Beachfront holiday rentals in Mararikulam

we were guests of this charming room with private bathroom just a stone's throw from the beach. In the morning we were pampered by Macedonian, tea and slices of bread. our guest then helped us with extreme kindness and care to find another accommodation as we wanted to extend the stay but our room was rented to others.

John’s place is a beautiful quiet location with a big garden and palm trees right by the beach . It’s very chilled and relaxing to hang out there. The little houses we slept in were great with a porch and chairs to look out on to the water. The breakfast was traditional Indian food , very tasty with fresh juices every morning . The only thing I was missing was the yoga classes . His wife ( the teacher) wasn’t around . Maybe Christmas timings were the reason but I was a little disappointed because it’s called yoga retreat . Everything else was amazing with a secluded beach to ourselves and a good walk to allepey beach or a short tuckruck ride to Marari beach . John was very helpful with his suggestions and travel arrangements . I would definitely come again .

The place was super nice, right next to the ocean. Great facilities. Both Diphna and her mom were amazing hosts, always asked if we needed something, prepared amazing breakfast and also booked us a autorickshaw on our way out. They also provided 1 hour extra stay at the house as our train was a bit later. Overall highly recommended. Very warm hosts, and very nice place to relax and unwind

Melvin is an excellent host. He and his family are kind, attentive and lovely to be around. His place is great, exactly as you see in the photos, very clean, simple and comfortable- all you need! The balcony and dining area are great places to watch the sunset. Arthunkal beach comes alive in the evening when local youth play football, fishing boats line the shore and people gather to watch the sunset. The home cooked food was excellent, and Melvin and his wife were very helpful in providing meals that adhered to my dietary requirements (I had just finished 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment and was following dietary advice). Melvin was very helpful in providing local information. He introduced me to other travellers so that we could team up for a houseboat trip. He also personally took me to Marari beach on his bike as I am travelling solo, introduced me to friends of his there who could cook me lunch, and gave me access to a guest house with a bathroom as there are no public toilets on the beach. Excellent hospitality and kindness. Please note that both Arthunkal inparticular, and Marari beach, have quite a lot of rubbish. There were recent festivities on Arthunkal and I believe that in due course a clean up will be organised. As an Australian I'm a bit spoilt for beaches but I was disappointed by all the garbage and think travellers should be prepared for this. I also experienced upsetting harassment at Marari beach, which Melvins friend was very supportive and helpful with, but I would not recommend being solo female traveller here as you may get targeted and revieve a lot of unwanted attention (fully clothed, not even in a swimsuit!) and harassment. The water is beautiful and warm. The palm trees are lovely. There may be stretches of the beach less polluted but I didn't venture too far alone. Neither of these factors reflect on Melvin and the outstanding hospitality provided by him and his family. More of an FYI for travellers, particularly solo women. If you are looking for a place in Arthunkal beach I highly recommend Melvin and the homestay experience provided by him and his family.

My family had a lovely stay! The location is perfect. just a short walk to the beach, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The food (breakfast) was delicious and had a homely touch that made us feel right at home. It’s a great pick for both families and couples. Would love to stay here again for a longer visit!

Samson is a great host. His place is a quaint and awesome place on the beach itself. They took care of us very well and it was a great experience. Will surely go back

The overall stay at Marari Eden’s (Joseph’s place) is great. I enjoyed the stay which is some steps away from the beach. We have also ordered our dinner which was cooked by Joseph’s mother which was really tasty , also the morning breakfast was nice. He was very responsive and polite. I have only one complaint is that , I had very high hopes for a candle night dinner which he arrange very well which I wanted to surprise my wife but unfortunately he couldn’t arrange due to bad weather. Overall the stay was nice and I recommend his place for a stay for sure !

Wonderful location, had a memorable & cozy vacation. Served our purpose of just chilling & relaxed time off with no agenda :) Anisha and Sony are great host and their services offered always have a personal touch :) Will visit again, loved meeting Friday too :*

Best place to stay .

One of the best resort with best amenities and hospitality was really good

Beautiful 1950’s villa with a team of house staff led by Mr Cherian, who took care of everything including delivering amazing food from the sister hotel Eighth Bastion. Sumptuous breakfasts were provided at the hotel, or we could make our own with the provisions supplied (even our fussy 6 year old enjoyed the cornflakes and banana cake). Had a wonderful staycation, with daily music lessons at the Kerala Kathakali centre.

generally revolves around the quality of the experience, including aspects like cleanliness, room comfort, food, and overall value for money.

We had a wonderful time at Jesudas's place.He was extremely hospitable and was very flexible with the check in check out time. He gave a lot of local recommendations and helped us plan our itinerary. Mummy who stayed downstairs was warm and welcoming. Gave us a great cup of coffee and we had some great conversation with her. Such a sweet lady! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a cozy place near the Azhapuzha beach

We really enjoyed our stay with Dominic. We had some initial difficulties at the beginning but were able to sort them out quickly and were very satisfied in the end. The location is perfect and really only a jump away from the beach. Dominic is a relaxed and nice guy who recommended a few local things and organised a kayak tour during sunrise.

Jerin was an excellent host and was helpful throughout our stay. We were provided with 2 bedrooms with attached bathooms. He provided good food and helped us with local transport to station and back. The rooms were basic but comfortable. There was no washing machine but a person was there to help hand wash the clothes. Bathrooms could have had better fittings but one cannot complain as the proximity to the beach meant any fitting would rust due to the salty sea air. The house is a 2 minute walk from the beach. The beach itself was spectacular, with hardly any debris. The waters were calm and clean. If you go in the early morning you can see the fishermen bring in their catch. We had a lovely trip and must once again thank Jerin for his hospitality.

A great Kerala heritage place to stay at. Walkable distance from Maratikulam beach. Host made sure that we have a comfortable stay. I would definitely recommend it to all :)

Truly an authentic Kerala jungle/beach experience - with all that goes with such authenticity. Our party was warmly welcomed and generously cared for during the week we stayed with Abi and Minnie. We particularly enjoyed the food, lazing in the hammocks and sorties to Marari Beach.

Everything went fine and the place was worth to stay, but need some improvements in keeping essentials like a little fridge, microwave and drinking water facilities. One more thing to add is mosquito repellents like All-out or mortein in rooms as well. Overall i recommend this place.

The stay was very beautiful. We were overwhelmed by the whole experience. The rooms and the stay was very well cleaned and made. The stay was right in front of the beach. The host Mohammed was a real gem. The most cooperative, cool and considerate host we have ever met till now. He arranged a boatride for us, made sure we got the best and fresh banana chips and many more. For all our concerns, he was the solution. He made our experience here memorable. Would totally recommend this stay.

We are really amazed by staying at your premises, great location, delicious food, amiable and superb staff. Special thanks to Mr.Salim, Mr Arjun, Mr.Jamil for taking proper care of us.