Name: Marari Secret Beach Yoga Homestay
Address: Sasthamparambil Kattoor P O,, Kalavoor, Kalavoor, Kalavoor, 688522, India
Rating: 10

Air conditioning

24-hour reception

Garden

Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Shower/Bathtub

Shower

Rooms

Laundry

Safe-deposit box

Services and amenities

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet access

Internet

Parking

Parking nearby

Garage

Next to the beach

Pool and beach

Doctor

First Aid Kit

Beauty and wellness

Extra decontamination measures

Contactless check-in and/or check-out

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the hotel

Room amenities

Marari Secret Beach Yoga Homestay

Kalavoor

We got to know Akichan, as he was the yoga teacher in a resort nearby , where we had booked a few nights. In his free time, he showed us his home, a very cute little hidden homestay close to the beach at kattor beach!  We really liked the atmosphere, his family and wife are very helpful and are great hosts and Akichan himself is a brilliant Yoga Teacher.  The accommodation is super clean and rooms are new.

Brilliant yoga teacher

Our stay of ten days at the Marari Secret Beach Yoga Homestay was one of the best homestay experiences we have ever had. The place aces on everything. First the location, it is on the back water lagoon which touches one side of the property overlooking the sea. There is a covered sit out in addition to the sitouts in front each room. We had our meals here, by the bay. A cool breeze all day and the chirping of a hundred birds makes this place truly unique. The sea is only 100 mts away from the property and you can walk there. The property is a part of a sleepy fishermen's hamlet and completely non touristy. Second, there are three independent rooms with attached bathrooms. Bed linen was always washed and rooms were cleaned regularly. Breakfast was included in the tariff, but we also had several other meals there. Food was always plenty, freshly cooked and incredibly healthy. I have not eaten better fruit and fish anywhere else. But the one thing that stands out in this homestay over and above every other place is the family. The entire family is engaged in making your stay wonderful and welcome, they are willing to do anything for you.

The best homestay in Kerala

I dont often give 5 stars but this homestay is really wonderful and a highlight from our 3 months so far in india.. We stayed for a week here as my husband wished to learn Kalari. We were looked after so well by Vimal, his wife Jeffie and his parents Antony and Amma :) The room is modern and spacious with a powerful fan and good quality mosquito netting on all the windows. There is a large  wardrobe and the bed is comfortable with nice lamps overhead.  There is hot water and toilet paper and soap provided in the good sized bathroom. Each of the 3 rooms has a porch and as mosquitos love me i really liked the fact that our porch had it own fan so i can sit outside and also do yoga outside which is a treat  The meals were very good and varied we especially loved the dinners.  Small touches like providing mosquito repellent and water refills and chai add to the caring attitude of the hosts. Then even more exceptional was when we asked if they had a sun umbrella for the beach, they went and bought one for us to use and when my husband wondered about finding a guitar to rent they borrowed one from their friend. Our children enjoyed playing with their son and examining the insects and plants in the garden. They especially loved the little boat they have to cross to the beach and you can even row it a km down the river which is lovely too. The sea here is too rough to swim but the kids made sandcastles and  its lovely to walk along especially around 8am when the fishermen bring in their catch and there is an fish auction. My husband who has been teaching martial arts for 18 years found Vimal, who was state champion in Kalari, to be an excellent teacher He learned lots in his private morning classes including some wonderful stick forms. Our kids even joined the class with the local students on a few evenings. I enjoyed some yoga classes also. We had breakfast and dinner provided and for lunch 300 m down the lane there is a bakery and small shop and it is easy to get a bus from there to Alleppy(12rs) or a bus (6rs) or rickshaw(100rs) to Marari.  Overall a lovely place to relax and see village life in what is still an unspoiled area with not too many tourists. I really loved it.

Outstanding hospitality

The homestay is located about 2km from the main part of Marari Beach. This means there are no tourists nearby and the beach will be all yours, aside from a few fishermen.

The room we were given was very spacious albeit basic. That said it is very good value for money. 

Breakfast is included in the price and a very generous and tasty vegetarian dinner was provided for 150r per person. Lunch is not provided.

The owner is also a yoga teacher and will provide yoga classes if you want them. We paid 300r per person for a one hour yoga class. 

We had a great time at Marari Secret Beach and I  recommend staying if you want to get off the beaten track and have some peace and quiet. 

Great location in a quiet beach village

The Homestay is nicely located behind a lagoon, which is connected to a beach. 5 min walk brings you to the beach, but note that there are no bars, restaurants at that part of the beach. For that go to marari 2km North. For a couple that want to chill this is perfect though, as the Homestay is secluded and Vimal and his parents are great hosts. My partner got sick from eating outside, and they made her lots of tea and herbal remedies. Vimal is also very modest about his yoga and martial arts skills! Highly recommended. 

Great rest

Fantastic hospitality in a quiet place. A perfect place to relax and enjoy long beach walks or yoga. It is a remote place, with just another couple of homestays nearby. So no disturbance by other tourists. The beach is just a few minutes away. Rooms are spacious, simple and clean. The family serves delicious food!! Vimal goes great lengths to help you planning your visit.

Perfect hideaway

We stayed here for 2 nights in November, and found the place peaceful and relaxing. It’s well off the beaten track, and is 5minutes walk/raft from an almost deserted beach . The food was decent, authentic Keralan cuisine. The highlight for the location was probably the yoga class run by the owner. He makes it very easy for beginners and is an excellent teacher. The rooms are nicely furnished and very clean.

Relaxing homestay

Such a great stay in Vimal and Jeffie house! Everything was perfect. We’ve travelled for 4 months in India and it was definitively the best place we ever experienced ! People were lovely, food delicious (we never ate twice the same meal in one week), rooms perfectly clean and spacious. Yoga courses in the morning was really great. (Even the timing was up to us!) The little boat trip (5 min) to go to the beach was so pleasant too. And Alfie was so cute ! Many thanks to the whole family.

Such a great stay

Vimal and his family were very friendly and welcoming. His mum’s food was incredibly. The room was spacious and very clean. I’d highly recommend staying here. We had a great time.  

The only reason we’ve only given it four stars is because there is lots of plastic pollution on the nearby beach. Unfortunately this is a problem all over Kerala. But parts of the beach were literally covered in litter - loads of which was plastic straws, cups, bottles etc which were served at local bars then dumped by the same local bars on the beach. 

Unfortunately, is a problem all over Kerala. There is tonnes of plastic litter in every beautiful location, which is a consequence of there being no solid waste disposal system anywhere in the state - so people have no choice but to throw their plastic in the streets. Whatever you do, DONT BRING ANY PLASTIC TO KERALA WHICH YOU’RE NOT GOING TO TAKE HOME, because anything you leave will inevitably end up in the backwaters, streets, and seas. 

Marari Secret Beach Yoga Homestay

Main amenities of the hotel

Available rooms

Location

Description of the hotel

What other amenities are there?

Policies

Check-in terms and conditions

Additional information

Payment