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Brunton was a German boat builder who established the first European boatyard in the India sub-continent in the 19th century at the entrance to Cochin's harbour. The site was abandoned in the 20th century until the construction of Brunton Boatyard hotel. Although only completed in 1999, the hotel has been constructed using traditional Dutch and Portuguese architectural principles of the 16th and 17th century, and looks and feels like a heritage hotel.
The best feature of Brunton Boatyard is its location, right on the entrance to the bay in the heart of the historic Fort Cochin district. All the rooms face the ocean, and from your room you can watch ships of all sizes from small fishing boats to ocean liners sail past, as well as watching dolphins playing in the water. Cochin's famous Chinese fishing nets are virtually next door, while a few minutes walk inland brings you to the historic churches and colonial buildings of the city.
All the rooms are furnished with period decorations and incorporate modern facilities including air conditioning, and most have balconies. There are two restaurants serving excellent freshly caught seafood and a large terrace with a cafe and swimming pool where you can watch the world go by.