Introduction: The Bolgatty Palace is a Heritage property of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, the largest chain of hotels in the state. Set amidst the tropical luxuriance of Bolgatty Island off Cochin, the Queen of the Arabian Sea, the palace dates back to the 17^th century.

Description: The Bolgatty Island is a short, but inspiring boat ride away from Kochi. The commercial capital of Kerala is also blessed with monuments of great historic relevance. One such monument is the Bolgatty Palace. Set amidst lush, tropical greenery, this prestigious heritage hotel answers your quest for a holiday of quiet enchantment. One of the oldest existing Dutch palaces outside Holland, this quaint mansion was built way back in 1744 by a Dutch trader. In 1909 the palace was leased to the British and it served as their residency till 1947 when the British Raj came to an end in India.

Facilities: 11 rooms/honeymoon cottages/suites, 24 hour room service, Telephone, Laundry, Restaurant, Wine & Beer Parlour, Conference hall, Doctor on call, Currency exchange, Travel assistance, Car Hire, Sight Seeing Tours, Luxury coaches, Kathakali Performances, Golf course, Horse riding, Boating, Backwater tours. Nearby places of interest: Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St Francis' Church, Chinese Fishing Nets. Set amidst the lush tropical greenery of Bolghatty island off Kochi, this 17^th century Dutch heritage-turned British Residency-turned hotel offers world class facilities.