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Oval Retreat Palace

3 star resort in Kochi, Kerala.

3 star Category, as listed
3.4 Guest score, 627 reviews
Kochi Ernakulam district
4.0 km from the town centre
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Oval Retreat Palace is a three star hotel on River Bank Avenue, Bund Road Extension, in Vyttila, Kochi. It sits 4 km from the centre of Kochi in Ernakulam district, Central Kerala. The listed facilities and 3.4 out of 5 score from 627 reviews point to a practical, well equipped hotel, and that gap between the equipment and the score is the thing to weigh before booking.

What the hotel lists

Oval Retreat Palace lists a long set of practical facilities. Every room has air conditioning and is non smoking, and family rooms are available. There is a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, a lift, luggage storage, laundry and room service, so arrivals and departures at awkward hours are covered.

For eating and moving around, the hotel has a restaurant, car hire, taxi service, shuttle service, currency exchange, valet parking and free parking. It also lists WiFi, a fitness centre and a garden. Wheelchair accessible spaces are listed. The guest score is 3.4 out of 5 from 627 reviews, so the equipment is complete but satisfaction is moderate rather than high.

Where it sits

The address is River Bank Avenue, Bund Road Extension, Vyttila, Kochi 682019. Vyttila is in Ernakulam district, Central Kerala, and the hotel is 4 km from the centre of Kochi. Kochi is the headquarters of Ernakulam district, a municipal corporation, so the hotel sits in the city's wider administrative and commercial area.

The setting is inland. That matters if you are choosing between a city base and a quieter location. The distance places you close to central Kochi without being in it, which keeps the immediate surroundings calmer. For a trip built around the city's business, transport and everyday life, this location works well.

Who it suits

Oval Retreat Palace suits travellers who want a full set of practical facilities and easy parking: families, drivers, and anyone staying in Kochi for a few days of city business. The 24 hour front desk, free parking and shuttle service remove several common problems. It does not suit guests who prioritise atmosphere or a high satisfaction record, because the guest score is moderate at 3.4 out of 5.

Before you book

Confirm the shuttle service details and the car hire terms with the hotel before booking, since those arrangements vary. If you need an accessible room, ask specifically about it rather than assuming the listed wheelchair access covers your needs. Also ask which facilities are currently open, as a fitness centre and garden can close for maintenance.

What the property lists

24 hour front desk24 hour securityAir conditioningCar hireCurrency exchangeFamily roomsFitness centreFree parkingGardenWiFiLaundryLiftLuggage storageNon smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceShuttle serviceTaxi serviceValet parkingWheelchair accessible

Where it is

About 4.0 km from the centre of kochi, in Ernakulam district. That is a ride rather than a walk. The listed address is River Bank Avenue Bund Road Extension Vyttila Kochi 682019 In.

Questions people ask

Is Oval Retreat Palace in central Kochi?

No. The hotel is at River Bank Avenue, Bund Road Extension, Vyttila, Kochi 682019, and it is 4 km from the centre of Kochi. It sits inland, in Ernakulam district, Central Kerala, rather than in the heart of the city.

What facilities are available at Oval Retreat Palace?

The listing includes air conditioning, a restaurant, WiFi, free parking, valet parking, a fitness centre, a garden, car hire, taxi service, shuttle service, currency exchange, laundry, room service, a lift, a 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security, with family rooms and wheelchair access.

What is the guest rating of Oval Retreat Palace?

The guest score is 3.4 out of 5 from 627 reviews. That is a moderate score, so read recent comments if a high level of satisfaction matters to you. No other rating is on file.

Does Oval Retreat Palace have parking?

Yes. Free parking is listed, along with valet parking. That is useful if you are arriving with a car, and it is one of the reasons the hotel suits drivers and families rather than only travellers using the shuttle service.

Where this page comes from

The name, category, guest score, review count, photographs and listed facilities come from the IMPT hotel inventory. Live rates, room types and cancellation terms are shown on IMPT for the dates chosen; this page quotes none of them.

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