The Bolghatty Island is situated in the historic town of Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district. The Bolghatty Island is famous for the palace of the same name. The Bolghatty Palace was built in 1744 by the Dutch and was later taken over by the British. Today, the Bolghatty palace is a popular hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.

The Bolghatty Island has a fine golf course making it an attractive picnic spot. The palace was once the Governor's palace for the Dutch and later became the home of the British Governors. The Bolghatty palace is two-storied containing well-decorated bedchambers and a huge lounge, which exhibits historical portraits. To reach the Island one can take a ferry ride from the mainland Ernakulam, which is a pleasing experience