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Review Of Santa Maria Hostels, FortKochi

Fort Kochi, Cochin | 1.4 km drive to Fort Kochi Beach

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    3.9
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    82 Ratings, 30 Reviews

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    very good
    22%
    average
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    poor
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    bad
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    • Location4.5
    • Cleanliness3.8
    • Value For Money4.3
    • Facilities3.8
    • Checkin Experience4.4
    • Information Accuracy4.2
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    Santa Maria offers a vibrant atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff, creating a warm vibe for travelers. Guests love the convenient location, close to beaches and local attractions like the biennale, making it perfect for socializing with fellow adventurers. The unique old-school architecture adds character, while festive vibes enhance the experience. While some have noted areas for cleanliness improvement, many still enjoyed their stay and recommend it for its budget-friendly and welcoming nature.

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    2.0

    not a good place for famil

    vinod k.family with 2 kids

    Although the room and the facilities are big, they are very behind in terms of cleanliness. When we went, there were four of us. They gave us two extra beds and a bed sheet. We saw dog hair on the bed sheet. This is the first time I have seen such an unhygienic place. There is no cleaning program. I would not suggest this to anyone.

    Travel Month: Sep 2025

    Room: AC ROOM

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    Santa Maria Hostels, FortKochi

    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with cleanliness during your stay. This is not the standard we want to maintain at Santa Maria Hostel, and we deeply regret the inconvenience you faced. We take your comments seriously — our team has already implemented a stricter cleaning program, including daily room checks and improved laundry procedures, to ensure this does not happen again. We value every guest’s comfort and will do our best to improve. We hope you may give us another chance in the future to provide you with a much better experience. Warm regards, Santa Maria Hostel Team

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    sohaum r.

    The hostel is in an an amazing location very close to the beach. The aesthetics and the place itself is really nice and the management staff are all very sweet. It's towards the budget end of travel, but definitely worth more than it actually costs.

    Travel Month: Jul 2025

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

    5.0

    real experience read m

    amal g.group

    what a beautiful experience good people good food good stay freedom comfort evrything under one roof santa has passed away but mariya is there to welcome us , (pet dog) i personally love the place , went for an interview and was looking for a budget stay , but got excellent experience, it was a dormitory shared with a scotland bro and a mumbai sis ,. sata mariya I will come back.....!

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

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    2.0

    Poor Stay

    arul g.solo

    Inside the room, not having that much neat and clean, they have a very dirty fan facility and main things sleepers are not allowed. These kind rules encourage infections for particular diseases.

    Travel Month: Jun 2025

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

    5.0

    Peaceful stay at the hoste

    lavanya a.solo

    both of the managers were super polite, including all the other staffs. I didn't have any issue, felt closer to the nature and played with their pet dog and cat as well. it's a lovely, artistic place and living here was an extremely peaceful experience for me. also, it was close to literally every tourist attraction.

    Travel Month: May 2025

    Room: AC DORMITORIES

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    baher a.solo

    It’s a very old authentic home where the staff are the best!

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    shabnam m.group

    No cleanliness, bathrooms and rooms were so dirty the buckets had fungus, there was no proper facilities provided not even a blanket the bed sheets were dirty had lizards and insects in bathroom,

    Travel Month: Apr 2025

    Room: NON AC ROOM

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    Santa Maria Hostels, FortKochi has replied on Wed Apr 30 19:43:17 IST 2025

    Dear Shabnam, Our sincere apologies you felt this way while your stay with us. Our team is constantly working hard towards providing a clean, warm and comfortable experience for our guests. We will be surely looking into your feedback. Thank you!

    5.0

    i give excellent reviews

    azad a.solo

    it was pleasent stay, staff members were helpful and cooperative. I will recommend to other friends.

    Travel Month: Mar 2025

    Room: AC DORMITORIES

    5.0

    excellent

    binil s.solo

    it was excellent stay and was able to communicate with multiple foreigners. one of the best accomodation in kochi.

    Travel Month: Nov 2024

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    asmitha j.solo

    That was a very nice experience. I like to come again. The property is very cleaned and well maintained.

    Travel Month: Oct 2024

    Room: AC DORMITORIES

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    manish k.

    Santa maria vibe is really different like a old school architecture will help you finding peace and some good friends

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: NON AC ROOM

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    4.0

    Good Stay

    solo

    Hostel was clean and stayed worth it. Pricing was also fine. There was Onam festival celebrations going on when I visited and it was very good

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: AC DORMITORIES

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    3.0

    Average Stay

    livin t.

    The staff were friendly and helpful. Hostel is conveniently located at the best location. The vibe on the place is so well. It would have been better if the bathroom was cleaned daily. And the air condition was not working well. And the blanket provided was not big enough. Kitchen should be little bit moreclean. All other aspects were nice.

    Travel Month: Sep 2024

    Room: AC DORMITORIES

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    noel j.

    It was a comfortable stay the guests and staff were very welcoming. Enjoyable stay.

    Travel Month: Jun 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    soumya r.couple

    The host nikhil and arun and all the staff are pretty much good nice ambience good rooms with all amenities budget friendly. Mahima the cook preparing breakfast and tea so good and chotto(sakriya) is very good guy. Overall stay very much satisfying

    Travel Month: May 2024

    Room: AC ROOM

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    5.0

    Excellent Stay

    divya s.solo

    Had a very pleasant stay at the hostel. The hostel is located at very nice location where you can enjoy the sunset at beaches and a good street to visit. Staff here is so friendly and helpful. Waiting for my next stay here in santa maria

    Travel Month: May 2024

    Room: AC DORMITORIES

    5.0

    Nice

    naveen k.couple

    Nice dance with lots of happiness and prosperity and happiness and intermediate education and intermediate and intermediate and intermediate and intermediate

    Travel Month: May 2024

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

    2.0

    Pathetic Stay At Santa Maria Hostels Fort Koch

    dilip m.solo

    My Santa Maria Hostels, Fort Kochi Stay was not in Good Taste. I do not recommend IT to Anyone Who expect atleast BASIC CLEANLINESS. They do not even make the Initial Bed (must be for Years. Bathroom & Comode were absolutely DIRTY. I have not seen such a DIRTY KITCHEN anywhere. Bad

    Travel Month: Apr 2024 (3-Night Stay)

    Room: NON AC DORMITORIES

    1.0

    Terrible Stay

    irudayam.

    The accommodation looks like a "gost house" and people are lying here and there. It's not at all worth for the money. So i felt total waste of money. I can finally say it's the worst accommodation i have ever stayed in my life (now i am 50 years old) time.

    Travel Month: Apr 2024

    Room: AC ROOM

    Santa Maria Hostels, FortKochi has replied on Fri Apr 12 10:40:09 IST 2024

    Hi can totally understand your concern. First time you are coming to a backpackers hostel by thinking that its a star hotel. Our common rooms people may sleep , talk and play games . Its part if socialising. Please don’t Mind. And art work in hostel doesn’t means we have ghosts here , Fort Kochi is a place of art and artists. I totally understand your point. Backpacker hostel is not what you should book for your next stay.

    3.0

    Average Stay

    nimisha p.

    The bathroom is not clean so are the surroundings.

    Travel Month: Mar 2024

    Room: AC DORMITORIES

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