking
Yobbo
Yobbo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Taj's Magic is back after renovation.
They have started revamping the rooms. I stayed here earlier with old room and also in newly renovated room. Feel good factor is back. Staff and Food options were always great.
Nakul
Nakul, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2024
Rahul
Rahul, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 9, 2024
Renovating currently, so stay away from rooms around which they’re knocking & drilling. Otherwise, highly recommended.
Suresh
Suresh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Ibrahim
Ibrahim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Very convenient to get to Fort Kochi, sightseeing, shopping then back to relax. Good food and helpful staff.
Sujatha
Sujatha, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Harikrishnan
Harikrishnan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Excellent stay at Vivanta in July 2024. Property needs a refresh but makes up with service quality and great behavior from the staff who are always willing to help with a smile
Sayan
Sayan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2024
The staff was wonderful. Especially the team at The Bubbles Cafe! They remembered me at each meal, made me feel welcome and provided good service.
Millie
Millie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 4, 2024
Binod kumar
Binod kumar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Olga
Olga, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Everething was excellent.
Olga
Olga, 12-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
Very good service. Good breakfast
Ron
Ron, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 19, 2024
GOOD
ABRAHAM
ABRAHAM, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
K
K, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2024
benedict
benedict, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
Nice hotel in the city. Reasonably well maintained; the staff very friendly and helpful.
Neelakandha
Neelakandha, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Refurbished hotel.
Stayed at this hotel about four years ago - then tired and in need of refurbishment.
This time much improved.
Food and service excellent.
P A
P A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 6, 2024
The Vivanta is undergoing slow renovations so it’s not fair to make this a review of the hotel as a whole. It’s just the first room I was assigned was a throwback to the 1970s and with the mold in the bathroom attesting to the passing of decades. I was moved to another room which was somewhat more from our own time. But then the keycard reader kept locking me out so they had to reprogram it or something. Anyhow the positives: the restaurant and bar are very nice spaces with pretty good food and drink. You can walk straight out to Marine Drive walkway, which is nice being right by the sea (but also somewhat sad and smelly—I know this is supposed to be the positive part!). The water metro (ferries) is just five minutes away by foot so you can easily get to Fort Kochi for historical sightseeing and pretty good shopping and dining, it’s an amazing 6 rupees. Overall I had a relaxing time and the staff and public spaces helped with that.