Luxury to the core near Alleppy, Kerala

Suitable for – all ages

Approximate cost – Rs 9,000 to 13,000 per night

Highlights:

Great beach property
A serene setting on the beach – calm, peaceful and beautiful
Beach is clean with very less crowd
Great rooms with private pool – No less than international standard
Excellent hospitality
Good food
A shack bar for guests to enjoy

Points to Note:

Rainy season is not the best time to visit
No TV in cottages
Wifi is available but patchy at times

About the Property:

This sea-side village experience is set on 30 acres with coconut groves, lily ponds, fruit trees and a large organic farm.

This seaside resort, Marari beach in Mararikulam, is a tribute to the fisherfolk of this region who populate its spirit in obvious and subtle ways. The guest cottages echo their dwellings in style and character while their cuisine reflects the culinary subtleties of these people whose sensibilities and culture have been influenced by the charms and challenges of the oceans. “

Nature and wellness are omnipresent at Marari and oversee all your experiences. Their naturalists will tell you about the complex ecosystems that define the unique ecology of the Malabar coasts.

They have cataloged 97 species of butterflies, 350 species of endemic plants, 3 varieties of turtles, 10 types of frogs and around 80 species of birds that you will encounter depending on the season.

Rooms:

Simplicity and care are the defining elements of the cottages and villas at Marari. Made mostly with local materials and infused with a native aesthetic, these become abodes of pleasure and privacy of an unusual kind to make you feel truly at home.

You will note with delight that the bathrooms – their piece de resistance – have been designed to mimic nature as you get to bathe under open skies with rustling leaves, whispering winds and shimmering stars for company.

The resort offers 3 category of rooms as under:

Deluxe Garden Villa with Pool – The deluxe pool villas are all large bedded. It has a separate living room, a spacious bedroom, a passage, a private sit out, a closed bathroom and one bathroom opens up to the sky. It has a much larger private pool with a garden. One of these villas is specially designed for those with special needs; it is a wheelchair friendly room with no steps and has railings in the bathroom etc.

Garden Villa with Pool – These are quaint little villas with an additional small private pool to itself. We have twin bedded rooms, large bedded rooms and one for guests with special needs, which is wheelchair-friendly with no steps and has railings in the bathroom etc.

Garden Villa – These are standard rooms with a living cum bedroom, a private sit out and a partly open-to-sky bathroom. There are twin bedded rooms and large bedded rooms. Three pairs of them are interconnecting ones. Two cottages have been specially designed for guests with special needs. It is a wheelchair friendly room with no steps, has railings in the bathroom etc.

Amenities:

Swimming pool
Ayurveda Spa
Direct beach access
Yoga centre
Beach Volley ball
Tennis
Badminton
Archery
Library

Things to do:

Evening shows
Butterfly garden
Nature walks
Bird watching
Backwater cruising
Canal trips
Farm visits
Village tours
Cooking classes

Food:

The fruits of the ocean form the soul of the Marari cuisine. Fresh fish and crustaceans are rendered into a vast array of delicacies with coconut and spices that constitute their signature taste and flavours. Complement this with fresh produce – fruits and greens – from their own organic gardens and you have menus that are filled with variety and wholesomeness.

Feel free to ask for out of menu items and the Chef will make it for you. The tea cart which comes around in the afternoon is a real treat serving chai, cakes and other sweets all part of the day to day service.

The resort offers multiple Dining options

Chakara restaurant – At Chakara Restaurant, you can choose from the best of Indian and continental cuisines at their buffet, serenaded by vast greenery. The menu also explores the cuisines of other fishing communities across the coast of Kerala and Konkan.

Beach Grill – Prepare to sit down and smack your lips at our delectable menu. The restaurant operates only during the months April – October.

Beach Shack – It is also a pizzeria that offers authentic Italian flat-breads along with other comfort food with a bit of an Indian touch to it.