Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort
| Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort | |
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 Bolgatty Palace Hotel from outside | |
Interactive map of the Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort area | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Dutch |
| Location | Mulavukad, Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Opened | 1744 (as palace) 1976 (as heritage hotel resort) |
| Owner | KTDC |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 60 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Bolgatty Palace is a former palace built by the Dutch in India on Mulavukad (known locally as Bolgatty Island) in Kochi, Kerala, India.[1][2] It is believed to be one among the oldest Dutch palaces outside of the Netherlands. The palace was converted and opened as a heritage hotel resort in 1976 as Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.[3]
History
The palace was built in 1744 by Dutch traders[4] and later extended and gardens were landscaped around it. The building was then the Governor's palace for the commander of Dutch Malabar, and in 1909, was leased to the British. It served as the home of the British governors, being the seat of the British Resident of Kochi during the British Raj.[5]
In 1947, when India attained independence, the palace became the property of the state. It was converted into a heritage hotel resort and opened in 1976.[6]
Facilities
Bolgatty Palace has a swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, ayurvedic centre, daily Kathakali performances, and is a holiday destination for tourists.[7]
Gallery
Bolgatty Palace illuminated
Bolgatty Palace side view
Bolgatty Palace swimming pool
Bolgatty Palace back side
See also
References
- ↑ "Service Providers". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "Bolgatty Island in Ernakulam | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ Sengar, Resham SengarResham. "KTDC Bolgatty Palace and Island Resort, Kochi". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
- ↑ DK Eyewitness India. DK. 26 December 2023. ISBN 9780744097726. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ↑ Fb; Tw; Linkdin; Whatsapp; Us, GNFollow. "മൈ ബോസ് മുതൽ വെള്ളിനക്ഷത്രം വരെ; സിനിമാക്കാരുടെ ഫേവറിറ്റ് സ്പോട്ട്, ഇതാ കൊച്ചിക്കാരുടെ സ്വന്തം ബോൾഗാട്ടി". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Bolgatty Island in Ernakulam | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Paul, John L. (1 February 2024). "Fund paucity hits renovation of Bolgatty Palace Resort". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
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