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Marari Beach Resort
Mararikulam

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Marari Beach Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels

Hidden away between two fishing villages on a beautiful golden beach, this 30-acre resort is a firm Ampersand favourite that successfully combines a warm, rustic feel with modern comforts.

Scattered throughout the tropical coconut grove are 62 deceptively modest thatch-roof villas, which are spacious and comfortable with open-air bathrooms. Effort has been made to use local materials wherever possible and both the architecture and interiors have been designed with an authentic Keralan aesthetic in mind, echoed in the eco-friendly wooden structures and soothing neutral colour palate. We highly recommend the garden pool villas for those seeking privacy and tranquillity.

At the heart of the resort lies a large swimming pool, which is an ideal spot to relax in and take a cooling dip when needed, alongside an excellent restaurant serving local Kerala delicacies - from Chemeen Manga Curry to Kozhi Kurumulagu roast - as well as Western dishes. A few steps away by the serene beach, there is a smaller restaurant that specialises in fresh seafood directly from the Arabian Sea - dine here while gazing out onto a spectacular seaside sunset, for this it is bound to be a highlight during a stay here.

Close to the Backwaters and an hour's drive from Cochin, this well-run and friendly resort with its vast palm-fringed beach and first-rate Ayurvedic spa centre, packs a lot of Kerala into one bundle. If you are seeking a romantic retreat away from the crowds and general hustle and bustle of India, then Marari Beach Resort is for you. The resort is also especially family-friendly and works well as an addition to a wildlife adventure holiday. Make sure to take part in the activities and excursions offered by this hotel while here, especially the organic farm-kitchen cookery classes and naturalist led walks.

Follow in the footsteps of Sir Paul McCartney and relax in this idyll of a beach side resort to embrace the peaceful pace of life here and completely switch off; we can't think of much better than gently swinging on a hammock under the warmth of sun surrounded by cheerful hibiscuses while listening to the gentle hum of South India around you - and here, you can do it in style!

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When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.
Susan Heller

Client Testimonials

I barely know where to begin... though a sincere 'thank you' would be the best. You have organised this trip perfectly. May was an inspiring and delightful companion in Myanmar – thoroughly professional and friendly at the same time. My accommodation throughout has been superb, especially The Governor's Residence and The Mandarin Oriental. The view from the cottage at Inle Lake was beautiful and I loved every moment of being there. And here I am now on the last leg of this extended holiday at my favourite place. I could stay here for ever, the peace, silence and surroundings all amazing, plus the people and the whole aura of Vana. Thank you for much, and I look forward to speaking to you on my return.
- Ms Margulies, Burma, India & Thailand
Difficult to articulate just how good the service from you and your team really was. We know you will continue to do well and hope we have the chance to seek your assistance again before long.
- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India
We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
- Redmayne family, Phuket

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