- Kerala Holidays
- Mararikulam
- Marari Beach
The Marari Beach is an eco-friendly hotel that occupies an enviable location near the local fishing village of Mararikulam. The lush garden setting, adjacent beach and traditional thatched roof buildings all combine to create the perfect backdrop for a truly relaxing holiday. Imagine lazing in a hammock under the palm trees and listening to the waves lapping the sand… This is the holiday you've been dreaming of.
As soon as you arrive at the Marari Beach, you feel welcomed, relaxed and right at home. This is a holiday that is just perfect as a 'get away' where you can forget, even for a couple of weeks, the stresses and demands of daily life back home.
The location is ideal if you want everything on hand, but still want a sense of privacy and some choices on surroundings. The site is lush and green, with lots of cute little thatched cottages dotted about. On one day you might want to enjoy the gardens and maybe find a shady spot to enjoy a book. On another, you could choose to spend your time poolside – either taking in a few lengths or simply interspersing a refreshing dip with a chapter or two of a good book. And as another option, how about a few hours enjoying the clean white sandy beach, lined with swaying palm trees, with white crested waves coming in from the distance?
The elegant simplicity of the accommodation at the Marari Beach is well worth a mention. All of the prettily named Garden Villas have their own private terrace and wonderfully unique bathrooms which are partly open to the sky, so you can really be at one with nature. An outdoor shower is a holiday experience that's hard to beat!
The villas are simply furnished and enhanced with fresh local hibiscus flowers picked from the gardens and arranged for your pleasure. In line with their eco-friendly policy the rooms do not have a TV however one can be found in the recreational room if you need it. Garden Pool Villas and Deluxe Pool Villas are also available at a supplement.
As well as an excellent activities programme, the Marari Beach also offers an Ayurveda Treatment Centre plus yoga and meditation to keep you occupied and relaxed. The village walk and butterfly and bird watching activities are also worth doing. And if you're feeling energetic, bikes are available (at a fee) for you to go out exploring.
Why not treat yourself to a holiday to remember at the four star Marari Beach? You'll be pleased you did!
This eco-friendly hotel is located in the local fishermen's village of Mararikulam. The lush garden setting and traditional thatched roof buildings make the perfect backdrop for a relaxing holiday. Laze in a hammock or participate in the hotel's excellent activities programme, the choice is yours.
CGH Earth Marari Beach is one of the most beautiful and thoughtfully designed properties we've stayed at. Sustainability is woven into every aspect of the experience, making it a truly special place for anyone who appreciates nature and responsible tourism. The beach is fantastic, peaceful, and refreshingly non-touristy. It never felt crowded, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy long walks by the sea.
We celebrated our son's birthday here, and it turned out to be a wonderful and memorable experience. The property offers plenty of activities for families and children. The butterfly garden is beautiful, and our son especially loved the fish-feeding activity around the small ponds spread across the expansive grounds.
The food was excellent, with delicious Kerala specialties that added to the authentic experience. We also thoroughly enjoyed the hi-tea, which featured fresh pakoras and local snacks. The beach shack was another favorite spot, perfect for relaxing with a drink while enjoying the sea breeze.
The grounds are vast, lush, and beautifully maintained, with ponds, greenery, and plenty of peaceful corners to explore. There's also a charming little shop for souvenirs and local products. But beware of the mosquitoes! Make sure to take mosquito repellents or patches for kids.
Overall, CGH Earth Marari offers the perfect blend of sustainability, comfort, great food, and natural beauty. A highly recommended destination for families, couples, and anyone looking for a serene Kerala beach getaway
Having stayed at hotels across the world, I found Marari Beach Resort to be quite average despite the online hype. I stayed here with friends for 3 nights (5th – 8th), and while it has potential, the experience fell short of 5-star standards..
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Verdict: Heavy influencer marketing doesn't compensate for basic hospitality shortcomings. Overall, it was a disappointing experience with significant room for improvement.
This was our second visit to CGH Earth Marari, and we chose to come back because of the experience we had during our previous stay. What stayed with us from our last visit was the sense of peace and relaxation we felt here. The setting amidst so much greenery, especially the beautiful mango trees, has a very calming and humble charm.
This time, we travelled with our children—an infant and a toddler—and we are so happy we did. Our expectations certainly did not fail us.
We checked in quite late in the evening and were greeted by a very lovely Duty Manager, Ashwini. Despite the late hour, she was full of energy, pleasant, engaging and welcoming. Our first impression itself was excellent.
One of the biggest highlights was watching our son enjoy the property. He could run around freely, experience nature and enjoy the outdoors in a way that is difficult in city life. He loved the pool, but the beach was the biggest surprise for him. He thoroughly enjoyed it and even made a little friend during our stay.
The resort offers many nature-based experiences. While our toddler was still too young to fully understand and participate, the naturalists did their absolute best to keep him engaged. Kudos to Sarath, Vishnu, Anushka and the entire team. Our son definitely kept them busy, but they were patient, warm and wonderful with him.
The restaurant and service were very good. Although they generally do not have a policy of in-room dining, seeing that we were travelling with a toddler and an infant, the team went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and even arranged food to be sent to our room when needed. Stephanya was especially helpful and made it clear that we could reach out if we needed anything.
Kavya and Shivakami were always welcoming with their lovely smiles in the restaurant. We also met Shandril on our last day and immediately felt a connect. He was smiling, energetic, proactive and genuinely interested in ensuring we had a great stay.
While I have mentioned only a few names, every single person we interacted with was wonderful. One of the boys at the shack even made a special drink for our toddler, which was such a thoughtful gesture.
The staff are truly the biggest strength of this property. They made us feel cared for throughout our stay.
We came back home with lovely memories, and the biggest proof of how much our son enjoyed the trip is that he has already told us he wants to keep coming back to Marari!
Thank you to the entire team for another memorable stay.
The perfect place! Nice cabins, set in a lush garden. Well kept and clean. Big pool, room for everyone. Very nice restaurant, with good food and good service. Traditional music. Friendly, helpful and interested staff. They provide entertainment like archery. Their beach is OK, but that's it. Not much to do around it.
Breakfast menu is limited. Fruits/juices are the only things which are good. Would not recommend for family with kids because : a. very lonely place, no one outside after 630pm. B. No Food service at room C. No tv at room D. Food very expensive, taste not good. Very difficult for kids to keep them engage throughout the day...strongly no.
