Kochipods
This property is a solid choice for solo and budget travellers seeking a clean, quiet, and private capsule experience in Kochi.
Kochipods offers a modern and futuristic capsule experience in Kochi, providing guests with a unique and private stay. The enclosed pods are praised for their cleanliness and quiet environment, making it a suitable option for those seeking a peaceful night's sleep. While the double pods might be compact, the overall comfort and privacy are well-regarded. Shared bathrooms are kept clean, though guests should be prepared for a lack of complimentary toiletries and limited hanging space. The property's distinctive design and good value for money make it an appealing choice for travellers looking for an alternative to traditional hostels.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- B: Kalathiparambu Road241 m3 min walk
- Ernakulam South244 m3 min walk
- Maharaja's College742 m9 min walk
- Ernakulam Junction404 m5 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 54 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The property is praised for being calm and quiet, with one guest even calling it the 'quietest hostel in India'.
“Calm and quiet area, pods are very clean and hygienic.”
“Quietest hostel in India”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the pods futuristic and cozy, though some note that the double bed pods can be a bit small.
“The pods obviously,very futuristic”
“Double bed pods is little small.. in this budget is okay.”
“It was very cozy and convenient.Easily accommodated our big group. It was a very good and comfortable stay.”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the ample privacy offered by the pods and their features, though there were some isolated issues with capsule doors needing repair.
“Love the privacy and the buttons/features you get.”
“The facility was clean and surprisingly enough, there was ample privacy for something which is essentially a dorm room.”
“There were some problems with the capsule doors. Kindly get them fixed...”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted as a strong point, with guests describing the pods, facilities, and bathrooms as very neat, clean, and hygienic.
“The staff were very helpful and facilities were exemplary. Very neat and comfortable stay option”
“Wow! It looks like future! It is very nice, clean and modern. The AC is working perfectly! The staff is very kind and helpfull! The bathroom was very clean! I hope I can come again on day! :)”
“Calm and quiet area, pods are very clean and hygienic.”
Shared bathrooms
Bathrooms are generally clean and spacious, but guests frequently mention a lack of basic toiletries like hand wash soap, shampoo, and shower gel, as well as insufficient hooks or shelves.
“The bathroom was very clean!”
“No extra hooks or shelves in bathroom”
“Bath rooms facilities like hand wash soaps not provided.”
Luggage storage
There's a mention of shoes being kept out, and a lack of clothes drying area, suggesting limited space for personal belongings beyond the pod itself.
“Keeping shoe ouy”
“no clothes drying area, dustbin in rooms and most importantly a limited number of power sockets in the room.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are described as helpful and kind by some, but others report issues with unaddressed maintenance requests, busy reception, and unaccommodating or rude front desk service regarding early check-ins.
“The staff were very helpful and facilities were exemplary.”
“The staff is very kind and helpfull!”
“My door broke and nobody came to fix after being told they would. Was also not offered an alternative while it was broken. Minor, but a shame as I loved that features. Reception seemed busy and the guy was on the phone often.”
Location & access
The location receives mixed, brief mentions, with some finding it good and others listing it as a con without further detail.
“Location was gud”
“Location”
“Location”
Atmosphere
Guests are impressed by the modern and futuristic design of the pods, appreciating the unique approach to hostel accommodation.
“Wow! It looks like future! It is very nice, clean and modern.”
“The pods obviously,very futuristic”
“Amazing approach to hostels! Love the privacy and the buttons/features you get.”
Value for money
While one guest found it a 'little bit expensive', others considered the price good and offered great value for money, especially given the cleanliness and unique experience.
“Little bit expensive”
“Double bed pods is little small.. in this budget is okay.”
“The price was good, and even though I didn’t expect it to be too clean, due to the low price, it was very clean and comfortable.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- lack of bathroom toiletries
- limited hooks/shelves in bathrooms
- occasional staff unhelpfulness
- no clothes drying area
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